RRB JE Notification 2026: Apply Online for 3,993 Vacancies Zone-wise

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have opened applications for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 under CEN 04/2026. The recruitment drive offers 3,993 vacancies for Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) posts across 21 RRB regions. Eligible engineering diploma and degree holders can apply online from 14 August 2026 to 13 September 2026.

Candidates should submit only one application and select one RRB during registration. Applications submitted to more than one RRB may be rejected, so applicants must carefully choose their preferred RRB, Railway Zone, post, and exam group before final submission.

RRB JE 2026 Overview

The recruitment covers 37 post categories across Engineering/Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication, and Stores departments. The CBT exam schedule and admit-card dates have not yet been announced.

RRB JE Vacancy 2026 Zone-wise

RRB Kolkata has the highest number of notified posts at 457, followed by Mumbai with 411 and Chennai with 362 vacancies. The complete RRB-wise vacancy distribution is below.

For Telangana candidates, RRB Secunderabad has 110 vacancies. However, aspirants must examine the detailed CEN 04/2026 notification for discipline-wise, category-wise, post-wise and medical-standard requirements before choosing their RRB and post preferences.

Category-wise Vacancy Details

The 3,993 vacancies are distributed across reservation categories as follows:

Vacancies are provisional and can be revised by the Railway Administration depending on operational requirements. Candidates should rely on the official CEN and RRB portal for any later corrigendum or changes.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the post-specific qualification and age requirements before submitting the RRB JE application form.

• For most JE posts, candidates need a three-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline, such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Candidates with a B.E. or B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline are also eligible for the applicable JE posts.
• For DMS, a three-year Diploma or engineering degree in any engineering discipline is accepted.
• The age limit is 18 to 33 years, calculated as on 1 January 2027.
• SC/ST candidates receive up to five years’ age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates receive up to three years’ relaxation, subject to RRB conditions.

Candidates awaiting their final qualifying-exam result should not apply unless they possess the required qualification by the notification’s stipulated closing date.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

RRB JE selection involves four stages:

1. CBT 1.
2. CBT 2.
3. Document Verification.
4. Medical Examination.

CBT 1 is primarily a screening test with 100 questions to be completed in 90 minutes. It includes Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science. CBT 2 contains 150 questions and includes technical ability questions related to the candidate’s selected engineering exam group. A deduction of one-third mark applies for every incorrect answer in both CBT stages.

The normalized CBT 1 score is used to shortlist candidates for CBT 2. Final shortlisting for document verification is based on CBT 2 merit, vacancy availability and the candidate’s eligible post preferences.

Application Fee and Refund

The refund is subject to candidates appearing in the First Stage CBT and meeting the notification’s refund conditions.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official RRB application portal at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
2. Locate the CEN 04/2026 JE/DMS recruitment link.
3. Create an account using an active mobile number and email ID.
4. Select only one RRB and choose the applicable engineering exam group.
5. Fill in personal, academic, category and communication details carefully.
6. Upload the required live photograph, signature and relevant certificates.
7. Pay the application fee through the available online payment options.
8. Review every detail before submitting the form.
9. Download and save the final application confirmation page.

The registered mobile number, email ID and selected RRB cannot be changed later. Candidates should also avoid making multiple applications, as this can lead to cancellation of all submitted forms.

Applicants should complete registration well before 13 September 2026 to avoid payment failures, server delays, and last-minute upload issues.