The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued Railway RRB Junior Engineer JE Exam Date 2026. Candidates can apply online until 13 September 2026. Total Vacancies: 12,189 Posts. Application Fee for General candidates is As per rules. Eligibility age criteria: Minimum Age : 18 Years; Maximum Age : 33 Years; Age Relaxation Extra as per RRB JE Junior Engineer Recruitment Rules.. Direct server links to apply, view merit list, and download syllabus PDF are available in the Direct Useful Links table below.
Exam Day Instructions & Entry Rules
1. Center gates close strictly 30 minutes before exam commencement. Late entry is never entertained.
2. The photograph on the admit card must clearly match your physical appearance; bring identical passport photos.
3. Aadhaar card printout should show full Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY); otherwise bring PAN or Voter ID as secondary proof.
Important Dates
- Application Begin 14-Aug-2026
- Last Date for Apply Online 13 September 2026
- Last Date Pay Exam Fee 15-Sep-2026
- Correction Date 16-25 September 2026
- RRB JE CEN 04/2026 Exam Date 27 to 30 October 2026
- Admit Card Available Before Exam
Application Fee & Payment
- Application Begin 14/08/2026 (Exempted)
- Last Date for Apply Online 13/09/2026 (Exempted)
- Last Date Pay Exam Fee 15/09/2026 (Exempted)
- Correction Date 16-25 September 2026 (Exempted)
- RRB JE CEN 04/2026 Exam Date 27 to 30 October 2026 (Exempted)
- Admit Card Available Before Exam
Age Limit & Eligibility
- Prescribed Age Limit Minimum Age : 18 Years; Maximum Age : 33 Years; Age Relaxation Extra as per RRB JE Junior Engineer Recruitment Rules.
- Age Calculated As On As on 01 August 2026
- Upper Age Relaxation As Per Government Norms
- Core Qualification 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related.
Total Vacancy Overview
Salary, Pay Scale & 7th CPC Allowances
Selected candidates for Railway RRB Junior Engineer JE Exam Date 2026 receive remuneration as per the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix.
- Pay Matrix: Pay Level 6 / Level 7 (₹ 35,400 – ₹ 1,42,400/-)
- Basic Pay: ₹ 35,400 – ₹ 44,900/- per month
- Metro (X-City) In-Hand: ₹ 62,500/- (Class X Cities: Metro)
- State/Town (Y/Z City): ₹ 57,200/- (Class Y Cities)
- Allowances Included: Dearness Allowance (DA 50%), HRA (9%-27%), Transport Allowance (TA), NPS Contribution & Medical
| Post Name / Cadre | Department | Total Posts | Educational Qualification Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various Posts of Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent | General / Respective Cadre | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. For Post Wise Eligibility Details Read the Notification | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| Junior Engineer | 1714 | 4029 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| Railway RRB JE Online Form 2026 : RRB Wise Vacancy Details RRB Name UR OBC EWS SC ST Total RRB Ahmedabad 45 38 17 24 19 143 RRB Ajmer 110 68 23 41 10 252 RRB Bengaluru 119 79 33 45 23 299 RRB Bhopal 58 27 08 17 10 120 RRB Bhubaneswar 40 19 09 14 04 86 RRB Bilaspur 51 22 13 19 19 124 RRB Chandigarh 77 49 13 31 13 183 RRB Chennai 152 83 44 62 36 377 RRB Gorakhpur 67 40 25 44 22 198 RRB Guwahati 132 87 31 54 29 333 RRB Jammu-Srinagar 86 27 11 16 12 152 RRB Kolkata 195 101 52 58 51 457 RRB Malda 09 07 03 08 03 30 RRB Mumbai 175 96 37 67 36 411 RRB Muzaffarpur 07 03 01 04 02 17 RRB Patna 29 15 05 20 11 80 RRB Prayagraj 164 67 28 49 33 341 RRB Ranchi 49 31 13 21 08 122 RRB Secunderabad 68 12 09 15 06 110 RRB Siliguri 35 26 12 12 07 92 RRB Thiruvananthapuram 45 22 11 11 12 101 | RRB Name | 101 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Name | UR | Total | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Ahmedabad | 45 | 143 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Ajmer | 110 | 252 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Bengaluru | 119 | 299 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Bhopal | 58 | 120 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 40 | 86 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Bilaspur | 51 | 124 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Chandigarh | 77 | 183 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Chennai | 152 | 377 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 67 | 198 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Guwahati | 132 | 333 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 86 | 152 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Kolkata | 195 | 457 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Malda | 09 | 30 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Mumbai | 175 | 411 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 07 | 17 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Patna | 29 | 80 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Prayagraj | 164 | 341 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Ranchi | 49 | 122 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Secunderabad | 68 | 110 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Siliguri | 35 | 92 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 45 | 101 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Name | UR | Total | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Ahmedabad | 45 | 143 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Ajmer | 110 | 252 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Bengaluru | 119 | 299 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Bhopal | 58 | 120 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 40 | 86 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Bilaspur | 51 | 124 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Chandigarh | 77 | 183 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Chennai | 152 | 377 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 67 | 198 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Guwahati | 132 | 333 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 86 | 152 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Kolkata | 195 | 457 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Malda | 09 | 30 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Mumbai | 175 | 411 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 07 | 17 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Patna | 29 | 80 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Prayagraj | 164 | 341 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Ranchi | 49 | 122 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Secunderabad | 68 | 110 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Siliguri | 35 | 92 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 45 | 101 | 3 Year Engineering Diploma / Degree in Related. |
| Candidate Category | Permissible Age Relaxation | Mandatory Document / Verification Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer) | 3 Years | Must produce valid OBC-NCL certificate issued in prescribed format |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 Years | Applicable for all central and state reservations |
| PwBD / Divyangjan (General / Unreserved) | 10 Years | Minimum 40% permanent benchmark disability certificate needed |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years | Cumulative relaxation (10 yrs PwD + 3 yrs OBC) |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years | Cumulative relaxation (10 yrs PwD + 5 yrs SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 Years + Service Rendered | Deduction of military service from actual age |
| Stage / Paper | Subjects & Question Distribution | Total Marks / Questions | Duration & Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT-1 (Screening Test) | Mathematics (20), Mental Ability & Reasoning (25), General Science (20), General Awareness (10) | 75 Questions / 75 Marks | 60 Minutes 1/3rd Negative Marking |
| CBT-2: Part A (Merit Ranking) | Maths (25), General Intelligence (25), Basic Science & Engineering (40), General Awareness (10) | 100 Questions / 100 Marks | 90 Minutes 1/3rd Negative Marking |
| CBT-2: Part B (Trade Test) | Relevant Technical Trade Syllabus (ITI / Diploma / Degree standard) | 75 Questions / 75 Marks | 60 Minutes Mandatory 35% Qualifying Mark |
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Download Admit Card
- Visit the Official Examination Portal: Navigate to the authorized portal of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
- Access Admit Card Section: Click on the 'Download Admit Card / Hall Ticket' link on the home page notification marquee.
- Select Examination Link: Click on the active link for Railway RRB Junior Engineer JE Exam Date 2026.
- Log In with Credentials: Enter your Registration ID / Application Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) or Password, along with the displayed Captcha code.
- Verify Exam Center & Shift Timings: Check your allotted examination date, shift, reporting time, and exact test venue address.
- Print Admit Card: Download and print 2 colored or clear black-and-white copies on A4 paper. Ensure the barcode and photograph are sharp and legible.
- Check Exam Day Instructions: Carefully read instructions regarding mandatory original Government Photo ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID) and passport photographs required at the test centre.
Mandatory Checklist: What to Carry to the Examination Center
| Download Exam Date Notice | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| How To Fill Form (Hindi Video) | Click Here |
| Download Vacancy Increase Notice | Download PDF |
| Download Syllabus | Download PDF |
| Download Zone Wise Vacancy | Click Here |
| Download Post Wise Eligibility | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Download PDF |
| Signature Resizer, PDF Compress, Age Calculator and More Tools | Download PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions (Candidate FAQs)
Railway RRB Junior Engineer JE Exam Date 2026 — Comprehensive Guide & Key Details
The issuance of Railway RRB Junior Engineer JE Exam Date 2026 provides registered candidates with official authorization to sit for the scheduled examination conducted by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The admit card functions as your primary entry credential and contains critical operational details regarding allotted shifts, exam center location, and test day guidelines.
1. Critical Verification of Hall Ticket Particulars
Immediately after downloading your call letter, ensure the following fields are legible and accurate:
- Candidate Name, Roll Number, and Registration ID matching your original application form.
- Clear photograph and legible facsimile signature.
- Exact examination venue address, reporting time, and gate closure time.
2. Mandatory Items Permitted Inside Exam Center
- Printed copy of E-Admit Card on clean A4 paper (color or crisp black & white).
- Original Government Photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License).
- Two recent passport-sized color photographs identical to the application upload.
- Transparent ballpoint pen (blue or black ink) if written or offline OMR test.
3. Strictly Prohibited Articles
Candidates must refrain from carrying electronic gadgets, mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth earphones, calculators, notes, or bags into the test venue. Violation of security guidelines leads to immediate debarment.
4. Biometric Attendance, IRIS Scan, and Special PwD Scribe Rules
Modern examination centers implement digital biometric thumb impressions and IRIS scanning before permitting candidates inside the CBT terminals. Candidates must ensure fingers are free of ink, henna (mehendi), or chemical coatings that could impede digital sensor capture. Candidates requiring scribe accommodations must carry authorized medical board certificates and pre-approved scribe admission credentials.
5. Reporting Time, Shift Schedules & Emergency Helpline
Candidates must report strictly according to the shift assigned on their e-hall ticket (Morning Shift usually commences at 09:00 AM with reporting by 07:30 AM; Afternoon Shift commences at 02:00 PM with reporting by 12:30 PM). Under no circumstances will entry be permitted after gate closure. In case of discrepancies in photograph, exam city, or downloading errors, candidates should promptly contact the official recruitment facilitation helpdesk of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) or review NaukariResult.Online for rapid updates, center corrigendums, and exam-day guidelines.
Advisory: Plan your travel itinerary in advance to reach the allotted exam venue at least 60 minutes before gate closure to complete biometric verification smoothly.