RRB JE 2026
Railway Recruitment Board Junior Engineer
RRB JE recruits Junior Engineers in various engineering departments of Indian Railways. Two-stage CBT followed by Document Verification.
Official WebsiteAge Limit
18-33 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)
Fee
₹500
Salary Range
₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400
Pay Level
Pay Level 6
Salary Range (Monthly)
₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400
Key Posts
Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, IT) in Indian Railways
Pay Levels & Salary
| Pay Level | Monthly Range |
|---|---|
| Pay Level-6 | ₹₹35,400 - ₹₹1,12,400 |
Application Fee
₹500
General/OBC
Free
SC/ST/Women
Free
PwBD/ESM
Tie-Breaking Rules
- Candidate obtaining higher marks in CBT Stage-II
- Candidate obtaining higher marks in Technical Abilities section of CBT Stage-II
- Older candidate placed higher (earlier date of birth)
- Alphabetical order of candidate names
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
3-year Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline.
Age Limit
18-33 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3)
Age Relaxation by Category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | No relaxation |
| SC/ST | +5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years |
| PwD | +10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 |
Exam Pattern
CBT-1 (1st Stage)
| Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | — |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | — |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | — |
| General Science | 30 | 30 | — |
CBT-2 (2nd Stage)
| Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | — |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | — |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 10 | 10 | — |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | — |
| Technical Ability | 100 | 100 | — |
Syllabus
- Number Systems
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Geometry & Mensuration
- Statistics & Probability
Posts & Pay Levels
Vacancies
7,951
Tentative Total
Nationality & Citizenship
- ✓Citizen of India
- ✓Subject of Nepal
- ✓Subject of Bhutan
- ✓Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with intention of permanently settling in India
Certificate of Eligibility Required For
- • Subject of Nepal
- • Subject of Bhutan
- • Person of Indian origin from listed countries
⚠ Certificate of eligibility issued by Government of India required for categories other than Indian citizens.
Educational Qualification
All Posts (General)
Diploma in Engineering (3 years) or Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) from a recognized University/Institution in the relevant branch.
Must possess qualification by: Closing date of application as notified by RRBs
Open & Distance Learning
Engineering qualifications through distance mode are generally not recognized unless specifically approved by AICTE.
⚠ Result of requisite qualification must have been declared by the cut-off date.
Age Limits & Relaxation
Age cutoff date: As per CEN 03/2024 notification
Age Bands
| Age Band | DOB Not Earlier Than | DOB Not Later Than |
|---|---|---|
| 18-33 years |
Age Relaxation by Category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age |
| Serving Railway Staff with 3 years regular service | Up to 40 years for UR, 43 for OBC, 45 for SC/ST |
| Candidates who had appeared in CBT of earlier JE CEN and whose candidature was not cancelled | Upper age relaxed by 3 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and not remarried | Up to 35 years for UR, 38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST |
Date of Birth as recorded in Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted. No subsequent change will be allowed.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rules
Category Certificate Rules
⚠ Debarment and cancellation of candidature; criminal prosecution may also be initiated
How to Apply
Photo Rules
- • Recent colour passport-size photograph with clear face
- • Light/white background preferred
- • No cap, mask or coloured glasses
- • Spectacles allowed if normally worn
Disability certificate in prescribed format to be uploaded during application
Application Fee
₹500
General
₹250
Women
₹250
SC/ST
₹250
PwBD
₹undefined
ESM
Payment: Online Payment Gateway, Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI
₹400 refunded to General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 refunded to SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ExSM/Transgender/Minorities/EBC candidates after appearing in CBT Stage-I (excluding bank charges)
Correction Window
As per notification
Opens
As per notification
Closes
₹
1st Correction
₹
2nd Correction
Max corrections allowed. Latest corrected application treated as valid.
Exam Centres
Admission Certificate & Exam Day
Accepted Photo IDs
CBT Stage-I — Computer Based Test — First Stage
| Section | Questions | Marks | Per Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 1 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 1 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 1 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 | 1 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 |
CBT Stage-II — Computer Based Test — Second Stage
| Section | Questions | Marks | Per Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 1 |
| Physics and Chemistry | 15 | 15 | 1 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| Technical Abilities (Branch-specific) | 100 | 100 | 1 |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 1 |
Answer Key Policy
Normalization & Re-evaluation
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Stage | UR | OBC/EWS | SC/ST/Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| note | |||
| normalization | |||
| reserved Categories Relaxed |
Shortlisting & Merit Rules
Panel Generated By
Respective RRBs zone-wise
Merit List Validity
As per extant Railway Board guidelines
Cbt Stage I To Stage II
Category-wise shortlisting from CBT Stage-I based on normalized scores; candidates equal to 15 times the vacancy are shortlisted (may vary)
Final Merit Prepared On
CBT Stage-II normalized marks
Post Preference Rules
⚠ Candidate may not be considered for any post
Scribe & Compensatory Time
Auto-eligible for Scribe
- ✓PwBD blindness / low vision
- ✓PwBD locomotor disability (both arms affected)
- ✓PwBD cerebral palsy
Scribe Requirements
- • Scribe must register on the application portal during the designated window
- • Scribe cannot assist more than one candidate in the same examination
- • Candidate of the same examination cannot act as scribe for another candidate
- • Scribe qualification must be one step below the qualification prescribed for the post
- • Scribe must not be debarred by RRBs/RRCs
Additional Rules
- • Even eligible candidates not availing scribe still get compensatory time
- • No attendant other than scribe allowed inside examination hall
Document Verification
Required Documents
- Original and self-attested photocopy of Matriculation/10th Certificate for date of birth proof
- Original and self-attested photocopy of Diploma / Degree in Engineering in relevant branch
- Semester-wise / Year-wise marksheets of Diploma / Degree
- Caste/Community Certificate in prescribed format (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates)
- Income and Asset Certificate for EWS in prescribed format
- Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates in prescribed format
- Discharge Certificate for Ex-Servicemen
- No Objection Certificate if already employed in Government
- Passport-size colour photographs (as specified)
- Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / PAN / Driving License)
- Any other document as specified in the call letter
⚠ Failure to produce original documents will lead to cancellation of candidature
Tie-Breaking Rules
- 1Candidate obtaining higher marks in CBT Stage-II
- 2Candidate obtaining higher marks in Technical Abilities section of CBT Stage-II
- 3Older candidate placed higher (earlier date of birth)
- 4Alphabetical order of candidate names
Misconduct & Debarment
Post-exam Analysis Methods
| Offense | Debarment |
|---|---|
| Using unfair means of any kind / sending someone else to appear / attempt to impersonate | Lifetime debarment from all RRB and RRC exams |
| Possession of mobile phone, pager, bluetooth devices, watches, earphones, health bands, calculators inside test centre | Candidature cancelled + debarment |
| Carrying book, pen, paper, pencil, eraser, pouch, scale, writing-pad, belts, handbag, cap, purse, camera, water bottle, food items | Not allowed to enter / candidature cancelled |
| Applying with false information or fabricated documents | Permanent debarment + legal prosecution |
| Sharing examination content through any means | Lifetime debarment + legal prosecution under PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS (PREVENTION OF UNFAIR MEANS) ACT, 2024 |
| Submitting multiple applications against same CEN | Disqualification and debarment |
| Applying Henna on hands/feet obstructing biometric capture | May not be allowed to take exam |
| Not following instructions of invigilators/exam functionaries | Candidature cancelled |
| Creating disturbance at exam venue | Candidature cancelled + legal action |
| Any act that compromises integrity of the examination process | As decided by Railway Administration |
⚠ Cases may be referred to police or investigating agencies.
Public Disclosure Policy
Disqualification Rule
A person who has entered into or contracted a bigamous marriage, or who having a spouse living has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be disqualified unless exempted by the Central Government.
Important Warnings
2024 Cycle — Complete Timeline
⚠ All dates are tentative and subject to change.
Vacancies
Per-post breakdown not yet published.
Previous Year Cut-Offs
No cut-off data available yet.
Important Dates — 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| RRB JE — CBT 1 Starts | 19 Feb 2026 | Completed |
| RRB JE — CBT 1 Ends | 3 Mar 2026 | Completed |