Website Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
RRB Recruitment 2026: 3,993 Vacancies for Junior Engineer (JE) & Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 – Detailed Notification, Eligibility, Application Dates & Selection Process
Ministry of Railways, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) has released the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN No. 04/2026) for recruitment to various posts of Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) across Indian Railways. A total of 3,993 vacancies have been announced. Eligible candidates with relevant Diploma or Degree qualifications in Engineering are invited to submit their applications online through the official RRB application portal.
| Overview Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (JE) & Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) |
| Basis of Job | Regular / Direct Recruitment |
| Job Location | All India (Respective Zonal Railways) |
| Qualification Summary | Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech Degree in relevant disciplines of Engineering |
| Salary | Level 6 in 7th CPC (Initial Pay: ₹35,400/- plus applicable allowances) |
| Experience | Fresher / No prior experience specified |
| Last Date to Apply | 13.09.2026 (23:59 Hours) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,993 Posts |
📊 Vacancy Breakdown
- Junior Engineer (JE): Multiple technical disciplines across various Railway Zones.
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): Stores Department across various Railway Zones.
- Total Combined Vacancies: 3,993 Posts across all participating RRBs.
📌 Junior Engineer (JE) – Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical & Allied Engineering
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | Three years Diploma in Engineering or Bachelor’s Degree (B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.) in Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Mechatronics, Computer Science, IT, Instrumentation or relevant sub-streams from a recognized University/Institute. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Freshers eligible (Must possess prescribed qualification on or before 13.09.2026). |
| 👥 Vacancies | Part of total 3,993 vacancies (Detailed distribution in CEN Annexure B). |
📌 Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Qualification | Three years Diploma in Engineering in any stream/discipline from a recognized University/Institute. |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Freshers eligible (Must possess prescribed qualification on or before 13.09.2026). |
| 👥 Vacancies | Part of total 3,993 vacancies (Detailed distribution in CEN Annexure B). |
💰 Pay Scale & Additional Benefits
- Pay Level: Level 6 in 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
- Initial Pay: ₹35,400/- per month.
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other admissible benefits as per Indian Railways rules.
- Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027): 18 to 33 Years (Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC-NCL – 3 years, PwBD – 10 to 15 years, Ex-Servicemen as per rules).
| Event / Activity | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News | 25.07.2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 14.08.2026 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 13.09.2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 15.09.2026 |
| Application Modification Window (Fee: ₹250) | 16.09.2026 to 25.09.2026 |
| Portal Window for Scribe Details Submission | 26.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 |
⚙️ Selection Methodology
The recruitment process will consist of four sequential stages:
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I): Screening test comprising 100 questions (Mathematics: 30, General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25, General Awareness: 15, General Science: 30) for 90 Minutes duration. Negative marking: 1/3rd mark per wrong answer.
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-II): 150 questions (General Awareness: 15, Physics & Chemistry: 15, Basics of Computers: 10, Basics of Environment: 10, Technical Abilities: 100) for 120 Minutes duration. Shortlisting ratio: 15 times community-wise vacancy based on CBT-I merit.
- Document Verification (DV): Candidates shortlisted on 1:1 ratio based on CBT-II normalized marks / Merit Index.
- Medical Examination (ME): Mandatory medical fitness test (A-3, B-1, or C-1 standards as per post parameters).
📝 Application Submission Steps
- Visit the official RRB recruitment portal at rrbapply.gov.in or official individual RRB websites.
- Click on “Create an Account” (If already registered in previous RRB CENs, use existing credentials). Authenticate identity preferably via DigiLocker / Aadhaar.
- Select ONLY ONE RRB and give order of preference for Railway Zones and posts.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately.
- Live Photo Capture: Capture a live photograph using standard webcam or mobile front camera (wear dark/non-white clothing with neutral expression).
- Pay the examination fee online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
- Submit the application and keep a printout/download copy of the confirmation page for reference.
⚠️ Critical Candidate Guidelines & Fee Rules
- Examination Fee Structure:
- For General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹500/- (An amount of ₹400/- will be refunded after appearing in CBT-I).
- For SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities & EBC Candidates: ₹250/- (Full fee of ₹250/- will be refunded after appearing in CBT-I).
- Single Application Rule: Candidates can apply to ONLY ONE RRB. Submitting multiple applications across different RRBs or the same RRB will result in summary rejection of all applications and lifetime debarment.
- Aadhaar Linkage for Fee Refund: Fee refunds will be credited directly to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account of the candidate after CBT-I attendance.
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark penalty for every incorrect response in both CBT-I and CBT-II.
🏢 About Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) / Indian Railways
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) operate under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. RRBs are responsible for conducting direct recruitment of technical and non-technical staff across all 17 Zonal Railways and Production Units. Indian Railways is one of the largest railway networks in the world, providing comprehensive employment opportunities for qualified technical candidates across the nation.
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