Applications are open. Apply before 13 Sept 2026 — 31 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Railway Recruitment Board has notified recruitment for 4,098 posts under CEN No. 04/2026. Applications are accepted online from 14 Aug 2026 to 13 Sept 2026. The prescribed qualification is Diploma or degree in the relevant branch of engineering, and the age limit is 18 to 33 years before category relaxation is applied.
Selection is made through First Stage CBT, Second Stage CBT and Document Verification, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC matrix, starting at ₹35,400. The place of posting is All India — zonal railways, applied for through the regional RRB.
The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 4,098 vacancies notified
- Qualification: Diploma or degree in the relevant branch of engineering
- Age limit: 18 to 33 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC matrix, starting at ₹35,400
- Last date to apply: 13 Sept 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Railway Recruitment Board
- Advertisement No.
- CEN No. 04/2026
- Total Vacancies
- 4,098
- Job Location
- All India — zonal railways, applied for through the regional RRB
- Qualification
- Diploma or degree in the relevant branch of engineering
- Age Limit
- 18 – 33 years
- Salary
- Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC matrix, starting at ₹35,400
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- indianrailways.gov.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 05 Aug 2026 |
| Online application opens | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 13 Sept 2026 |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | 4,098 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer | A diploma or degree in the branch of engineering prescribed for the post, from a recognised institution. |
| Depot Material Superintendent | The engineering or technical qualification prescribed for the post in the notification. |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | The chemistry or metallurgy qualification prescribed for the post in the notification. |
- The branch of your diploma or degree decides which posts you can apply for. Applying for a post outside your branch means rejection at document verification, not at submission.
- You apply to one RRB only. The choice fixes the zone you can be posted to and cannot be changed.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other categories | As set out in the Central Government rules reproduced in the notification |
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| All posts under CEN 04/2026 | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (7th CPC) |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1First Stage CBT — a computer-based test used only to shortlist; marks are not carried into the merit list
- 2Second Stage CBT — the paper on which merit is determined, with a technical section specific to your branch
- 3Document Verification — original certificates are checked against the details you entered in the form
- 4Medical Examination — against the medical standard prescribed for the post
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Create a single account on the RRB common application portal at rrbapply.gov.in — one candidate may hold only one account.
- 2Select CEN 04/2026 and the RRB you wish to apply to.
- 3Fill in your qualification exactly as it appears on your certificate, including the branch.
- 4Upload the photograph, signature and supporting documents in the specified formats.
- 5Pay the fee online and confirm the transaction has succeeded.
- 6Save the final application and keep the registration number for the admit card.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- RRB common application portalApply Online
- Railway Recruitment BoardsVisit
Verify before you apply. Eligibility, vacancy counts, fees and dates change through corrigenda. Job Times 24 is an information service, not a recruiter, and never charges candidates. Always confirm every detail in the official notification above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many RRB JE vacancies are there in CEN 04/2026?
4,098 posts across Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant.
When does the RRB JE 2026 application window close?
13 September 2026. The window opened on 14 August 2026.
Can I apply to more than one RRB?
No. A candidate may apply to a single Railway Recruitment Board for this CEN, and the choice cannot be altered afterwards.