The Railway Recruitment Board has officially released the short advertisement for the recruitment of a junior engineer under the Indian Railways on July 21, 2026; the detailed advertisement is set to be made public on August 14, 2026. If you are waiting for this recruitment drive, read this article thoroughly to check the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, and other details.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026
The recruitment of junior engineers under the Indian Railways is a great opportunity for aspirants with engineering degrees looking for government jobs in the railway sector. The application form for this recruitment is all set to be available on the official website from August 14, 2026, and last until September 13, 2026. If you are interested and eligible, you may apply online.
The advertisement for the RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 will be available on the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board, which will carry all the details about this government job. To apply online for the same, you have to provide details, attach documents, and pay the application fee. Ensure that you apply by the deadline set by the concerned official; otherwise, they won’t accept your online application form.
RRB JE 2026 Overview
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Recruitment Name | RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement Status | Short Notification Released |
| Short Notification Date | July 21, 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Date | August 14, 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 4,098 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA), Chemical Supervisor/Research, Metallurgical Supervisor/Research |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Starts | August 14, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 13, 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–33 years (as on January 1, 2027) |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma/Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline or B.Sc. (for CMA) |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (Gen/OBC/EWS), ₹250 (Reserved Categories) |
| Selection Process | CBT-1, CBT-2, Document Verification & Medical Examination |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
RRB JE Vacancy 2026
The number of vacancies for the RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 is made public. There are a total number of 4,098 vacancies. Out of total vacancies, 3,877 are for Junior Engineer, 128 for Depot Material Superintendent, 65 for Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant, 18 for Chemical Supervisor / Research, and 10 for Metallurgical Supervisor / Research. Refer to the table below to check the detailed information on vacancies.
| Post | Vacancies |
| JE / Electrical / Design Drawing & Estimation | 41 |
| JE / Electrical / EMU | 44 |
| JE / Electrical / General Services | 111 |
| JE / Electrical | 38 |
| JE / Electrical / TRD | 180 |
| JE / Electrical / TRS | 163 |
| JE / Electrical (Workshop) | 33 |
| JE / Design / Electrical | 4 |
| JE / Bridge | 44 |
| JE / Civil / Design Drawing & Estimation | 190 |
| JE / P Way | 845 |
| JE / Civil / Design Drawing & Estimation (2nd category) | 9 |
| JE / Works | 7 |
| JE / Design / Civil | 8 |
| JE / Research / Civil | 13 |
| JE / Civil (STA) | 8 |
| JE / Track Machine | 60 |
| JE / Works | 470 |
| JE / Carriage & Wagon | 450 |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | 35 |
| JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing & Estimation | 28 |
| JE / Diesel Electrical | 40 |
| JE / Diesel Mechanical | 45 |
| JE / Mechanical | 130 |
| JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing & Estimation (2nd category) | 8 |
| JE / Mechanical (Workshop) | 436 |
| JE / Millwright | 29 |
| JE / Design / MP | 6 |
| JE / Design / C&W | 6 |
| JE / S&T / Design Drawing & Estimation | 10 |
| JE / Signal | 197 |
| JE / Telecommunication | 79 |
| JE / S&T (Workshop) | 12 |
| JE / Design / S&T | 5 |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | 314 |
| Total | 4,098 |
RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2026
The eligibility criteria to apply for the RRB JE Recruitment 2026 are available below in terms of educational qualification and age limit. Refer to the table below to check the details.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit (as on 01/01/2027) |
| Junior Engineer (JE) | Diploma or Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication, etc.) from a recognized institution. | 18–33 years |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Diploma or Degree in Engineering in the prescribed discipline from a recognized institution. | 18–33 years |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry as the main subjects with minimum 55% marks. | 18–33 years |
The upper age relaxation is applicable for 3 years for OBC-NCL and 5 years for SC and ST. There’s an additional age relaxation of 10 years for PWBD. If you are above the age of 33 years, you can claim relaxation by providing the required documents.
RRB JE Application Fee 2026
In order to apply for the RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026, you have to pay the application fee using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. The payable amount varies depending on the category.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 |
Individuals who will pay the application fee of ₹500 will get ₹400 as a refund, and others will get a full refund. Notably, to get the refund, it is mandatory for the individual to sit in the CBT-1 examination.
RRB JE Selection Process 2026
The selection process for the RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 consists of two stages, which are Computer-Based Test-1 and Computer-Based Test-2. After applying, you have to sit for the first stage of the selection process, and then you need to participate in the second stage. The Railway Recruitment Board will prepare the final selection list based on your score in CBT-2.