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RRB JE Recruitment 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Check all important details including eligibility, age limit, total vacancies, salary, selection process, exam pattern, and apply online directly.
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially published the detailed Centralised Employment Notice (CEN No. 04/2026) for 4,098 vacancies of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). Review the revised important schedule, exam pattern, and detailed syllabus below before applying online.
📌 RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially opened applications for technical engineering graduates across all Zonal Railways and Production Units. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official portal on or before 13 September 2026.
💳 Application Fee & Refund Policy
General / OBC / Other Candidates
₹ 500/-
Out of ₹ 500, ₹ 400/- shall be refunded (minus bank charges) upon appearing in 1st Stage CBT.
SC / ST / Ex-SM / PwBD / Female / Minorities / EBC
₹ 250/-
The entire fee of ₹ 250/- shall be fully refunded (minus bank charges) upon appearing in 1st Stage CBT.
👤 Age Limit & Salary Structure (As on 01.01.2027)
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
- Maximum Age Limit: 33 Years
- Age Relaxations: SC/ST (5 Years), OBC-NCL (3 Years), PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen as per Government guidelines.
- Pay Scale / Salary: Level 6 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix with Initial Basic Pay of ₹ 35,400/- plus DA, HRA, and allowances.
🎓 Vacancy Details & Educational Qualifications
Total estimated vacancies across various Railway Zones and Production Units stand at 4,098.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Educational Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) / Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, S&T, IT | 4,098 (Total) | 3-year Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in relevant Engineering branch. |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Included | Diploma / Degree in any Engineering branch. |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Included | B.Sc. Degree with Physics & Chemistry with min. 45% marks. |
🗺️ RRB-Wise Vacancy Distribution (Category-Wise Breakup)
Category-wise (UR / OBC / EWS / SC / ST) vacancy split across all 21 participating Zonal RRBs is given below. Candidates should check their preferred RRB Zone before filling the online form.
| RRB Name | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | 45 | 38 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 143 |
| RRB Ajmer | 110 | 68 | 23 | 41 | 10 | 252 |
| RRB Bengaluru | 119 | 79 | 33 | 45 | 23 | 299 |
| RRB Bhopal | 58 | 27 | 08 | 17 | 10 | 120 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 40 | 19 | 09 | 14 | 04 | 86 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 51 | 22 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 124 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 77 | 49 | 13 | 31 | 13 | 183 |
| RRB Chennai | 152 | 83 | 44 | 62 | 36 | 377 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 67 | 40 | 25 | 44 | 22 | 198 |
| RRB Guwahati | 132 | 87 | 31 | 54 | 29 | 333 |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 86 | 27 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 152 |
| RRB Kolkata | 195 | 101 | 52 | 58 | 51 | 457 |
| RRB Malda | 09 | 07 | 03 | 08 | 03 | 30 |
| RRB Mumbai | 175 | 96 | 37 | 67 | 36 | 411 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 07 | 03 | 01 | 04 | 02 | 17 |
| RRB Patna | 29 | 15 | 05 | 20 | 11 | 80 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 164 | 67 | 28 | 49 | 33 | 341 |
| RRB Ranchi | 49 | 31 | 13 | 21 | 08 | 122 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 68 | 12 | 09 | 15 | 06 | 110 |
| RRB Siliguri | 35 | 26 | 12 | 12 | 07 | 92 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 45 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 101 |
| Grand Total | 4,098* | |||||
*Note: RRB-wise figures are indicative and subject to revision by the respective Zonal Railway Recruitment Boards. Please verify final numbers in the official CEN No. 04/2026 PDF.
⚡ Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The recruitment stages comprise CBT-I, CBT-II, Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination (ME) with 1/3rd negative marking for wrong answers.
1st Stage CBT (Screening Nature - 90 Minutes / 100 Qs)
- Mathematics: 30 Qs (30 Marks)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 Qs (25 Marks)
- General Awareness: 15 Qs (15 Marks)
- General Science: 30 Qs (30 Marks)
2nd Stage CBT (Main Exam - 120 Minutes / 150 Qs)
- General Awareness: 15 Qs (15 Marks)
- Physics & Chemistry: 15 Qs (15 Marks)
- Basics of Computers and Applications: 10 Qs (10 Marks)
- Basics of Environment and Pollution Control: 10 Qs (10 Marks)
- Technical Abilities: 100 Qs (100 Marks)
📘 Detailed Syllabus for RRB JE 2026
Complete subject-wise syllabus breakdown as prescribed in Annexure-VIII of CEN No. 04/2026:
1. Mathematics (CBT-1)
Number systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern.
2. General Intelligence & Reasoning (CBT-1)
Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series, Coding & Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, Conclusions & Decision Making, Similarities & Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments & Assumptions.
3. General Science & General Awareness
General Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian Geography, Culture & History (including Freedom Struggle), Indian Polity & Constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental Issues, Sports, Scientific & Technological Developments.
4. CBT-2 Specific Subjects (Computers & Environment)
Basics of Computers & Applications: Architecture of Computers, Input/Output devices, Storage devices, Networking, Operating Systems (Windows, Unix, Linux), MS Office, Internet & Email, Web Browsers, Computer Virus.
Basics of Environment & Pollution Control: Basics of Environment, Adverse effects of environmental pollution & control strategies, Air, water & noise pollution, Waste management, Global warming, Acid rain, Ozone depletion.
5. Technical Abilities (CBT-2 - 100 Marks)
Questions from specific engineering branches grouped under Civil & Allied (Annexure VIII-A), Electrical & Allied (Annexure VIII-B), Electronics & Allied (Annexure VIII-C), and Mechanical & Allied (Annexure VIII-D) as per Diploma/Degree curriculum.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The online application closes on 13 September 2026 at 23:59 hours.
Yes, ₹ 400 is refunded out of ₹ 500 for Gen/OBC and full ₹ 250 is refunded for SC/ST/Female/EBC after appearing in CBT-1.
RRB Kolkata has the highest allotment with 457 vacancies, followed by RRB Mumbai (411) and RRB Chennai (377).
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice Issue Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | Till 15 September |
| Correction Window open | 16 to 25 September 2026 |
| Scribe Details Update window | 26 to 30 September 2026 |
| CBT-I Exam Date | 27 to 30 Octover 2026 |
| Application Fee | |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹₹ 500/- (₹ 400 refundable after CBT-1) |
| SC / ST | ₹Application fee details have not been specified in this Indicative Notice. |
| Age Limit | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Year Years |
| Maximum Age | 33 year Years |
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) / DMS / CMA - Various Engineering Streams | 3978 | "Diploma / Degree in relevant Engineering Branch / B.Sc. |
| Total | 3978 | — |
| Salary / Pay Scale |
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| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here ↗ |
| Short Notice | Click Here ↗ |
| official Website | Click Here ↗ |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here ↗ |
| Download Syllabus | Click Here ↗ |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – RRB JE Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
Please check the official notification for the last date. Visit Bharat Job Find daily for updates.
Q2. What is the total vacancy in RRB JE Recruitment 2026 2026?
Total 3978 vacancies have been announced for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 2026. Check the vacancy details table above for post-wise breakdown.
Q3. What is the age limit for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
The age limit for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 is minimum 18 Year years and maximum 33 year years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per government rules.
Q4. What is the application fee for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
The application fee for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 is ₹₹ 500/- (₹ 400 refundable after CBT-1) for General/OBC candidates and ₹Application fee details have not been specified in this Indicative Notice. for SC/ST candidates. Payment can be made online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Q5. How to apply online for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 2026?
To apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026: 1) Visit the official website using the Apply Online link above. 2) Register with your email and mobile number. 3) Fill the application form with correct details. 4) Upload your photo and signature. 5) Pay the application fee. 6) Submit and take a printout for reference.
Q6. What is the salary for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
The salary for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 is PAY SCALE Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month. Detailed allowances and benefits will be specified in the full CEN. 04/2026. This is as per the 7th Pay Commission norms along with DA, HRA and other allowances.