RRB JE 04/2026 Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 3993 Junior Engineer Posts

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have invited online applications for 3993 vacancies of Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) under CEN No. 04/2026. Applications can be submitted online from 14 August 2026 to 13 September 2026 (23:59 hrs) through the official RRB websites, with recruitment spread across 21 RRBs and 37 post categories in the Electrical, Engineering (Civil), Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication and Stores departments.

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

RRB JE & DMS Vacancy 2026 (RRB-wise)

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

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

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

1. Visit the official RRB website and use the link provided for CEN No. 04/2026.
2. 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.
3. Optionally authenticate identity using DigiLocker/Aadhaar at the account-creation stage for smoother verification later.
4. Choose only one RRB and indicate order of preference for Railway Zones/Production Units and posts/categories you are eligible for.
5. Fill in personal and educational details, and select the medium of examination and Exam Group.
6. 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).
7. SC/ST candidates seeking a free train travel pass must upload their SC/ST certificate in PDF (under 400 KB).
8. Pay the examination fee online via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
9. Submit the application and note down the Registration Number for future reference.
10. Use the modification window (16–25 September 2026) if corrections are needed, on payment of a ₹250 modification fee per occasion.

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.