Historical Recruitment Archive & Progress Notice
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- Next Recruitment Cycle: Explore currently active vacancies on our Latest Government Jobs feed.
Short Introduction & Corrigendum-1 Revision
RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralised Employment Notice CEN No. 04/2026 for recruitment to Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts. After Corrigendum-1 dated 18 August 2026, the total number of vacancies has been revised to 4,029 vacancies.
The original detailed notification released on 13 August 2026 contained 3,993 vacancies. The subsequent Corrigendum-1 added 35 Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) vacancies and 1 additional JE/Electrical/TRS vacancy in RRB Secunderabad, taking the revised total to 4,029 posts across all 21 participating Railway Recruitment Boards.
Candidates can submit their applications online from 14 August 2026 to 13 September 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). The last date for payment of the application fee is 15 September 2026.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Recruitment Name | RRB JE / DMS / CMA Recruitment 2026 |
| CEN Number | CEN 04/2026 |
| Revised Notification | CEN 04/2026 (JE/DMS/CMA) + Corrigendum-1 |
| Total Revised Vacancies | 4,029 Posts |
| Original Vacancies | 3,993 Posts (Detailed CEN 04/2026) |
| Additional Vacancies (Corrigendum-1) | +36 Posts (35 CMA + 1 JE/Electrical/TRS Secunderabad) |
| Posts Included | Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) & Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) |
| Pay Level | Level 6 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹35,400/- per month (+ Allowances) |
| Age Limit | 18–33 Years as on 01 January 2027 |
| Application Mode | Online Mode Only |
| Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 13 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Modification Window | 16 September to 25 September 2026 |
| Scribe Details Window | 26 September to 30 September 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced by RRBs |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Apply Online Portal | rrbapply.gov.in Log In Portal |
Note: The original CEN was issued on 13 August 2026 and Corrigendum-1 was issued on 18 August 2026.
RRB JE CEN 04/2026 Infographics
Official Notification & Corrigendum PDFs
Direct access to Corrigendum-1 PDF (+36 vacancies), Detailed CEN 04/2026 PDF & Official RRB FAQs PDF.
Download Corrigendum-1 PDF
Candidates Log In Portal
Direct link to official Railway application portal for candidate account creation & Aadhaar login.
Go to Log In PortalRRB JE Vacancy 2026 (4,029 Total Posts)
The recruitment initially advertised 3,993 vacancies for JE and DMS posts. Corrigendum-1 subsequently added:
- 35 Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) vacancies
- 1 additional JE/Electrical/TRS vacancy in RRB Secunderabad
The current official revised vacancy figure is 4,029.
What Changed From 4,098 to 4,029?
This is an important point because many websites continue to use the earlier 4,098 figure. The recruitment went through multiple stages:
| Recruitment Stage | Vacancy Figure | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initial / Indicative Information | 4,098 Posts | Initial indicative press release figure |
| Detailed CEN 04/2026 (13 Aug 2026) | 3,993 Posts | Formal notification breakdown for JE & DMS |
| Corrigendum-1 Additions (18 Aug 2026) | +36 Posts | +35 CMA vacancies + 1 Secunderabad JE TRS vacancy |
| Current Revised Total | 4,029 Posts | Official revised figure under CEN 04/2026 |
Therefore, candidates should use 4,029 as the latest revised vacancy figure when referring to the current CEN 04/2026 recruitment.
RRB JE 2026 Revised Zone-Wise Vacancy Table
The revised distribution of 4,029 vacancies across all 21 Railway Recruitment Boards (including Corrigendum-1 additions):
| No. | RRB Zone Name | Total Revised Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RRB Ahmedabad | 143 |
| 2 | RRB Ajmer | 252 |
| 3 | RRB Bengaluru | 299 |
| 4 | RRB Bhopal | 120 |
| 5 | RRB Bhubaneswar | 86 |
| 6 | RRB Bilaspur | 124 |
| 7 | RRB Chandigarh | 183 |
| 8 | RRB Chennai | 377 |
| 9 | RRB Gorakhpur | 198 |
| 10 | RRB Guwahati | 333 |
| 11 | RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 152 |
| 12 | RRB Kolkata | 457 |
| 13 | RRB Malda | 30 |
| 14 | RRB Mumbai | 411 |
| 15 | RRB Muzaffarpur | 17 |
| 16 | RRB Patna | 80 |
| 17 | RRB Prayagraj | 341 |
| 18 | RRB Ranchi | 122 |
| 19 | RRB Secunderabad | 111 |
| 20 | RRB Siliguri | 92 |
| 21 | RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 101 |
| Total Combined Revised Vacancies | 4,029 Posts | |
The revised distribution reflects Corrigendum-1, including the additional Secunderabad JE vacancy and the 35 CMA additions.
Posts Included in RRB JE Recruitment 2026
1. Junior Engineer (JE)
Covering Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, S&T, Track Machine, TRS & allied engineering disciplines.
2. Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
DMS posts for materials management, inventory control, and stores supervision in Railway workshops.
3. Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
Added via Corrigendum-1 dated 18 August 2026 (35 vacancies). Requires B.Sc. in Physics & Chemistry.
RRB JE Eligibility 2026
Eligibility differs according to individual posts and disciplines. Candidates should carefully check the educational qualification prescribed in the official CEN:
Educational Qualification (Post-Wise)
- Junior Engineer (JE): Prescribed 3-Year Diploma in Engineering OR B.E. / B.Tech Degree in relevant engineering discipline (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, CS, IT, Production, Instrumentation, S&T).
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): Prescribed 3-Year Diploma or Degree in Engineering in any discipline.
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA): As specified in Corrigendum-1, prescribed B.Sc. Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with minimum required percentage.
Age Limit
- Prescribed Age Range: 18 to 33 Years
- Age Calculation Cut-off Date: Calculated as on 01 January 2027
- Age Relaxations: OBC (3 Years), SC/ST (5 Years), ExS/PwBD (10 to 15 Years) as per Railway rules.
RRB JE Salary 2026
Posts covered by CEN 04/2026 are placed at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission:
| Pay Level | Level 6 (7th CPC) |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹35,400/- per month |
| Gross Starting Salary | Approx ₹55,000/- to ₹65,000/- per month (+ DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Medical Perks) |
RRB JE Selection Process & Exam Pattern 2026
Recruitment involves a two-stage CBT process followed by verification:
- CBT 1 (Screening Test): First stage CBT used primarily for screening/shortlisting candidates for CBT 2.
- CBT 2 (Technical Exam): Second stage CBT testing relevant technical/subject abilities according to candidate's exam group (CMA Syllabus added via Corrigendum-1).
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of original educational certificates, caste, and Aadhaar identity.
- Medical Examination (ME): Physical fitness examination strictly adhering to Railway Medical Standards.
RRB JE 2026 Important Dates
| Event / Activity | Official Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Press Notice | 25 July 2026 |
| Detailed CEN 04/2026 Released | 13 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 14 August 2026 |
| Corrigendum-1 Published | 18 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 13 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Modification Window | 16 September to 25 September 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission | 26 September to 30 September 2026 |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | To Be Announced |
Application Fee Structure
| Category | Application Fee | Refund (Post CBT 1) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- | ₹400/- Refunded |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC | ₹250/- | ₹250/- Full Refund |
How to Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
Step 1: Visit Official Portal
Visit rrbapply.gov.in or rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
Step 2: Read CEN 04/2026 & Corrigendum-1
Carefully read the detailed CEN notice and Corrigendum-1 PDF before registering.
Step 3: Create Account
Create candidate account using Aadhaar verification, email ID, and mobile number.
Step 4: Select RRB & Post Group
Select your preferred RRB zone and post/exam group. Note: Selected RRB cannot be changed during modification.
Step 5: Enter Details & Upload Documents
Fill educational & personal details, upload photograph, signature, and community certificates.
Step 6: Pay Fee & Submit
Pay application fee online and download final submitted application receipt.
All 21 Regional / Old Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Websites
Current Official Unified RRB Portals
Primary Unified RRB Website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/
Online Application Log In Portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/home
Historical Reference Note on Regional RRB URLs
The 21 URLs listed below were the regional Railway Recruitment Board websites historically used for recruitment notices, past CEN downloads, previous year question papers, Answer Key, and candidate results. Because Railway Recruitment Boards are migrating toward the common unified portal system (rrb.indianrailways.gov.in / rrbapply.gov.in), these links should be used as historical reference regional URLs. Active applications must be submitted on the common portal.
| No. | RRB Region Name | Old / Regional Official Website URL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RRB Ahmedabad | https://rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| 2 | RRB Ajmer | https://rrbajmer.gov.in |
| 3 | RRB Bengaluru | https://rrbbnc.gov.in |
| 4 | RRB Bhopal | https://rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| 5 | RRB Bhubaneswar | https://rrbbbs.gov.in |
| 6 | RRB Bilaspur | https://rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| 7 | RRB Chandigarh | https://rrbcdg.gov.in |
| 8 | RRB Chennai | https://rrbchennai.gov.in |
| 9 | RRB Gorakhpur | https://rrbgkp.gov.in |
| 10 | RRB Guwahati | https://rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| 11 | RRB Jammu-Srinagar | https://rrbjammu.nic.in |
| 12 | RRB Kolkata | https://rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| 13 | RRB Malda | https://rrbmalda.gov.in |
| 14 | RRB Mumbai | https://rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| 15 | RRB Muzaffarpur | https://rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| 16 | RRB Patna | https://rrbpatna.gov.in |
| 17 | RRB Prayagraj | https://rrbald.gov.in (Historical URL: rrbald.gov.in; some documents reference rrbpryj.gov.in) |
| 18 | RRB Ranchi | https://rrbranchi.gov.in |
| 19 | RRB Secunderabad | https://rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| 20 | RRB Siliguri | https://rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| 21 | RRB Thiruvananthapuram | https://rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
RRB JE 2026 Official Links
| Resource / Official Document | Action Link |
|---|---|
| RRB Apply Online & Candidate Log In Portal | Go to Log In Portal |
| Official Detailed CEN 04/2026 Notification PDF | Download CEN 04/2026 PDF |
| Official Corrigendum-1 PDF (18 Aug 2026) | Download Corrigendum-1 PDF |
| Official RRB FAQs PDF (CEN 04/2026) | Download Official FAQs PDF |
| Unified Railway Recruitment Boards Portal | Visit rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB JE Recruitment 2026: 4,098 vs 4,029 FAQs
Final Verdict
The RRB JE/DMS/CMA Recruitment 2026 is currently based on CEN 04/2026, with the vacancy figure revised to 4,029 after Corrigendum-1. Candidates should not rely on older articles stating 4,098 vacancies without mentioning subsequent revisions. Always verify the CEN and corrigendum through the official Railway Recruitment Boards portal.