Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released the official recruitment notification CEN No. 04/2026 for the recruitment of 3,993 Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) posts across various RRBs.
The online application process will start on 14th August 2026 and continue until 13th September 2026. Candidates holding a three-year Diploma or other prescribed engineering qualifications can apply for these posts.
Interested and eligible candidates can check this article for details regarding vacancy, eligibility, educational qualification, age limit, salary, exam pattern, selection process, application fee, important dates, and application procedure.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | CEN No. 04/2026 |
| Name of Posts | Junior Engineer (JE) & Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) |
| Total Vacancies | 3993 Posts |
| RRB Guwahati Vacancies | 329 Posts |
| Qualification | Diploma / Engineering Degree as prescribed |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 Years |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹35,400/- |
| Application Fee | ₹250/- / ₹500/- |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 14th August 2026 |
| Last Date | 13th September 2026 |
RRB JE Vacancy Details 2026
Name of Posts: Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
Total Vacancies: 3,993 Posts
RRB Guwahati: 329 Posts
RRB-wise Vacancy Details
| RRB Zone | No. of Posts |
| 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 Salary
Selected candidates for RRB JE and DMS posts will be placed in Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Initial Basic Pay: ₹35,400/- per month
In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to other allowances and benefits as applicable under Railway rules.
RRB JE Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age as on 1st January 2027.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD – UR/EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC/NCL | 13 Years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 Years |
Educational Qualification
The required qualification varies according to the post.
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
or a combination of the relevant sub-streams from a recognized University/Institute.
Junior Engineer (Civil)
Candidates should possess:
- Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering, or
- Three-year B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, or
- Diploma/Degree in a relevant combination of Civil Engineering sub-streams.
Junior Engineer (Track Machine)
Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in any of the following:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering
or a relevant combination of the prescribed engineering streams.
Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in one of the prescribed engineering disciplines, including:
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Electronics
- Manufacturing
- Mechatronics
- Industrial
- Machining
- Instrumentation and Control
- Tools and Machining
- Tools and Die Making
- Automobile
- Production Engineering
or a combination of the relevant sub-streams.
Junior Engineer (Diesel Electrical)
Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
or a combination of the prescribed streams.
Junior Engineer (S&T / Telecommunication)
Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Information Technology
- Communication Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
or a combination of the relevant sub-streams.
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
Candidates are advised to check the official notification for the detailed post-wise educational qualification and prescribed streams before applying.
Medical Fitness
Candidates selected for RRB JE and related posts must satisfy the prescribed Railway medical standards.
| Medical Standard | Vision Requirement |
| A-3 | Distance Vision 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses; Near Vision Sn 0.6, 0.6 |
| B-1 | Distance Vision 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses; Near Vision Sn 0.6, 0.6 |
| B-2 | Distance Vision 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses; Near Vision Sn 0.6, 0.6 |
| C-1 | Distance Vision 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses; Near Vision Sn 0.6, 0.6 |
Candidates may also be required to pass prescribed tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision and mesopic vision, depending on the applicable medical standard.
RRB JE Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the examination fee according to their category.
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST | ₹250/- |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹250/- |
| Female | ₹250/- |
| Transgender | ₹250/- |
| Minorities | ₹250/- |
| Economically Backward Class (EBC) | ₹250/- |
| Other Candidates | ₹500/- |
Fee Refund
Candidates belonging to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minority and EBC categories will receive a refund of ₹250/-, after applicable bank charges, upon appearing in the 1st Stage CBT.
For other candidates, ₹400/- will be refunded after applicable bank charges upon appearing in the 1st Stage CBT.
Payment can be made online through:
- Internet Banking
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- UPI
RRB JE Selection Process
The selection process for RRB JE and DMS posts consists of the following stages:
- Computer Based Test-I (CBT-I)
- Computer Based Test-II (CBT-II)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
RRB JE Exam Pattern 2026
CBT-I Exam Pattern
The first-stage CBT is a screening examination used to shortlist candidates for CBT-II.
| 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
For candidates eligible to use a scribe, the duration will be 120 minutes.
CBT-I Negative Marking
There will be a negative marking of 1/3 mark for every wrong answer.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
Candidates will be shortlisted for CBT-II based on their normalized CBT-I marks and merit.
CBT-II Exam Pattern
Candidates shortlisted from CBT-I will appear for the second-stage CBT.
Number of Questions: 150
Total Marks: 150
Duration: 120 minutes
Candidates eligible to use a scribe will get 160 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & 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 Negative Marking
1/3 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
CBT-II Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
Up to 15 times the community-wise vacancies may be shortlisted for CBT-II based on merit and normalized CBT-I scores.
How to Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRB recruitment portal.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Scroll down and visit the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the Online Application Form link.
- Complete the registration process.
- Login using your registration credentials.
- Enter your personal, educational and other required details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
- Pay the examination fee according to your category.
- Carefully verify all details before submitting the application.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 14th August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 13th September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15th September 2026 |
| Correction Window | 16th to 25th September 2026 |
RRB JE Helpline
For queries related to submission of applications:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 9592001188 / 01725653333
Working Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days
Recommended Guide for RRB JE 2026
Candidates preparing for RRB JE can use standard preparation books along with their existing textbooks and study materials.
| Book | Details |
| PW All in One RRB JE Junior Engineer CBT-1 | Click Here |
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Important Web-Links of RRB JE Recruitment
| Links | Details |
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are available in RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
A total of 3,993 vacancies have been announced for Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent posts.
Q2. How many RRB JE vacancies are available under RRB Guwahati?
A total of 329 posts are listed under RRB Guwahati.
Q3. What is the educational qualification for RRB JE?
The qualification varies by post. Generally, candidates need a three-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline or another qualification specifically prescribed for the post.
Q4. What is the age limit for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age as on 1st January 2027, subject to applicable age relaxation.
Q5. What is the initial salary of RRB JE?
The initial basic pay is ₹35,400/- under Pay Level-6, along with applicable Railway allowances.
Q6. What is the RRB JE exam pattern?
The recruitment includes CBT-I, CBT-II, Document Verification and Medical Examination. CBT-I consists of 100 questions for 100 marks, while CBT-II consists of 150 questions for 150 marks.
Q7. Is there negative marking in RRB JE CBT?
Yes. 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer in both CBT-I and CBT-II.
Q8. What is the last date to apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 13th September 2026.
Conclusion
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for engineering diploma holders and other eligible candidates seeking a career with the Indian Railways. With 3,993 vacancies, including 329 posts under RRB Guwahati, eligible candidates should carefully check the post-wise qualification and complete their online application before 13th September 2026.
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