The RRB JE (Junior Engineer) Exam 2026 is a national-level recruitment exam conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to select qualified candidates for technical positions in Indian Railways. This exam is aimed at diploma and engineering graduates for posts such as Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).

The recruitment process mainly includes two stages of Computer-Based Tests (CBT 1 & CBT 2) followed by document verification and medical examination. It offers a stable government career, attractive salary, and growth opportunities, making it one of the most popular exams for technical aspirants in India.

Railway Recruitment Board Junior Engineer Exam Details

Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Vacancies	≈ 2,585 – 2,588 (Expected)
Salaries	₹35,400 + Allowances
Age	18 – 33 Years
Education Qualification	Diploma, Graduate

Post Wise Educational Qualification

Post	Qualification
Junior Engineer	Diploma / Degree in Engineering (relevant branch)
DMS	Diploma/Degree in Engineering
CMA	Degree in Chemistry

Branches: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, etc.

Important Dates (Expected)

Event	Date
Notification Release	28 October 2025
Application Start	31 October 2025
Last Date to Apply	10 December 2025
Fee Payment Last Date	12 December 2025
Application Correction Window	13–22 December 2025
Exam City Intimation Slip	9–10 February 2026
Admit Card Release	From 15 February 2026
CBT 1 Exam Date	19, 20 Feb & 3 March 2026
Answer Key Release	March 2026
Result Declaration	Expected after exam

Exam Pattern

CBT 1

Subject	Questions	Marks
Mathematics	30	30
Reasoning	25	25
General Awareness	15	15
General Science	30	30
Total	100	100

Duration: 90 minutes
Negative Marking: 1/3

CBT 2

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Awareness	15	15
Physics & Chemistry	15	15
Basics of Computer	10	10
Environment & Pollution	10	10
Technical Subject	100	100
Total	150	150

Duration: 120 minutes

Syllabus (Brief)

• Maths: Algebra, Percentage, Time & Work
• Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Puzzle, Series
• Science: Physics & Chemistry basics
• Technical: Core engineering subjects (branch-wise)
• GA: Current Affairs, Static GK

Job Role of RRB JE

• Maintenance of railway infrastructure
• Inspection of tracks, signals, and equipment
• Supervising technical work
• Ensuring safety and smooth operations

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