RRB JE & DMS Recruitment 2026 (CEN 04/2026): Apply Online for 3993 Posts

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have issued Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) posts. A total of 3,993 vacancies have been notified across various Railway Zones and Production Units. The posts are in Pay Level-6 with initial basic pay of ₹35,400. Online applications started on 14 August 2026 and the last date to apply is 13 September 2026. This is one of the major technical recruitments of Indian Railways this year for diploma and degree holders in engineering. Who Should Apply & Career Scope This recruitment is ideal for candidates who have completed a three-year Diploma or Degree in the relevant engineering streams and are looking for a stable technical career in Indian Railways. Selected candidates will join as Junior Engineers in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Signal & Telecommunication and other technical departments, or as Depot Material Superintendents in the Stores department. The work involves supervision of technical operations, maintenance of railway assets, material management and field-level execution of projects. The job offers good salary, railway facilities, job security and clear promotional opportunities within the railway system. Important Dates

EventDateDate of Indicative Notice25 July 2026Opening Date of Online Application14 August 2026Closing Date for Online Application13 September 2026 (23:59 hrs)Last Date for Application Fee Payment15 September 2026Application Modification Window16 September 2026 to 25 September 2026Scribe Details Submission Window26 September 2026 to 30 September 2026CBT Exam DateTo be notified laterDocument Verification & MedicalAfter CBT Application Fee

CategoryFeeRefundGeneral / OBC / EWS₹500₹400 refunded after appearing in 1st stage CBTSC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender₹250Full amount refunded after appearing in 1st stage CBT Fee can be paid only through online modes (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI). Vacancy Details Total Posts: 3,993 Category-wise Distribution

CategoryNumber of PostsUnreserved (UR)1,699OBC913EWS394Scheduled Caste (SC)624Scheduled Tribe (ST)363Total3,993 Department-wise Vacancy

DepartmentTotal PostsEngineering (Civil)1,638Mechanical1,125Electrical599Stores (DMS)324Signal & Telecommunication307Grand Total3,993 RRB-wise Vacancy Distribution (Major RRBs)

RRBTotal VacanciesKolkata457Mumbai411Chennai362Prayagraj340Guwahati329Bengaluru298Ajmer252Gorakhpur198Chandigarh183Jammu-Srinagar152Ahmedabad143Bilaspur124Ranchi122Bhopal113Secunderabad110Thiruvananthapuram101Siliguri92Bhubaneswar86Patna73Malda30Muzaffarpur17 Educational Qualification Candidates must already possess the required educational qualification as on the last date of application (13 September 2026).

Junior Engineer (JE): Three years Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication, etc.) from a recognised University/Institute OR a combination of any sub-stream of the basic streams. Higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech in the same discipline are also acceptable. Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): Three years Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognised University/Institute. Higher engineering qualifications are also accepted.

Exact post-wise qualification requirements are given in Annexure-A of the detailed CEN. Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)

Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 33 Years

Age Relaxation (as per Railway rules):

CategoryAge RelaxationSC / ST5 YearsOBC (Non-Creamy Layer)3 YearsPwBD (UR/EWS)10 YearsPwBD (OBC)13 YearsPwBD (SC/ST)15 YearsEx-ServicemenAs per extant rulesServing Railway employees (with 3 years continuous service)Up to 40/43/45 years depending on category Pay Scale & Salary Structure

Pay Level: Level-6 of 7th Central Pay Commission Initial Basic Pay: ₹35,400 per month In addition, candidates will get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance and other admissible railway allowances and facilities.

Job Location & Official Address Selected candidates will be posted in various Railway Zones, Divisions and Production Units across India under Indian Railways on all-India service liability basis. Official Unified Portal: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in Some Major RRB Addresses:

RRB Kolkata: Metro Railway A.V. Complex, Chitpur, Kolkata RRB Mumbai: Railway Recruitment Board, Mumbai RRB Chennai: 5, Dr. P.V. Cherian Crescent Road, Egmore, Chennai – 600008 RRB Prayagraj: Opposite GM/NCR Building, Subedarganj, Prayagraj RRB Ahmedabad: 1st Floor, Meter Gauge Building, Railway Station, Kalupur, Ahmedabad – 380002

Selection Process

Computer Based Test (CBT) Stage-1 Computer Based Test (CBT) Stage-2 Document Verification Medical Examination

Exam Pattern & Syllabus CBT Stage-1 (100 Questions | 90 Minutes | Negative Marking 1/3)

SubjectQuestionsMarksMathematics3030General Intelligence & Reasoning2525General Awareness1515General Science3030Total100100 CBT Stage-2 (150 Questions | 120 Minutes | Negative Marking 1/3)

SubjectQuestionsMarksGeneral Awareness1515Physics & Chemistry1515Basics of Computers & Applications1010Basics of Environment & Pollution Control1010Technical Abilities (Branch specific)100100Total150150 Which RRB is Best for Which Stream? There is no single “best” RRB for any stream. Candidates should choose the RRB based on:

Number of vacancies available in their preferred engineering stream Preferred zone for posting (most candidates prefer home state or nearby zones) Overall competition level

Practical tip:

Civil Engineering candidates usually look at RRBs with high Engineering vacancies such as Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Prayagraj. Mechanical and Electrical candidates prefer RRBs having good Mechanical/Electrical openings (Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Guwahati). Always check the latest Annexure-B vacancy table before finalising the RRB, because vacancy distribution changes with every recruitment.

How to Apply

Visit the official websites of RRBs or the common application portal (rrbapply.gov.in). Create an account carefully (details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form and Chosen RRB cannot be changed later). Fill the online application form with correct personal, educational and preference details. Upload recent photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed format and size. Pay the application fee online. Submit the final application and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates are advised to use Aadhaar authentication while filling the form to avoid issues in later stages. Key Takeaways

Total vacancies: 3,993 Highest vacancies: Kolkata (457), Mumbai (411), Chennai (362) Application window: 14 August 2026 to 13 September 2026 Age limit: 18 to 33 years (as on 01.01.2027) Qualification: Diploma / Degree in relevant Engineering Pay: Level-6 with initial basic pay of ₹35,400 Selection: CBT Stage-1 → CBT Stage-2 → Document Verification → Medical Examination

Frequently Asked Questions Q1. What is the last date to apply for RRB JE 2026? 13 September 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs). Q2. What is the starting salary of RRB JE / DMS? Basic pay of ₹35,400 in Level-6 + DA + other allowances. Q3. Can B.Tech candidates apply? Yes. Higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline are accepted in lieu of Diploma. Q4. Is there any age relaxation for OBC candidates? Yes, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer). Q5. Can I change the RRB after submitting the form? No. Chosen RRB cannot be modified under any circumstances. Important Links (You will insert the actual links)

Apply Online Download Detailed Notification (CEN 04/2026) Official Website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in

Disclaimer The information provided above is compiled from the official Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 issued by Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates are strongly advised to read the complete official PDF carefully before applying. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification shall prevail.