RRB JUNIOR ENGINEER (JE) & DMS RECRUITMENT 2026

Important Dates

• Indicative Notice Date: 25th July 2026
• Online Registration Start: 14th August 2026
• Online Registration Close: 13th September 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 15th September 2026
• Modification Window: 16th September to 25th September 2026
• Scribe Details Window: 26th September to 30th September 2026
• CBT-I & CBT-II Dates: To be notified

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/- (₹400 refundable on appearing in CBT-I)
• SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC: ₹250/- (Refundable on appearing in CBT-I)
• Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
• Note: Fee is non-refundable for rejected/incomplete applications.

Post Details

• Post: Junior Engineer (Various Disciplines) & Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
• Pay Level: Level 6 (7th CPC) – ₹35,400/- per month
• Total Vacancies: 3993 (All RRBs combined)
• Medical Standard: A-3 / B-1 / C-1 (as per post)
• Age: 18 to 33 Years (as on 01.01.2027) with relaxations

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Junior Engineer (JE): 3 years Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline from a recognized University/Institute OR B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline.
• Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): 3 years Diploma in Engineering in any discipline.
• Disciplines: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science, etc. (refer Annexure A for complete list).
• Candidates awaiting final results are NOT ELIGIBLE.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027)

• Minimum: 18 years | Maximum: 33 years
• Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC-NCL – 3 years, PwBD – 10/13/15 years, Ex-Servicemen – 3/6/8 years (after service deduction), Railway Staff – up to 40/43/45 years, Widowed/Divorced Women – up to 35/38/40 years.

Medical Standards

• A-3: Distance Vision 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power ≤ 2D); Near Vision Sn 0.6, 0.6; must pass Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision.
• B-1: Distance Vision 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power ≤ 4D); Near Vision Sn 0.6, 0.6.
• C-1: Distance Vision 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses; Near Vision Sn 0.6, 0.6.
• Lasik surgery candidates are NOT ELIGIBLE for A-3 standard posts.

Exam Pattern

Stage I: CBT-I (Screening – Common for all posts)

Qualifying marks: UR/EWS – 40%, OBC – 30%, SC/ST – 25% (2% relaxation for PwBD if shortfall).

Stage II: CBT-II (Merit – Technical Abilities)

Exam Groups (Technical Abilities)

Candidates with DMS qualification can choose any Exam Group. Merit Index calculated for common merit across groups.

Selection Process

• Stage I: CBT-I (Screening – Shortlisting 15 times the vacancies for CBT-II)
• Stage II: CBT-II (Merit – 70% weightage for final selection)
• Stage III: Document Verification (1:1 of vacancies)
• Stage IV: Medical Examination

Important Instructions

• Application Mode: Online only – via official RRB websites.
• One RRB Only: Apply to only one RRB. Multiple applications will lead to rejection and debarment.
• Create Account: Use existing account if created for previous CENs. Details in 'Create Account' cannot be changed.
• Live Photo: Must be captured live during application (no pre-existing photo upload).
• Signature: In running handwriting (not capital/block).
• NOC: Serving employees must produce NOC at DV.
• Free Travel: SC/ST candidates can avail free Sleeper Class travel pass by uploading valid caste certificate.
• No change of exam centre permitted under any circumstances.
• Banned items: Mobile phones, watches, calculators, etc. strictly prohibited inside exam hall.

PwBD & Scribe Guidelines

• Eligible PwBD categories: VI (Blind/Low Vision), HI (Deaf/Hard of Hearing), LD (OA, OL, BL, BA, DW, CP, AAV, LC, MDy, SD, SI), MD.
• Scribe Facility: Available for Blindness, Locomotor Disability (Both Arm affected), Cerebral Palsy, and other categories with certificate of limitation to write.
• Scribe Registration: Scribe must be registered with RRBs at rrbapply.gov.in (OTR number required).
• Compensatory Time: 20 minutes per hour for eligible candidates using scribe.
• Less than 40% disability: Can also avail scribe with certificate of difficulty in writing.
• Vision Certificate: Mandatory at CBAT stage – from Eye Specialist.

Documents Required (at DV)

• Valid System Generated Printout of Online Application Form
• E-Call Letter for DV
• Proof of Date of Birth (SSLC/Matriculation Certificate)
• Educational Qualification Certificates (Diploma/Degree & Marksheets)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in prescribed format
• Income & Asset Certificate for EWS (financial year 2025-26)
• Disability Certificate (PwBD) as per Form V/VI (with UDID)
• Ex-Servicemen Documents (Discharge Certificate, Proforma A/B/C/D as applicable)
• No Objection Certificate (if serving in Govt/PSU)
• Minority Declaration Affidavit (if claiming fee concession under Minority)
• Vision Certificate – original at CBT-II stage
• Any other relevant certificates as mentioned in the notification