Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is expected to release the official notification for RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026 soon. This recruitment drive will be conducted for various technical posts in Indian Railways, offering an excellent opportunity for engineering diploma and degree holders to secure a central government job.
Eligible candidates will be able to apply online through the official RRB portal once the application process begins. Below are complete details including important dates, eligibility, vacancy, selection process, exam pattern, and salary.
RRB JE 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 31 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 December 2025 (Extended) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 12 December 2025 |
| Form Edit / Correction Date | 13 – 22 December 2025 |
| Application Status | 12 January 2026 (Available Now) |
| Exam Date | 19–20 February & 03 March 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Before Exam |
| Result | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (JE) |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Engineering Jobs |
RRB JE Vacancy Details 2026
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category Name | ||||
| Junior Engineer JE | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| 1096 | 246 | 620 | 411 | 212 | |
🔹 Zone-wise and category-wise vacancies will be released with the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria for RRB JE 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have one of the following qualifications:
- Diploma / Degree in Engineering in relevant discipline
- B.Sc. in relevant engineering streams (for specific posts)
(Branch-wise eligibility details will be available in the notification.)
Age Limit (Expected)
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 36 Years |
🔹 Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
RRB JE Selection Process 2026
The selection process will consist of the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
- Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB JE Exam Pattern 2026
CBT-1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
⏱️ Duration: 90 Minutes
❌ Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
CBT-2 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers | 10 | 10 |
| Environment & Technical Ability | 10 | 10 |
| Engineering Discipline | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
⏱️ Duration: 120 Minutes
❌ Negative Marking: 1/3 mark
RRB JE Salary 2026
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer | Level-6 (₹35,400/- Basic Pay) |
🔹 Additional benefits:
- DA, HRA, TA
- Medical & travel facilities
- Pension benefits (as per rules)
How to Apply Online for RRB JE Recruitment 2026
Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official RRB website
- Select your RRB Zone
- Click on RRB JE Recruitment 2026
- Complete registration
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit and print the form
Application Fee (Expected)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST / Female | ₹250/- |
🔹 Fee refund rules will apply as per notification.
Important Instructions
- Apply only through online mode
- Use valid email ID and mobile number
- Keep scanned documents ready
- Admit card is mandatory for exam
- Regularly check updates related to exam & results
Important Links
| Online Mock Test Link | Click Here |
| Download Application Status | Click Here |
| Check Application Status Notice | Click Here |
| Check Exam Date Notice | Hindi | English |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Check Vacancy Increased / Date Extend Notice | Click Here |
| Check Corrigendum Notice | Click Here |
| Check Zone Wise Vacancy Details | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | English | Hindi |
| Check Syllabus & Exam Pattern | English | Hindi |
| Railway RRB Official Website | Click Here |