The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), under the Ministry of Railways, is set to conduct a fresh RRB JE 2026 recruitment drive for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts. The Railway Board has approved 4098 vacancies across 35 categories, all in Pay Level-6, to be notified through a new Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) in 2026. This is a great opportunity for candidates holding an Engineering degree/diploma who are preparing for Railway exams. Read on for the full vacancy breakdown, eligibility outlook, and important dates.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 — Overview
The RRB JE exam is conducted periodically to recruit Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendents, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants into Indian Railways. Candidates must hold a degree/diploma in engineering (or equivalent) to apply.
The recruitment process typically involves multiple stages — CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Zonal Railways are currently finalizing their vacancy indents, after which the RRB will release the official CEN with application dates, eligibility criteria, and the exam schedule.
RRB JE 2026 Exam — Summary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Name of Examination | RRB Junior Engineer Exam |
| Name of Posts | Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant |
| Number of Vacancies | 4098 |
| Number of Categories | 35 |
| Pay Level | Level-6 (7th CPC) |
| Approval Letter No. | E (MPP)/2026/24/4/JE-DMS-CMA |
| Approval Date | 01.07.2026 |
| CEN Notification | Coming Soon |
| Application Start Date | Coming Soon |
| Application Last Date | Coming Soon |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | Coming Soon |
| Selection Process | CBT 1 → CBT 2 → Document Verification → Medical Examination |
| Salary | ₹35,400/- (Level 6, 7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
RRB JE 2026 Notification — Latest Update
The Railway Board has officially approved vacancies for a new RRB JE/DMS/CMA recruitment cycle for 2026, as confirmed in a letter dated 01.07.2026. Zonal Railways and Production Units have been directed to place their final vacancy indents through the OIRMS portal, following which the Nodal RRB will issue the official CEN.
The CEN notification, application dates, and CBT 1 exam date will be announced soon. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website and this page for the latest updates.
RRB JE 2026 Vacancy — Post-wise Breakup
A total of 4098 vacancies have been approved across the following posts:
| Department | Approved Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1654 |
| Mechanical | 1213 |
| Electrical | 614 |
| Stores (Depot Material Superintendent) | 314 |
| Signal & Telecommunication (S&T) | 303 |
| Total | 4098 |
Detailed Category-wise Vacancy
| SN | Post Name | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JE / Electrical / Design Drawing & Estimation | Electrical | 41 |
| 2 | JE / Electrical / EMU | Electrical | 44 |
| 3 | JE / Electrical / General Services | Electrical | 111 |
| 4 | JE / Electrical (PU) | Electrical | 38 |
| 5 | JE / Electrical / TRD | Electrical | 180 |
| 6 | JE / Electrical / TRS | Electrical | 163 |
| 7 | JE / Electrical (Workshop) | Electrical | 33 |
| 8 | JE / Design / Electrical | Electrical | 4 |
| 9 | JE / Bridge | Engineering | 44 |
| 10 | JE / Civil / Design Drawing & Estimation | Engineering | 190 |
| 11 | JE / P Way | Engineering | 845 |
| 12 | JE / Civil / Design Drawing & Estimation (PU) | Engineering | 9 |
| 13 | JE / Works (PU) | Engineering | 7 |
| 14 | JE / Design / Civil | Engineering | 8 |
| 15 | JE / Research / Civil | Engineering | 13 |
| 16 | JE / Civil (STA) | Engineering | 8 |
| 17 | JE / Track Machine | Engineering | 60 |
| 18 | JE / Works | Engineering | 470 |
| 19 | JE / Carriage & Wagon | Mechanical | 450 |
| 20 | Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | Mechanical | 35 |
| 21 | JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing & Estimation | Mechanical | 28 |
| 22 | JE / Diesel Electrical | Mechanical | 40 |
| 23 | JE / Diesel Mechanical | Mechanical | 45 |
| 24 | JE / Mechanical (PU) | Mechanical | 130 |
| 25 | JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing & Estimation (PU) | Mechanical | 8 |
| 26 | JE / Mechanical (Workshop) | Mechanical | 436 |
| 27 | JE / Millwright | Mechanical | 29 |
| 28 | JE / Design / MP | Mechanical | 6 |
| 29 | JE / Design / C&W | Mechanical | 6 |
| 30 | JE / S&T / Design Drawing & Estimation | S & T | 10 |
| 31 | JE / Signal | S & T | 197 |
| 32 | JE / Telecommunication | S & T | 79 |
| 33 | JE / S&T (Workshop) | S & T | 12 |
| 34 | JE / Design / S&T | S & T | 5 |
| 35 | Depot Material Superintendent | Stores | 314 |
| Total | 4098 |
Note: The detailed Railway/PU-wise (zone-wise) vacancy distribution is available in Annexure-A of the Railway Board’s approval letter and will be reflected in the official CEN once released.
RRB JE 2026 — Indenting Timeline
While the CEN itself is awaited, here’s the internal process timeline being followed by Zonal Railways and RRBs to finalize vacancies:
| Layer | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|
| Indenting Units | 02.07.2026 | 10.07.2026 |
| PCPO | 11.07.2026 | 16.07.2026 |
| RRBs | 17.07.2026 | 20.07.2026 |
| Nodal RRB | 21.07.2026 | Onwards |
Based on this schedule, the official CEN with application dates is expected to follow soon after 21.07.2026.
RRB JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Expected)
While the detailed eligibility criteria will be confirmed in the official CEN, based on past patterns candidates can expect requirements broadly similar to previous cycles:
Educational Qualification
- Junior Engineer (JE): Diploma or Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry as main subjects (with minimum qualifying marks)
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): Diploma/Degree in Engineering from a recognized university
Age Limit
- Generally between 18–33 years, with standard age relaxations for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other eligible categories as per Railway norms
(Exact age-reckoning date, relaxations, and other eligibility details will be confirmed once the CEN is released — coming soon.)
RRB JE 2026 Selection Process (Expected)
| Stage | Process | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | CBT 1 | Objective-type screening exam — General Science, General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning |
| Stage 2 | CBT 2 | Technical subjects of the chosen engineering discipline, plus Physics, Chemistry, Basics of Computers, and Environment |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification | Verification of certificates, educational details, and category claims |
| Stage 4 | Medical Examination | Fitness test as per prescribed railway medical standards |
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