RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3993 Junior Engineer & DMS Posts

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards under the Ministry of Railways through CEN No. 04/2026. The notification invites online applications for a total of 3993 Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent vacancies across various Railway Recruitment Boards in India.

A total of 3993 vacancies are available under CEN 04/2026. The recruitment covers Junior Engineer categories across Electrical, Civil/Engineering, Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication and allied departments, along with Depot Material Superintendent posts.

The last date to submit the RRB JE & DMS online application is 13 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM. Candidates should submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid technical problems or last-minute issues.

The online application process starts on 14 August 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official RRB application system during the prescribed application period.

The basic age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 01 January 2027. Age relaxation is available to eligible SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other categories according to the conditions prescribed in the official notification.

For Junior Engineer posts, candidates generally require a three-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline. B.E. or B.Tech in the relevant discipline is also acceptable as a higher qualification where prescribed. The exact discipline must match the particular JE category and Exam Group.

Yes. Candidates holding B.E./B.Tech qualifications in the relevant engineering discipline can apply for eligible Junior Engineer posts. The degree should correspond to the discipline and Exam Group prescribed for the selected post.

Yes. A three-year Diploma in the relevant Engineering discipline is one of the primary educational qualifications for RRB JE posts. Candidates should carefully check whether their Diploma discipline is mapped to the particular JE Exam Group before applying.

For Depot Material Superintendent, candidates require a three-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution. Higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech are also acceptable according to the supplied recruitment details.

The main Exam Groups are Mechanical & Allied Engineering, Electrical & Allied Engineering, Electronics & Allied Engineering, and Civil & Allied Engineering. Each group contains specified Diploma/Degree disciplines. Candidates with qualifications mapped to multiple groups must choose only one Exam Group.

No. A candidate who possesses more than one minimum educational qualification mapped to different Exam Groups can choose only one Exam Group. The candidate must then select posts whose qualification is mapped to the chosen group.

Recruitment is being conducted through 21 Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates must select only one RRB while completing the application and should carefully review the vacancy and post preferences of the chosen RRB.

No. Candidates can apply to only one RRB. Submitting applications to different RRBs or submitting more than one application to the same RRB can lead to rejection of all applications and may result in debarment from future RRB/RRC examinations.

RRB JE and DMS posts are placed in Pay Level-6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. The initial pay is ₹35,400 per month. Other applicable allowances and benefits are governed by Railway rules and service conditions.

The supplied recruitment information specifies an examination fee of ₹500 for the applicable general category and ₹250 for the applicable reserved/specified categories. Candidates should follow the fee instructions displayed on the official application portal while submitting the form.

The selection process consists of 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination. The first CBT is a screening stage, while the second CBT contains technical questions based on the candidate's selected Exam Group. Final appointment is subject to document verification and prescribed medical fitness.

The 1st Stage CBT consists of 100 questions for 100 marks: 30 Mathematics questions, 25 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions, 15 General Awareness questions and 30 General Science questions. The normal duration is 90 minutes.

The 2nd Stage CBT consists of 150 questions for 150 marks. It includes General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers & Applications, Basics of Environment & Pollution Control and 100 questions from Technical Abilities based on the selected Exam Group.

Yes. There is a 1/3rd mark deduction for every wrong answer in both the 1st Stage and 2nd Stage CBT. Candidates should therefore attempt questions carefully and avoid random guessing.

The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL/SC and 25% for ST candidates. A limited relaxation of up to two marks may be applicable to PwBD candidates in the specified circumstances against reserved vacancies.

The dates for the 1st Stage CBT and 2nd Stage CBT have not yet been specified in the supplied notification. RRBs will publish the examination schedule separately through their official websites.

The application modification window is scheduled from 16 September 2026 to 25 September 2026. Candidates who need to make permitted corrections can use this facility by paying the prescribed modification fee.

No. The mobile number and email ID entered while creating the account cannot be changed later. The RRB chosen during account creation also cannot be changed, including during the modification window. Candidates should therefore use their own active mobile number and email ID.

Yes. Candidates are required to capture a live photograph through the application module. A previously stored photograph cannot be used for this particular requirement. Candidates must also upload their signature in the prescribed JPG/JPEG size range.

The application process provides for identity authentication through DigiLocker/Aadhaar. Candidates should follow the authentication instructions available on the official RRB application portal while creating or completing their account.

Candidates should keep original Diploma/Degree certificates and mark sheets, Matriculation/SSLC certificate, applicable category certificates, PwBD certificate and UDID, Ex-Servicemen documents, NOC where applicable, identity verification details, recent photographs and scribe-related documents wherever applicable.

The recruitment conditions state that candidates found medically unfit for their opted post will not be offered an alternative appointment. Candidates should therefore understand the medical standard applicable to their selected post before applying.

No. The recruitment conditions specifically state that requests for changing the examination centre, examination date or shift will not be entertained under any circumstances.

RRB JE and DMS appointments are Railway Government service posts under the prescribed recruitment rules. Candidates selected through the recruitment must successfully complete the selection, Document Verification and medical requirements before appointment.

No. Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification by the closing date of the application. Candidates whose final results for the required qualification are still awaited are not eligible under the stated recruitment conditions.

Submission of false information, impersonation or use of unfair means can result in rejection of candidature, lifetime debarment from RRB/RRC examinations and possible legal action. Candidates should therefore provide only accurate and verifiable information.

The recruitment is conducted through the official Railway Recruitment Boards and the centralized application portal. Candidates should use the official RRB websites and the official application link provided for CEN No. 04/2026 rather than relying on unofficial application websites.