Warning: The source lists two different figures for the application fee – Rs.250/- and Rs.500/-. The exact amount payable is not clarified; candidates should verify the correct fee on the official portal before payment.

Overview of RRB JE 2026

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), under the Ministry of Railways, has released Official Notification CEN No. 04/2026 for the recruitment of 3993 Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) posts across various RRB zones.

Vacancy Distribution by RRB Zone

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

• 18 to 33 years as on 01 January 2027.
• Upper age relaxation for reserved categories:
  • OBC‑NCL: +3 years
  • SC/ST: +5 years
  • PwBD – UR & EWS: +10 years
  • PwBD – OBC/NCL: +13 years
  • PwBD – SC & ST: +15 years

Educational Qualification

• Junior Engineer (JE) – Three‑year Diploma in any of the following streams or an equivalent combination:
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Production, Automobile, Instrumentation & Control, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Tools and Die Making.
• Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) – Three‑year Diploma in Engineering from a recognised university or institute.

Medical Fitness

Selection Process

The selection involves four stages:

1. Computer‑Based Test – Stage I (CBT‑I)
2. Computer‑Based Test – Stage II (CBT‑II)
3. Document Verification (DV)
4. Medical Examination (ME)

CBT‑I Details

• Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for scribe users).
• Total questions: 100.
• Sections and marks:
  

  Section	Questions	Marks
  Mathematics	30	30
  General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
  General Awareness	15	15
  General Science	30	30
  Total	100	100

• Negative marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
• Qualifying marks (normalized):
  • UR, EWS – 40%
  • OBC‑NCL – 30%
  • SC – 30%
  • ST – 25%

CBT‑II Details

• Duration: 120 minutes (160 minutes for scribe users).
• Total questions: 150.
• Sections and marks:
  

  Section	Questions	Marks
  General Awareness	15	15
  Physics & Chemistry	15	15
  Basics of Computers and Applications	10	10
  Basics of Environment and Pollution Control	10	10
  Technical Abilities	100	100
  Total	150	150

• Negative marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
• Qualifying marks (normalized): same as CBT‑I.

Application Procedure

Follow the steps below to apply online:

1. Visit the RRB Online Application Portal.
2. Scroll down to the “Important Web‑Links” section and click on “Online Application Form”.
3. Fill in all personal, educational and contact details as requested.
4. Upload a passport‑size photograph, signature and any other required documents.
5. Pay the examination fee (category‑specific) using online banking, debit/credit card or UPI.
6. Submit the application and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Dates

• Start of Online Application: 14 August 2026
• Last Date for Application: 13 September 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 15 September 2026
• Correction Window: 16 to 25 September 2026

Exam Fees by Category (as per source)

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