RRB JE Recruitment 2026: 3,993 Vacancies for Junior Engineer & DMS Posts – Apply Online Now

Good news for youth preparing for government jobs in the Railways. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the notification for recruitment to the posts of Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS). Under this recruitment, a total of 3,993 eligible candidates will be selected. The online application process started on August 14, 2026, and interested candidates can apply until September 13, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Overview

Information Details
Organization Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Recruitment Name RRB JE/DMS Recruitment 2026
CEN Number 04/2026
Post Name Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
Total Posts 3,993
Pay Level Level-6
Initial Pay ₹35,400
Age Limit 18 to 33 Years
Application Mode Online
Application Start August 14, 2026
Last Date September 13, 2026
Job Location Various RRBs/Zones of Indian Railways

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Post Details

This recruitment includes various Junior Engineer posts in different departments of Railways and Depot Material Superintendent posts. There are a total of 3,993 vacancies. Category-wise total posts are as follows:

Category Posts
UR 1,699
SC 624
ST 363
OBC-NCL 913
EWS 394
Total 3,993
Ex-Servicemen 387

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification

In this recruitment, qualifications vary according to the post. For most JE posts, a 3-year Diploma in the concerned Engineering discipline is required, while for many posts, a degree in the concerned Engineering is also accepted. For the DMS post, a 3-year Diploma in any Engineering discipline is required.

Post/Department Qualification
JE Electrical 3-year Diploma in relevant Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics Engineering or recognized Engineering qualification
JE Civil 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or 3-year B.Sc. Civil Engineering/relevant qualification
JE Mechanical 3-year Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Automobile/Manufacturing/Mechatronics etc. related Engineering
JE Carriage & Wagon 3-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Automobile, Production etc.
JE S&T / Signal / Telecommunication Prescribed Diploma/qualification in relevant Electronics/Communication/Computer/Instrumentation etc. Engineering
JE P.Way / Works / Track Machine Prescribed 3-year Diploma in relevant Civil/Mechanical/Production/Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Depot Material Superintendent 3-year Diploma in any Engineering discipline
Higher Qualification Where applicable, B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline is accepted in place of Diploma

Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification by September 13, 2026. Candidates whose final results have not been declared yet are not eligible to apply.

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The candidate’s age should be between 18 to 33 years as of January 1, 2027.

Category Age Relaxation
OBC-NCL 3 Years
SC/ST 5 Years
PwBD As per rules
Ex-Servicemen As per rules
Other Eligible Categories As per government rules

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Salary

Information Details
Pay Level Level-6
Initial Basic Pay ₹35,400
Pay Scale As per 7th CPC
Other Benefits DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Railway rules

All notified posts in this recruitment carry Level-6 and ₹35,400 Initial Pay.

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidate Category Fee Refund on Appearing in CBT-1
General/Other General Categories ₹500 ₹400 refund, after deducting bank charges
SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC ₹250 ₹250 refund, after deducting bank charges

Refund of fee will be given only to those candidates who appear in the 1st Stage CBT.

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

In this recruitment, candidates will be selected on the basis of Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

Stage Process
Stage 1 1st Stage CBT
Stage 2 2nd Stage CBT
Stage 3 Document Verification
Stage 4 Medical Examination
Final Selection Based on Merit, Post Preference, Medical Fitness, and Vacancy

The 1st Stage CBT is only a Screening Test. Based on its Normalized Marks, candidates will be shortlisted for the 2nd Stage CBT. Generally, candidates up to 15 times the community-wise vacancy of the RRB will be shortlisted for the 2nd Stage.

CBT-1 Exam Pattern

The first stage examination will be common for all notified posts.

Subject Questions Marks
Mathematics 30 30
General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 25
General Awareness 15 15
General Science 30 30
Total 100 100
  • Exam duration: 90 minutes

  • Candidates eligible for a scribe will get 120 minutes

  • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer

  • General Science will include questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences up to 10th standard level

CBT-2 Exam Pattern

The 2nd Stage CBT will have a total of 150 questions and 150 marks. The exam duration will be 120 minutes.

Subject 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 100 100
Total 150 150
  • Negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer will also apply in CBT-2

  • Technical Abilities questions will be according to the candidate’s chosen Exam Group

Exam Group

The Technical Exam Group will be determined according to the candidate’s Engineering qualification.

Engineering Qualification Exam Group
Mechanical/Production/Automobile etc. Mechanical & Allied Engineering
Electrical Engineering Electrical & Allied Engineering
Electronics/Communication/Computer/Instrumentation etc. Electronics & Allied Engineering
Civil Engineering Civil & Allied Engineering

If a candidate has multiple qualifications belonging to different Exam Groups, they may choose any one Exam Group according to the eligible posts.

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

At the time of Document Verification, candidates will have to show original documents:

  • Educational qualification marksheets/certificates

  • Diploma/Degree Certificate

  • Date of Birth Proof

  • Aadhaar/Other Valid Photo ID

  • SC/ST Certificate (if applicable)

  • OBC-NCL Certificate (if applicable)

  • EWS Certificate (if applicable)

  • EBC Certificate (if claiming fee concession)

  • PwBD Certificate (if applicable)

  • Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)

  • Other necessary documents

OBC-NCL candidates’ certificate must be issued after April 1, 2026 and up to the last date of application.

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 How to Apply

If you are eligible for this recruitment, you can apply online:

  1. First, visit the Official Website of your chosen RRB.

  2. Open the recruitment for CEN No. 04/2026.

  3. If you already have an RRB Account, apply using the same login.

  4. New candidates must first create an Account.

  5. Verify using OTP sent to mobile number and Email ID.

  6. It will be better to do Identity Authentication through Aadhaar/DigiLocker.

  7. Fill in your preference for RRB, Post, and Railway Zone according to your qualification.

  8. Fill in all the information requested in the application form.

  9. Upload Live Photo and Signature.

  10. Upload required documents.

  11. Pay the Application Fee.

  12. Submit the form and keep a copy of it safe with you.

Note: In this recruitment, candidates have to choose only one RRB. Applying to more than one RRB or submitting multiple applications for the same RRB may result in cancellation of all applications.

Important Dates

Event Date
Indicative Notice July 25, 2026
Online Apply Start August 14, 2026
Last Date September 13, 2026, up to 11:59 PM
Fee Payment Last Date September 15, 2026
Application Modification September 16 to 25, 2026
Scribe Details September 26 to 30, 2026
CBT Date To be announced later
DV/Medical Date To be announced later

Important Links

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification Notification
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