The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have officially released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 for 3,993 vacancies across 37 post categories of Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS). This is one of the biggest engineering recruitment drives under Indian Railways in recent years, covering all four major engineering disciplines – Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Electronics – across 21 RRBs and their allotted Railway Zones and Production Units. Diploma and Degree engineers aged 18 to 33 years can apply online at rrbapply.gov.in from 14 August 2026 to 13 September 2026 (23:59 hrs). Pay Level 6 with initial pay of Rs. 35,400 per month.
Important – Read Before You Apply: You can apply to ONLY ONE RRB under this CEN. Submitting more than one application – whether to different RRBs or multiple applications to the same RRB – will result in rejection of ALL your applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC examinations. Your mobile number, email ID and chosen RRB entered during account creation CANNOT be changed at any stage, even during the modification window. Think carefully before selecting your RRB. Also note: the mobile number and email ID you use must remain active throughout the entire recruitment process as all communications will be sent through them only.
RRB JE and 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) |
| Short Notification in Employment News | 25 July 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Released | 13 August 2026 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (36 categories) and Depot Material Superintendent – 37 categories in total |
| Total Vacancies | 3,993 |
| Pay Level | Level 6, 7th Central Pay Commission |
| Initial Basic Pay | Rs. 35,400 per month |
| Application Mode | Online only – rrbapply.gov.in |
| Application Open | 14 August 2026 |
| Application Close | 13 September 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Departments Covered | Electrical, Engineering (Civil), Mechanical, Signal and Telecommunication, Stores |
| Number of RRBs | 21 |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short notification in Employment News | 25 July 2026 |
| Detailed CEN released | 13 August 2026 |
| Online application start date | 14 August 2026 |
| Online application last date | 13 September 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Fee payment last date | 15 September 2026 |
| Application modification window | 16 September 2026 to 25 September 2026 |
| Scribe details submission window | 26 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 |
| 1st Stage CBT date | To be announced on RRB websites |
| 2nd Stage CBT date | To be announced on RRB websites |
| Document Verification date | To be announced on RRB websites |
| Medical Examination date | To be announced on RRB websites |
RRB JE and DMS Vacancy 2026 – RRB-wise
Total Vacancies: 3,993 across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards
| 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 | 3,993 |
Vacancies are provisional and are subject to increase, decrease or becoming nil based on Railway Administration requirements at any point before or after the recruitment process. Full post-category-wise, community-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/ExSM/PwBD) vacancy details are available in Annexure A and Annexure B of the official CEN at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
Post Categories
The 37 post categories covered under CEN 04/2026 fall across five departments:
| Department | Post Name |
|---|---|
| Electrical | Junior Engineer (various sub-categories in Electrical discipline) |
| Engineering – Civil | Junior Engineer (various sub-categories in Civil discipline) |
| Mechanical | Junior Engineer (various sub-categories in Mechanical discipline) |
| Signal and Telecommunication | Junior Engineer (various sub-categories in Electronics and Allied discipline) |
| Stores | Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) |
Full post-wise designations, Exam Group mapping, and medical standards (A-3, B-1, B-2 or C-1) for each of the 37 categories are listed in Annexure A of the official CEN.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification ON OR BEFORE the closing date of application (13 September 2026). Candidates whose results are still awaited are NOT eligible.
| Post | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (all categories) | Three-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline OR B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline from a recognized University or Institution |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Three-year Diploma in Engineering in ANY discipline OR B.E./B.Tech in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution |
Exam Group and Discipline Mapping:
| Exam Group | Eligible Diploma/Degree Disciplines |
|---|---|
| Mechanical and Allied Engineering | Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Tools and Machining, Tools and Die Making Engineering |
| Electrical and Allied Engineering | Electrical Engineering (or combination of sub-streams) |
| Electronics and Allied Engineering | Electronics, Instrumentation and Control, Communication, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology |
| Civil and Allied Engineering | Civil Engineering, B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (3-year) |
A candidate who holds qualifications mapped to more than one Exam Group must choose only ONE Exam Group at the time of application and can only apply for posts mapped to that chosen group. DMS candidates whose diploma is not in the above chart must pick one of the listed Exam Groups during registration.
Citizenship: Candidates must be Indian citizens or belong to specified eligible categories (citizens of Nepal/Bhutan, persons of Indian origin from specified countries) as per Government of India rules, with a Certificate of Eligibility from the Government of India where applicable.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01 January 2027.
| Category | Age Range | Date of Birth Range |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18 to 33 years | 02.01.1994 to 01.01.2009 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 to 36 years | 02.01.1991 to 01.01.2009 |
| SC / ST | 18 to 38 years | 02.01.1989 to 01.01.2009 |
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC and ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD – General/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen – General/EWS | 3 years after deducting length of service from actual age |
| Ex-Servicemen – OBC (NCL) | 6 years after deducting length of service |
| Ex-Servicemen – SC/ST | 8 years after deducting length of service |
Additional relaxations apply to serving Railway Group C employees, Quasi-Administrative office staff of Railway establishments, and widowed/divorced/judicially separated women candidates – refer to Para 5.2 of the official CEN. Age relaxations are not cumulative; only the maximum applicable relaxation will be given.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund Condition |
|---|---|---|
| General, OBC-NCL, EWS | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 refunded (after deducting bank charges) on appearing in 1st Stage CBT |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, Minorities, EBC | Rs. 250 | Fully refunded (after deducting bank charges) on appearing in 1st Stage CBT |
| Modification fee (if needed) | Rs. 250 per occasion | Non-refundable |
Fee refund important notes:
- Fee refund is credited to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account only. Candidates must provide correct bank account details (bank name, account holder name, account number, IFSC code) in the application form. Incorrect or incomplete bank details will result in no refund.
- Fee is NOT refunded to candidates who do not appear in the 1st Stage CBT, irrespective of reason.
- Fee payment can be made via internet banking, debit card, credit card or UPI through the online payment gateway.
Pay Scale and Allowances
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 6, 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) |
| Initial Basic Pay | Rs. 35,400 per month |
| Allowances | Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) and other admissible Railway service benefits as applicable |
| Medical Standard | Post-specific – A-3, B-1, B-2 or C-1 as listed in Annexure A of the CEN |
Selection Process
Selection involves four stages: 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Stage 1 – 1st Stage CBT (Screening):
| 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 (120 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates)
- Negative marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
- 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)
- This stage is of a screening nature only. Marks scored here are used only to shortlist candidates for the 2nd Stage CBT
- Shortlisting ratio: 15 times the community-wise vacancy for each RRB, subject to minimum qualifying marks
Stage 2 – 2nd Stage CBT (Discipline-Specific):
| 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 (160 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates)
- Negative marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
- A virtual calculator is provided on screen during this stage – no physical calculator allowed
- Minimum qualifying marks same as Stage 1 (UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL/SC 30%, ST 25%)
- The Technical Abilities section (100 marks) is Exam Group-specific – Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Civil – based on your chosen group
- Merit for Document Verification is drawn from 2nd Stage CBT scores, based on post preferences indicated
Stage 3 – Document Verification:
- Candidates are called equal to the number of notified vacancies, in order of merit from 2nd Stage CBT
- Original certificates and two sets of self-attested photocopies must be produced
- Government/PSU employees must produce NOC from their employer at the DV stage
Stage 4 – Medical Examination:
- Post-specific medical standards (A-3, B-1, B-2 or C-1) apply
- Candidates found medically unfit for their opted post will NOT be offered any alternative appointment
- There is no provision for alternative post allotment on medical grounds
How to Apply for RRB JE CEN 04/2026
- Visit the official RRB portal at rrbapply.gov.in and select the CEN No. 04/2026 application link.
- Create an Account using a valid personal mobile number and email ID – or use existing login credentials if you already have a registered account from an earlier RRB CEN. Enter account details with absolute care as NO corrections are permitted after account creation. Your mobile number, email ID and chosen RRB are permanently locked at this stage.
- Optionally authenticate your identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar at the account creation stage for smoother verification during later stages.
- In the application form, select only one RRB and indicate your order of preference for Railway Zones/Production Units. Select your preferred posts/categories and your Exam Group.
- Fill in all personal and educational details accurately. Select your medium of examination.
- Capture a LIVE photograph through the application portal using a webcam or front camera – pre-existing or uploaded photographs are NOT accepted. Upload your signature in JPG/JPEG format (30 KB to 49 KB) as per specifications.
- SC/ST candidates who wish to claim a free Sleeper Class rail travel pass for CBT, DV and Medical Examination stages must upload their SC/ST certificate in PDF format (under 400 KB) at this step.
- Pay the examination fee online through internet banking, debit/credit card or UPI. Note your bank account details carefully for the fee refund process.
- Submit the application before 23:59 hrs on 13 September 2026. Note down your Registration Number. Fee payment can be completed until 15 September 2026.
- If any correction is required in submitted fields (except account details and chosen RRB), use the modification window from 16 to 25 September 2026 on payment of Rs. 250 per occasion.
- Candidates eligible for scribe assistance must separately submit their scribe details through the online portal between 26 and 30 September 2026.
Documents Required at Document Verification
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Diploma/Degree certificate and mark sheets | Originals plus two sets of self-attested photocopies |
| Matriculation/SSC/10th certificate | As proof of date of birth |
| Category certificate – SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/EBC | In prescribed annexure format as per CEN; OBC-NCL certificate must be dated on or after 01.04.2026 and not later than the application closing date |
| PwBD certificate and UDID | For candidates claiming disability benefit |
| Ex-Servicemen discharge/employment certificate and self-declaration | For Ex-Servicemen candidates |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer | For candidates currently serving in Central/State Government or PSUs |
| Aadhaar/DigiLocker details | For identity verification |
| Colour passport-size photographs | Recent, not older than two months, at each stage |
| Scribe-related certificates and undertaking letters | For PwBD candidates using scribe assistance |
Important Instructions
- Only ONE application per candidate is permitted under CEN 04/2026. Applying to more than one RRB, or submitting multiple applications to the same RRB, leads to rejection of ALL applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC examinations.
- Mobile number, email ID and chosen RRB entered at account creation are permanently locked and cannot be changed at any stage, including during the modification window.
- Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification on or before the closing date of application (13 September 2026). Those whose final results are awaited are NOT eligible.
- Negative marking of 1/3rd mark applies at both stages of the CBT. Attempting questions you are not sure of will reduce your score. Unanswered questions carry zero marks.
- A virtual calculator is provided on screen during 2nd Stage CBT. No physical calculator, log table or electronic device is permitted inside the examination hall.
- Biometric details (fingerprint and photograph) are recorded at every stage of the recruitment process. Impersonation will lead to immediate disqualification, debarment and legal action.
- Candidates found medically unfit for their opted post/category at the Medical Examination stage will NOT be given any alternative appointment at any other post under this or any other CEN.
- Once empanelled against a specific post, department and Railway/Production Unit, a candidate forfeits the right to be considered for any other post or category within the same Pay Level under this CEN.
- The fee refund of Rs. 400 (General/OBC-NCL/EWS) or Rs. 250 (concession category) is credited ONLY to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account after appearing in 1st Stage CBT. Candidates who do not appear in CBT-1 will not receive any refund.
- RRBs reserve the right to cancel, modify or reschedule any stage of this recruitment and to revise vacancy numbers at any point.
- SC/ST candidates are eligible for a free Sleeper Class rail travel pass for appearing in CBT, DV and Medical Examination stages, subject to uploading a valid SC/ST certificate in the application.
- Use of unfair means, submission of false information or impersonation will result in lifetime debarment from all RRB/RRC examinations and may lead to criminal prosecution.
- Request for change of examination centre, date or shift will not be entertained under any circumstances once allotted.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online – CEN 04/2026 | Click Here |
| Official CEN 04/2026 Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official RRB Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions – RRB JE Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are there in RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
✅ A total of 3,993 vacancies have been notified across 37 post categories (36 Junior Engineer categories and 1 Depot Material Superintendent category) under CEN No. 04/2026, spread across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards and their allotted Railway Zones and Production Units.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRB JE 2026?
✅ The last date to submit the online application is 13 September 2026 (23:59 hrs). Fee payment can be completed until 15 September 2026. A modification window is open from 16 to 25 September 2026 on payment of Rs. 250 per occasion.
Q3. What is the educational qualification for RRB JE 2026?
✅ A three-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Civil and allied streams) from a recognized institution is the minimum qualification. B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline is also acceptable. The qualification must be obtained on or before the application closing date.
Q4. What is the qualification for Depot Material Superintendent?
✅ A three-year Diploma in Engineering in ANY discipline (or equivalent B.E./B.Tech) from a recognized institution. DMS candidates must select one of the notified Exam Groups at the time of applying.
Q5. What is the pay for RRB JE and DMS posts?
✅ Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC with an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and other Railway service benefits as applicable.
Q6. What is the application fee for RRB JE 2026?
✅ Rs. 500 for General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates – of which Rs. 400 is refunded (after bank charges) on appearing in 1st Stage CBT. Rs. 250 for SC, ST, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, Minorities and EBC candidates – fully refunded on appearing in 1st Stage CBT. Fee refund goes to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account only.
Q7. Is there negative marking in RRB JE CBT?
✅ Yes. 1/3rd mark is deducted for every wrong answer in both the 1st Stage and 2nd Stage CBT. Questions left unanswered carry zero marks and have no negative impact.
Q8. What is the selection process for RRB JE 2026?
✅ Four stages – 1st Stage CBT (100 marks, 90 minutes, screening), 2nd Stage CBT (150 marks, 120 minutes, discipline-specific), Document Verification and Medical Examination. The 1st Stage CBT shortlists candidates at 15 times the vacancy for the 2nd Stage. Final empanelment is based on 2nd Stage CBT merit, post preferences and medical fitness.
Q9. Can I apply to more than one RRB?
✅ No. Only one application to one RRB is permitted under this CEN. Submitting multiple applications to different RRBs or more than one application to the same RRB leads to rejection of ALL applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC examinations. This rule is strictly enforced.
Q10. Can I change my chosen RRB or account details after submitting the application?
✅ No. The mobile number, email ID and chosen RRB entered at account creation are permanently locked and cannot be modified at any stage, even during the modification window. Only other application fields can be modified during the window (16 to 25 September 2026) on payment of Rs. 250 per occasion.
Disclaimer: This article is based on Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS) released by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, on 13 August 2026. The total of 3,993 vacancies is provisional and is subject to increase, decrease or becoming nil based on the requirements of Railway Administration. All stages of the recruitment process, including CBT dates, Document Verification and Medical Examination schedules, will be notified on the respective RRB websites at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and rrbapply.gov.in. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full official CEN carefully before applying and to verify all details from rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. Neither JobShouter.com nor any agent or intermediary has any role in this recruitment process.
