Official source: CEN No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS) published on RRB websites on 13.08.2026, read with Corrigendum-1 dated 18.08.2026 (which added the CMA post and is now designated CEN No. 04/2026 JE/DMS/CMA). Applicants must apply online only, choosing one RRB, at rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB JE/DMS/CMA 2026 - Notification Out
CEN No. 04/2026 for Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent was published on official RRB websites on 13 August 2026. On 18 August 2026, RRBs issued Corrigendum-1, which added a new post - Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) - along with 35 additional CMA vacancies, one extra JE/Electrical/TRS vacancy at RRB Secunderabad, a new Medical Standard (B-2), and the CMA exam syllabus. The notification is now referred to as CEN No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS/CMA). Online applications are open from 14 August 2026 to 13 September 2026.
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RRB JE/DMS/CMA Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Notification No. | CEN No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS), read with Corrigendum-1 - now CEN No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS/CMA) |
| Notification / Corrigendum Dates | Published 13.08.2026; Corrigendum-1 dated 18.08.2026 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (37 discipline/department categories), Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (added by Corrigendum-1) |
| Total Vacancies | 4029 (3993 original + 36 added by Corrigendum-1) |
| Pay Level | Level 6, Initial Pay ₹35,400 (all three posts) |
| Recruitment Mode | Direct recruitment through 2-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Application Mode | Online only, via official RRB websites / rrbapply.gov.in. One RRB, one application only. |
RRB JE/DMS/CMA Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 25.07.2026 |
| Online Application Start | 14.08.2026 |
| Corrigendum-1 (CMA post added) | 18.08.2026 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 13.09.2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 15.09.2026 |
| Modification Window (fee applicable) | 16.09.2026 to 25.09.2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window | 26.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 |
| CBT-I / CBT-II / DV / ME | To be notified separately on RRB websites |
Note: Details filled in the "Create an Account" form (mobile number, Email ID) and the chosen RRB cannot be modified at any stage, including during the modification window.
RRB JE/DMS/CMA Vacancy 2026
3993 Original CEN (JE/DMS)
+36 Added via Corrigendum-1
4029 Revised Total
Category-wise Vacancy (Original CEN, 3993 posts)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 1699 |
| SC | 624 |
| ST | 363 |
| OBC-NCL | 913 |
| EWS | 394 |
| Total | 3993 |
| Of which Ex-Servicemen (horizontal) | 387 |
| Backlog PwBD - Hearing Impaired (R-HI) | 47 |
| Backlog PwBD - Locomotor Disability (R-LD) | 135 |
| Backlog PwBD - Multiple Disabilities (R-MD) | 11 |
RRB-wise Vacancy Distribution (with Corrigendum-1 additions)
| RRB | Original (CEN) | Corrigendum-1 Addition | Revised Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 143 | - | 143 |
| Ajmer | 252 | - | 252 |
| Bengaluru | 298 | +1 (CMA) | 299 |
| Bhopal | 113 | +7 (CMA) | 120 |
| Bhubaneswar | 86 | - | 86 |
| Bilaspur | 124 | - | 124 |
| Chandigarh | 183 | - | 183 |
| Chennai | 362 | +15 (CMA) | 377 |
| Gorakhpur | 198 | - | 198 |
| Guwahati | 329 | +4 (CMA) | 333 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 152 | - | 152 |
| Kolkata | 457 | - | 457 |
| Malda | 30 | - | 30 |
| Mumbai | 411 | - | 411 |
| Muzaffarpur | 17 | - | 17 |
| Patna | 73 | +7 (CMA) | 80 |
| Prayagraj | 340 | +1 (CMA) | 341 |
| Ranchi | 122 | - | 122 |
| Secunderabad | 110 | +1 (JE/Elec/TRS) | 111 |
| Siliguri | 92 | - | 92 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 101 | - | 101 |
| Grand Total | 3993 | +36 | 4029 |
Note: The CEN lists vacancies across 37 individual post/department/sub-department combinations for each RRB (Annexure B). This article shows RRB-level and category-level totals; for the exact post-by-post vacancy count within your chosen RRB, refer to Annexure B of the official notification linked below.
Corrigendum-1 Update (18.08.2026)
- New post added: Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA), Level 6, Initial Pay ₹35,400, with 35 vacancies across RRB Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Guwahati and Patna.
- CMA eligibility: B.Sc. degree with Physics and Chemistry (minimum 45% marks) in specified combinations, from a recognized University/Institute.
- One additional JE/Electrical/TRS vacancy added at RRB Secunderabad (SCR zone), taking that RRB's total to 111.
- A new Medical Standard, B-2, was added (Distance Vision 6/9, 6/12; Near Vision Sn 0.6, 0.6; must pass Binocular vision test).
- CMA exam syllabus added as Annexure-VIII (E).
- DMS candidates choosing an Exam Group other than their own qualification must now select from the listed Exam Groups other than the CMA Exam Group (Para 13.3 note (b) amended).
- Notification title and footer updated from "CEN No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS)" to "CEN No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS/CMA)".
RRB JE/DMS/CMA Eligibility 2026
Junior Engineer & Depot Material Superintendent
Three-year Diploma in Engineering (or equivalent B.E./B.Tech) in the discipline relevant to the specific JE post opted for (see Annexure A of the CEN for post-wise qualification). DMS candidates need a three-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline.
| Exam Group | Eligible Diploma/Degree Disciplines |
|---|---|
| Mechanical & Allied Engineering | Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Tools & Machining, Tools & Die Making Engineering |
| Electrical & Allied Engineering | Electrical Engineering (and sub-streams) |
| Electronics & Allied Engineering | Electronics, Instrumentation & Control, Communication, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology |
| Civil & Allied Engineering | Civil Engineering, or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (3-year duration) |
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) - added by Corrigendum-1
B.Sc. degree in Physics and Chemistry with a minimum of 45% marks from a recognized University/Institute, in any one of these combinations: (a) B.Sc. with Physics as major/specialization/Honours and Chemistry as a subject; (b) B.Sc. with Chemistry as major/specialization/Honours and Physics as a subject; or (c) B.Sc. with any other Science subject (including Mathematics/Mathematical Statistics) as major/specialization/Honours, with both Physics and Chemistry as subjects in the course.
Important: Candidates awaiting final results of the prescribed qualification are not eligible to apply. Qualifications must be held on or before the closing date, 13.09.2026.
RRB JE/DMS/CMA Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | 18 to 33 years |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01.01.2027 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS) | 3 years (after deducting service length) |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 years (after deducting service length) |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years (after deducting service length) |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Serving Group C / erstwhile Group D Railway staff (min. 3 yrs service) | Up to 40/43/45 years (UR-EWS/OBC-NCL/SC-ST) |
| Widowed / divorced / judicially separated women (not remarried) | Up to 35/38/40 years (UR-EWS/OBC-NCL/SC-ST) |
RRB JE/DMS/CMA Pay Scale 2026
| Post | Pay Level | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Depot Material Superintendent | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
RRB JE/DMS/CMA Selection Process 2026
Selection comprises four stages: 1st Stage CBT (CBT-I), 2nd Stage CBT (CBT-II), Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (ME).
CBT-I (Common for all posts) - 90 minutes, 100 Questions
| Section | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 |
| General Science | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
CBT-II - 120 minutes, 150 Questions
| Section | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 |
| Technical Abilities (post/exam group specific) | 100 |
| Total | 150 |
- Negative marking: ⅓ mark deducted for each wrong answer in both CBTs.
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR & EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25% (relaxable by up to 2 marks for PwBD candidates where PwBD vacancies are short of eligible candidates).
- CBT-II shortlisting: 15 times the community-wise vacancy per RRB, based on CBT-I merit.
- DV shortlisting: equal to the number of vacancies, based on CBT-II merit using a normalized Merit Index across Exam Groups.
- A virtual calculator is provided on-screen during CBT-II only.
How to Apply for RRB JE/DMS/CMA Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official RRB website or rrbapply.gov.in and Create an Account (mandatory personal mobile number and email ID; these cannot be changed later).
- Log in and select CEN No. 04/2026 (JE/DMS/CMA).
- Choose one RRB only and indicate zone/post preferences in order - this choice is final and cannot be changed.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Complete live photo capture (webcam/front camera) as per the prescribed guidelines; upload signature (JPG/JPEG, 30–49 KB).
- Upload SC/ST certificate (PDF, under 400 KB) if opting for free train travel facility.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online (internet banking / debit-credit card / UPI).
- Submit the application; note down your Registration Number.
- Use the modification window (16.09.2026 to 25.09.2026) if corrections are needed, on payment of ₹250 per modification.
Important: Multiple applications to different RRBs, or multiple applications to the same RRB, will lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC exams.
Documents Required
- Educational qualification certificates (diploma/degree, as applicable to the post) with date of issue
- Matriculation/10th certificate (for name, DOB, father's/mother's name)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/EBC), in prescribed Annexure format, from a competent authority
- Ex-Servicemen declaration/employment certificate, where applicable
- PwBD disability certificate and UDID, where applicable
- Valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, passport, driving licence, etc.)
- Recent colour passport-size photograph and running-handwriting signature
- NOC from present employer (for those serving in Government/PSU), where applicable
Important Conditions
- Only one application per candidate against this CEN is permitted; multiple applications lead to rejection and debarment.
- Vacancies are provisional and may increase, decrease, or become nil, per Railway Administration requirements.
- A candidate with more than one qualifying discipline may choose only one Exam Group, and is then eligible only for posts mapped to that group.
- Medical fitness as per the prescribed Medical Standard (A-3/B-1/B-2/C-1, as applicable to the post) is mandatory; no alternative appointment is given if found unfit.
- Once a category/post/RRB is allotted, candidates forfeit the right to be considered for any other post/category in the same pay level.
- Use of unfair means, impersonation, or false information leads to lifetime debarment from RRB/RRC exams and possible legal action.
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