RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 4098 Vacancies
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), under the Ministry of Railways, has released a short notification for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (JE) posts through CEN No. 04/2026. A total of 4,098 vacancies have been announced for eligible candidates across various railway zones. The online application process will begin on 14 August 2026 and will remain open until 13 September 2026. Interested candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can submit their applications through the official RRB website within the specified dates. As per the notification, candidates must be at least 18 years old, and the maximum age limit is 33 years as on 01 January 2027. Age relaxation for reserved categories will be applicable according to the Government of India and RRB recruitment rules. Candidates are advised to read the detailed notification carefully before applying to ensure they meet all the eligibility requirements, including educational qualifications, age criteria, and other important conditions.
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Important Dates
No. of Posts
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates who possess an Engineering Diploma or Engineering Degree from a recognized institute/university are eligible to apply for the RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026. For the Junior Engineer (Information Technology) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts, candidates must have the specific educational qualifications prescribed in the official notification.
- Before submitting the application form, applicants are strongly advised to carefully read the official notification to verify the complete eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit, selection process, application fee, and other important instructions.
- Note: Candidates should ensure that they meet all the eligibility requirements before applying. Applications submitted by ineligible candidates may be rejected at any stage of the recruitment process.
Age Limit
The age criteria for RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026 are as follows (as per the short notification):
Minimum Age: 18 Years (Tentative)
Maximum Age: 33 Years (Tentative)
The age will be calculated as per the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other reserved categories will be eligible for age relaxation as per the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) recruitment rules.
Note: Since the detailed notification has not yet been released, the age limit mentioned above is tentative. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for the final age criteria and applicable relaxations.
Application Fee
The application fee for RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026 is as follows:
General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/-
SC / ST / EBC: ₹250/-
All Female Candidates: ₹250/-
Fee Refund
Candidates who appear in the Stage-I Computer Based Test (CBT) will receive a refund of the examination fee as per RRB rules:
General / OBC Candidates: ₹400 will be refunded to the bank account used during the application process.
SC / ST / EBC / Female Candidates: The full application fee of ₹250 will be refunded after appearing in the Stage-I CBT.
Payment Mode
The application fee must be paid through online mode using any of the following payment methods:
Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking
UPI / IMPS
Mobile Wallets
Cash Card
Note: Candidates are advised to keep the payment receipt and transaction details safe until the recruitment process is completed.