RRB JE & DMS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3993 Junior Engineer Posts
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RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF (CEN No. 04/2026) has been officially released for 3,993 vacancies of Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent, spread across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards and 37 post categories. Candidates tracking Railway Jobs 2026 and Sarkari Naukri updates can apply online from 14 August 2026 to 13 September 2026 (23:59 hrs). This post covers complete details on RRB-wise vacancy, eligibility, age limit, exam pattern, selection process, application fee and the direct apply link for RRB JE Recruitment 2026.
Table of Contents
- About Railway Recruitment Boards
- Job Overview 2026
- Important Dates
- RRB-wise Vacancy Break-up (3993 Posts)
- Eligibility Criteria (Age Limit & Qualification)
- Salary Details & Pay Scale
- Exam Pattern (1st & 2nd Stage CBT)
- Selection Process
- Application Fee
- Required Documents
- How to Apply Online
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Official Notification PDF & Apply Link
About Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), functioning under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, conduct centralized recruitment for various technical and non-technical posts across Indian Railways' zones and production units. This CEN 04/2026 drive for Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent posts is one of the largest technical recruitment exercises of the year, spanning 21 RRBs nationwide — a major opportunity for diploma and degree engineering holders chasing Railway Jobs 2026.
RRB JE & DMS Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | CEN No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (36 categories) & Depot Material Superintendent (Stores) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,993 Posts across 37 Categories |
| Job Category | Railway Jobs 2026 / Sarkari Naukri |
| Job Location | Across India, under 21 RRBs and their allotted Railway Zones/Production Units |
| Application Mode | Online Only (One RRB, One Application) |
| Start Date to Apply | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 September 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 25 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13 September 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15 September 2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 16 September – 25 September 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window | 26 September – 30 September 2026 |
| 1st/2nd Stage CBT, DV, Medical Exam | Not yet announced — to be released on RRB websites |
Details filled in the "Create an Account" form (mobile number, email ID) and the chosen RRB cannot be modified at any stage, even during the modification window.
RRB JE & DMS RRB-wise Vacancy Details 2026
The 3,993 vacancies are distributed across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates can apply to only one RRB, and merit lists are prepared RRB-wise, category-wise and Exam Group-wise. The RRB-wise vacancy distribution is given below:
| RRB | Total Vacancies | RRB | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 143 | Kolkata | 457 |
| Ajmer | 252 | Malda | 30 |
| Bengaluru | 298 | Mumbai | 411 |
| Bhopal | 113 | Muzaffarpur | 17 |
| Bhubaneswar | 86 | Patna | 73 |
| Bilaspur | 124 | Prayagraj | 340 |
| Chandigarh | 183 | Ranchi | 122 |
| Chennai | 362 | Secunderabad | 110 |
| Gorakhpur | 198 | Siliguri | 92 |
| Guwahati | 329 | Thiruvananthapuram | 101 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 152 | ||
| Total (All 21 RRBs) | 3,993 | ||
Kolkata (457), Mumbai (411) and Chennai (362) RRBs carry the highest number of vacancies in this drive. The full post-category-wise, RRB-wise and community-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ExSM/PwBD) vacancy splits for all 37 categories run to several hundred rows and are available in Annexure A (Post Parameters) and Annexure B (Vacancy Table) of the official CEN. Vacancies are provisional and may increase, decrease, or become nil as per Railway Administration requirements.
Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (all categories) | 3-Year Diploma in Engineering (or combination of sub-streams) in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Electronics & Allied Engineering; B.E./B.Tech in the same discipline also accepted |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | 3-Year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized institution; B.E./B.Tech also accepted |
Discipline / Exam Group Mapping
| Exam Group | Eligible Diploma/Degree Streams |
|---|---|
| Mechanical & Allied Engineering | Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Tools & Die Making Engineering (or combination) |
| Electrical & Allied Engineering | Electrical Engineering (or combination of sub-streams) |
| Electronics & Allied Engineering | Electronics, Instrumentation & Control, Communication, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology (or combination) |
| Civil & Allied Engineering | Civil Engineering, B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (3 years) (or combination) |
A candidate holding more than one qualification mapped to different Exam Groups can choose only one Exam Group and must opt only for posts mapped to that group. DMS candidates whose diploma discipline isn't listed above must choose one of the four Exam Groups while registering.
Citizenship
A candidate must be a citizen of India, a citizen of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African/other countries with the intention of permanently settling in India, subject to a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India where applicable.
Age Limit (Reckoning date: 01 January 2027)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | 18 to 33 Years |
| DOB Not Born After (all communities) | 01.01.2009 |
| DOB Not Earlier Than – UR/EWS | 02.01.1994 |
| DOB Not Earlier Than – OBC-NCL | 02.01.1991 |
| DOB Not Earlier Than – SC/ST | 02.01.1989 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC & ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS) | 3 Years (after deducting length of service) |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 Years (after deduction of service) |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST) | 8 Years (after deduction of service) |
| PwBD – UR & EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD – SC & ST | 15 Years |
Additional relaxation applies to serving Group C/erstwhile Group D Railway staff, Quasi-Administrative office staff, and widowed/divorced/judicially separated women candidates. Relaxations are not cumulative — a candidate eligible on more than one ground gets only the maximum applicable relaxation.
RRB JE & DMS Salary Details & Pay Scale 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 6, 7th Central Pay Commission |
| Initial Pay | ₹35,400 per month |
| Medical Standard | Post-specific (A-3, B-1, B-2 or C-1) — see Annexure A of the official notification |
RRB JE & DMS Exam Pattern 2026
Selection includes two stages of Computer Based Test (CBT). The 1st Stage is common and of screening nature; the 2nd Stage is discipline-specific.
1st Stage CBT (Screening)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates). The normalized score is used only for shortlisting to the 2nd Stage CBT, at 15 times the community-wise vacancy for each RRB.
2nd Stage CBT (Discipline-Specific)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities (Exam Group specific) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 120 minutes (160 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates); a virtual on-screen calculator is provided. Negative marking of 1/3rd mark applies for each wrong answer in both CBT stages. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for UR & EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL & SC, and 25% for ST (relaxable by up to 2 marks for PwBD candidates against reserved vacancy shortfalls).
Selection Process
Selection for RRB JE & DMS Recruitment 2026 comprises four stages:
- 1st Stage CBT (Screening, Common for all candidates)
- 2nd Stage CBT (Discipline-Specific)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Document Verification is based on merit and options exercised in the 2nd Stage CBT, with the number of candidates called equal to the number of vacancies. Medical Examination follows the post-specific medical standard; candidates found medically unfit are not offered any alternative appointment.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹500/- (₹400 refundable on appearing 1st Stage CBT) |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC | ₹250/- (fully refundable on appearing CBT) |
| Payment Mode | Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card or UPI |
Required Documents for Online Application
- Original Diploma/Degree Certificates and Mark Sheets, with two sets of self-attested photocopies
- Matriculation/SSC/SSLC Certificate as Date of Birth Proof
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/EBC), where applicable
- PwBD Certificate and UDID, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen Discharge/Employment Certificate and Self-Declaration, where applicable
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from present employer, for serving Government/PSU employees
- Aadhaar/DigiLocker details for identity verification
- Colour Passport-size Photograph (not older than 2 months) at each stage
How to Apply Online for RRB JE Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official RRB website and use the link provided for CEN No. 04/2026.
- Create an account using a valid personal mobile number and email ID — these cannot be changed later.
- Optionally authenticate identity using DigiLocker/Aadhaar at the account-creation stage for smoother verification.
- Choose only one RRB, and indicate your order of preference for Railway Zones/Production Units and eligible posts/categories.
- Fill in personal and educational details, and select the medium of examination and Exam Group.
- Capture a live photograph through the application module and upload your signature in JPG/JPEG format (30–49 KB).
- SC/ST candidates seeking a free train travel pass must upload their SC/ST certificate in PDF (under 400 KB).
- Pay the examination fee online, submit the application, and note down your Registration Number for future reference.
Multiple applications to different RRBs, or more than one application to the same RRB, will lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC examinations. Use the modification window (16–25 September 2026) if corrections are needed, on payment of a ₹250 modification fee per occasion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
Ans: 3,993 total vacancies across 37 post categories under CEN No. 04/2026, spread across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Ans: Online applications close on 13 September 2026 at 23:59 hrs, with fee payment allowed until 15 September 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification for Junior Engineer posts?
Ans: A 3-year Diploma in Engineering (or equivalent B.E./B.Tech) in the discipline mapped to the post's Exam Group.
Q4. What is the selection process?
Ans: A 1st Stage CBT (screening), 2nd Stage CBT (discipline-specific), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Q5. What is the pay scale for RRB JE and DMS?
Ans: Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC, with an initial pay of ₹35,400 per month.
Q6. Can I apply to more than one RRB?
Ans: No. A candidate may apply to only one RRB with a single application; multiple applications lead to rejection and debarment.
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