RRB JE Recruitment 2026: 4029 Vacancies, Dates, Eligibility & Apply

The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the RRB JE Exam to recruit candidates for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts. With a total of 4,029 vacancies announced for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. CEN 04/2026, aspirants have a brilliant opportunity to secure a technical career within Indian Railways. Eligible candidates include 3-year diploma or B.Tech engineering degree holders in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, and IT.

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Overview

For a quick snapshot of the recruitment drive, candidates can review the official parameters outlined below. Comprehensive updates and guidelines can also be tracked via the Official website of Railway Recruitment Boards.

Official Notifications & Reference Documents

Candidates should download the official notifications to understand detailed guidelines, zone-wise breakdowns, and specific instructions:

• RRB JE Official Detailed Notification PDF- Click to Download
• RRB JE CMA Vacancy 2026 Notice- Click to Check

Important Dates & Schedule

The registration window is open at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/. Make sure to note down all critical milestones for the examination process:

After reviewing the schedule, candidates should prepare for the city intimation slip release (10 days prior) and admit card download (4 days prior) to plan their travel accordingly.

Vacancies and Category-wise Breakdown

A total of 4,029 vacancies have been distributed across various categories and departments. Refer to the category-wise distribution below:

Department-wise Vacancy Distribution

RRB JE Zone-wise Vacancies

Eligibility Criteria & Checklists

Before registering, applicants must verify the RRB JE Eligibility Criteria. Further details regarding medical standards can be found at RRB JE Eligibility & Medical Standards- Click to Check.

Educational Qualifications Checklist

• Junior Engineer: Diploma/Degree in (Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, S&T) Engineering or Relevant Stream from a recognised university.
• Depot Material Superintendent: Diploma/Degree in Engineering from any discipline; Graduation in Computer Science.
• Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant: B.Sc. Degree in Physics and Chemistry.

Age Limit & Application Fees

The age limit as on 01/01/2027 for Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent is 18 to 33 years.

• Unreserved: Rs. 500/-
• SC/ST/Minorities/EWS: Rs. 250/-
• Ex-Serviceman/PwBDs/Female/Transgender: Rs. 250/-

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Candidates can review the RRB JE Exam Pattern 2026 for CBT 1 & 2- Click Here along with the comprehensive RRB JE Syllabus 2026 for CBT 1 & 2- Click Here. For quantitative preparation, consult Mensuration and Trigonometry guides. General awareness topics span across Current affairs and the Indian Constitution.

CBT 1 Exam Pattern

CBT 2 Exam Pattern

Note: Negative marking for both CBT 1 and CBT 2 is -1/3rd mark. Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility: UR - 40%, EWS - 40%, OBC(NCL) - 30%, SC - 30%, ST - 25%.

Salary Structure

For complete details, check the RRB JE Salary Structure - Click to Check page. The standard salary for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant is Rs. 35,400/- (Level 6th CPC Pay Matrix). Meanwhile, the salary for Metallurgical Supervisor / Research is Rs. 44,900 (Pay Level 7).

Additional Preparation Resources

Candidates can boost their preparation by utilizing practice resources:

• RRB JE Previous Year Question Paper PDFs- Click to Download
• RRB JE Cut Off Page
• RRB JE Exam Centre List 2026- Check Now