RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Railways opens 4,098 vacancies for JE, DMS and CMA posts; online applications start August 14
According to the Railway Recruitment Board’s notification, this recruitment drive will be conducted across all RRBs. A total of 4,098 posts—comprising Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical Metallurgical Assistant—will be filled.
RRB JE Recruitment 2026: There is major news for young aspirants preparing for government jobs in Indian Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board has issued a short notification for the recruitment of 4,098 personnel under Centralized Employment Notice 04/2026. This drive will facilitate appointments for the posts of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical Metallurgical Assistant. The online application process will commence on August 14, 2026, and continue until September 13, 2026. However, the currently announced dates are tentative; the detailed recruitment notification will be released prior to the start of the application process.
Recruitment for 4,098 Posts
As per the notification issued by the Railway Recruitment Board, this recruitment will be carried out through all RRBs across the country. A total of 4,098 vacancies for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical Metallurgical Assistant will be filled. Full details regarding zone-wise and post-wise vacancies will be released in the detailed notification.
Important Dates Related to Railway Recruitment
Short notification release: July 21, 2026
Tentative date for detailed notification release: August 13, 2026
Online application start date: August 14, 2026
Last date for online application: September 13, 2026
Who Can Apply?
According to the short notice, candidates applying for the posts must be between 18 and 33 years of age as of January 1, 2027. Detailed information regarding educational qualifications will be provided in the detailed notification. Candidates holding a 3-year diploma or a graduate degree in the relevant engineering discipline will be eligible to apply for the recruitment. Full details regarding qualifications for specific posts will be provided in the official notification.
What is the salary and the selection process?
Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission. Upon selection, candidates will receive an initial basic salary of ₹35,400 per month. Additionally, benefits of other allowances will be provided in accordance with Railway rules. The selection process for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 will involve multiple stages. It will begin with a Computer-Based Test (CBT-1). Candidates who qualify in this stage will be required to appear for CBT-2. Furthermore, document verification and a medical examination will be conducted. Candidates who successfully clear all stages will be granted final appointment.
Advice on updating Aadhaar before applying
The Railway Recruitment Board has advised candidates to verify their identity using Aadhaar during the application process. According to the Board, the name and date of birth recorded on the candidate’s Aadhaar card must exactly match the details entered in their Class 10 certificate. Candidates are also advised to update their photograph and biometric information in their Aadhaar records before applying to avoid any issues during document verification.
