RRB Junior Engineer (JE) & Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) Recruitment 2026 (CEN No. 04/2026)
Overview & Summary
Field Name: Description
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) invite online applications for recruitment to various posts of Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) under CEN No. 04/2026.Important Dates
6 milestones| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News | 24 Jul 2026 | Concluded |
| Opening date of Online application | 13 Aug 2026 | Concluded |
| Closing date for Submission of Online Application | 12 Sept 2026 | Current / Active |
| Last Date for Application fee payment | 14 Sept 2026 | Upcoming |
| Modification Window | 15 Sept 2026 | Upcoming |
| Scribe Details Submission Window | 25 Sept 2026 | Upcoming |
Important Dates
Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News
24 July 2026
Opening date of Online application
13 August 2026
Closing date for Submission of Online Application
12 September 2026
Last Date for Application fee payment
14 September 2026
Modification Window
15 September 2026
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies
3,993
Grand Total Vacancies (All RRBs)
1 rowsCategory-wise total vacancies across all Railway Recruitment Boards.
source: Page 58, Annexure - B
| sr_no | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | ExSM | R HI | R LD | R MD | total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grand Total | 624 | 363 | 913 | 394 | 387 | 47 | 135 | 11 | 3,993 | 100.0% |
| total | 624 | 363 | 913 | 394 | 387 | 47 | 135 | 11 | 3,993 | 100% |
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Information
Field Name: Educational Qualification
Three years Diploma in relevant discipline of Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Civil / Computer Science / IT etc.) OR B.Sc. in Civil Engineering OR B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institute.Educational Qualifications
Three years Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Civil / Computer Science / IT / etc.)
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of 3 years duration
B.E. / B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline
Nationality
Citizen of India, subject of Nepal, subject of Bhutan, or Person of Indian Origin migrated from specified countries with intention of permanently settling in India.
Gender Eligibility
Age Criteria
Additional Information
Field Name: Age Limit
18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027.Age as on
31 December 2026
Age as on Notification
Minimum Age
18
yearsMaximum Age
33
yearsEligibility Criteria
18 - 33 years
Age Relaxation
8 CategoriesUpper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories as per government norms
| Category | Relaxation | Max Age After Relaxation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC & ST candidates | 5 years | 38 years | -- |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates | 3 years | 36 years | -- |
| Ex-servicemen (UR & EWS) | 3 years | 36 years | -- |
| Ex-servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 years | 39 years | -- |
| Ex-servicemen (SC & ST) | 8 years | 41 years | -- |
| PwBD – UR & EWS | 10 years | 43 years | -- |
| PwBD – OBC(NCL) | 13 years | 46 years | -- |
| PwBD – SC & ST | 15 years | 48 years | -- |
Note: Candidates belonging to reserved categories must produce valid category certificates at the time of document verification to claim age relaxation.
Application Fees
Fee Details
Field Name: Examination Fee
Fee varies by category, with partial refund on appearing in 1st stage CBT.Category-wise Application Fee
| category | amount | Status | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| For all candidates (except SC, ST, Ex-SM, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC) | ₹500 | Payable | -- |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities or EBC | ₹250 | Payable | -- |
| total | ₹750 | ||
Online Payment
availableFee Payment Summary
Total Categories
2
Fee Range
₹250 -₹500
exempted_categories
0
Payment Modes
4
Selection Process
Selection Process
Field Name: Selection Process
The recruitment process shall comprise 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination (ME).Selection Stages4
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I)
Eliminative2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-II)
EliminativeDocument Verification (DV)
EliminativeMedical Examination (ME)
Eliminativerequirements
Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern
Complete examination structure and guidelines
About the Examination
Field Name: Exam Pattern
Recruitment process consists of 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination (ME).250
250
3 hr 30 Min
Examination Scheme
Exam Papers
2 Papers1st Stage CBT
Qualifying2nd Stage CBT
Qualifying Criteria
Syllabus
Syllabus
Explore Resources
Important Note
Field Name: Syllabus
Detailed syllabus for 1st Stage CBT and 2nd Stage CBT (Technical Abilities as per Exam Groups given in Annexure VIII-A, B, C, D).Salary & Allowances
Additional Information
Field Name: Pay Scale
Level 6 in 7th CPC with Initial Pay of ₹ 35,400/-Pay Level
Level 6 (7th CPC)
Basic Pay
₹35,400
Total Basic
₹35,400
Basic + Grade Pay
Required Documents
Document Requirements
Field Name: Required Documents
Mandatory scanned documents to be kept ready for uploading.Total Documents
2
Mandatory
1
Optional
1
categories
2
General Document Requirements
Candidate Signature (JPG/JPEG format, 30 KB - 49 KB)Mandatory
SC/ST Certificate for Free Travel Pass (PDF format, less than 400 KB)Optional
How to Apply
Application Instructions
Field Name: How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through official RRB websites using 'Create an Account' and submitting application form.Step-by-Step Application Guide
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
Support & Contact
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