RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) | Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Massive career opening in Indian Railways! The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the detailed notification for the recruitment of 4,029 vacancies for the post of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). This flagship recruitment drive offers a premier central government job opportunity for engineering diploma holders, science graduates, and relevant vocational qualification holders across various RRB zones pan-India. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications via the official RRB websites at indianrailways.gov.in before the closing deadline.
Key Dates & Application Fee Details
| Important Event Schedule |
Application Fee Structure |
• Online Application Starts: Check Official Portal
• Last Date to Apply Online: Check Official Portal
• Computer Based Test (CBT-1): To Be Announced
• Official Portal: indianrailways.gov.in
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• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹500/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Exempted (NIL)
Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI gateway.
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Position Breakdown & Educational Qualification
| Position Title |
Age Limit |
Minimum Qualification Required |
| Junior Engineer (JE) |
18 - 33 Years |
Three years Diploma in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Industrial / Instrumentation & Control / Tools & Machining Engineering FROM A RECOGNIZED UNIVERSITY OR INSTITUTION. B.Sc. in relevant engineering streams is also eligible. |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) |
18 - 33 Years |
Three years Diploma in ANY discipline from a recognized university OR Institution. B.Sc. in any science stream is also eligible. |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) |
18 - 33 Years |
Bachelor's Degree in Science (B.Sc.) with Physics and Chemistry WITH minimum 45% marks FROM A RECOGNIZED UNIVERSITY OR INSTITUTION. |
| Total Openings |
4,029 Posts distributed across various RRB Zones. |
Selection Process & Pay Scale Structure
- Online CBT-1 (Screening): Objective screening test evaluating general intelligence, reasoning, arithmetic aptitude, and general awareness. Marks will not be counted for final merit.
- Online CBT-2 (Merit): Objective test covering technical knowledge (domain specific), general awareness, and basic computer applications. Selection for CBT-2 is strictly based on CBT-1 normalized marks.
- Medical Examination & Document Verification: Final merit-listed candidates will be invited for physical document verification followed by a strict medical fitness assessment as per Railway norms.
- Pay Structure: Selected RRB Junior Engineers will be placed in Pay Level-6 (**₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400**) as per 7th CPC plus standard central government allowances.
How to Apply Online via RRB Portal (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the official central Railway Recruitment Board website at indianrailways.gov.in and select your desired RRB zone website.
- Click on the "Recruitment" section and navigate to the link titled "CEN 03/2026 for Junior Engineer (JE, DMS, CMA)".
- Click on "New Registration" and fill in essential personal details, educational qualifications, and preferred RRB zone/post preferences carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, including your recent photograph, signature, 10th marksheet, Diploma/Degree certificate, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Review all filled details accurately using the "Preview" option before final submission.
- Proceed to pay the online application fee of ₹500/- (exempted categories check notification) before the closing deadline.
- Submit the final form and print out the generated application confirmation receipt for future reference.
Official Direct Portal Links