The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB JE Short Notification 2026, announcing 4,098 vacancies for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) positions under Pay Level-6.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), representing the Ministry of Railways, published the short notification for RRB JE CEN 04/2026 on July 21, 2026. This announcement confirms 4,098 vacancies for the current recruitment cycle and provides key insights into age requirements, pay scales, and registration timelines. Aspiring candidates should bookmark this page to stay updated on all forthcoming developments for the RRB JE exam.
RRB JE Notification 2026 (Short) Out
Official recruitment details for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant roles have been released via the employment newspaper. Candidates can review the comprehensive information provided in the notification snippet below.
How many RRB JE vacancies are to be filled?
The RRB JE 2026 recruitment drive features 4,098 vacancies spanning Electrical, Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication, and Stores (DMS) departments across 35 post categories. The detailed post-wise vacancy distribution is provided in the table below.
Among the various roles, Junior Engineer / P Way holds the highest number of sanctioned posts with 845 vacancies, followed by JE / Works (470) and JE / Carriage & Wagon (450).
| Posts | Vacancies |
| JE / Electrical / Design Drawing & Estimation | 41 |
| JE / Electrical / EMU | 44 |
| JE / Electrical / General Services | 111 |
| JE / Electrical | 38 |
| JE / Electrical / TRD | 180 |
| JE / Electrical / TRS | 163 |
| JE / Electrical (Workshop) | 33 |
| JE / Design / Electrical | 4 |
| JE / Bridge | 44 |
| JE / Civil / Design Drawing & Estimation | 190 |
| JE / P Way | 845 |
| JE / Civil / Design Drawing & Estimation | 9 |
| JE / Works | 7 |
| JE / Design / Civil | 8 |
| JE / Research / Civil | 13 |
| JE / Civil (STA) | 8 |
| JE / Track Machine | 60 |
| JE / Works | 470 |
| JE / Carriage & Wagon | 450 |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | 35 |
| JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing & Estimation | 28 |
| JE / Diesel Electrical | 40 |
| JE / Diesel Mechanical | 45 |
| JE / Mechanical | 130 |
| JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing & Estimation | 8 |
| JE / Mechanical (Workshop) | 436 |
| JE / Millwright | 29 |
| JE / Design / MP | 6 |
| JE / Design / C&W | 6 |
| JE / S&T / Design Drawing & Estimation | 10 |
| JE / Signal | 197 |
| JE / Telecommunication | 79 |
| JE / S&T (Workshop) | 12 |
| JE / Design / S&T | 5 |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | 314 |
| Total | 4098 |
What is the Eligibility Criteria?
Educational Qualification Requirements
- Junior Engineer (JE): Diploma or Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication) from a recognised institution.
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA): Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry as main subjects, with a minimum of 55% marks.
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): Diploma or Degree in Engineering as prescribed in the official notification.
Age Limit Eligibility (As of 01/01/2027)
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 33 years
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Railway rules.
When will the RRB JE Registration begin?
Online registration for the RRB JE 2026-27 (CEN 04/2026) for 4,098 vacancies commences on August 14, 2026, and concludes on September 13, 2026. All applications must be submitted via the official portal at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/; applications sent through any other platform will not be considered.
For exhaustive details regarding the RRB JE Recruitment 2026, please visit our RRB JE 2026 Information Page
FAQs
How many vacancies are announced in the RRB JE Short Notification 2026?
A grand total of 4,098 vacancies have been officially announced for Junior Engineer (JE), DMS, and CMA positions within the Level-6 pay structure.
What is the CEN number for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
The official recruitment notice has been issued under CEN 04/2026.
Which post has the highest number of vacancies in RRB JE 2026?
The Junior Engineer / P Way category features the largest volume of approved vacancies, totaling 845 posts within the Engineering department.
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