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The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN No. 04/2026) inviting online applications for 4,029 vacancies (revised post Corrigendum-1) for the posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) across various Zonal Railways and Production Units.
Eligible candidates holding an Engineering Diploma, B.E./B.Tech degree, or a relevant Science degree can submit their applications online via the centralized Railway portal before the closing deadline.
Recruitment Overview
- Recruiting Body: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
- Advertisement Number: CEN No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS/CMA)
- Post Names: Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
- Total Vacancies: 4,029 Posts (3,993 original + 36 added via Corrigendum-1)
- Application Mode: Online Only
- Job Category: Central Government / Indian Railways (Level-6)
- Pay Scale: Level-6 (7th CPC) | Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 35,400/- PM (plus admissible allowances)
Department-Wise & Category Vacancy Summary
The posts are spread across five broad departments in Indian Railways:
- Engineering (Civil): 1,654 Posts
- Mechanical: 1,213 Posts
- Electrical: 614 Posts
- Stores (DMS): 314 Posts
- Signal & Telecommunication (S&T): 303 Posts
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA): 35 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification
- Junior Engineer (JE): Three-year regular Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Instrumentation, or related allied Engineering branches from a recognized university/institution.
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): Diploma or Degree in any branch of Engineering from a recognized board/university.
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA): B.Sc. Degree with Physics and Chemistry (minimum 45% aggregate marks) in relevant combinations from a recognized university.
- Age Limit (As of January 01, 2027)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
- Upper Age Relaxation:
- SC / ST: 5 Years (Up to 38 Years)
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years (Up to 36 Years)
- PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 Years | PwBD (OBC): 13 Years | PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per standard central government service relaxation rules.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS (Male Candidates): Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refunded after deducting bank charges upon appearing in 1st Stage CBT)
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC / PwBD: Rs. 250/- (Fully refunded after deducting bank charges upon appearing in 1st Stage CBT)
- Payment Method: Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
Important Dates
- Employment News Indicative Notice Date: July 25, 2026
- Official Notification Release Date: August 13, 2026
- Corrigendum-1 (CMA Addition): August 18, 2026
- Online Application Start Date: August 14, 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: September 13, 2026 (until 23:59 Hours)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: September 15, 2026
- Application Modification Window: September 16 to September 25, 2026
- CBT-1 Exam Date: To be notified separately
Selection Process
The candidate selection framework is structured into four sequential stages:
- Stage 1: 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-I) — Screening test (100 Questions / 100 Marks, 90 Minutes) covering Mathematics (30 Qs), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Qs), General Awareness (15 Qs), and General Science (30 Qs).
- Stage 2: 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-II) — Technical merit round (150 Questions / 150 Marks, 120 Minutes) covering General Awareness (15 Qs), Physics & Chemistry (15 Qs), Computer Applications (10 Qs), Environment & Pollution Control (10 Qs), and Technical Abilities of the specific trade group (100 Qs).
- Stage 3: Document Verification (DV) — Verification of original educational mark sheets, degree/diploma certificates, caste proofs, and identity credentials.
- Stage 4: Medical Examination — Fitness assessment matching standard Railway medical categories (A-3, B-1, B-2, and C-1).
Note: There is negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer in both CBT-I and CBT-II.
How to Apply
- Visit the official centralized RRB application portal or your preferred regional RRB website.
- Click on “Apply” and select “Create an Account” using your Aadhaar number, active mobile number, and email ID.
- Log in with your generated credentials and choose the single RRB zone you wish to apply under.
- Fill out the application form with your personal details, academic percentages, engineering discipline, and preferred post categories.
- Upload clear scanned files of your recent passport-size photograph, digital signature, and SC/ST caste certificate (for free rail travel pass, if applicable).
- Complete the fee payment online using net banking, cards, or UPI.
- Review your complete application summary, submit the form, and download a printed copy of the final confirmation receipt for your records.
Quick Links
- Download Official Notification (CEN 04/2026) PDF: Click Here to Download
- Online Application Link: Click Here to Apply Online
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