{"id":23633,"date":"2026-09-15T12:30:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T07:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.madeeasy.in\/?p=23633"},"modified":"2026-09-16T12:55:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T07:25:51","slug":"rrb-je-recruitment-junior-engineer-posts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/rrb-je-recruitment-junior-engineer-posts","title":{"rendered":"RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Notification &#038; CBT 1 Exam Date Out, Vacancy &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">RRB JE Recruitment 2026, CBT 1 exam dates have been officially announced on the official website. The exam will be conducted on <strong>27 October, 28 October, and 30 October 2026<\/strong>. It will be conducted in 3 different shifts in computer-based mode. RRB JE CBT 1 exam admit card will be released 3-4 days before the examination. The city slip is expected to be released 10 days before the examination.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog is everything you need to know from the RRB JE Notification 2026. This includes important dates, vacancy break up, eligibility, application fee, selection process, exam pattern and salary details.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.madeeasy.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/RRB-JE-CBT-1-Exam-date.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Download RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Date 2026 Official PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>RRB JE 2026 Recruitment: Overview\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us see the key highlights of the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/exams\/rrb-je\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RRB JE Recruitment 2026<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> given below<strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"141\" \/>\n<col width=\"454\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Organisation<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Posts<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical &amp; Metallurgical Assistant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Total Vacancies<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">4029<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Pay Level<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Level 6 (7th CPC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Initial Pay<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">INR 35,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Application Mode<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Online only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Official website<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">rrb.indianrailways.gov.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>RRB JE Notification 2026: Important Dates\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the RRB JE notification, the tentative schedule for the application process is as follows<strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-scroll\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Event\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Dates<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short\/Indicative Notice Released\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening Date Online Application\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 August 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closing Date of Online Application\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13 September 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last Date for Application fee payment<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 September 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RRB JE CBT-1 Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27, 28 &amp; 30 October 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam City &amp; Date Intimation\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 10 days before exam\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-Call Letter\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 4 days before exam\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sd5-pv7-p5k?si=AVXGmnwfrTGoqnv_\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/uploads\/image\/3042imguf_cen_04_2026_je_dms_english.pdf\">RRB Junior Engineer CEN 04-2026 Indicative Detailed Notification Out &#8211; Download Official PDF<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/uploads\/image\/3024imguf_rrbjuniorengineercen04-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> RRB Junior Engineer CEN 04-2026 Indicative Short Notice &#8211; Download Official PDF<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/uploads\/image\/3054imguf_rrbjenew2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RRB JE New Recruitment Notice 2026-27 Out: Download PDF Here<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates should note that these dates are tentative as per the indicative notice. The exact schedule for CBT, document verification and medical examination will be announced later through the individual RRB websites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2026\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While complete eligibility norms (educational qualification, medical standards and category-wise relaxations) will be specified in the detailed notification. Let us see the RRB JE Eligibility criteria given below<strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age Limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age relaxation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be applicable for SC\/ST, OBC, PwBD and other reserved categories as per extant Railway rules.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Educational Qualification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Expected to be a relevant diploma\/degree in engineering, aligned with the post applied for.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates are also advised to get their Aadhar details, name and date of birth updated to match the class 10 certificate before applying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>RRB JE Application Fee 2026\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact RRB JE application fee structure will be confirmed in the detailed notification. Based on the pattern followed in the previous RRB JE cycle, the fee is generally structured as follows<strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"380\" \/>\n<col width=\"367\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fee (expected)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">General\/ OBC\/EWS<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">INR 500\/- (INR 400 refundable on appearing in CBT-1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">SC\/ST\/Ex-servicemen\/PwBD\/Transgender\/ Minorities<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">INR 250\/- (fully refundable on appearing in CBT-1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fees are paid online only, through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Candidates should confirm the final fee amount once the detailed CEN is released.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>RRB JE Selection Process 2026\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The RRB JE Selection Process typically follows these stages, based on the past RRB JE recruitment cycles<strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1st Stage CBT (CBT-1)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A screening test covering Mathematics, General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2nd Stage CBT (CBT-2)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A merit-deciding exam with additional technical\/trade-specific sections.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Document Verification (DV)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Verification of educational, age and category certificates for shortlisted candidates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical Examination (ME)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A fitness test as per the medical standards prescribed for each post. As mentioned in the notification.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final selection and empanelment will be based on performance in CBT-2, followed by successful document verification and medical fitness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>RRB JE Exam Pattern 2026\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The RRB JE Exam Pattern, based on the previous cycle is expected to be as follows<strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"265\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Negative Marking<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">CBT-1<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">90 minutes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">100<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2153 mark deducted per wrong answer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">CBT-2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">120 minutes<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">150<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2153 mark deducted per wrong answer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBT-2 generally includes General Awareness, Physics &amp; Chemistry, Basics of Computers &amp; Applications, Basics of Environment &amp; Pollution Control and Technical Abilities relevant to the specific engineering branch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>RRB JE Salary 2026\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selected candidates under this recruitment cycle will be placed in Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with an initial basic pay of INR 35,400 \/- per month. In addition to basic pay, employees are entitled to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dearness Allowance (DA)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House Rent Allowance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport Allowance\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other allowances and benefits admissible to Central Government\/Railway employees\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gross monthly salary, after adding allowances, is typically higher than the basic pay and varies by city classification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>How to Apply for RRB JE 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the detailed notification is released, candidates can complete the RRB JE Recruitment apply process by following the these steps given below<strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the official website or the concerned RRB zone website.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register using basic details and generate login credentials.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill in personal, educational and communication details in the online application.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload photograph, signature and required documents as per specifications.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the application fee online.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit the form and retain a printout for future reference.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates can apply to only one RRB zone as multiple applications may lead to rejection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Final Thoughts\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The RRB JE Notification 2026 marks the start of one of the most awaited recruitment cycles for engineering aspirants aiming to join Indian Railways. With 4029 vacancies on offer, candidates should begin their preparation early and keep tracking the official RRB websites for application link activation and further updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q1. Is the RRB JE 2026 notification officially released?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes, an indicative notice has been officially released by the Railway Recruitment Boards. However, this is not the detailed notification. The full notification with complete eligibility, fee and exam details will be published separately.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q2. How many total vacancies are there in RRB JE Recruitment 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> A total of 4029 vacancies have been announced across Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical &amp; Metallurgical Assistant posts, spread over 35 categories.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q3. What is the age limit for RRB JE 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age as on 1 January 2027, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Railway rules.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Q4. What is the salary of an RRB Junior Engineer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> An RRB Junior Engineer is placed in Pay Level-6 of the 7th CPC with an initial basic pay of INR 35,400\/- including DA, HRA, TA and other allowances.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RRB JE Recruitment 2026, CBT 1 exam dates have been officially announced on the official website. The exam will be conducted on 27 October, 28 October, and 30 October 2026. It will be conducted in 3 different shifts in computer-based mode. 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