RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 4098 Vacancies, Check Age Limit, Eligibility and Application Dates

RRB JE 2026 Vacancy Breakup

The RRB JE CEN 04/2026 notification covers 4098 approved posts across five major departments, namely Civil Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics and Information Technology. The Civil Engineering department alone accounts for the largest share, with 1654 vacancies, making it the most sought after stream in this cycle. The recruitment also includes limited openings for Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant roles, which require discipline specific technical or chemistry and metallurgy qualifications.

The zone wise and post wise distribution will be available in the detailed notification PDF once it is released by the respective Railway Recruitment Boards.

RRB JE 2026 Important Dates

• Short notice released: 21 July 2026
• Detailed CEN notification expected: 13 August 2026
• Online application start date: 14 August 2026 (tentative)
• Last date to apply online: 13 September 2026 (tentative)
• Application correction window: 14 October to 21 October 2026
• Exam city allotment notification: 4 January 2027

Candidates should keep checking the official RRB regional websites regularly, since exact dates for the detailed notification and admit card release will be confirmed closer to the schedule.

RRB JE 2026 Age Limit and Eligibility

The age limit for RRB JE 2026 candidates is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 33 years, with age relaxation applicable to reserved categories as per government norms. Candidates should verify their date of birth eligibility carefully once the detailed notification with the exact cut off date is published.

Educational eligibility for the Junior Engineer post requires either of the following:

• A three year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline such as Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science or allied branches from a recognised institute
• A Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology degree in the relevant stream from a recognised university

Candidates who are in their final year of diploma or degree studies are not eligible to apply for this recruitment cycle. For Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant posts, candidates need discipline specific technical, chemistry or metallurgy qualifications as prescribed in the notification.

RRB JE 2026 Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with an initial monthly basic pay of Rs 35,400. In addition to basic pay, employees receive dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other benefits admissible to central government railway employees.

RRB JE 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for RRB Junior Engineer recruitment typically consists of the following stages:

• Computer Based Test 1, a screening level online examination
• Computer Based Test 2, a subject specific technical examination
• Document verification for shortlisted candidates
• Medical examination to assess fitness for the post

How to Apply for RRB JE 2026

Once the online application link is activated, candidates can follow these steps to submit their application:

• Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in or the common application portal
• Locate the RRB JE CEN 04/2026 recruitment notification link
• Register with basic personal and contact details to generate login credentials
• Fill in the application form with educational, personal and category details
• Upload scanned photograph, signature and required documents in the specified format
• Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment modes
• Review all entries carefully and submit the form before the last date
• Download and save a copy of the submitted application for future reference

Candidates are advised to read the detailed CEN notification thoroughly once released, since it will carry the final word on vacancy distribution, exact eligibility cut off dates and exam pattern. For authentic and updated information, candidates should rely only on the official Railway Recruitment Board website.

Official website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in