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Railway RRB Junior Engineer Online Form 2026 | Vacancy Increase
Notification Status: Active Online Form
Application / Activity Deadline: 13/09/2026
Total Announced Vacancies / Posts: 4029 Posts
Application / Activity Deadline: 13/09/2026
Total Announced Vacancies / Posts: 4029 Posts
Recruitment Quick Overview
Authority / Board:
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways
Post / Cadre:
Group 'C' Technical Cadre
Group 'C' Technical Cadre
Total Vacancies:
4029 Posts
4029 Posts
Advt. Number:
CEN 04/2026
CEN 04/2026
Age Limit & Cutoff Rules (As on 01/01/2027)
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 33 Years
Candidate Birth Range: 02/01/1994 to 01/01/2009 (Unreserved / EWS)
Upper age relaxation: 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 5 years for SC/ST, 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates, and service period plus 3 years for Ex-Servicemen as per Railway rules.
Total Vacancies & Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Eligibility & Qualification Details |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) - Safety & Non-Safety | 3986 | Three-year Diploma in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / IT / Computer Engineering) or B.E. / B.Tech degree from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | 35 | Diploma or Degree in Engineering in any engineering discipline from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | 8 | Bachelor Degree in Science (B.Sc.) with Physics and Chemistry with minimum 45% marks from a recognized University. |
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Recruitment (All Cadres Revised) | 1690 | 401 | 1056 | 589 | 293 | 4029 |
Selection Procedure & Examination Stages
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1): Screening examination (100 Questions, 100 Marks, 90 Minutes) covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science.
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2): Technical examination (150 Questions, 150 Marks, 120 Minutes) covering General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers & Applications, Environment & Pollution Control, and Technical Abilities.
- Document Verification (DV) & Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME): Assessment against Railway medical standards (A-3, B-1, B-2, C-1 depending on post).
Salary Scale & Monthly Emoluments
Pay Scale: Level-6 in 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix (Initial Basic Pay: Rs. 35,400/- per month)
Gross Monthly Emoluments: Approximately Rs. 54,000/- to Rs. 60,000/- per month including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) and Medical benefits as per Indian Railways rules.
Instructions & Procedure
- 1. Visit the unified Railway Recruitment Board online application portal at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in
- 2. Create an account on the RRB Apply portal by providing your Aadhaar / Identity details, mobile number, and active email address.
- 3. Fill in the application form selecting your preferred Railway Recruitment Board (RRB zone).
- 4. Upload scanned photograph (white background) and signature as per prescribed specifications.
- 5. Pay the applicable examination fee through online payment gateway before 13 September 2026.
- 6. Submit the application and download the final acknowledgment copy for future reference.
What Candidates Should Know
- Candidates may submit application to only ONE Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) zone. Multiple applications across different RRBs will be rejected.
- Negative marking of 1/3rd marks is applicable for each wrong answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.
- The examination fee of Rs. 400/- (for UR/OBC) and Rs. 250/- (for reserved/female categories) is refundable upon successfully appearing in 1st Stage CBT.
- Candidates must possess the qualifying diploma or degree on or before the closing date of registration (13/09/2026). Final year students awaiting results are not eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the last date to apply online for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
The online application window for RRB JE (CEN 04/2026) closes on 13 September 2026 at 23:59 Hours.
Q: How many total vacancies are available under RRB JE CEN 04/2026?
A total of 4,029 vacancies have been announced across Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and CMA posts.
Q: What is the age limit for RRB Junior Engineer posts?
Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age as on 01 January 2027. Category-wise upper age relaxations apply as per Government of India rules.
Q: Is the RRB JE application fee refundable?
Yes, an amount of Rs. 400/- (out of Rs. 500/-) for General/OBC candidates, and the full Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/PwBD/ExS/Female candidates is refunded to the candidate's bank account after appearing in CBT-1.
Official Gateways & Useful Links
| Apply Online on Official RRB Portal | Click Here → |
| Official Recruitment Portal (Unified RRB Gateway) | Click Here → |
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Candidate Advisory: Please cross-verify all examination dates, qualification rules, and application instructions directly on the official commission brochure (.gov.in / .nic.in) before submitting applications.