Railway RRB Junior Engineer (JE / DMS / CMA) Recruitment 2026 (4,029 Posts)
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
- Maximum Age Limit (Normal): 33 Years (UR / EWS) [Born between 01-08-2009 and 02-01-1994]
- Maximum Age with Relaxation:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 36 Years (3 Years Relaxation) [Born after 02-01-1991]
- SC / ST Candidates: 38 Years (5 Years Relaxation) [Born after 02-01-1989]
- PwBD (UR / EWS): 10 Years | PwBD (OBC): 13 Years | PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: Service length deduction + 3 Years (UR), +6 Years (OBC), +8 Years (SC/ST)
- Widows, Divorced & Judicially Separated Women: Up to 35 Years (UR), 38 Years (OBC), 40 Years (SC/ST)
| Post Designation | Total Vacancies | Prescribed Educational & Technical Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, S&T, IT etc.) |
3,680 Posts | • 3-Year Diploma in Engineering OR B.E. / B.Tech Degree in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / CS / IT / Production / Automobile / Instrumentation Engineering or combination of sub-streams from a recognized University/AICTE approved institute. • (JE IT post requires PGDCA / B.Sc Computer Science / BCA / B.Tech CS / DOEACC ‘B’ Level). |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | 314 Posts | • 3-Year Diploma in Engineering OR Degree in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | 35 Posts | • Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc.) with Physics and Chemistry with minimum 45% marks from a recognized University. |
| Total Vacancies Combined | 4,029 Posts (UR: 1714 | SC: 630 | ST: 368 | OBC: 920 | EWS: 397) | |
1. 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) – Screening Test (100 Marks)
Duration: 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for eligible PwBD scribed candidates) | 100 Questions for 100 Marks.
| Section / Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 Questions | 30 Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 Questions | 25 Marks |
| General Awareness | 15 Questions | 15 Marks |
| General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences up to 10th CBSE) | 30 Questions | 30 Marks |
| Total CBT-1 | 100 Questions | 100 Marks (90 Mins) |
2. 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2) – Final Merit (150 Marks)
Shortlisting for CBT-2 is 15 times the vacancy count based on normalized marks in CBT-1. Total Duration: 120 Minutes.
| Section / Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 Questions | 15 Marks |
| Physics & Chemistry (10th Standard level) | 15 Questions | 15 Marks |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 10 Questions | 10 Marks |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 Questions | 10 Marks |
| Technical Abilities (Concerned Engineering Discipline Group) | 100 Questions | 100 Marks |
| Total CBT-2 | 150 Questions | 150 Marks (120 Mins) |
Negative Marking Rule: 1/3rd (0.33) marks will be deducted for every wrong response in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.
Salary Matrix: Initial Basic Pay is ₹ 35,400/- per month (Pay Matrix Level-6 of 7th CPC) plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TPTA), Running Allowance (as applicable), and Medical health facilities under Railway Medical Attendance rules.
Complete Selection Methodology:
1. 1st Stage CBT (CBT-1): Computer-based screening test consisting of 100 questions (Math, Reasoning, Science, GA).
2. 2nd Stage CBT (CBT-2): Computer-based test comprising 150 questions (Technical domain + Non-tech) to determine final merit ranking.
3. Document Verification (DV): 1:1 ratio candidate verification of original Diploma/Degree certificates, caste certificates, and OBC-NCL affidavits.
4. Medical Examination (ME): Rigorous railway medical fitness examination (A-3, B-1, B-2, C-1 vision and physical standards).
- Visit the official centralized Railway recruitment portal: rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click on Apply > Create an Account and provide Aadhaar verification, Mobile Number, Email ID, and basic details.
- Log in using your registered Mobile Number / Email and Password.
- Select CEN 04/2026 – Recruitment of Junior Engineer (JE), DMS & CMA.
- Choose your designated Railway Recruitment Board (RRB Zone) carefully (Note: Only ONE RRB zone can be chosen per candidate).
- Enter academic credentials, technical diploma/degree roll numbers, passing dates, and order of post preferences.
- Capture Live Candidate Photograph via integrated webcam and upload scanned signature (30 KB to 70 KB JPG). Upload SC/ST certificate for free railway travel pass (if applicable).
- Pay the requisite application fee online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
- Verify the application in the Preview tab, submit the final form, and save 2 printed hard copies of the confirmation page with Registration Number.
No, candidates must have acquired the prescribed minimum Diploma or Degree qualification on or before the closing date of application (13 September 2026). Awaiting result candidates cannot apply.
A total of 4,029 vacancies have been announced across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards for Junior Engineer, DMS, and CMA posts.
Candidates belonging to General/OBC/EWS receive a refund of ₹ 400/- (deducting bank charges), while SC/ST/PwBD/Female/EBC candidates receive a full refund of ₹ 250/- after appearing in CBT-1.
Yes, 1/3rd (0.33) marks will be deducted for every incorrect response in both stages of computer-based tests.