The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has officially announced the exam dates and issued the Exam City Intimation Slip for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) under Centralised Employment Notice CEN 04/2026. Candidates who completed the application process for these 4,029 Vacancies can now check their examination city, shift timing, and date of examination via their respective regional RRB portals or directly through Rojgar Site.
Railway RRB Junior Engineer JE Recruitment 2026: Overview
| RRB JE (CEN 04/2026) Recruitment & Exam Summary | |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (Ministry of Railways) |
| Post Names | Junior Engineer (JE), JE (IT), DMS & CMA |
| Advertisement Number | CEN 04/2026 |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 4,029 Posts |
| CBT 1 Exam Dates | 27 October & 28 October 2026 |
| Exam City Release Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Selection Process | CBT Stage 1, CBT Stage 2, Document Verification (DV), Medical Exam |
| Official Portal Access | Rojgar Site Official Updates |
RRB JE 2026 Important Exam & Registration Dates
| Event Activity | Scheduled Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opening Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 15 September 2026 |
| Form Correction Window | 16 September to 25 September 2026 |
| Application Status Check Window | 07 October to 14 October 2026 |
| Exam City & Date Slip Intimation | 17 October 2026 |
| E-Call Letter / Admit Card Release | 4 Days Prior to Exam Date |
| RRB JE CBT Stage 1 Exam Dates | 27 – 28 October 2026 |
Application Fee Breakdown & Exam Refund Policy
Candidates who appear for the Stage 1 Computer Based Test (CBT) are eligible for a partial fee refund directly back into the bank account linked during application submission.
| Category Name | Application Fee | Refund Amount (Post CBT-1 Attendance) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 400/- Refunded (Deducting Bank Charges) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / EBC | ₹ 250/- | ₹ 250/- Refunded (Deducting Bank Charges) |
| All Category Female Candidates | ₹ 250/- | ₹ 250/- Refunded (Deducting Bank Charges) |
| Payment Gateway Modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, IMPS, and Authorized Mobile Wallets. | ||
RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Age Limits & Relaxations
| Criterion Parameter | Age Eligibility (As on 01 January 2026) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age Required | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age Limit | 33 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Relaxation | Upper age limit relaxed by 3 Years (up to 36 Years) |
| SC / ST Category Relaxation | Upper age limit relaxed by 5 Years (up to 38 Years) |
| PwBD Candidates | Relaxation of 10 to 15 Years depending on reservation sub-category |
RRB JE Vacancy Breakdown & Educational Qualification
| Post Classification | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) & Allied Cadres | 1,714 | 398 | 919 | 632 | 366 | 4,029 |
Post-Wise Educational Eligibility Requirements:
- Junior Engineer (JE): Three years Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or related Engineering branches, OR B.E. / B.Tech in relevant disciplines from a recognized University/Institute.
- Junior Engineer (Information Technology): PGDCA / B.Sc (Computer Science) / BCA / B.Tech (IT / Computer Science) / DOEACC ‘B’ Level course from a recognized institute.
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): Three-year Engineering Diploma in any discipline from a recognized State/Central Technical Education Board.
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA): Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc) with Physics and Chemistry with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
RRB Junior Engineer (CEN 04/2026) Selection Process
The recruitment involves a multi-stage selection structure designed to evaluate technical competence, aptitude, and medical fitness:
- Computer Based Test – Stage 1 (CBT-1): Screening test comprising 100 questions (Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science) for 90 minutes.
- Computer Based Test – Stage 2 (CBT-2): Technical assessment consisting of 150 questions covering Physics, Chemistry, Basics of Computers, Environmental & Pollution Control, and core Technical Abilities for 120 minutes.
- Document Verification (DV): Scrutiny of original educational credentials, caste certificates, age proof, and technical licenses.
- Comprehensive Medical Examination (ME): Assessing vision acuity, color vision, and physical fitness matching railway engineering safety standards (A-3, B-1, B-2, and C-1 medical categories).
How to Check & Download RRB JE Exam City Details 2026
Follow this structured step-by-step guideline to check your allotted examination city, shift timing, and travel pass details:
- Visit the unified Railway Recruitment Board portal or your regional RRB official website via Rojgar Site.
- Navigate to the homepage notification panel for CEN 04/2026 (Junior Engineer, DMS & CMA).
- Click on the active link labeled “Click Here to View Exam City & Date Intimation Slip”.
- Enter your Registration Number / Enrollment Number and your Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY) as password.
- Enter the security CAPTCHA text and click on Login.
- Your RRB JE CBT-1 Exam City Intimation slip will be displayed on the screen containing your exam date, test city, reporting time, and travel authority (for SC/ST candidates).
- Download the PDF intimation slip and take a printout for transit reference.
- When preparing documents for upcoming DV or photo verification, candidates must resize documents & photos with Rojgar Site Photo & Signature Resizer Tool.
- For PDF file compression and merging, use Rojgar Site Online PDF Tools.
Frequently Asked Questions (RRB JE 2026)
1. When will the RRB Junior Engineer CBT 1 Exam 2026 be conducted?
The RRB JE CBT 1 examination under notification CEN 04/2026 is scheduled to take place on 27 October and 28 October 2026 across various designated test centers nationwide.
2. Is the Exam City Intimation slip considered an Admit Card?
No. The Exam City Intimation Slip is issued solely to help candidates make advance travel arrangements. The actual RRB JE E-Call Letter (Admit Card) will be released exactly 4 days prior to your designated examination date.
3. What credentials are required to check the RRB JE Exam City Details?
Candidates require their Registration Number or Application Sequence Number along with their Date of Birth (in DD/MM/YYYY format) to log in to the city intimation portal via Rojgar Site.
4. Will there be negative marking in the RRB JE CBT 1 Exam?
Yes, negative marking is applicable. For every incorrect answer, 1/3rd (0.33) of the marks allocated to that question will be deducted.