The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released an Indicative Notice Under Centralised Employment Notice for recruitment to the posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). A total of 4,098 vacancies have been announced across 35 categories and various railway zones.
This blog is everything you need to know from the RRB JE Notification 2026. This includes important dates, vacancy break up, eligibility, application fee, selection process, exam pattern and salary details.
Important: The CEN No. 04/2026 currently released (dated 25/07/2026) is an Indicative Notice only. It is meant to keep candidates informed in advance about the upcoming recruitment. The detailed CEN, containing complete terms and conditions, eligibility criteria and application procedure will be published separately on the official website.
RRB JE 2026 Recruitment: Overview
Let us see the key highlights of the RRB JE Recruitment 2026 given below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Posts | Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 4098 |
| Pay Level | Level 6 (7th CPC) |
| Initial Pay | INR 35,400 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB JE Notification 2026: Important Dates
As per the RRB JE notification, the tentative schedule for the application process is as follows:
RRB Junior Engineer CEN 04-2026 Indicative Short Notice – Download Official PDF
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
| Short/Indicative Notice Released | 25 July 2026 |
| Opening Date Online Application | 14 August 2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Application | 13 September 2026 |
Candidates should note that these dates are tentative as per the indicative notice. The exact schedule for CBT, document verification and medical examination will be announced later through the individual RRB websites.
RRB JE Vacancy 2026: Department-Wise Break Up
The RRB JE Vacancy for 2026 is spread across five departments- Electrical, Engineering (Civil), Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication (S&T) and Stores. It covers 35 distinct post categories. Let us see a quick department-wise summary given below:
RRB JE Approved Vacancies 2026-27 – Download Official PDF Here
| Department | Approx Vacancies |
| Electrical | 654 |
| Engineering (Civil) | 1654 |
| Mechanical | 1187 |
| Signal & Telecommunication (S&T) | 303 |
| Stores (Depot Material Superintendent) | 314 |
| Total | 4098 |
RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2026
While complete eligibility norms (educational qualification, medical standards and category-wise relaxations) will be specified in the detailed notification. Let us see the RRB JE Eligibility criteria given below:
- Age Limit: 18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027
- Age relaxation will be applicable for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and other reserved categories as per extant Railway rules.
- Educational Qualification: Expected to be a relevant diploma/degree in engineering, aligned with the post applied for.
Candidates are also advised to get their Aadhar details, name and date of birth updated to match the class 10 certificate before applying.
RRB JE Application Fee 2026
The exact RRB JE application fee structure will be confirmed in the detailed notification. Based on the pattern followed in the previous RRB JE cycle, the fee is generally structured as follows:
| Category | Fee (expected) |
| General/ OBC/EWS | INR 500/- (INR 400 refundable on appearing in CBT-1) |
| SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/PwBD/Transgender/ Minorities | INR 250/- (fully refundable on appearing in CBT-1) |
Fees are paid online only, through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Candidates should confirm the final fee amount once the detailed CEN is released.
RRB JE Selection Process 2026
The RRB JE Selection Process typically follows these stages, based on the past RRB JE recruitment cycles:
- 1st Stage CBT (CBT-1): A screening test covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science.
- 2nd Stage CBT (CBT-2): A merit-deciding exam with additional technical/trade-specific sections.
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of educational, age and category certificates for shortlisted candidates.
- Medical Examination (ME): A fitness test as per the medical standards prescribed for each post. As mentioned in the notification.
The final selection and empanelment will be based on performance in CBT-2, followed by successful document verification and medical fitness.
RRB JE Exam Pattern 2026
The RRB JE Exam Pattern, based on the previous cycle is expected to be as follows:
| Stage | Duration | Questions | Negative Marking |
| CBT-1 | 90 minutes | 100 | ⅓ mark deducted per wrong answer |
| CBT-2 | 120 minutes | 150 | ⅓ mark deducted per wrong answer |
CBT-2 generally includes General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers & Applications, Basics of Environment & Pollution Control and Technical Abilities relevant to the specific engineering branch.
RRB JE Salary 2026
Selected candidates under this recruitment cycle will be placed in Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with an initial basic pay of INR 35,400 /- per month. In addition to basic pay, employees are entitled to:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- Other allowances and benefits admissible to Central Government/Railway employees
The gross monthly salary, after adding allowances, is typically higher than the basic pay and varies by city classification.
How to Apply for RRB JE 2026
Once the detailed notification is released, candidates can complete the RRB JE apply process by following the these steps given below:
- Go to the official website or the concerned RRB zone website.
- Register using basic details and generate login credentials.
- Fill in personal, educational and communication details in the online application.
- Upload photograph, signature and required documents as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and retain a printout for future reference.
Candidates can apply to only one RRB zone as multiple applications may lead to rejection.
Final Thoughts
The RRB JE Notification 2026 marks the start of one of the most awaited recruitment cycles for engineering aspirants aiming to join Indian Railways. With 4098 vacancies on offer, candidates should begin their preparation early and keep tracking the official RRB websites for application link activation and further updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is the RRB JE 2026 notification officially released?
Ans: Yes, an indicative notice has been officially released by the Railway Recruitment Boards. However, this is not the detailed notification. The full notification with complete eligibility, fee and exam details will be published separately.
Q2. How many total vacancies are there in RRB JE 2026?
Ans: A total of 4098 vacancies have been announced across Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts, spread over 35 categories.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for RRB JE 2026?
Ans: As per the indicative notice, the online application window is tentatively scheduled to close on 13 September 2026 with the opening date being 14 August 2026.
Q4. What is the age limit for RRB JE 2026?
Ans: Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age as on 1 January 2027, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Railway rules.
Q5. What is the salary of an RRB Junior Engineer?
Ans: An RRB Junior Engineer is placed in Pay Level-6 of the 7th CPC with an initial basic pay of INR 35,400/- including DA, HRA, TA and other allowances.
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