Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the notification for recruitment to various posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026. A total of 4029 posts are available across 21 RRB zones and multiple engineering disciplines. Candidates can apply online from 14 August 2026 to 13 September 2026. The CBT Stage-I examination is scheduled to be held as per schedule.

Important: The last date to apply online and pay the examination fee is 13 September 2026. The last date for fee payment is 15 September 2026. Candidates must apply only through the official RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in or their respective regional RRB website. Applications submitted through any other medium will not be accepted.

Overview

Important Dates

Do not wait until the final day for online submission. Complete the application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Application Fee

Fee-exempt applicants should still complete the full online application and final submission. An application without final submission is treated as incomplete even where reduced fee is applicable. The fee, once paid, is partially refundable as per RRB rules after appearing in Stage-I CBT.

RRB JE Age Limit as on 01/01/2027

Age relaxation is available for reserved and special categories according to applicable Railway and Government of India rules. Candidates should calculate their age with reference to 01 January 2027 and check the official notification for category-specific relaxation.

RRB JE Vacancy Details – Total 4029 Post

Category Wise Vacancy Details

The category-wise vacancy breakup is as per the official advertisement. The exact reservation roster, PwBD and other special-category details are governed by the applicable Railway and Government of India rules.

RRB Wise Vacancy Details (Total 4029 across 21 RRBs)

Educational Qualification

• Qualification: 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related Trade from a recognised institution.
• Candidates should verify the exact diploma/degree nomenclature, discipline code and post-wise eligibility from the official notification.
• Final year candidates should check whether they are eligible to apply as per the detailed advertisement.
• Applicants must ensure that all eligibility conditions are satisfied by the cut-off date specified in the official advertisement.

Selection Procedure

The detailed selection procedure, CBT scheme, syllabus, qualifying marks and merit procedure should be confirmed from the official detailed advertisement (CEN No. 04/2026) and subsequent RRB notices.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official RRB application portal – rrbapply.gov.in – or your respective regional RRB website.
2. Create a new account (mandatory personal mobile number and email ID; these cannot be changed later) or log in using existing credentials from previous RRB CENs.
3. Select CEN No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS/CMA) and choose one RRB only and indicate zone/post preferences in order – this choice is final and cannot be changed.
4. Enter personal, educational and category details carefully.
5. Complete live photo capture (webcam/front camera) as per the prescribed guidelines; upload signature (JPG/JPEG, 30–49 KB).
6. Upload SC/ST certificate (PDF, under 400 KB) if opting for free train travel facility.
7. Pay the applicable examination fee online (internet banking / debit-credit card / UPI) or via E-Challan (SBI/Post Office).
8. Submit the application; note down your Registration Number and take a printout of the final submitted form.
9. Retain the final submitted application printout and fee receipt for future reference.

Documents Required

• Recent passport-size colour photograph (live capture as per guidelines).
• Scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 30–49 KB).
• Valid identity proof.
• Address proof.
• 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree certificate and marksheets in the relevant trade.
• Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD, wherever applicable.
• SC/ST certificate (PDF, under 400 KB) if opting for free train travel facility.
• Any other document specified in the official advertisement.

Important Instructions

Before submitting: Check your RRB choice, post preferences, qualification, discipline, category, uploaded documents and fee status. Ensure all details match your supporting certificates.

• Read the full official notification before applying.
• Apply only through the official RRB application portal – rrbapply.gov.in – or respective regional RRB website.
• Select only one RRB; multiple applications will lead to rejection.
• Do not submit incomplete or unsupported qualification claims.
• Keep the registered email ID and mobile number active.
• Do not wait for the last date; submit the application well before 13 September 2026.
• Monitor the official RRB website for admit card, result and appointment updates.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When did the RRB JE CEN 04/2026 online application process start?
The online application process started on 14 August 2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to apply online is 13 September 2026.

Q3. How many vacancies are available?
A total of 4029 posts are available across JE, DMS and CMA disciplines (revised from 3993 after Corrigendum-1).

Q4. What is the application fee?
General, OBC and EWS candidates pay ₹500. SC, ST, PH and all female candidates pay ₹250. A partial refund is available after appearing in Stage-I CBT.

Q5. What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 33 years as on 01 January 2027, subject to applicable relaxation.

Q6. What is the qualification for RRB JE?
3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related Trade from a recognised institution.

Q7. What is the selection process?
Selection includes CBT Stage-I, CBT Stage-II (where applicable), document verification and final merit-based selection as per RRB rules.

Q8. Can I apply to multiple RRBs?
No. Candidates must select only one RRB; multiple applications will lead to rejection.

Q9. Where can I find the official notification?
The official notification (CEN No. 04/2026) is available on the RRB website (rrb.indianrailways.gov.in) and application portal (rrbapply.gov.in).

Q10. Where will selected candidates be posted?
Selected candidates may be posted across Indian Railways zones and units under the respective RRB.

Q11. Where can I find latest jobs and quizzes?
Visit Online Janseva for latest job updates and learning quizzes.

Final Advice

Railway RRB Junior Engineer CEN 04/2026 Recruitment is a valuable opportunity for engineering diploma and degree holders to join Indian Railways. Candidates should verify their exact discipline, qualification and RRB preferences against the vacancy table, complete the online form before 13 September 2026, and retain proof of submission and payment. Follow only the official RRB website for admit card, result and appointment updates.

Disclaimer: This article is prepared for informational purposes using the Railway RRB Junior Engineer CEN 04/2026 notification . Vacancy, eligibility, age, fee, selection process and dates may be amended by RRB. Always read the complete official notification and verify the latest information on the official RRB website before applying.