RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out (CEN 04/2026); Apply Online for 4,098 JE, DMS & Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant Posts APPLY FROM 25 Jul 2026

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RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released through the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN No. 04/2026) by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) for approximately 4,098 vacancies of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts.

As per the indicative notification, the online application process is expected to begin from 14 August 2026 (tentative).

Candidates holding the required Engineering Diploma or Degree should start preparing their documents and complete Aadhaar verification in advance.

In this article, check the RRB JE Recruitment 2026 notification PDF, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, important dates, application process, selection procedure, and the latest official updates.

RRB JE Recruitment 2026 (CEN No. 04/2026) — Notification Out for JE, DMS & Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant Posts
Indicative Notice Released — 4,098 Approximate Vacancies | Application Opens 14 August 2026 (Tentative)
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Particulars Details
Organization Name Government of India, Ministry of Railways — Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Notice Name Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 — Indicative Notice
Post Names Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant
Total Vacancies 4,098 (Approximate, across all RRBs)
Notice Number & Date No. RRB/BBS/Advt./CEN-04/2026, Dated 25/07/2026
Application Mode Online Mode Only
Pay Level Level-6 (7th CPC), Initial Pay ₹35,400/-
Job Location All India (Posting as per respective RRB/Railway Zone requirements)
Official Website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in

RRB JE CEN 04/2026 — What’s the Update?
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have released an Indicative Notice under CEN No. 04/2026 for the recruitment of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts, carrying approximately 4,098 vacancies across all RRBs. As the notice explicitly states, this is purely an indicative/advance notice meant to keep prospective candidates informed and ready with the necessary certificates and documents — the detailed CEN No. 04/2026, along with any corrigendum issued from time to time, will be published exclusively on the common website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and on the individual websites of all RRBs. All terms, conditions, eligibility criteria, and procedures will be strictly as per that detailed CEN.

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Important Dates 2026 (Tentative)

  • Indicative Notice Release: 25 July 2026
  • Opening Date of Online Application: 14 August 2026 (Tentative)
  • Closing Date for Submission of Application: 13 September 2026 (Tentative)
  • Detailed CEN No. 04/2026 Release: To be published separately, before the application opens

Note: Both the opening and closing dates are explicitly marked “Tentative” in the indicative notice. Candidates should keep checking rrb.indianrailways.gov.in for the detailed CEN and any corrigendum, as exact dates may shift.

Age Limit (As on 01.01.2027)

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 33 Years
  • Age relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen, etc.) will be as per extant Railway/Government of India rules, to be detailed in the full CEN

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Post-Wise Details
Particular Details
Post Name Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant
Pay Level as per 7th CPC Level-6
Initial Pay ₹35,400/-
Age (as on 01.01.2027) 18–33 Years
Medical Standard As per Annexure-A of the detailed CEN
Approximate Vacancies (All RRBs) 4,098
Note: Vacancy numbers are approximate and indicative only — the exact zone-wise/RRB-wise breakup, educational qualification, exam pattern, syllabus, and application fee will be specified only in the detailed CEN No. 04/2026, not in this advance notice.

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Aadhaar Verification — Mandatory Advisory

  • Candidates are strongly advised to verify their primary details using Aadhaar before filling the online application, to avoid inconvenience and delay due to detailed scrutiny at every stage of recruitment for Non-Aadhaar verified applications
  • To achieve successful verification, the Name and Date of Birth in Aadhaar must match 100% with the full name and date of birth available in the Class 10 (Matriculation) pass certificate
  • Aadhaar also needs to be updated with the latest photo and latest biometrics (Fingerprint & Iris) before filling the online application
  • Candidates should start this verification process well in advance, since Aadhaar updates can take time to reflect

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Important Points About This Indicative Notice

  • This notice is purely indicative in nature, issued solely to keep prospective candidates informed about the forthcoming CEN and to be ready with necessary certificates and documents
  • All terms, conditions, eligibility criteria, procedures, and other requirements governing the recruitment shall be strictly as per the detailed CEN No. 04/2026, along with any corrigendum issued from time to time
  • The detailed CEN will be published exclusively on the common website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and on the individual websites of all RRBs listed below
  • Applications will be submitted through online mode only
  • Job Profile note: “Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant” is listed as a combined post category in this indicative notice — the detailed CEN is expected to break this down further by discipline/RRB-wise vacancy

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List of All 21 RRB Websites
RRB Zone Website
Ahmedabad www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
Ajmer www.rrbajmer.gov.in
Bhopal www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
Bhubaneswar www.rrbbbs.gov.in
Bilaspur www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in
Chandigarh www.rrbcdg.gov.in
Chennai www.rrbchennai.gov.in
Guwahati www.rrbguwahati.gov.in
Jammu Srinagar www.rrbjammu.nic.in
Kolkata www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
Malda www.rrbmalda.gov.in
Mumbai www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
Muzaffarpur www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
Patna www.rrbpatna.gov.in
Prayagraj www.rrbald.gov.in
Ranchi www.rrbranchi.gov.in
Secunderabad www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in
Siliguri www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in
Bengaluru www.rrbbnc.gov.in
Gorakhpur www.rrbgkp.gov.in
Thiruvananthapuram www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in

What Candidates Should Do Now

  • Start the Aadhaar verification process immediately — ensure Name and DOB match 100% with your Class 10 certificate, and update your latest photo and biometrics (Fingerprint & Iris)
  • Gather your essential documents in advance: 10th/12th certificates, Diploma/Degree in the relevant engineering discipline, category certificates (if applicable), ID proof, and passport-size photographs
  • Keep checking rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and your nearest RRB’s website regularly for the release of the detailed CEN No. 04/2026
  • Do not pay any money or share personal documents with agents, touts, or self-styled “job racketers” claiming to guarantee selection — the notice itself carries an explicit warning against this
  • Since this is only an indicative notice, avoid basing your final preparation strategy on assumptions about exam pattern or syllabus until the detailed CEN is out

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is this the final RRB JE 2026 notification?
Ans. No — this is an Indicative Notice only. The detailed CEN No. 04/2026 with full eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and fee details will be released separately on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.

Q2. When will the application process start?
Ans. Tentatively from 14 August 2026 to 13 September 2026, as per the indicative notice — both dates are subject to confirmation in the detailed CEN.

Q3. How many vacancies are there?
Ans. Approximately 4,098 vacancies across all RRBs, combined for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts.

Q4. What is the pay scale for these posts?
Ans. Level-6 as per 7th CPC, with an initial pay of ₹35,400/-.

Q5. What is the age limit?
Ans. 18 to 33 years, as on 01.01.2027, with standard age relaxations for reserved categories to be detailed in the full CEN.

Q6. Why is Aadhaar verification being emphasized?
Ans. To avoid delays from detailed scrutiny during recruitment — candidates must ensure their Aadhaar Name/DOB matches their Class 10 certificate and that their photo and biometrics are up to date before applying.

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