Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have released the indicative short notice for CEN No. 04/2026 to recruit Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts. A total of 4,098 vacancies are approved for the 2026–27 recruitment cycle.
Short notice: 21 July 2026 · Detailed CEN (expected): ~13 August 2026 · Apply online (tentative): 14 August – 13 September 2026 · Pay Level-6 · Initial basic ₹35,400 · Portal: rrbapply.gov.in
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→ RRB Central / Notices (rrbcdg.gov.in)
Related railway alerts: RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 · RRB Section Controller · Railway Jobs
Official Links — RRB JE CEN 04/2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Online application (when live) | rrbapply.gov.in |
| RRB notices / short CEN | rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Indian Railways RRB hub | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Download the short notice now and wait for the detailed CEN PDF before applying. Vacancy tables and medical standards in the detailed document are final.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification | CEN No. 04/2026 (indicative short notice) |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (JE) · DMS · CMA |
| Total vacancies | 4,098 (approved / tentative) |
| Pay level | Level-6 (7th CPC) |
| Initial basic pay | ₹35,400 / month |
| Age | 18 – 33 years (+ category relaxations) |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Job type | Central Government — Indian Railways |
Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short / indicative notice | 21 July 2026 |
| Detailed CEN 04/2026 (expected) | ~13 August 2026 |
| Online application starts | 14 August 2026 |
| Online application ends | 13 September 2026 |
| CBT-1 / CBT-2 / DV / Medical | As per detailed CEN schedule |
All dates are as published in the short notice and secondary trackers. Confirm on official RRB sites when the full CEN is uploaded.
Posts Covered under CEN 04/2026
| Post | Role focus (summary) |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | Technical supervision in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, S&T and related streams |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Stores / material management at railway depots |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Chemical / metallurgical testing and related shop-floor support |
The short notice indicates vacancies across roughly 35 sub-categories in Electrical, Engineering (Civil), Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication and Stores. Full post codes will appear in the detailed CEN.
Department-wise vacancy snapshot (from published short-notice trackers)
| Department group | Approx. approved seats |
|---|---|
| Engineering / Civil | ~1,654 |
| Mechanical | ~1,213 |
| Electrical | ~614 |
| Stores (DMS) | ~314 |
| Signal & Telecommunication | ~303 |
| Total | 4,098 |
Zone-wise numbers (CR, SR, NFR, WR, NR, etc.) will be listed in the detailed notification — choose your RRB carefully; normally you can apply against one RRB only.
Eligibility (Indicative)
Educational qualification
| Post | Typical qualification (confirm in CEN) |
|---|---|
| JE | Diploma / Degree in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognised institution |
| DMS | Engineering / technical qualification as specified for Stores posts |
| CMA | Chemistry / Metallurgy / related science qualification as notified |
Age limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 33 years
Relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other notified categories as per Government of India and RRB rules.
Other conditions
- Must meet medical standards prescribed for the post
- Citizenship as per Government of India norms
- Must satisfy vision and physical criteria in the detailed CEN
Selection Process
| Stage | Purpose |
|---|---|
| CBT-1 | Screening / first computer-based test |
| CBT-2 | Post-specific / main computer-based test |
| Document Verification (DV) | Check certificates against application |
| Medical Examination (ME) | Fitness for railway duty |
Negative marking, number of questions and syllabus will be published in the detailed CEN and syllabus annexures. Prepare from official JE syllabus PDFs only after they are released for CEN 04/2026.
Salary & Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-6 (7th CPC matrix) |
| Initial basic | ₹35,400 |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Night Duty Allowance (where applicable), other railway perks |
| Other benefits | Pass / PTO, medical facilities, NPS / pension rules as applicable |
In-hand pay varies by city HRA class and current DA rates.
Application Fee (Expected Pattern)
Exact fee for CEN 04/2026 will be in the detailed notice. Recent RRB technical CENs typically charge:
| Category (typical pattern) | Fee (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | About ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female (all categories) | About ₹250 |
Many CENs refund a major part of the fee if the candidate appears in CBT-1. Confirm refund rules in CEN 04/2026 before payment.
How to Apply Online for RRB JE 2026
- Wait for the detailed CEN 04/2026 PDF on rrbcdg.gov.in / regional RRB sites (~13 Aug).
- Open rrbapply.gov.in when the apply link is activated (14 Aug tentative).
- Complete new registration with a valid mobile number and email.
- Fill personal, educational and preference details carefully.
- Choose one RRB as per rules in the CEN.
- Upload photo, signature and documents in the prescribed size.
- Pay the fee online and submit.
- Print the application form and fee receipt for DV.
Do not apply on unofficial “form filling” websites.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Diploma / Degree mark sheets and provisional / degree certificate
- Matriculation certificate (date of birth)
- Caste / EWS / PwBD certificates (if claimed)
- Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, etc.)
- Recent passport photograph and signature scan
- Experience certificate (only if claimed and allowed for the post)
Preparation Tips Before 14 August
- Shortlist preferred RRB zones and engineering branches that match your diploma/degree.
- Revise core engineering subjects plus general awareness / maths / reasoning as per last JE pattern (until new syllabus PDF is out).
- Avoid multiple incomplete registrations.
- Ignore WhatsApp “guaranteed JE” agents.
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Disclaimer
Easy Applications (EasyApplications.in) is not affiliated with Railway Recruitment Boards or Indian Railways. This page is an independent rewrite based on the CEN 04/2026 short notice and public official timelines. Vacancy counts, dates and eligibility are tentative until the detailed CEN is published. Apply only on rrbapply.gov.in / official RRB websites.
Summary: RRB JE Recruitment 2026 under CEN 04/2026 offers 4,098 posts (JE, DMS, CMA) at Level-6 (₹35,400 basic). Online applications are expected 14 August – 13 September 2026. Read the short notice on rrbcdg.gov.in, wait for the detailed CEN (~13 Aug), then apply at rrbapply.gov.in.