RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026)
● CBT-I ON 27–28 OCT 2026 CONDUCTED BY THE RRBsLast updated — Oct 2026 · checked against the official Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) notification
RRB JE is Indian Railways' central recruitment for Junior Engineer posts across the Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and S&T exam groups, plus Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). The current notice, CEN 04/2026, carries 4,029 vacancies at Pay Level 6 (initial pay ₹35,400) — revised upward from 3,993 by Corrigendum-1. Applications closed on 13 September 2026, and CBT-I is scheduled for 27 & 28 October 2026 under the revised schedule notice of 2 October 2026.
RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026) — Key Dates
From CEN 04/2026, its Corrigendum-1, and the RRB revised-schedule notice dated 2 Oct 2026.
| CEN 04/2026 published | 13 Aug 2026 |
|---|---|
| Corrigendum-1 (vacancies revised to 4,029) | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Online applications | 14 Aug – 13 Sep 2026 (closed) |
| Last date for fee payment | 15 Sep 2026 (closed) |
| Application modification window (₹250 per modification) | 16 – 25 Sep 2026 (closed) |
| Exam City & Date intimation link | About 10 days before your exam date |
| E-Call letter (admit card) download | About 4 days before your exam date |
| CBT-I (first stage) | 27 & 28 Oct 2026 |
| CBT-II (second stage) | To be announced |
| Document Verification & Medical Examination | To be announced |
The 2 Oct 2026 notice supersedes the earlier schedule — CBT-I is no longer scheduled on 30 Oct 2026. Aadhaar-based biometric authentication applies at the exam centre.
RRB JE Eligibility
From CEN 04/2026 (Paras 4.0–6.0 and Annexure A).
Age: 18–33 years as on 1 January 2027 — born not after 1 Jan 2009, and not earlier than 2 Jan 1994 (UR/EWS), 2 Jan 1991 (OBC-NCL) or 2 Jan 1989 (SC/ST). Relaxations apply for SC/ST (+5 years), OBC-NCL (+3), Ex-Servicemen, PwBD (+10 to +15), serving Railway Group C/D staff and others as prescribed in Para 5.2.
Qualification: Junior Engineer posts need a three-year Diploma in the relevant engineering stream (or a combination of sub-streams of the basic stream) from a recognised university/institute — Civil posts also accept a three-year B.Sc. in Civil Engineering. DMS needs a three-year engineering diploma in any discipline. CMA needs a B.Sc. with Physics and Chemistry with at least 45% marks, with the subject combinations in Annexure A. The qualification must have been possessed on or before the closing date (13 Sep 2026) — candidates whose results were awaited are not eligible. You may apply to only ONE RRB with ONE application, and if you are qualified in more than one Exam Group you must choose a single Exam Group.
- Nationality: Indian citizen, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin from the specified countries with a Government of India eligibility certificate
- Selection: CBT-I → CBT-II → Document Verification → Medical Examination
- CBT-II shortlist: 15× the community-wise vacancies, on normalised CBT-I marks
- DV shortlist: 1:1 against vacancies, on CBT-II merit
RRB JE Exam Pattern
Both stages are computer-based. CBT-I screens; CBT-II decides the merit.
| Stage / section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| CBT-I — Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| CBT-I — General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| CBT-I — General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| CBT-I — General Science | 30 | 30 |
| CBT-I total (90 minutes) | 100 | 100 |
| CBT-II — General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| CBT-II — Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| CBT-II — Basics of Computers & Applications | 10 | 10 |
| CBT-II — Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| CBT-II — Technical Abilities (your Exam Group) | 100 | 100 |
| CBT-II total (120 minutes) | 150 | 150 |
Negative marking of 1/3 mark for every wrong answer in both CBTs. A virtual calculator is provided in CBT-II. Scribe-assisted candidates get 120 minutes (CBT-I) and 160 minutes (CBT-II).
RRB JE Syllabus — What to Study
From Annexure VIII of CEN 04/2026 (and Annexure VIII(E) for CMA, added by Corrigendum-1).
CBT-I — Mathematics
- Number system, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM & HCF
- Ratio and proportion, percentage
- Mensuration, time and work, time and distance
- Simple and compound interest, profit and loss
- Algebra, geometry and trigonometry
- Elementary statistics, square root, age calculations, calendar & clock, pipes & cistern
CBT-I — General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies, alphabetical and number series, coding and decoding
- Mathematical operations, relationships, syllogism, jumbling
- Venn diagram, data interpretation and sufficiency
- Conclusions and decision making, similarities and differences
- Analytical reasoning, classification, directions, statement–arguments and assumptions
CBT-I — General Awareness & General Science
- Current affairs; Indian geography, culture and history (incl. the freedom struggle)
- Indian polity and constitution; Indian economy
- Environmental issues concerning India and the world; sports
- General scientific and technological developments
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to the 10th-standard CBSE syllabus
CBT-II — Common sections
- General Awareness — as in CBT-I
- Physics & Chemistry — up to the 10th-standard CBSE syllabus
- Basics of Computers & Applications — architecture, input/output and storage devices, networking, operating system, internet & email, websites & browsers, computer virus
- Basics of Environment & Pollution Control — pollution and control strategies, air/water/noise pollution, waste management, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion
CBT-II — Technical Abilities, by Exam Group
- Civil & Allied — Engineering Mechanics; Building Construction & Materials; Concrete Technology; Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engg.; Surveying; Hydraulics; Irrigation; Transportation; Design of Concrete & Steel Structures; Environmental Engg.; Estimating & Costing; Contracts & Accounts
- Electrical & Allied — Basic Concepts; Circuit Law; Magnetic Circuit; AC Fundamentals; Measurement & Instruments; Electrical Machines; Generation, Transmission & Distribution; Estimation & Costing; Utilisation of Electrical Energy; Basic Electronics
- Electronics & Allied — Electronic Components & Materials; Devices & Circuits; Digital Electronics; Linear ICs; Microprocessor & Microcontroller; Electronic Measurements; Communication Engg.; Data Communication & Networks; Computer Programming; Basic Electrical Engg.
- Mechanical & Allied — Engineering Mechanics; Material Science; Strength of Materials; Machining; Welding; Grinding & Finishing; Metrology; Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery; Industrial Management; Thermal Engineering
- CMA — Physics (measurement, light, heat, sound, mechanics, magnetism, electricity, modern physics, electronics) and Chemistry (states of matter, reactions, acids/bases/salts, atomic structure, periodic classification, bonding, carbon compounds, environmental chemistry, metallurgy)
RRB JE Photo & Signature Rules
Per Paras 14.4–14.5 of CEN 04/2026. There is no scanned-photograph upload — the photo is captured live.
Photographing a printed or digital photograph instead of your live face leads to rejection, and signatures in block/capital letters or with disjointed letters are not accepted. The only other upload is the SC/ST certificate (PDF, under 400 KB), and only if you claim a free travel pass. PwBD candidates unable to sign may upload a thumb impression instead.
How to Apply for RRB JE
The CEN 04/2026 application window is closed. The official process prescribed in the CEN was:
- 1Open any official RRB website or the central portal rrbapply.gov.in and open the CEN 04/2026 online application link.
- 2Choose "Create an Account" and register (Aadhaar/DigiLocker authentication is advised). The mobile number and email used for the account, and the chosen RRB, cannot be changed later.
- 3Log in and fill the application form for one post/Exam Group in the single chosen RRB.
- 4Capture the live photograph through webcam/mobile camera as prescribed in Para 14.4.
- 5Upload the scanned signature exactly per Para 14.5 (30–49 KB, JPG/JPEG) — and the SC/ST certificate (PDF, under 400 KB) only if claiming a free travel pass.
- 6Pay the application fee online (internet banking / debit card / credit card / UPI) and submit the form; keep the acknowledgement.
Fee: ₹500 for all candidates — ₹400 is refunded on appearing in CBT-I. For SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC candidates the fee is ₹250, refunded in full on appearing in CBT-I.
Documents Required — With Sizes
From CEN 04/2026. Keep the application acknowledgement safe for all stages.
- At the CBT: e-call letter + an original photo ID (Voter ID, Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar with photo, driving licence, PAN card, passport, employer ID, or a student ID with photo from a recognised institution)
- At the CBT, DV and Medical stages: a recent colour passport-size photograph, not older than two months
- Before Document Verification: upload a scanned true-colour photograph and signature on the DV portal (oirms-ir.gov.in/rrbdv), as directed by the RRB
- At Document Verification: all original certificates (qualification, date of birth, caste/EWS, PwBD, Ex-Serviceman documents, as applicable) with two sets of self-attested photocopies
RRB JE Minimum Qualifying Marks (CEN 04/2026)
The minimum qualifying marks prescribed in the CEN for the CBTs. No cycle cut-off exists yet — CBT-I is scheduled for 27–28 Oct 2026.
| Category | Minimum qualifying marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
A relaxation of 2 marks applies for PwBD candidates in case of a shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies.
RRB JE — Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in RRB JE CEN 04/2026?
4,029 vacancies in total, after Corrigendum-1 (18 Aug 2026) revised the originally notified 3,993 by adding 1 JE (Electrical/TRS) post and 35 CMA posts.
When is the RRB JE CBT-I under CEN 04/2026?
On 27 & 28 October 2026, per the RRB notice dated 2 Oct 2026 (this revised schedule supersedes the earlier notice of 16 Sep 2026; the exam is no longer scheduled on 30 October 2026).
Can I still apply for RRB JE 2026?
No. The application window closed on 13 Sep 2026 (fee payment by 15 Sep 2026).
What is the RRB JE application fee, and is any of it refunded?
₹500 for general candidates, of which ₹400 is refunded on appearing in CBT-I. For SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC candidates the fee is ₹250, refunded in full on appearing in CBT-I.
Do I need to upload a photograph with the RRB JE application?
No scanned photo is uploaded. Your photograph is captured live, through a webcam or your phone's front camera, while filling the form. You must wear dark-coloured clothing, keep the camera at eye level, and not wear a cap, mask or glasses.
What are the RRB JE signature upload specifications?
Your own signature in running handwriting, in black ink on white paper, centred in a 35 mm × 20 mm box; scanned at 100 DPI or more; JPG/JPEG only; 30–49 KB; minimum 140 × 60 pixels.
I have a diploma. Am I eligible for RRB JE?
Yes — JE posts require a three-year diploma in the relevant engineering stream (Civil posts also accept a three-year B.Sc. in Civil Engineering). DMS requires a three-year engineering diploma in any discipline. The qualification must have been completed on or before 13 Sep 2026; final-year/result-awaited candidates were not eligible.
What is the age limit for RRB JE 2026?
18–33 years as on 1 Jan 2027, with relaxations for reserved categories, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD candidates, Railway staff and others as prescribed in Para 5.2 of the CEN.
Is there negative marking in RRB JE?
Yes — 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer in both CBT-I and CBT-II.
Can I apply to more than one RRB?
No. Only one RRB and one application are permitted; multiple applications lead to rejection.