RRB JE 2026 CEN 04/2026 · Junior Engineer, DMS, CMA

Closed Railway Recruitment Boards · Railways · All India

Exam held 14 days ago

27 Oct 2026

Answer key not out yet

Notice 25 Jul 2026 · rrb.indianrailways.gov.in ↗ Checked

RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026) is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards for 4,029 posts, open to candidates from all over India. Age 18–33 years as on 1 Jan 2027 (General: born 2 Jan 1994 – 1 Jan 2009); minimum qualification: ITI / Diploma.

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At a glance

Notice
CEN 04/2026
Posts
4,029
Age
18–33 years · on 1 Jan 2027 · varies by post Relaxation: OBC-NCL +3 · SC +5 · ST +5 years
Date of birth
2 Jan 1994 – 1 Jan 2009 · General / UR · EWS2 Jan 1991 – 1 Jan 2009 · OBC-NCL2 Jan 1989 – 1 Jan 2009 · SC · ST
Qualification
ITI / Diploma · lowest across posts
Where
All India
Exam date
Held 27–28 Oct 2026

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Key dates

Notification out
25 Jul 2026
Applications open
14 Aug 2026
Applications close
13 Sep 2026
Admit card
23 Oct 2026
Exam
27 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Answer key
To be announced
Result
To be announced
CBT-I rescheduled for the postponed Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry and Vijayawada centres
2 Nov 2026
CBT-II (second-stage computer-based test)
To be announced

Eligibility by post

Junior Engineer (all branches) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
Age limit
18–33 yrs · age counted on 1 Jan 2027
Age relaxation
OBC-NCL +3 yrs · SC +5 yrs · ST +5 yrs
Qualification
A 3-year diploma or B.E./B.Tech in the engineering branch mapped to the post (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics/Computer/IT); DMS takes a 3-year diploma in any engineering branch. Held by 13 Sep 2026.
State
All India
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
Age limit
18–33 yrs · age counted on 1 Jan 2027
Age relaxation
OBC-NCL +3 yrs · SC +5 yrs · ST +5 yrs
Qualification
B.Sc. with both Physics and Chemistry as subjects (either one may be the major), at least 45% marks, held by 13 Sep 2026.
State
All India

How selection works

  1. First-stage computer-based test (CBT-I)
  2. Second-stage computer-based test (CBT-II)
  3. Document verification
  4. Medical exam

Fee and pay

All other candidates (₹400 refunded on appearing in CBT-I)
₹500
SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, women, transgender, minorities, EBC (refunded on appearing in CBT-I)
₹250
Pay
Level 6: ₹35,400 a month (initial pay)As printed in the official notice.
Updated · Checked against the official notice on View source ↗

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Common questions about RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026)

What is the last date to apply for RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026)?

The last date to apply is 13 Sep 2026. Applications open on 14 Aug 2026.

When is the RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026) exam?

The exam was held on 27–28 Oct 2026.

When is the CBT-I rescheduled for the postponed Srikakulam for RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026)?

The CBT-I rescheduled for the postponed Srikakulam was held on 2 Nov 2026.

When is the CBT-II (second-stage computer-based test) for RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026)?

The CBT-II (second-stage computer-based test) date has not been announced yet: the notice does not give it, and the official website had none when we last checked (9 Nov 2026). The Railway Recruitment Boards will publish it on rrbapply.gov.in. As per the notice (CEN 04/2026), the exam-city slip comes about 10 days before the exam and the admit card about 4 days before. Follow this exam to get an alert the day it is announced.

What is the age limit for RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026)?

18–33 years, counted as on 1 Jan 2027. How age is counted

What is the date of birth limit for RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026)?

General / UR · EWS: born 2 Jan 1994 – 1 Jan 2009; OBC-NCL: born 2 Jan 1991 – 1 Jan 2009; SC · ST: born 2 Jan 1989 – 1 Jan 2009. How the birth-date window works

Is there age relaxation in RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026)?

Yes. The upper age limit is relaxed by 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC and 5 years for ST. Persons with disabilities get extra relaxation too — see the official notification for the exact years. Age relaxation explained

What qualification do I need for RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026)?

At least: ITI / Diploma. The exact requirement differs by post — see “Eligibility by post” above.

When will the RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026) admit card be released?

The admit card date is 23 Oct 2026.

Where is the official notification for RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026)?

It is published by the Railway Recruitment Boards. Applications are made on rrbapply.gov.in. Open the official notification ↗

How do I know if I’m eligible for RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026)?

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