
The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has released the Annual Calendar for Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) recruitments for the year 2026. This calendar includes the schedule for Junior Engineers/Depot Material Superintendent/Chemical Metallurgical Assistant (JE/DMS/CMA) posts. The process involves vacancy assessment and proposing a draft Centralized Employment Notice (CEN). Candidates seeking a career in the railway sector should monitor official updates.
This section provides essential details about the upcoming examination for Junior Engineers/Depot Material Superintendent/Chemical Metallurgical Assistant positions. The recruitment is conducted by the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) and Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).
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RRB JE 2026 Overview |
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Exam Name |
RRB JE 2026 |
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Conducting Body |
Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
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Post Name |
Junior Engineers/Depot Material Superintendent/Chemical Metallurgical Assistant |
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Notification Release Date |
Proposal for draft CEN in July 2026 |
The information regarding the annual calendar is sourced from an official PDF document, 'No. 2024/E(RRB)/25/38 New Delhi, dated 05.12.2025.' This document outlines the recruitment schedule for various categories and nominates Nodal RRBs.
An official link to download the complete notification PDF will be provided once it is released by the Railway Recruitment Boards. Click the button below to download the recently released RRB Calendar.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the annual exam calendar for 2025-26, which includes the RRB JE 2026 exam. Only the exam period is confirmed in the calendar; detailed notification, vacancies, syllabus, and other dates will be announced soon through a separate CEN.
No application form is available yet, as the official RRB JE 2026 notification is pending. Applications will open online via regional RRB websites (rrbapply.gov.in or rrbcdg.gov.in) after the notification release, expected in January 2025 per the calendar timeline. Candidates must apply through their chosen RRB zone only.
RRB JE 2026 Application Form (Active Soon)
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the annual exam calendar for 2025-26, which includes the RRB JE 2026 exam scheduled for August-September 2026. Candidates should stay updated with the official website for exam date.
RRB JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria for the examination will be detailed in the official notification. Candidates must meet these requirements concerning nationality, age limits, and educational qualifications to apply.
Candidate must be a citizen of India. Further details on nationality criteria will be released with the official notification.
The age limits for different categories will be specified in the upcoming notification. These will include relaxation provisions as per government rules.
Minimum degree, percentage, or certificate requirements for the Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical Metallurgical Assistant posts will be outlined in the detailed notification. The official notification will provide full details on required qualifications.
The complete application process, including detailed steps, required documents, and payment procedures, will be available once the official notification is released. Candidates should prepare to apply online.
Steps to Apply Online:
The detailed steps to apply online will be released. This will include visiting the official website, registering, filling the application form, uploading documents, and paying the application fee.
RRB JE 2026 Syllabus follows the standard pattern across CBT 1, CBT 2, and technical sections, unchanged from previous years. CBT 1 (100 questions, 90 minutes) covers Mathematics (30 marks): Number systems, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM/HCF, ratio, percentages, mensuration, time/work, time/distance, interest, profit/loss, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics. General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 marks): Analogies, series, coding-decoding, syllogism, puzzles, Venn diagrams, data interpretation. General Awareness (25 marks): Current affairs, history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports. General Science (30 marks): Physics, chemistry, life sciences up to Class 10.
RRB JE falls under 7th Pay Commission Level 6, with basic pay starting at ₹35,400 per month. Gross salary ranges ₹42,000–₹50,000 initially (including DA 50%+, HRA 27%/18%/9%, TA), rising to ₹1,12,400 maximum with increments. Perks include medical facilities, pension (NPS), railway passes, housing, promotion to SSE (Level 10). RRB JE Salary is ₹38,000–₹45,000 in metro cities.