Patna: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a major recruitment drive for 4,029 posts, offering government job opportunities to candidates with engineering diplomas and relevant science qualifications.
The recruitment includes vacancies for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online until September 13, 2026.
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
A total of 4,029 vacancies have been announced under the recruitment drive.
- Junior Engineer: 3,670 posts
- Depot Material Superintendent: 324 posts
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant: 35 posts
- Total: 4,029 posts
Candidates should check the official notification for the detailed distribution of vacancies across railway zones, production units and departments.
Who Can Apply?
For the Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent posts, candidates must generally possess a three-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognised institution.
For the Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant post, candidates with a B.Sc. degree having Physics and Chemistry as subjects from a recognised university or institute can apply.
The specific educational qualification may vary according to the post and department, so candidates should carefully check the official notification before submitting an application.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for the recruitment is 18 to 33 years.
Age relaxation will be available to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government rules. SC and ST candidates will receive up to five years of relaxation, while OBC candidates will be eligible for up to three years of relaxation in the upper age limit.
Salary and Pay Scale
Candidates selected for these railway posts will receive an initial basic salary of ₹35,400 per month under Pay Matrix Level-6, along with other applicable allowances and benefits as per railway rules.
RRB JE Selection Process
The selection process will include two stages of computer-based examination, followed by document verification and a medical examination.
CBT-1 will be a 90-minute online examination carrying 100 multiple-choice questions:
- Mathematics – 30 questions
- General Science – 30 questions
- Reasoning – 25 questions
- General Awareness – 15 questions
Candidates who qualify for the first stage will appear for CBT-2.
CBT-2 will be a 120-minute examination comprising 150 questions. It will include 100 questions on technical ability and 50 questions covering General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Computers and Environmental Studies.
Candidates who clear the required stages will subsequently be called for document verification and a medical examination.
Application Deadline
Eligible candidates must complete the online application process by September 13, 2026. Applicants are advised not to wait until the last date and should verify all details before submitting the form.
Application Fee
The application fee has been prescribed as follows:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500
- Women/SC/ST/PwD: ₹250
Candidates should make the payment through the prescribed online mode while submitting their applications.
How to Apply for RRB Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online through the official RRB application portal. Applicants should first read the recruitment notification carefully, confirm their eligibility and then complete the registration and application process.
The application portal is rrbapply.gov.in.
With more than 4,000 vacancies, including over 3,600 Junior Engineer posts, the recruitment drive is a significant opportunity for candidates seeking technical positions in Indian Railways. Applicants should rely on the official notification for the latest information regarding vacancies, eligibility, examination dates and other recruitment conditions.
