RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | 4029 Vacancies

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released the RRB JE Recruitment 2026 notification through Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026, is inviting online applications for Junior Engineer (JE) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts. The total vacancy is 4029 posts, after 36 posts (35 CMA and 1 JE) were added through Corrigendum-1 to the original 3993 vacancies.

Eligible diploma qualified engineering candidates can apply online from 14 August 2026 to 13 September 2026 (11:59 PM). This article covers RRB JE Recruitment 2026 vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, pay scale, selection process, application fee, and important dates.

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Overview

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (RRB-wise)

The 4029 vacancies are distributed across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards, with RRB Kolkata carrying the highest allocation.

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Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in the relevant Engineering discipline from a recognized institute for Junior Engineer posts. For the Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant post, the qualification requirement is as specified against the relevant discipline in the official notification. Candidates should verify the exact discipline-wise qualification for their target post and RRB zone in the detailed notification before applying.

Age Limit

Salary Details

Selected candidates will be placed at Pay Level-6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400, rising up to ₹1,12,400 within the pay band, plus applicable allowances (DA, HRA, and Railway-specific allowances).

Selection Process

• 1st Computer Based Test (CBT-I)
• 2nd Computer Based Test (CBT-II)
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination (as per prescribed Railway Medical Standards)

Application Fee

How to Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official website www.rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Select your preferred Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) zone.
3. Register using your Aadhaar number and other required details.
4. Fill out the online application form carefully with personal, educational, and post-preference details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment modes.
7. Submit the application and save/print the confirmation page for future reference, before 13 September 2026 (11:59 PM).

Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph and signature (scanned, per specification)
• Diploma/degree certificate and mark sheets
• Date of birth proof
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD), where applicable
• Aadhaar card

Important Dates

Why Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?

• One of the largest engineering-cadre drives of the year, with 4029 vacancies across 21 RRB zones.
• Central Government job security under the Ministry of Railways with defined pay-level progression.
• Open to fresh diploma engineers, widening eligibility beyond degree holders.
• Multiple RRB zone choices, allowing candidates to apply to the region of their preference.
• Clear, time-bound two-stage CBT selection process.

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