The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have officially released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 (including Corrigendum-1) for direct recruitment to Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts. A total of 4,029 vacancies are open across participating Railway Recruitment Boards and railway zones nationwide.
Eligible candidates possessing an Engineering Diploma, B.E. / B.Tech Degree, or B.Sc. (Physics & Chemistry) can submit their online applications through the centralized RRB recruitment portal before the closing deadline.
Below are the complete details regarding this recruitment drive, covering post-wise vacancy distributions, eligibility criteria, age limits, examination scheme, and step-by-step application instructions.
Recruitment Overview
- Recruiting Body: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
- Advertisement Number: CEN No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS/CMA)
- Post Names: Junior Engineer (JE across multiple technical streams), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
- Total Vacancies: 4,029 Posts (3,993 Original CEN + 36 Revised/CMA Posts via Corrigendum-1)
- Pay Scale: Level-6 in 7th CPC (Initial Basic Pay: âš35,400/- per month + DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and standard Central Government benefits)
- Application Mode: Online Only (Single online application for one chosen RRB)
Important Dates
- Notification Published Date: August 13, 2026
- Corrigendum-1 (CMA Addition) Date: August 18, 2026
- Online Application Starts From: August 14, 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: September 13, 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs)
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: September 15, 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs)
- Application Correction / Modification Window: September 16, 2026 to September 25, 2026
- 1st Stage CBT Exam Dates: To be notified on official RRB websites
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The 4,029 total vacancies are divided across the following designations:
- Junior Engineer (JE): Available across technical branches including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Signal & Telecommunication (S&T), Information Technology (IT), and Track Machine / Bridge divisions.
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): Stores Department.
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA): Research, Metallurgical & Laboratory Testing divisions.
Educational Qualification Requirements
Candidates must possess the prescribed qualifications from a recognized Board, Technical Council, or University on or before September 13, 2026:
- For Junior Engineer (JE):
- Three-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline (Civil / Mechanical / Production / Automobile / Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Computer Science / IT or allied combinations).
OR
-
- Four-year Bachelorâs Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. Engg.) in relevant engineering branches.
- For Depot Material Superintendent (DMS):
- Three-year Diploma in Engineering in any engineering discipline OR B.E. / B.Tech in any branch.
- For Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA):
- Bachelorâs Degree in Science (B.Sc.) in Physics and Chemistry with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks from a recognized University/Institute.
(Note: Candidates awaiting final results of their qualifying degree/diploma are not eligible to apply).
Age Limit Criteria (As on 01.01.2027)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
- Permissible Age Relaxations:
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years (up to 38 years)
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 Years (up to 36 years)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years (UR/EWS), 13 Years (OBC-NCL), 15 Years (SC/ST)
- Ex-Servicemen & Railway Employees: Relaxations applicable as per Central Government and Railway rules.
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of four sequential stages:
- 1st Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-I):
- Screening examination carrying 100 objective MCQs (90 minutes duration) covering Mathematics (30 Qs), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Qs), General Awareness (15 Qs), and General Science (30 Qs).
- 2nd Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-II):
- Technical examination carrying 150 objective MCQs (120 minutes duration) covering General Awareness (15 Qs), Physics & Chemistry (15 Qs), Basics of Computers & Applications (10 Qs), Environment & Pollution Control (10 Qs), and Technical Abilities of the chosen exam group (100 Qs).
- A negative marking of 1/3rd mark applies for every incorrect answer in both CBT-I and CBT-II.
- Document Verification (DV): Scrutiny of original educational credentials, certificates, and identity cards.
- Medical Examination: Comprehensive medical fitness assessment strictly in accordance with Railway Medical Standards (A-3, B-1, or B-2 standards depending on the post).
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by following these steps:
- Visit the centralized online application portal or your regional RRB website.
- Click on Create an Account to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) with a valid email ID, active mobile number, and Aadhaar authentication. (Candidates with an existing RRB account can directly log in).
- Log in with your credentials and select CEN No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS/CMA).
- Choose your single preferred Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), exam group, and post priorities.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and permanent address accurately.
- Capture a clear live photograph through the application module and upload your scanned signature as per specifications.
- Pay the applicable application fee online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
- Review the entire application summary, submit the form before September 13, 2026 (11:59 PM), and download/print the final confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links:
- Official Indian Railways Portal: APPLY ONLINE
- Official Notification: Download Notification
Join Our WhatsApp Group