RRB JE 2026 Notification under CEN 04/2026 covers recruitment for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts, with 4,029 revised vacancies. CBT 1 is scheduled for October 27, 28 and 30, 2026, while the application window closed on September 13, 2026.
RRB JE 2026 Important Dates
The RRB JE 2026 Notification application stage has closed, and the modification and scribe-details windows have also ended. Candidates who submitted applications should now focus on CBT 1 preparation and follow their regional RRB website for examination-related updates.
RRB JE 2026 Notification: Quick Overview
Latest RRB JE 2026 Update
The recruitment is now in the post-application and examination-preparation stage. The RRB JE 2026 recruitment process has moved from applications to CBT 1 preparation, with candidates waiting for their candidate-specific examination information. The application modification window closed on September 25, 2026, while the scribe-details window for eligible candidates closed on September 30, 2026.
RRB JE Exam Date 2026: CBT 1 Schedule
The RRB JE Exam Date 2026 for CEN 04/2026 is October 27 and 28, 2026. The CBT 1 schedule has been announced for candidates who applied during the recruitment window, and the examination will be conducted in computer-based mode across multiple shifts and examination centres.
Candidates should check the regional RRB website linked to their application for their allotted examination city, date and shift. Candidate-specific details should be taken from the official city and date intimation notice and e-call letter when issued.
RRB JE Vacancy 2026: Revised 4,029 Posts
The RRB JE Vacancy 2026 was initially notified as 3,993 posts under CEN 04/2026. Corrigendum-1 added 35 Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant vacancies and one additional JE/Electrical/TRS vacancy, taking the revised total to 4,029 posts.
The recruitment covers vacancies across different Railway Recruitment Boards and technical disciplines. Candidates checking individual posts, Railway zones or categories should refer to the latest vacancy table and applicable corrigendum.
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JOIN RRB JE CBT 1 BATCHWhy Do Different Vacancy Figures Appear Online?
Some early reports carried an indicative figure of around 4,098 vacancies before the detailed CEN was released. The detailed notification subsequently listed 3,993 vacancies, followed by Corrigendum-1, which increased the total to 4,029. Therefore, candidates should use the latest revised figure for the current CEN 04/2026 recruitment.
Posts Included Under CEN 04/2026
The recruitment covers Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts. Junior Engineer vacancies are distributed across prescribed engineering disciplines and Railway zones, while the detailed notification and corrigendum provide the applicable post-wise requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
The RRB JE 2026 Notification specifies post-wise educational requirements. JE posts require the prescribed three-year diploma or BE/B.Tech qualification in the relevant discipline. DMS requires the prescribed diploma qualification, while CMA has specified science qualification and subject requirements.
The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, subject to applicable age relaxations. Candidates should check the detailed CEN for the exact qualification, experience and category-wise eligibility applicable to the selected post.
RRB JE Application Status
The application window for CEN 04/2026 closed on September 13, 2026. Candidates who submitted applications should retain their registration details and monitor their selected RRB website for examination-related notices.
The RRB JE 2026 Notification should be used alongside the latest corrigendum when checking recruitment conditions or post-specific requirements.
RRB JE CBT 1 and CBT 2 Exam Pattern
CBT 1 Exam Pattern
CBT 1 consists of 100 questions for 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes. It covers Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science. There is a negative marking of one-third mark for each incorrect answer.
CBT 2 Exam Pattern
CBT 2 consists of 150 questions for 150 marks with a duration of 120 minutes. It covers General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Computer Applications, Environment and Pollution Control, and Technical Abilities.
Candidates should verify the final examination pattern against the official CEN before making changes to their preparation strategy.
RRB JE Syllabus 2026
The syllabus covers general subjects in CBT 1 and a broader set of common and technical subjects in CBT 2. Candidates should prepare according to the discipline-specific technical syllabus provided in the official recruitment notice.
For detailed subject-wise preparation, candidates can refer to a dedicated RRB JE syllabus resource.
RRB JE Salary and Pay Level
The posts are placed under Pay Level 6, with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 under the applicable pay structure. Allowances and other benefits are provided according to the relevant Railway rules. Actual salary received may vary based on applicable allowances and deductions.
RRB JE City Intimation and E-Call Letter
Candidates should follow their selected regional RRB website for the city and date intimation and e-call letter. Candidate-specific details such as examination date, shift, reporting time and examination-centre address should be taken from the official communication issued for their application.
Candidates should not rely on unofficial social-media posts for city-intimation or admit-card release dates.
What Candidates Should Do Now
The RRB JE 2026 Notification application stage has closed, and the modification and scribe-details windows have also ended. Candidates who submitted applications should now focus on CBT 1 preparation and follow their regional RRB website for examination-related updates.
FAQs
The CBT 1 examination is scheduled for October 27, 28 and 30, 2026. Candidates should check their regional RRB website for candidate-specific examination details.
The revised total is 4,029 vacancies after Corrigendum-1 added 35 CMA posts and one additional JE/Electrical/TRS vacancy.
No. The application window closed on September 13, 2026.
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