RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4,029 JE, DMS & CMA Posts

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4,029 JE, DMS & CMA Posts

Railway Recruitment Boards have opened online applications for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 under CEN 04/2026. The recruitment now covers various posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) in Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

The detailed CEN was published on 13 August 2026 with 3,993 JE/DMS vacancies. On 18 August 2026, Corrigendum-1 added 35 CMA vacancies and one additional JE/Electrical/TRS vacancy under RRB Secunderabad. The revised total is therefore 4,029 vacancies.

Current status: Applications are open from 14 August to 13 September 2026. Fee payment is allowed up to 15 September 2026.

Major vacancy correction: The current official total is 4,029, not 4,098 and not 4,028. Original CEN: 3,993 + Corrigendum-1 additions: 36 = 4,029.

RRB-wise correction: After Corrigendum-1, RRB Secunderabad has 111 vacancies, because one JE/Electrical/TRS vacancy was added. A table still showing Secunderabad as 110 will total only 4,028 and is outdated.

New CMA post: Corrigendum-1 added 35 Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant vacancies. CMA carries Level 6, initial pay ₹35,400, age 18–33 years and requires the prescribed B.Sc. qualification in Physics and Chemistry with minimum 45% marks.

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RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

How Vacancies Increased from 3,993 to 4,029

The 35 CMA vacancies are distributed across RRB Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Guwahati, Patna and Prayagraj. The additional JE/Electrical/TRS vacancy is under RRB Secunderabad.

Revised Category-Wise Vacancy

These revised figures come from the original CEN category total plus the Corrigendum-1 additions. PwBD and Ex-Servicemen reservations are horizontal and should not be added again to the grand total.

RRB-Wise Revised Vacancy Total

Applicants must choose only one RRB. The chosen RRB cannot be changed later, including during the application-modification window.

Educational Qualification

Junior Engineer (JE)

Qualification is post/discipline specific. For most JE categories, the CEN prescribes a three-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline or the applicable higher engineering qualification in the same/relevant discipline, subject to the exact post parameters in Annexure-A.

Examples include Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Signal & Telecommunication, IT/Computer-related and other notified engineering streams. Candidates must match their qualification with the exact post code before selecting preferences.

Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)

Three-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognised University/Institution. The corrigendum states that DMS candidates choosing an Exam Group from the mapping table cannot choose the newly added CMA Exam Group.

Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)

A B.Sc. degree in Physics and Chemistry with minimum 45% marks from a recognised University/Institute, with Physics and Chemistry studied in one of the combinations specified in Corrigendum-1.

Qualification cut-off: Candidates must possess the prescribed educational/technical qualification by the closing date of application, 13 September 2026. Candidates awaiting the required final result should not assume provisional eligibility.

Age Limit

Other notified relaxations apply to eligible PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, serving Railway staff and special categories according to the detailed CEN.

Application Fee & Refund

Refund is linked to the candidate actually appearing in the first-stage CBT and is subject to the bank/account conditions in the CEN. Do not confuse EBC fee-concession status with OBC-NCL or EWS reservation status.

CBT-I Exam Pattern

• Duration: 90 minutes.

• Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.

• Minimum percentage: UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25%, subject to the notified PwBD relaxation provision.

• CBT-I is used for shortlisting candidates to CBT-II.

CBT-II Exam Pattern

• Duration: 120 minutes.

• Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer.

• Technical questions are based on the exam group mapped to the candidate's qualification/post.

• Corrigendum-1 introduced a separate CMA Exam Group syllabus.

Selection Process

1. CBT-I: Screening / shortlisting stage.

2. CBT-II: Main technical examination.

3. Document Verification: Original educational, category and other eligibility documents are checked.

4. Medical Examination: Candidate must meet the medical standard prescribed for the allotted post.

5. Final empanelment: Subject to merit, vacancy, eligibility and Railway recruitment rules.

Candidates are generally shortlisted for CBT-II up to 15 times the community-wise vacancies of the concerned RRB, based on CBT-I merit, subject to the CEN provisions. DV shortlisting is based on CBT-II merit and the notified vacancy framework.

How to Apply Online

1. Open the official Railway Recruitment Board application portal.

2. Select CEN 04/2026 – JE/DMS/CMA.

3. Use an existing RRB account if the portal accepts your earlier account, or create an account if required.

4. Enter personal details exactly as required by the portal.

5. Choose one RRB only.

6. Enter educational/technical qualification details.

7. Choose the applicable exam group and post/Railway preferences carefully.

8. Upload photograph, signature and supporting details in the prescribed format.

9. Pay the applicable examination fee online.

10. Preview the application before final submission.

11. Save the registration details and final submitted application.

Cannot be changed later: Details entered in the Create Account stage such as registered mobile number/email and the chosen RRB are not freely changeable through the later modification window. Choose carefully.

Application Modification

The modification window is scheduled from 16 September to 25 September 2026. The CEN prescribes a ₹250 non-refundable modification fee for each occasion of permitted modification.

Not every field can be modified. Account-creation details and the chosen RRB remain protected/non-editable under the notification conditions.

Important Points Before Applying

• Apply to one RRB only under CEN 04/2026.

• Use the revised vacancy total of 4,029.

• Check Corrigendum-1 before filling post preferences.

• Do not assume every engineering diploma is eligible for every JE category.

• CMA has a separate B.Sc. Physics/Chemistry eligibility requirement.

• Check the post-wise medical standard before selecting preferences.

• Candidates with prescribed qualification results pending beyond the closing date should not treat themselves as eligible.

• CBT dates have not yet been officially announced.

Important Official Links

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are there in RRB JE Recruitment 2026?

The revised total under CEN 04/2026 is 4,029 vacancies.

Why did vacancies increase?

Corrigendum-1 dated 18 August 2026 added 35 Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant vacancies and one JE/Electrical/TRS vacancy under RRB Secunderabad.

Is 4,098 the correct vacancy total?

No. The detailed CEN initially notified 3,993 vacancies and Corrigendum-1 revised the total to 4,029.

What is the last date to apply?

13 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.

What is the last date to pay the fee?

15 September 2026.

What is the age limit?

18–33 years as on 1 January 2027, subject to category-wise relaxation.

What is the DMS qualification?

A three-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognised University/Institution, subject to the detailed CEN conditions.

What is the CMA qualification?

B.Sc. in Physics and Chemistry with minimum 45% marks under the combinations described in Corrigendum-1.

What is the CBT-I pattern?

100 questions in 90 minutes, with 1/3 negative marking for each wrong answer.

What is the CBT-II pattern?

150 questions in 120 minutes, including 100 questions from the mapped technical exam group, with 1/3 negative marking.

Can I apply to more than one RRB?

No. A candidate should submit one application and choose one RRB under this CEN. The chosen RRB cannot be changed later.

Is the exam date announced?

No. CBT-I and CBT-II dates are to be notified separately by the Railway Recruitment Boards.

Disclaimer

NexRojgar provides this article for informational purposes. CEN 04/2026 vacancies, eligibility, application dates, fees, exam groups, medical standards, CBT schedule and selection are controlled by the Railway Recruitment Boards and Ministry of Railways. Candidates must read the original CEN together with all corrigenda and verify the latest information on the official RRB portals before submitting an application or paying any fee. NexRojgar is not associated with Indian Railways, Railway Recruitment Boards or the Ministry of Railways.