Highlights
| Organisation |
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Post Name |
Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) |
| Total Vacancies |
4029 |
| Application Mode |
Online only (via rrbapply.gov.in) |
| Start Date |
14 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date |
13 Sep 2026 |
| Official Website |
rrbapply.gov.in |
Post & Organization Details
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways are conducting a direct recruitment for the posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) through a two‑stage Computer Based Test (CBT). The notification is identified as CEN No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS/CMA), originally released on 13 Aug 2026 and later amended by Corrigendum‑1 on 18 Aug 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Category |
Vacancies |
| UR (Unreserved) |
1699 |
| SC |
624 |
| ST |
363 |
| OBC‑NCL |
913 |
| EWS |
394 |
| Total |
4029 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
| All Candidates |
18 to 33 years |
| Age Reckoning Date |
01 Jan 2027 |
Educational Qualification
- Junior Engineer (JE) – Three‑year Diploma in Engineering (or equivalent B.E./B.Tech) in the discipline relevant to the specific JE post. The detailed discipline list is provided in Annexure‑A of the notification.
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) – Three‑year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline.
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) – B.Sc. degree with Physics and Chemistry (minimum 45 % marks) in any of the prescribed combinations.
Age Relaxation
| SC/ST |
5 years |
| OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) |
3 years |
| Ex‑Servicemen (UR/EWS) |
3 years (after deducting service length) |
| Ex‑Servicemen (OBC‑NCL) |
6 years (after deducting service length) |
| Ex‑Servicemen (SC/ST) |
8 years (after deducting service length) |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) |
10 years |
| PwBD (OBC‑NCL) |
13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) |
15 years |
| Serving Group C / erstwhile Group D Railway staff (min. 3 yr service) |
Up to 40/43/45 years (UR‑EWS/OBC‑NCL/SC‑ST) |
| Widowed / divorced / judicially separated women (not remarried) |
Up to 35/38/40 years (UR‑EWS/OBC‑NCL/SC‑ST) |
Pay Scale & Salary
| Post |
Pay Level |
Initial Pay |
| Junior Engineer |
Level 6 |
₹35,400 |
| Depot Material Superintendent |
Level 6 |
₹35,400 |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant |
Level 6 |
₹35,400 |
Application Fee
| General / OBC‑NCL / SC / ST / EWS / PwD |
₹500 / ₹250 (as applicable) |
Important Dates
| Indicative Notice in Employment News |
25 Jul 2026 |
| Online Application Start |
14 Aug 2026 |
| Corrigendum‑1 (CMA post added) |
18 Aug 2026 |
| Online Application Closing Date |
13 Sep 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment |
15 Sep 2026 |
| Modification Window (fee applicable) |
16 Sep 2026 to 25 Sep 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window |
26 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026 |
| CBT‑I / CBT‑II / DV / ME |
To be notified separately on RRB websites |
Selection Process
- Stage 1 – CBT‑I (Common for all posts): 90 minutes, 100 questions covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science.
- Stage 2 – CBT‑II (Post‑specific): 120 minutes, 150 questions covering General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers, Environment & Pollution Control, and Technical Abilities.
- Stage 3 – Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates based on CBT‑II merit.
- Stage 4 – Medical Examination (ME): Final medical fitness check.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB portal or rrbapply.gov.in and create a new account using a valid mobile number and email ID. (These details cannot be changed later.)
- Log in with the newly created credentials and select CEN No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS/CMA).
- Choose **one** RRB only and enter your zone/post preferences in the order of priority.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details accurately.
- Capture a live photograph (webcam/front‑camera) as per guidelines and upload a scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 30–49 KB).
- If you belong to a reserved category, upload the relevant certificate (PDF, under 400 KB).
- Pay the application fee (₹500 for General/OBC‑NCL/SC/ST/EWS, ₹250 for PwD) through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the application and note down the generated Application ID for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
The online application must be submitted on or before 13 Sep 2026 (23:59 hrs).
- Can I apply for more than one RRB?
No. Candidates are allowed to select **only one** RRB for the entire application.
- What is the minimum qualifying percentage for CBT‑I?
UR & EWS: 40 %, OBC‑NCL: 30 %, SC: 30 %, ST: 25 %. PwBD candidates may receive a relaxation of up to 2 marks.
- Is there a provision to modify my application after submission?
Details entered in the “Create an Account” form (mobile number, email ID, and chosen RRB) cannot be modified at any stage, even during the modification window.
- What documents are required for the Document Verification stage?
Educational certificates, category certificates (if applicable), photograph, signature, and any other documents listed in Annexure‑C of the notification.
