The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS) dated 25 July 2026 inviting online applications for 3993 vacancies of Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) across 37 post categories in the Electrical, Engineering (Civil), Mechanical, Signal and Telecommunication and Stores departments of Indian Railways. The recruitment is being conducted through 21 Railway Recruitment Boards covering all Railway Zones and Production Units. Pay is at Level-6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with initial pay of Rs. 35,400 per month. Applications open on 14 August 2026 and close on 13 September 2026 at 23:59 hrs, with fee payment allowed until 15 September 2026. A modification window is available from 16 to 25 September 2026. Selection is through a 1st Stage CBT (screening), 2nd Stage CBT (discipline-specific), Document Verification and Medical Examination. Both CBTs carry negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
Important Note: Three things every applicant must lock in before submitting. First, you can apply to only one RRB – applying to more than one leads to rejection of all your applications and debarment from future RRB and RRC examinations. Choose your RRB carefully based on the RRB-wise vacancy list, as the post you are finally selected for will be from the vacancies advertised under your chosen RRB. Second, the age reckoning date is 01 January 2027, not the application date – your age as on 01 January 2027 must fall between 18 and 33 years (or within the relaxed upper limit for your category). A candidate born on 01 January 2009 is the youngest eligible and a UR candidate born on 02 January 1994 is the oldest eligible. Check your actual date of birth against this before applying. Third, the mobile number and email ID you enter while creating your account cannot be changed at any stage, including during the modification window – use a personal, active mobile number and a regularly checked email ID, as all communications including admit cards, result notifications and call letters for DV and Medical will be sent only to these contacts.
RRB JE and DMS Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| CEN No. | 04/2026 (JE/DMS) |
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 25 July 2026 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (36 categories) and Depot Material Superintendent (1 category) |
| Total Vacancies | 3993 |
| Number of RRBs | 21 |
| Departments Covered | Electrical, Engineering (Civil), Mechanical, Signal and Telecommunication, Stores |
| Qualification | 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline, or equivalent B.E. or B.Tech |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years as on 01 January 2027 |
| Pay Level | Level-6 (7th CPC), Initial Pay Rs. 35,400 per month |
| Application Mode | Online only through official RRB websites (one RRB per candidate) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 (General, OBC, EWS) – Rs. 400 refundable; Rs. 250 (SC, ST, Ex-SM, PwBD, Women, Transgender, Minority, EBC) – fully refundable |
| Selection Process | 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark per wrong answer in both CBT stages |
| Application Opens | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 September 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Modification Window | 16 September 2026 to 25 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 25 July 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 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 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 January 2027 |
| 1st Stage CBT Date | To be announced on RRB websites |
| 2nd Stage CBT Date | To be announced |
| Document Verification and Medical Examination | To be announced |
RRB-wise Vacancy Distribution
| RRB | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Kolkata | 457 |
| Mumbai | 411 |
| Chennai | 362 |
| Prayagraj | 340 |
| Guwahati | 329 |
| Bengaluru | 298 |
| Ajmer | 252 |
| Gorakhpur | 198 |
| Chandigarh | 183 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 152 |
| Ahmedabad | 143 |
| Bilaspur | 124 |
| Ranchi | 122 |
| Secunderabad | 110 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 101 |
| Bhubaneswar | 86 |
| Patna | 73 |
| Siliguri | 92 |
| Bhopal | 113 |
| Malda | 30 |
| Muzaffarpur | 17 |
| Total | 3993 |
Vacancies are provisional and may increase, decrease or become nil. The complete post-category-wise, RRB-wise and community-wise (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ExSM, PwBD) vacancy tables for all 37 post categories are in Annexure A and Annexure B of the official CEN, available on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
For Junior Engineer (all 36 categories): A 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the discipline mapped to the post, from a recognised University or Institute. Higher qualifications such as B.E. or B.Tech in the same discipline are also acceptable.
For Depot Material Superintendent (Stores): A 3-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognised University or Institution. B.E. or B.Tech is also acceptable.
Exam Group and Discipline Mapping
| Exam Group | Eligible Diploma or Degree Streams |
|---|---|
| Mechanical and Allied Engineering | Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Tools and Machining, Tools and Die Making Engineering, or a combination of sub-streams |
| Electrical and Allied Engineering | Electrical Engineering or a combination of sub-streams |
| Electronics and Allied Engineering | Electronics, Instrumentation and Control, Communication, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a combination |
| Civil and Allied Engineering | Civil Engineering, B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (3 years), or a combination of sub-streams |
Candidates possessing qualifications mapping to more than one Exam Group must choose only one Exam Group and apply only for posts mapped to it. DMS candidates whose diploma discipline does not match any of the above must still choose one Exam Group.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)
| Category | Upper Age Limit | Date of Birth (not earlier than) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) and EWS | 33 years | 02 January 1994 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 36 years | 02 January 1991 |
| SC and ST | 38 years | 02 January 1989 |
| PwBD (UR and EWS) | 43 years | – |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 46 years | – |
| PwBD (SC and ST) | 48 years | – |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR and EWS) | 3 years after deducting military service from actual age | – |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 years after deduction | – |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC and ST) | 8 years after deduction | – |
| Minimum Age (all categories) | 18 years | Born on or before 01 January 2009 |
Additional relaxations apply for widowed or divorced women, serving Railway Group C employees, Quasi-Administrative office staff and Central Government civilian employees. Relaxations are not cumulative – only the maximum applicable relaxation is given.
Pay Scale and Medical Standards
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-6 (7th CPC) |
| Initial Pay | Rs. 35,400 per month |
| Medical Standard | Post-specific – A-3, B-1, B-2 or C-1, as specified in Annexure A of the official CEN |
The medical standard for each specific post category is in Annexure A of the official CEN. Candidates found medically unfit for their opted post will not be offered any alternative appointment. Medical fitness is assessed against the prescribed standard for the specific post they are being considered for.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund on Appearing in 1st Stage CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General, OBC-NCL, EWS | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 refunded (Rs. 100 bank charges non-refundable) |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Women, Transgender, Minority communities, EBC | Rs. 250 | Rs. 250 fully refunded |
Payment is online only through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI. The fee is refundable only on appearing in the 1st Stage CBT. Candidates who pay but do not appear in Stage 1 CBT do not receive any refund. If the recruitment is withdrawn by the Railway Board, the fee is refunded to all.
Modification Window Fee: Rs. 250 per occasion, payable online, charged each time a modification is made during the 16 to 25 September 2026 window. The modification window fee is non-refundable.
Selection Process
| Stage | Nature | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Stage CBT | Screening | 100 questions, 90 minutes (120 for scribe users); Normalised score used for shortlisting at 15 times RRB-wise vacancy for 2nd Stage CBT |
| 2nd Stage CBT | Merit determination | 150 questions, 120 minutes (160 for scribe users); Virtual calculator available; Final merit based on this stage |
| Document Verification | Eligibility check | Based on merit in 2nd Stage CBT; candidates called equal to vacancy count |
| Medical Examination | Fitness check | Post-specific medical standard; no alternative appointment if found unfit |
1st Stage CBT Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes. Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
2nd Stage CBT Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics and Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities (Exam Group specific) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 120 minutes. Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer. A virtual calculator is provided on screen.
Minimum Qualifying Marks in 2nd Stage CBT
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| UR and EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL and SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
PwBD candidates may get up to 2 marks relaxation from the above in case of shortage against reserved vacancies.
How to Apply for RRB JE CEN 04/2026
- Visit the official RRB centralised application portal – Click Here
- Click Create Account and register with your personal mobile number, email ID and basic details. If you have already registered for a previous RRB CEN, use your existing credentials.
- Optionally authenticate your identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar at the account creation stage for smoother verification later.
- Select only one RRB from the list and indicate your order of preference for Railway Zones, Production Units and post categories within that RRB.
- Fill in your personal, educational and category details, and select your Exam Group and medium of examination.
- Capture a live photograph using the application module’s camera feature – pre-existing or uploaded photos from the device are not accepted.
- Upload your signature in JPG or JPEG format (30 to 49 KB).
- SC or ST candidates seeking a free train travel pass for the CBT must upload their SC or ST certificate in PDF format (under 400 KB).
- Pay the applicable fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
- Submit the application and note down your Registration Number.
- If modifications are needed, use the modification window from 16 to 25 September 2026 by paying Rs. 250 per change online. The mobile number, email ID and chosen RRB cannot be modified even in this window.
Important Instructions
- One application per candidate to one RRB only. Multiple applications or applications to multiple RRBs lead to rejection of all applications and debarment.
- Mobile number and email ID are permanent once registered and cannot be changed at any stage, including during the modification window.
- Age is reckoned as on 01 January 2027, not the application date.
- Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification as on the closing date of application (13 September 2026). Candidates awaiting their final results are not eligible to apply.
- No request for change of exam centre, date or shift is entertained under any circumstances.
- A candidate selected and empanelled against a post or Railway or category forfeits the right to be considered for any other post or category within the same Pay Level.
- Candidates found medically unfit for their opted post will not be offered an alternative appointment.
- Use of unfair means, impersonation or false information leads to lifetime debarment from all RRB and RRC examinations and possible criminal prosecution.
- All exam dates and schedules are announced only on the official RRB websites. Check rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and your chosen RRB’s website regularly.
Documents Required at Document Verification
- Original Diploma or Degree certificates and marksheets with two sets of self-attested photocopies
- Matriculation or SSC or SSLC certificate as proof of date of birth
- Category certificate (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, EBC) in prescribed format
- PwBD certificate and UDID, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen discharge or employment certificate and self-declaration, where applicable
- NOC from present employer for serving Central or State Government or PSU employees
- Aadhaar or DigiLocker details for identity verification
- Recent colour passport-size photograph not older than two months
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (CEN 04/2026) | Click Here |
| Official CEN No. 04/2026 Notification PDF | Click Here |
| RRB Official Website | Click Here |
RRB JE CEN 04/2026 Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is RRB JE CEN 04/2026 Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS) dated 25 July 2026, issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways, Government of India, for 3993 vacancies of Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent across 37 post categories in the Electrical, Engineering (Civil), Mechanical, Signal and Telecommunication and Stores departments, through 21 Railway Recruitment Boards.
Q2. When does the application open and what is the last date?
✅ Applications open on 14 August 2026 and close on 13 September 2026 at 23:59 hrs. Fee payment is allowed until 15 September 2026. The modification window is open from 16 to 25 September 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
✅ A 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the discipline mapped to the post’s Exam Group (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Civil and Allied Engineering). For DMS, a Diploma in Engineering in any discipline. B.E. or B.Tech in the same discipline is also acceptable. Candidates must possess the qualification on or before the closing date of application.
Q4. What is the age limit?
✅ 18 to 33 years as on 01 January 2027. Relaxation: 3 years for OBC-NCL (upper limit 36), 5 years for SC and ST (upper limit 38), 10 years for PwBD-UR, and additional relaxation for Ex-Servicemen as per Government norms. Minimum age is 18 years for all categories.
Q5. What is the application fee and is it refundable?
✅ Rs. 500 for General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates, of which Rs. 400 is refunded after appearing in the 1st Stage CBT (Rs. 100 bank charges are non-refundable). Rs. 250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Women, Transgender, Minority and EBC candidates, which is fully refunded after appearing in Stage 1 CBT. The fee is not refunded if you do not appear.
Q6. Can I apply to more than one RRB?
✅ No. You may apply to only one RRB with a single application. Multiple applications to the same RRB, or applications to different RRBs, lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB and RRC examinations.
Q7. What is the selection process?
✅ 1st Stage CBT (100 questions, 90 minutes, screening) shortlists candidates at 15 times the vacancy to the 2nd Stage CBT (150 questions, 120 minutes, discipline-specific, merit-based). Candidates are then called for Document Verification (equal to the vacancy count) and finally a Medical Examination against the post-specific medical standard.
Q8. Is there negative marking?
✅ Yes. Both CBT stages carry 1/3 mark negative marking per wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
Q9. What is the pay scale for JE and DMS posts?
✅ Level-6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an initial pay of Rs. 35,400 per month, plus Dearness Allowance, HRA, Transport Allowance and other Railway service benefits.
Q10. Can I change my RRB or mobile number after submitting the application?
✅ No. The RRB choice, mobile number and email ID entered during account creation cannot be changed at any stage, not even during the modification window (16 to 25 September 2026). All other details can be modified during the window by paying Rs. 250 per modification.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS) issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways, Government of India, for 3993 vacancies of Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent across 37 post categories. The complete post-category-wise, RRB-wise and community-wise vacancy tables, the medical standards, and all other conditions are in the official CEN on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, which is the sole authoritative source. Vacancies are provisional and may increase, decrease or become nil. Age is reckoned as on 01 January 2027. Applying to more than one RRB leads to rejection and debarment. All exam schedules and further notifications are published only on the official RRB websites. All links above lead only to official Railway Recruitment Board portals of the Government of India.
