The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially launched its recruitment drive for 2026, inviting applications for 3,993 positions of Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS). This recruitment cycle, governed by notification CEN 04/2026, is open to candidates across various technical disciplines, including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, and Computer engineering. Aspiring candidates can submit their applications via official RRB regional portals starting from August 14, 2026, until September 13, 2026.
Eligibility and Selection Process
To be eligible, applicants must be aged between 18 and 33 years and possess either a three-year Diploma or an Engineering Degree in a relevant field. The selection process is rigorous and comprises four distinct stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, document verification, and a medical examination. For the second stage, the board will shortlist candidates based on a 15:1 ratio, determined by the normalized scores achieved in the first Computer-Based Test.
Salary Structure and Application Details
Successful recruits will be placed in Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, which offers a starting monthly basic salary of ₹35,400. Regarding the application fees, general category candidates are required to pay ₹500, while a reduced fee of ₹250 applies to reserved categories, including SC/ST, ex-servicemen, and female candidates. It is important to note that the RRB provides for a partial fee refund for candidates who appear for the first CBT.
For those who may need to make adjustments to their submissions, the RRB has scheduled a correction window to open on September 16, 2026. Candidates are advised to keep their documentation ready and monitor the official RRB websites closely to ensure their applications are completed well before the mid-September deadline.