RRB JE 2026: When will the Junior Engineer recruitment exam be held? Tentative schedule released; check key dates..
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the tentative exam dates for various posts. This recruitment drive aims to fill positions including Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).
**When will the exam be held? ****
The first-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-I) for the RRB JE recruitment 2026 will be conducted on October 27, 28, and 30, 2026.
**When will the city slip be released? ****
The notice states that a link for SC and ST candidates to view exam city and date details, as well as to download the travel authority, will be made available on the official websites of all RRBs approximately 10 days before the exam. Meanwhile, the facility to download e-call letters will commence about four days prior to the exam date.
**Aadhaar-based verification at the exam center**
Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication of candidates will be conducted before entry into the exam center. Candidates must carry their original Aadhaar card or a printout of their e-verified Aadhaar. Candidates are advised to verify their identity via Aadhaar by logging into the RRB application website prior to the exam.
**Keep Aadhaar unlocked before the exam**
Before visiting the exam center, candidates must also ensure that their Aadhaar is unlocked in the UIDAI system. The Aadhaar card should contain updated details regarding name, date of birth, a recent photograph, and necessary biometric information. The date of birth must match the details on the Class 10 certificate.
The RRB has advised candidates to rely solely on the official Railway Recruitment Board websites for the latest recruitment-related information. Candidates have also been warned to beware of touts or brokers demanding money in exchange for securing a job. The recruitment process will be completed based on the CBT and merit. Junior Engineer Stage-I Exam Pattern
Subject Number of Questions Marks
Mathematics 30 30
General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 25
General Awareness 15 15
General Science 30 30
Total 100 100
Marks Deducted for Incorrect Answers in CBT-I
This exam entails negative marking of 1/3 mark for incorrect answers; therefore, candidates must answer questions carefully. To qualify in CBT-I, candidates from the Unreserved and EWS categories must secure at least 40% marks; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and SC candidates need 30%, while ST candidates require 25% marks. Only candidates who qualify in CBT-I will be called for the Stage-II exam, and this information will be conveyed through the results.
How to Download the Admit Card
First, visit the official RRB website.
Click on the link for the e-call letter/admit card related to CEN 04/2026 on the homepage.
Enter the required login details, such as registration number and date of birth.
Open the admit card displayed on the screen and verify the details provided.
Download the admit card, take a printout, and keep it safe.
Ensure you carry the admit card along with a valid identity proof to the exam center.
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