Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released the Indicative Notification for the recruitment of Junior Engineers and other technical posts through Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for a total of 4098 posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). Online applications will start soon and the last date to apply is 13th September 2026. This article provides complete information about RRB JE 2026 recruitment including vacancies, eligibility, selection process, application fee, and important dates.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – 4098 Posts
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Post Name |
Junior Engineer (JE), DMS & CMA |
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| Total Vacancies |
4098 Posts |
| Age Limit |
18 – 33 years (as on 01.01.2027) |
| Pay Scale |
Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Minimum Qualification |
Diploma / Degree in Engineering |
| Application Fee |
₹500 (Gen/OBC/EWS) | ₹250 (SC/ST/EBC/Female) |
| Selection Process |
CBT-1 + CBT-2 + Document Verification + Medical Exam |
| Job Location |
All India (Various Railway Zones) |
| Last Date to Apply |
13 September 2026 |
✅ RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Post Details:
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Post Name |
Approx. Vacancies |
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Junior Engineer (JE) |
Included in 4098 |
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Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) |
Included in 4098 |
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Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) |
Included in 4098 |
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Total |
4098 |
Note: Post-wise and Railway-wise vacancy breakup will be published in the detailed Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026.
✅ RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
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Criteria |
Details |
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Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027) |
18 to 33 years |
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Age Relaxation |
SC/ST: 5 years | OBC-NCL: 3 years | PwBD: 10 years |
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Educational Qualification |
Diploma in Engineering / B.E./B.Tech / Degree in Science (Post-wise qualification will be mentioned in detailed notification) |
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Medical Standard |
Candidates must fulfill the prescribed Railway Medical Standards |
✅ RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT-I)
- Computer Based Test (CBT-II)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
✅ RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Application Fee:
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Category |
Application Fee |
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General / OBC / EWS |
₹ 500/- |
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SC / ST / EBC / Female / Transgender |
₹ 250/- |
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Fee Refund (After appearing in CBT-I) |
₹ 400/- (Gen/OBC/EWS) | ₹ 250/- (Others) |
✅ RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
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Publication of Indicative Notification |
July 2026 |
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Detailed Notification Release |
To be announced |
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Start of Online Application |
To be announced |
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Last Date for Online Application |
13 September 2026 |
✅ RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Important Links:
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RRB JE 2026 Short Notification (Indicative) |
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RRB JE 2026 Apply Online Link |
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Official RRB Website |
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Join Ind Govt Jobs Alert Channel |
✅ How to Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRB website. The steps are as follows:
- Visit the official website https://www.rrbapply.gov.in
- Select your preferred Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
- Register using Aadhaar number and other required details.
- Fill out the online application form carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee through online mode.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the confirmation page.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
A total of 4098 posts have been announced under CEN 04/2026.
What is the age limit for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
Minimum 18 years and Maximum 33 years as on 01.01.2027.
What is the pay scale for RRB JE posts?
Pay Level-6 with initial basic pay of ₹35,400 per month (7th CPC).
What is the last date to apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submission of online application is 13 September 2026.
What is the selection process for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
Selection will be done through CBT-1, CBT-2, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.