RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – 3993 Junior Engineer & Other Posts, Online Apply — Overview

• Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
• Notification Number: CEN No. 04/2026
• Posts: Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
• Total Vacancies: 3993 posts
• RRB Guwahati Vacancies: 329 posts
• Pay Level: Level-6
• Initial Pay: Rs. 35,400/- plus admissible allowances
• Application Start Date: 14th August 2026
• Application Last Date: 13th September 2026

Eligibility Criteria for RRB JE Recruitment 2026

Candidates applying for the RRB JE and allied posts must be between 18 and 33 years of age as on 1st January 2027.

The upper age limit relaxation available for reserved categories includes 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates. PwBD candidates belonging to UR and EWS categories are eligible for 10 years of relaxation, while PwBD candidates belonging to OBC/NCL and SC/ST categories are eligible for 13 years and 15 years of relaxation respectively. The source does not specify any domicile requirement.

Educational Qualification for RRB JE Recruitment 2026

The required qualification varies according to the post and engineering discipline. For Junior Engineer Electrical, candidates need a three-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, including eligible combinations of sub-streams. Junior Engineer Civil requires a three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering, a three-year B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, or an eligible combination of Civil Engineering sub-streams.

For JE/Track Machine, the accepted disciplines include Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Electrical, Electronics, and Instrumentation and Control Engineering. JE Mechanical accepts several disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Automobile and Production Engineering. JE/Diesel Electrical requires relevant qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering. JE/S&T/Telecommunication accepts qualifications in Electrical, Electronics, Information Technology, Communication Engineering, Computer Science and related disciplines. For Depot Material Superintendent, a three-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution is required.

Application Fees for RRB JE Recruitment 2026

SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities and Economically Backward Class candidates are required to pay Rs. 250/-. Candidates belonging to other categories have to pay Rs. 500/-. The fee can be paid online through Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI. The source states that applicable fee refunds are available after appearing in the 1st Stage CBT, subject to deduction of bank charges.

How to Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026

1. Scroll down and check the Important Links section below.
2. Open the Online Application Form link provided on the official portal.
3. Enter the required personal and educational information.
4. Upload the passport-size photograph, signature and other required documents.
5. Pay the examination fee according to your applicable category.
6. Review the application details and submit the completed online form.
7. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Dates for RRB JE Recruitment 2026

• Starting Date of Online Application: 14th August 2026
• Last Date of Online Application: 13th September 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 15th September 2026
• Application Correction Window: 16th to 25th September 2026

Important Links for RRB JE Recruitment 2026

RRB-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

Medical Fitness Standards

Candidates must meet the medical standards prescribed for the applicable post. The notification mentions medical standards A-3, B-1, B-2 and C-1, with specific requirements related to distance vision, near vision and other visual fitness tests.

• A-3: Distance vision of 6/9 and 6/9, along with prescribed near-vision requirements and tests for colour, binocular, night and mesopic vision.
• B-1: Distance vision of 6/9 and 6/12 with prescribed lens-power limits, along with tests for colour, binocular, night and mesopic vision.
• B-2: Distance vision of 6/9 and 6/12 with prescribed near-vision standards and a binocular vision test.
• C-1: Distance vision of 6/12 and 6/18, with prescribed near-vision requirements.

Selection Process

The selection process for RRB JE and other allied posts consists of the following stages:

1. 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I)
2. 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-II)
3. Document Verification (DV)
4. Medical Examination (ME)

CBT-I Exam Pattern

• Exam Duration: 90 minutes
• Duration for Eligible Scribe Candidates: 120 minutes
• Total Questions: 100
• Nature of Exam: Screening test for shortlisting candidates for CBT-II
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer
• Shortlisting Basis: Normalized scores and merit

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

• UR: 40%
• EWS: 40%
• OBC (NCL): 30%
• SC: 30%
• ST: 25%

CBT-II Exam Pattern

Candidates for the second stage will be shortlisted based on normalized marks obtained in the 1st Stage CBT. Up to 15 times the community-wise total vacancies notified for the respective RRB may be shortlisted based on merit.

• Exam Duration: 120 minutes
• Duration for Eligible Scribe Candidates: 160 minutes
• Total Questions: 150
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

• UR: 40%
• EWS: 40%
• OBC (NCL): 30%
• SC: 30%
• ST: 25%

Contact and Helpdesk Details

Candidates facing issues related to the submission of the CEN application can use the following helpdesk details during working days from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in
• Phone: 9592001188 / 01725653333

FAQ for RRB JE Recruitment 2026