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RRB JE 2026: Junior Engineer Notification, Vacancies, Exam Date, Apply Online — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRCB) |
|---|---|
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility |
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| Age Limit | 18–36 years (as on Date specified in notification — typically 1 January or 1 July of cycle year) |
| Pay Scale | ₹52,000–58,000 gross in metro postings (per month — 7th CPC) |
RRB JE — current cycle status (June 2026)
Two RRB JE cycles are active right now, so check the one that applies to you:
- CEN 05/2025 (latest): the CBT-2 is scheduled for 2 July 2026 for about 2,585 Junior Engineer posts, and the exam-city intimation slip is out. See our RRB JE CBT-2 city slip and CBT-2 exam date pages.
- CEN 03/2024 (7,951 posts): the CBT stages are over and this recruitment has moved to the document verification and medical stage. See our RRB JE CBT-1 result page.
A fresh standalone RRB JE 2026 notification is awaited; the guide below explains the eligibility, exam pattern, fee and pay scale that apply across every RRB JE cycle.
हिंदी में सारांश (Hindi Summary)
RRB ने जूनियर इंजीनियर (JE), डिपो मटीरियल सुपरिटेंडेंट (DMS), और केमिकल & मेटलर्जिकल असिस्टेंट (CMA) 2026 भर्ती अधिसूचना जारी की है। न्यूनतम योग्यता 3-वर्षीय डिप्लोमा या इंजीनियरिंग डिग्री (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, IT/CS स्ट्रीम)। आयु सीमा 18-33 वर्ष। चयन CBT-1 → CBT-2 → Document Verification → मेडिकल के माध्यम से। आवेदन rrbapply.gov.in पर। Level 6 (₹35,400-₹1,12,400) पे स्केल। डिप्लोमा/इंजीनियरिंग ग्रेजुएट्स के लिए रेलवे में स्थायी सरकारी नौकरी।
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Awaited (typically every 18–24 months) |
| Application Window | Approx 30 days from notification |
| CBT-1 Admit Card | Approx 14 days before CBT-1 |
| CBT-1 | Approx 4–5 months after notification |
| CBT-1 Result | Approx 2 months after CBT-1 |
| CBT-2 | Approx 2–3 months after CBT-1 result |
| Final Result + DV | Approx 4–6 months after CBT-2 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI. ₹400 refunded on appearing in CBT-1. |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Servicemen / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 | Online — full ₹250 refunded on appearing in CBT-1. |
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: TBA — pending official notification
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| JE (P.Way / Bridge / Works) — Civil | TBA |
| JE (Mechanical / C&W / Loco / Diesel) | TBA |
| JE (Electrical — TRD / TRO / Power / GS) | TBA |
| JE (Signal & Telecommunications) | TBA |
| JE (IT) and specialised cadres | TBA |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Age Limit: 18–36 years as on Date specified in notification — typically 1 January or 1 July of cycle year
OBC: +3 years; SC/ST: +5 years; PwBD: +10 years (UR), +13 years (OBC), +15 years (SC/ST); Ex-Servicemen and other categories per Railway Board rules.
Educational Qualification:
- JE (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / E&TC / S&T): Three-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognised institute, OR Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in the same discipline. Diploma holders are the bulk applicant pool — ~80% of selections.
- JE (IT): Three-year diploma or degree in Computer Science / IT / equivalent OR PGDCA from a recognised institute.
- JE (Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant): B.Sc / Diploma in Chemistry / Metallurgical Engineering — for technical departments only.
Nationality: Citizen of India, OR a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, OR a Tibetan refugee who entered India before 1 January 1962, OR person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries.
Selection Process
- CBT-1 (qualifying)
- CBT-2 (merit)
- Document Verification
Salary & Pay Scale
| Post / Group | Pay Level | Pay Range | Gross / Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Level 6 (Basic ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | ₹52,000–58,000 gross in metro postings | — |
| — | SE (Level 7) → SSE (Level 8) → Senior Section Engineer Group A → Assistant Divisional Engineer (Level 11) | Up to ₹2,08,700 basic at ADE level | — |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of RRB (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
Resultpedia is independent and not affiliated with Railway Recruitment Boards (RRCB). The official application link is in the Important Links section at the bottom of this page — verify all details on the official portal before applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for RRB JE 2026?
Diploma or Degree holders in the matching engineering discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, S&T, IT, Chemical/Metallurgical) can apply for the JE post in their discipline. Diploma holders form roughly 80% of applicants and selections. Age limit is typically 18–36 years on the cut-off date specified in the notification (with standard category-wise relaxation).
How does RRB JE differ from RRB NTPC and RRB Group D?
RRB JE is for engineering technical cadres requiring diploma/degree, with Pay Level 6 entry (₹35,400 basic). RRB NTPC is for non-technical clerical and station-master roles requiring 12th pass or graduation, with Pay Levels 2–6 depending on post. RRB Group D is for Level-1 trackmen, helpers and gangmen requiring 10th pass, Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 basic). All three have similar selection rhythm but JE has technical CBT-2 while NTPC and Group D have general CBTs.
What is the RRB JE exam pattern?
Two-tier CBT pattern. CBT-1 (qualifying) — 100 marks, 90 minutes, four sections: Mathematics (30), Reasoning (25), General Awareness (15), General Science (30). CBT-2 (merit) — 150 marks, 120 minutes, with the bulk being Technical Abilities (100 marks) on the chosen trade. CBT-2 score alone decides final merit. Negative marking 1/3 in both tiers.
What is the salary of an RRB Junior Engineer?
Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 starting basic) under the 7th CPC. In-hand salary is approximately ₹52,000–58,000/month in metro postings. Allowances include DA, HRA (24% X-class cities), Transport Allowance, Running Allowance for loco/traffic-side cadres, plus Railway-specific perks — pass facility for self and dependents on Indian Railways across India, retiring-room access, plus medical at Railway hospitals.
How is zone allotment done in RRB JE?
Zone allotment is by CBT-2 merit + preference. Each candidate ranks zones during application. Higher-merit candidates get their first-preference zone; lower-merit candidates fall into vacancy-available zones. NCR (North Central Railway), ER (Eastern Railway), NR (Northern Railway) zones with the largest vacancy pools typically have lower cut-offs for the same discipline. Zone choice is final — inter-zonal transfer is rare and time-consuming.
Where can I find RRB JE 2026 syllabus and previous papers?
Our syllabus hub hosts the discipline-wise CBT-2 technical syllabus aligned to the Railway Board's standardised syllabus. The previous papers archive carries 8+ years of CBT-1 and CBT-2 papers across disciplines with answer keys. For parallel railway recruitments, see RRB NTPC 2026 (clerical/graduate) and the railway jobs hub.