Railway JE Recruitment: Recruitment for 4,098 posts in the Railways; notification to be released soon..
The Railway Board has approved the recruitment for a total of 4,098 posts, including Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). The recruitment process for these posts is likely to begin in 2026. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will soon issue an official notification, after which eligible candidates can apply online. Candidates holding either a Diploma or a B.Tech degree will be eligible to apply for this recruitment. Additionally, the Railways has released the tentative schedule for the ALP CBT-2 and Isolated Category examinations.
**Highest Number of Vacancies for These Posts**
The highest number of sanctioned posts in this recruitment drive is for Junior Engineer (PWI). Apart from this, appointments will be made for various technical roles, including Junior Engineer (Works), Carriage & Wagon, Workshop Mechanical, Track Machine, Bridge, TRS, TRD, and Depot Material Superintendent. All posts fall under Pay Level-6, ensuring selected candidates receive an attractive salary and other government benefits.
**Opportunities Across Various Technical Departments**
Recruitment will be conducted for key technical departments such as Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, and Signal & Telecommunication (S&T). Vacancies also exist in branches like Design & Drawing, Research & Development, Workshop, Diesel Shed, General Service, and others. The post of Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant is also part of this recruitment drive. Candidates with either a Diploma or a B.Tech degree will be eligible to apply.
**Full Details in the Notification**
In the upcoming notification, the Railway Recruitment Board will provide comprehensive details regarding educational qualifications, age limits, application dates, the exam pattern, and the selection process. Candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the official website and apply only after the notification is released.
**ALP CBT-2 Exam on July 28**
The Railway Recruitment Board has announced July 28 as the tentative date for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment CBT-2 examination. Candidates will be able to view their exam city and date approximately 10 days before the examination. During this period, candidates belonging to SC/ST categories will also be able to download their travel authority, while e-call letters will be issued about four days before the exam.
**Aadhaar and Photo ID Mandatory for the Exam**
The RRB has clarified that candidates must bring the same original photo identity card to the exam center that was specified at the time of application. Additionally, biometric verification using Aadhaar will be mandatory. Candidates who have not yet completed Aadhaar verification must do so before the examination.
**Isolated Category Exam on July 14 and 15**
The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the schedule to conduct the computer-based test for 'Isolated Category' posts on July 14 and 15. Details regarding the exam city, travel authority, and e-call letters will be released according to the scheduled timeline before the examination.
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