Railway RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment Exam Date 2026

Rovin Singh 18 Sep 2026

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, has announced the RRB JE Recruitment 2026 under CEN 04/2026 for 4,029 vacancies of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). The CBT examination is scheduled to be conducted from 27 to 30 October 2026. Eligible candidates can check the recruitment details, exam schedule, and other important information on the official RRB websites.

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) RRB Junior Engineer JE Exam City Details 2026 – Advt.No. CEN 05/2025 Short Details of Notification Sarkari Job
Important Dates Application Begin : 14/08/2026 Last Date for Apply Online: 13/09/2026 upto 11:59 PM Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 13/09/2026 Correction Date : 16-25/09/2026 RRB JE CEN 04/2026 Exam Date : 27 to 30 October 2026 Admit Card Date : As per schedule		Application Fee General / OBC / EWS : ₹500/- EWS : ₹500/- SC / ST : ₹250/- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only. Fess Refund : General / OBC : Rs. 400/- will be refunded and Other candidates : Rs. 250/- will be refunded to the bank account after appearing in Stage I Exam.
Age Limit & Selection Process Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 33 years (as on 01/01/2027) Selection Process: CBT 1 (Screening) > CBT 2 (Main) > Document Verification > Medical Examination
Vacancy Details – Total 4029 Post
Post Name	Total	Eligibility/Details
Junior Engineer (JE)	4029 Post	Three years Diploma or Degree in relevant Engineering discipline from recognized University / Institute Check detailed post-wise eligibility in official notification Age: 18-33 Years (Relaxation Applicable)
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
GEN	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
1714	919	632	366	398
Salary & Pay Scale Details Junior Engineer: Level 6 – ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400/- (7th Pay Commission) Initial Basic Pay: ₹35,400/- Monthly Gross Salary: Approximately ₹63,200 – ₹74,800/- (Depending on the city of posting) Additional Benefits: DA,HRA, Other Allowances: Transport Allowance (TA), Night Duty Allowance, Educational Allowance for children, and Overtime Allowance (where applicable). Railway Perks: Free Railway Passes/PTOs for family travel, 100% Medical coverage under the Railway Health Scheme, and House Building Advance (HBA). Job Security: Central Government permanent post with high stability, protection against market fluctuations, and comprehensive retirement benefits (NPS). Career Growth: Junior Engineer (JE) → Senior Section Engineer (SSE) → Assistant Divisional Engineer (ADE) → Divisional Engineer (DE) → Senior Divisional Engineer (SDE).
Exam Pattern Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT 1) This stage is qualifying in nature; marks are not added to the final merit list. Total Questions: 100 Total Duration: 90 Minutes (120 minutes for PwBD) Marking Scheme: +1 mark for correct \| -1/3 mark for incorrect Sections: Mathematics: 30 Questions \| 30 Marks General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 Questions \| 25 Marks General Science: 30 Questions \| 30 Marks General Awareness: 15 Questions \| 15 Marks Stage 2: Computer Based Test (CBT 2) Candidates are shortlisted for this stage in a 1:15 ratio based on CBT 1 scores. Marks scored here determine your final ranking. Total Questions: 150 Total Duration: 120 Minutes (160 minutes for PwBD) Marking Scheme: +1 mark for correct \| -1/3 mark for incorrect Tools: A Virtual Calculator is provided on the screen. Sections: Technical Abilities (Branch Specific): 100 Questions \| 100 Marks General Awareness: 15 Questions \| 15 Marks Physics & Chemistry (10th Std level): 15 Questions \| 15 Marks Basics of Computers & Applications: 10 Questions \| 10 Marks Basics of Environment & Pollution Control: 10 Questions \| 10 Marks Minimum Qualifying Marks (CBT 1 & 2) To be eligible for the next stage, you must secure the following minimum percentages: UR / EWS: 40% OBC / SC: 30% ST: 25%
Exam City Centers Exam Cities: Allotted based on candidate preference. Available in major cities across all states/UTs (e.g., Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Lucknow, etc.) Center Allocation: Download City Intimation Slip from Regional RRB Website using Registration No. & DOB Three Shifts Daily: Reporting times 7:30 AM, 11:15 AM, 3:00 PM. Admit Card (released 4 days prior) mandatory with Photo ID
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