JEE Mains 2026: Study engineering in these 4 branches and you can get a job in the railways..

JEE Mains 2026: The JEE Mains exam is conducted in two sessions every year. The first session is in January and the second in April. In 2026, the first session of JEE Mains will be held from January 21st to January 30th. The exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode at various centers across the country. Let's find out which engineering branches are most in demand in the Indian Railways.

JEE Mains scores and ranks are used for admission to 31 NITs (National Institutes of Technology) across the country and various state engineering colleges. Students from the 12th-grade science stream appear for this exam to gain admission to engineering programs. A total of over 12 lakh students have registered to appear for the Session 1 exam.

Which engineering branches are most in demand in the Railways?
In the Indian Railways, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics Engineering are in higher demand than other branches. The Railways also releases vacancies for these branches from time to time. Civil engineering is in demand in the Railways for railway lines, bridges, stations, infrastructure, and construction.

What jobs are available for Civil and Mechanical Engineers in the Railways?
The Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) cadre is for civil engineers in the Indian Railways. Mechanical engineering in the Railways covers engines, wagons, rolling stock, and mechanical maintenance. The Indian Railways recruits mechanical engineers under the Indian Railway Mechanical Engineering Service (IRSME).

Similarly, it recruits electrical engineers under the Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE). Besides this, there is a demand for electronics engineers in the Indian Railways in the signaling and telecommunication/electronics sector, including signaling, control systems, and communication networks in modern railways.

You can also prepare for these competitive exams.
After studying engineering in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical branches, there are many opportunities for government jobs. Candidates can prepare for the RRB JE and SSC exams. In addition, you can also prepare for the UPSC Engineering Services Examination.

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