RRB JE 04/2026 Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 3993 Junior Engineer Posts
Official source: Detailed Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS) issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways, Government of India, for recruitment to various posts of Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent. Applicants must apply online through the official RRB websites; no offline applications are accepted.
RRB JE & DMS Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | CEN No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS) |
| Notice Date (Employment News) | 25 July 2026 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (36 categories across Electrical, Engineering/Civil, Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication departments) and Depot Material Superintendent (Stores department) - 37 categories in total |
| Total Posts | 3993 |
| Pay Level | Level 6 (7th CPC), Initial Pay ₹35,400 |
| Recruitment Mode | 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Application Mode | Online only, through official RRB websites (one RRB, one application) |
| Job Location | Across India, under 21 Railway Recruitment Boards and their allotted Railway Zones/Production Units |
RRB JE & DMS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 25 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 13 September 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15 September 2026 |
| Modification Window | 16 September 2026 to 25 September 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window | 26 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 |
| 1st/2nd Stage CBT, DV, Medical Exam Dates | Not specified in the official notification - to be announced later on RRB websites |
Note: 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 Vacancy 2026 (RRB-wise)
3993Total Vacancies (All RRBs)
~324*Depot Material Superintendent (derived)
21Railway Recruitment Boards
RRB-wise Total Vacancies
| RRB | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 143 |
| Ajmer | 252 |
| Bengaluru | 298 |
| Bhopal | 113 |
| Bhubaneswar | 86 |
| Bilaspur | 124 |
| Chandigarh | 183 |
| Chennai | 362 |
| Gorakhpur | 198 |
| Guwahati | 329 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 152 |
| Kolkata | 457 |
| Malda | 30 |
| Mumbai | 411 |
| Muzaffarpur | 17 |
| Patna | 73 |
| Prayagraj | 340 |
| Ranchi | 122 |
| Secunderabad | 110 |
| Siliguri | 92 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 101 |
| Total | 3993 |
Note: *The Depot Material Superintendent figure (~324) is not stated as a single all-India total in the notification - it has been derived by summing the DMS rows across all 21 RRBs in Annexure B. 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.
RRB JE & DMS Eligibility 2026
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (all categories) | Three years Diploma in Engineering (or a combination of sub-streams) in the discipline mapped to the post - Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Electronics & Allied Engineering - from a recognized University/Institute; higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech in the same discipline are also acceptable |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Three years Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution; higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech are also acceptable |
Discipline / Exam Group Mapping
| Exam Group | Eligible Diploma/Degree Streams |
|---|---|
| Mechanical & Allied Engineering | Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Tools & Machining, Tools & Die Making Engineering (or combination of sub-streams) |
| 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 of sub-streams) |
A candidate possessing more than one minimum educational qualification mapped to different Exam Groups can choose only one Exam Group, and must opt for posts whose qualification is mapped to that chosen group. DMS candidates whose diploma discipline isn't in the chart above must choose one of the listed 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).
RRB JE & DMS Age Limit 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | 18 to 33 years |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 January 2027 |
| DOB Not Born After (Lower Limit) | 01.01.2009 (all communities) |
| 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 from age) |
| 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 relaxations apply to serving Group C/erstwhile Group D Railway staff, Quasi-Administrative office staff, and widowed/divorced/judicially separated women candidates - see Para 5.2 of the official CEN. Relaxations are not cumulative; a candidate eligible on more than one ground gets only the maximum applicable relaxation.
RRB JE & DMS 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 Selection Process 2026
Selection comprises four stages: 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (ME).
1st Stage CBT (Common, 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). This stage is of screening nature; 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 calculator is provided on screen.
- Negative marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer, in both stages of CBT.
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR & EWS 40%, OBC-NCL & SC 30%, ST 25% (relaxable by up to 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage against reserved vacancies).
- Document Verification is based on merit and options in the 2nd Stage CBT; the number of candidates called equals the number of vacancies.
- Medical Examination follows the post-specific medical standard; candidates found medically unfit are not offered any alternative appointment.
How to Apply for RRB JE & DMS 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); use existing login credentials if already registered for an earlier RRB CEN.
- Optionally authenticate identity using DigiLocker/Aadhaar at the account-creation stage for smoother verification later.
- Choose only one RRB and indicate order of preference for Railway Zones/Production Units and posts/categories you are eligible for.
- Fill in personal and educational details, and select the medium of examination and Exam Group.
- Capture a live photograph through the application module (pre-existing photos are not accepted) 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 via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
- Submit the application and note down the Registration Number for future reference.
- Use the modification window (16–25 September 2026) if corrections are needed, on payment of a ₹250 modification fee per occasion.
Important: 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.
Documents Required
- Original Diploma/Degree certificates and mark sheets, with two sets of self-attested photocopies
- Matriculation/SSC/SSLC certificate as proof of date of birth
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/EBC) in the prescribed annexure format, where applicable
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (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 Central/State Government or PSU employees
- Aadhaar/DigiLocker details used for identity verification
- Colour passport-size photograph, not older than two months, at each stage (CBT/DV/Medical Examination)
- Scribe-related certificates and letters of undertaking, for eligible PwBD candidates using scribe assistance
Important Conditions
- Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification as on the closing date of application; those awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
- Vacancies indicated are provisional and may increase, decrease, or become nil, based on Railway Administration requirements.
- Negative marking of 1/3rd mark per wrong answer applies at both stages of CBT.
- Request for change of examination centre, date, or shift will not be entertained under any circumstances.
- Candidates found medically unfit for their opted post will not be offered any alternative appointment.
- Once empanelled against a post/Railway/category, candidates forfeit the right to be considered for any other post/category within the same Pay Level.
- RRBs reserve the right to modify, cancel, or reschedule any stage of recruitment, and to change vacancy numbers, at any point.
- Use of unfair means, impersonation, or submission of false information leads to lifetime debarment from all RRB/RRC examinations and possible legal action.
