RRB JE Recruitment 2026 is a major railway recruitment opportunity for diploma holders and eligible engineering candidates. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has announced 3,993 vacancies for Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) posts under CEN No. 04/2026. The online application process starts on 14 August 2026 and the last date to apply is 13 September 2026.

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RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Railway Recruitment Board
Recruitment	RRB JE Recruitment 2026
Advertisement	CEN No. 04/2026
Posts	Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent
Total Vacancies	3,993
Qualification	Three-year Diploma in Engineering
Age Limit	18 to 33 years
Pay Level	Level 6
Initial Pay	Rs. 35,400
Application Start Date	14 August 2026
Last Date	13 September 2026

Vacancy Details

The recruitment covers Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent positions across different Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates can select the RRB zone according to the vacancies and eligibility mentioned in the notification.

RRB Zone	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

The RRB Guwahati region has 329 vacancies, making this recruitment particularly important for candidates looking for railway jobs in the Northeast.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for different JE posts must have a relevant three-year Diploma in Engineering from a recognized university or institution. The accepted engineering streams vary according to the post.

For Junior Engineer Electrical, eligible qualifications include Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering and specified combinations of their sub-streams.

For Junior Engineer Civil, candidates should have a three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or a three-year B.Sc. in Civil Engineering.

For Junior Engineer Track Machine, relevant diplomas include Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering and specified combinations.

For Junior Engineer Mechanical, candidates with diplomas in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Automobile, Production and other specified engineering disciplines may apply.

For JE S&T/Telecommunication, qualifications include Electrical, Electronics, Information Technology, Communication Engineering, Computer Science and related specified streams.

For Depot Material Superintendent, a three-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized institution is required.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The candidate’s age should be between 18 and 33 years as on 1 January 2027. Upper-age relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories.

Category	Relaxation
OBC-NCL	3 years
SC/ST	5 years
PwBD UR/EWS	10 years
PwBD OBC-NCL	13 years
PwBD SC/ST	15 years

Salary

Selected candidates will be appointed at Pay Level 6, with an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400. Other allowances applicable under Railway rules will also be provided.

Application Fee

The examination fee varies according to the candidate’s category.

Category	Fee
SC/ST	Rs. 250
Ex-Servicemen	Rs. 250
Female	Rs. 250
Transgender	Rs. 250
Minorities	Rs. 250
Economically Backward Class	Rs. 250
Other Candidates	Rs. 500

Eligible candidates in the Rs. 250 category will receive a refund, after applicable bank charges, on appearing in CBT-I. Other candidates will receive a refund of Rs. 400 after appearing in CBT-I, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.

Payment can be made online through Internet Banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.

Selection Process

The RRB JE selection process consists of four major stages:

CBT-I
CBT-II
Document Verification
Medical Examination

CBT-I Exam Pattern

CBT-I is a screening examination used to shortlist candidates for the second-stage CBT.

Subject	Questions	Marks
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	25
General Awareness	15	15
General Science	30	30
Total	100	100

The examination duration is 90 minutes, while eligible candidates using a scribe receive 120 minutes. There is a 1/3 mark negative marking for every incorrect answer.

Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR and EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL and SC, and 25% for ST candidates.

CBT-II Exam Pattern

Candidates shortlisted for CBT-II are selected based on their normalized CBT-I scores. Up to 15 times the community-wise vacancies may be shortlisted for the second-stage examination.

Subject	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	100	100
Total	150	150

CBT-II has a duration of 120 minutes, with 160 minutes for eligible candidates using a scribe. A 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

Medical Standards

Candidates selected for railway posts must meet the prescribed medical standards. Depending on the post, medical categories may include A-3, B-1, B-2 and C-1. These standards include requirements related to distance vision, near vision and, where applicable, colour vision, binocular vision, night vision and mesopic vision.

Candidates should carefully check the medical requirements for their preferred post before applying.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	14 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	13 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	15 September 2026
Correction Window	16 to 25 September 2026

How to Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRB application portal. Applicants should first read the recruitment notification carefully and confirm their educational qualification, age, medical requirements and preferred RRB.

The general application process includes:

Visit the official RRB application portal.
Open the RRB JE Recruitment 2026 application link.
Complete the registration process.
Enter personal and educational details.
Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
Pay the examination fee online.
Review all details before submitting the form.
Submit the application.
Download and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Links

Online Application Form	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here

FAQs

What is the starting date for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?

The online application process starts on 14 August 2026.

What is the last date to apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 13 September 2026.

How many vacancies are available in RRB JE Recruitment 2026?

A total of 3,993 vacancies are available for Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent posts.

What is the age limit for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must generally be between 18 and 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories.

What is the educational qualification for RRB JE?

Candidates generally need a relevant three-year Diploma in Engineering from a recognized university or institution. The required engineering stream depends on the post.

What is the salary of an RRB Junior Engineer?

The post is placed at Pay Level 6, with an initial pay of Rs. 35,400, along with applicable allowances.

What is the RRB JE selection process?

The selection process includes CBT-I, CBT-II, Document Verification and Medical Examination.

How many vacancies are available under RRB Guwahati?

The RRB Guwahati region has 329 vacancies under this recruitment.