The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued an indicative short notice under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 4098 vacancies for the posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). Candidates can apply online for these technical supervisory positions across various Indian Railways zones.
| Recruitment Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer, DMS, and CMA |
| Total Vacancies | 4098 |
| Advertisement Number | CEN 04/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in / rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
The indicative notice was published in July 2026, with the detailed notification expected in August. Candidates must submit their forms before the deadline.
- Indicative Notice Release Date: 21 July 2026 (or 25 July in Employment News)
- Detailed Notification Release (Expected): 13 August 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 14 August 2026
- Online Application Last Date: 13 September 2026
Vacancy Details
A total of 4098 vacancies have been distributed among multiple engineering departments. Below is the approximate department-wise breakdown:
| Department | Vacancies |
| Civil Engineering | 1654 |
| Mechanical | 1213 |
| Electrical | 614 |
| Stores (DMS) | 314 |
| Signal & Telecommunication | 303 |
| Total | 4098 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Junior Engineer (JE) & DMS: Candidates must hold a Diploma or Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognized institute or university.
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA): Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Science (B.Sc) with Physics and Chemistry.
- Final-year appearing degree or diploma students are not eligible to apply for this recruitment.
Age Limit
- The age limit to apply is 18 to 33 years as of the cut-off date 01 January 2027.
- Age relaxation applies to reserved categories: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC-NCL.
Application Fees
Candidates must pay the exam fee through online modes.
- General / OBC / EWS Categories: Rs. 500
- SC / ST / PwBD / ExSM / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC: Rs. 250
Salary Details
Candidates appointed as JE, DMS, or CMA will receive a salary based on Pay Level-6 (7th CPC). The initial basic pay is Rs. 35,400 per month, excluding additional railway allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of the following stages:
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Documents Required
Ensure you have the following scanned documents ready before the application window opens:
- Aadhaar Card for primary verification.
- Class 10th certificate (proof of date of birth).
- Relevant Diploma, Engineering Degree, or B.Sc mark sheets.
- Community / Caste Certificate (if claiming reservation).
- Recent passport-size photograph with a non-white background.
- Scanned signature.
Warning: The Railway Recruitment Board advises that your Name and Date of Birth on Aadhaar must be perfectly updated to match your 10th class certificate to avoid document scrutiny delays.
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to submit your application form:
- Wait for the online application portal to activate on 14 August 2026.
- Visit the common application portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
- Create a new account by completing Aadhaar/DigiLocker verification along with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Log in with your generated credentials and fill out the detailed application form.
- Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and educational documents according to the required size format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the completed form before 13 September 2026.
- Print the final confirmation page and fee receipt for the document verification stage.
Important Official Links
- Official Short Notice PDF: Available on RRB regional websites.
- Official Application Link: rrbapply.gov.in.