Archive · 14 Aug 2026
RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Registration Opens for Technical Posts
Indian Railways wants to hire new technical workers, including Junior Engineers and other helpers.
The Railway Recruitment Board, called RRB for short, is managing the hiring.
There are around 4,000 jobs, though one report says 3,993 and another says 4,098.
People who want these jobs must apply online at a website called rrbapply.gov.in.
Applications opened on August 14, 2026, and close on September 13, 2026.
Applicants need an engineering degree, diploma, or another approved qualification.
They also need to be between 18 and 33 years old on January 1, 2027.
The application fee is ₹500 for most people and ₹250 for some groups, such as women and people with disabilities.
Part of the fee is returned if the candidate appears in the first written exam, CBT 1.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has opened online applications under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts.
The reported vacancy count differs between sources: one article states 3,993 posts across 21 railway zones, while another reports 4,098 technical vacancies.
Applications opened on August 14, 2026, and close on September 13, 2026 (11:59 PM); the last date for fee payment is September 15, 2026, and the application correction window runs September 16–25, 2026.
The application fee is ₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/Female/PwBD/Transgender/Ex-Servicemen/Minorities/EBC candidates, with refunds after appearing in CBT 1.
Candidates must be aged 18 to 33 years as of January 1, 2027, and hold the prescribed engineering degree, diploma, or other qualification for the selected post.
- Who
- The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) and eligible candidates applying for technical posts in Indian Railways.
- What
- RRB opened online applications under CEN No. 04/2026 for technical recruitment covering Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts; the reported vacancy count is 3,993 in one article and 4,098 in another.
- When
- Applications opened on August 14, 2026, and close on September 13, 2026.
- Where
- India, across 21 railway zones; applications are submitted online at rrbapply.gov.in.
- Why
- To fill technical vacancies such as JE, DMS, and CMA posts in Indian Railways.
- Recruitment Notice
- Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026
- Total Vacancies
- 3,993 (per one report) vs 4,098 (per another report)
- Posts
- Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
- Department-wise Vacancies
- Engineering 1,638; Mechanical 1,125; Electrical 599; Stores 324; S&T 307
- Application Deadline
- September 13, 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Application Fee
- ₹500 (UR/OBC/EWS); ₹250 (SC/ST/Female/PwBD and other listed categories)
- Age Limit
- 18-33 years as of January 1, 2027
- Official Portal
- rrbapply.gov.in
