RRB JE 2026 — ~5,000 Vacancies (Expected)

RRB JE 2026 — Notification Expected Soon

Based on previous years' trends, Railway Recruitment Board is expected to release the Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment notification later in 2026. The expected vacancy count is approximately 5,000 posts.

Note: These details are based on previous years. Official notification awaited.

Expected Timeline (Based on Trends)

| Event | Expected Timeline |

|-------|-------------------|

| Notification | Expected: Later 2026 |

| Application Period | To be announced |

| CBT-1 Exam | To be announced |

| CBT-2 Exam | To be announced |

Expected Vacancy (Based on Previous Trends)

- **Total Expected**: ~5,000 Vacancies (Expected)

- **Junior Engineer (Civil)**: Major share expected

- **Junior Engineer (Mechanical)**: Significant vacancies expected

- **Junior Engineer (Electrical)**: Moderate vacancies expected

- **Junior Engineer (Electronics)**: Limited vacancies expected

- **Junior Engineer (IT)**: Limited vacancies expected

- **Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)**: Some vacancies expected

- **Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant**: Few vacancies expected

Expected Salary / Pay Scale

- **Pay Level 6**: Rs. 35,400 per month (initial basic pay)

- **Gross Salary**: Rs. 45,000 – Rs. 55,000 per month (with allowances)

- **Benefits**: Railway pass, medical, pension, quarters (subject to availability)

Expected Eligibility

- **Educational**: 3-year Diploma / 4-year B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline

- **Age**: 18-33 years (likely, with standard relaxation)

Expected Selection Process (Based on Previous RRB JE)

1. **CBT-1 (First Stage)** — 100 marks, 90 minutes

- Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science

2. **CBT-2 (Second Stage)** — 150 marks, 120 minutes

- General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Computer Fundamentals, Environment

- Technical Abilities (discipline-specific)

3. **Document Verification**

4. **Medical Examination**

CBT-2 Technical Section Coverage (Expected)

| Discipline | Key Topics |

|-----------|------------|

| Civil | RCC, Steel Structures, Soil Mechanics, Surveying, Building Materials, Estimation |

| Mechanical | Thermodynamics, IC Engines, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing, Machine Design |

| Electrical | Circuit Theory, Machines, Power Systems, Measurements, Power Electronics |

| Electronics | Analog/Digital Electronics, Communication Systems, Signals & Systems |

How to Prepare Now

- Start with CBT-1 basics: Math, Reasoning, GK, General Science

- Revise engineering subjects from diploma/degree syllabus

- Solve previous years' RRB JE 2019 and 2014 papers

- Focus on technical subjects — they carry major weightage in CBT-2

- Follow official RRB website for notification updates

Important Notice

This post is based on expected information from previous recruitment cycles. Official notification has not been released yet. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official RRB website for confirmed details.