The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB JE Recruitment 2026 short notification for 4,098 vacancies under the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN). The recruitment drive includes vacancies for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) in various Railway Zones and Production Units across India. Online applications are scheduled to begin from 14 August 2026.
RRB Junior Engineer JE Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Here is the overview section of RRB JE Recruitment 2026. Here you can find the quick information about the RRB JE Recruitment 2026 notification. First check the following overview and if you find you are eligible and interested then read the next sections like eligibility criteria, important dates and important links. The overview section includes organisation, post name, total number of vacancies, qualification, job location and application mode.
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Assistant |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 4098 |
| Qualification | As per post requirements (detailed in notification) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Apply Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 13/09/2026 |
| Official Website | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
Vacancies Detail
Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under RRB JE Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under RRB is given below.
| SN | Post Name | Department | Sub-Department | Approved Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JE / Electrical / Design Drawing & Estimation | Electrical | Design & Drawing | 41 |
| 2 | JE / Electrical / EMU | EMU | 44 | |
| 3 | JE / Electrical / General Services | General Services | 111 | |
| 4 | JE / Electrical | PU | 38 | |
| 5 | JE / Electrical / TRD | TRD | 180 | |
| 6 | JE / Electrical / TRS | TRS | 163 | |
| 7 | JE / Electrical (Workshop) | Workshop | 33 | |
| 8 | JE / Design / Electrical | R & D | 4 | |
| 9 | JE / Bridge | Engineering | Bridge | 44 |
| 10 | JE / Civil / Design Drawing & Estimation | Design & Drawing | 190 | |
| 11 | JE / P Way | P Way | 845 | |
| 12 | JE / Civil / Design Drawing & Estimation | PU | 9 | |
| 13 | JE / Works | PU | 7 | |
| 14 | JE / Design / Civil | R & D | 8 | |
| 15 | JE / Research / Civil | R & D | 13 | |
| 16 | JE / Civil (STA) | R & D | 8 | |
| 17 | JE / Track Machine | Track Machine | 60 | |
| 18 | JE / Works | Works | 470 | |
| 19 | JE / Carriage & Wagon | Mechanical | Carriage & Wagon | 450 |
| 20 | Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | CMT | 35 | |
| 21 | JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing & Estimation | Design & Drawing | 28 | |
| 22 | JE / Diesel Electrical | Diesel Shed | 40 | |
| 23 | JE / Diesel Mechanical | Diesel Shed | 45 | |
| 24 | JE / Mechanical | PU | 130 | |
| 25 | JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing & Estimation | PU | 8 | |
| 26 | JE / Mechanical (Workshop) | Workshop | 436 | |
| 27 | JE / Millwright | Workshop | 29 | |
| 28 | JE / Design / MP | R & D | 6 | |
| 29 | JE / Design / C&W | R & D | 6 | |
| 30 | JE / S&T / Design Drawing & Estimation | S & T | Design & Drawing | 10 |
| 31 | JE / Signal | Signal | 197 | |
| 32 | JE / Telecommunication | Tele | 79 | |
| 33 | JE / S&T (Workshop) | Workshop | 12 | |
| 34 | JE / Design / S&T | R & D | 5 | |
| 35 | Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Stores | Stores Depot | 314 |
| Total | 4,098 | |||
Education Qualification
Junior Engineer, Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Supervisor, Depot Material Superintendent
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer | Diploma/Degree in (Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, S&T) Engineering or Relevant Stream from a recognised university. |
| Depot Material Superintendent | Diploma/Degree in Engineering from any discipline |
| Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Supervisor | bachelor’s degree in science with Physics and Chemistry with minimum 55% marks |
Selection Procedure
The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of RRB JE Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.
Selection Procedure: Selection will be based on the criteria specified in the detailed CEN 04/2026 notification issued by Railway Recruitment Boards. This may include Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination as applicable to the post.
Application Fees
Here is the complete information about RRB JE Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.
| Categories | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/Minorities/EWS | Rs. 250/- |
| Ex-Serviceman/PwBDs/Female/Transgender | Rs. 250/- |
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2027)
| Posts | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant |
18 to 33 years |
| Age Group | Lower Age Limit (not born after) | Upper age limit (Date of Birth not earlier than) |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For all communities/categories | UR/EWS | OBC-NCL | SC/ST | |
| 18 to 33 years | 01.01.2008 | 02.01.1993 | 02.01.1990 | 02.01.1998 |
Age Relaxation
| Community/Category | Community | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST candidates | — | 5 Years |
| OBC-Non-Creamy Layer candidates | — | 3 Years |
| Ex-servicemen who have put in more than 6 months of service after attestation |
UR | 33 years plus the Number of years of service rendered in Defense plus 3 years |
| OBC- NCL | 36 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defense plus 3 years | |
| SC/ST | 38 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defense plus 3 years. | |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | UR | 10 Years |
| OBC- NCL | 13 Years | |
| SC/ST | 15 Years | |
| Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 |
UR | 38 Years |
| OBC- NCL | 41 Years | |
| SC/ST | 43 Years | |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour, and Substitutes and put in a minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells) |
UR | 40 years of age |
| OBC- NCL | 43 years of age | |
| SC/ST | 45 years of age | |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies, and Institutes |
UR | 33 years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. |
| OBC- NCL | 36 years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. | |
| SC/ST | 38 years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. | |
| Women candidates are widowed, divorced, or judicially separated from their husbands but not remarried. |
UR | 35 years of age |
| OBC- NCL | 38 years of age | |
| SC/ST | 40 years of age |
Important Dates
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the complete schedule for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 along with its official notification. The online application window will be open on 14th August 2026 and the last date to apply will be 13th September 2026.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification | 21st July 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Release Date | 13th August 2026 |
| Opening Date of Application | 14th August 2026 |
| Last date of Application | 13th September 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fees | — |
| Dates of the Window for Corrections in Application Form | — |
| RRB JE Application Status 2026 | — |
| RRB JE Exam Date | December 2026 (Expected) |
How to Apply
Here is the complete procedure to apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.
- Visit the official RRB website applicable to your region.
- Find the CEN No. 04/2026 notification link.
- Register and fill in the online application form.
- Upload required documents as specified.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links For RRB JE Recruitment 2026
You can find here all important links to apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026. We advise the candidates that you must read the official notification before filing the application form for Junior Engineer JE vacancies.
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (Link will be updated on 14th August 2026) | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification (Update Soon) | Click Here |
| RRB Ahmedabad | Click Here |
Other Important Information
- Notice Type: Indicative/Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026
- Issuing Authority: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India
- Opening Date of Application: 14/08/2026 (Tentative)
- Pay Reference Date: 01/01/2027
- Posts: Chemical & Metallurgical Superintendent and various other posts
- Vacancies: Across All RRBs (detailed vacancy list in official notification)
- Note: Candidates are advised to visit the official RRB website of their region for complete and updated information before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following questions are related to RRB JE Recruitment 2026 that have been answered to help candidates clear their doubts quickly before applying.
Q1. What is RRB JE Recruitment 2026 notification for?
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 notification is for the recruitment of Junior Engineer JE posts. There is total 4098 vacancies available as per the notification.
Q2. Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment?
Anyone is eligible who has completed as per post requirements (detailed in notification) and fulfills the other requirements stated in the official notification.
Q3. What is the application procedure?
The application process for this recruitment is Apply Online.
Q4. Where can candidates find official updates?
Candidates are advised to check the official website and the Important Links section above for official updates and notifications. The official website of RRB is https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ .
Q5. Is reading the official notification required?
Yes, it is necessary to read the official notification to understand the details, terms and conditions, and instructions before applying.