RRB JE 2026 Exam Date Out, CBT 1 Starts from 19 February
Post Date: 7 January 2026
Organization: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the CBT 1 exam schedule for Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment under Advt. No. CEN 05/2025. The CBT 1 exam will be conducted on 19-20 February 2026 and 03 March 2026. Candidates can check Exam City Details and download Admit Card soon by logging in with their Registration/Enrollment Number and Date of Birth.
Key Highlights
- Exam: RRB Junior Engineer (JE) CBT 1
- Advt No.: CEN 05/2025
- CBT 1 Exam Dates: 19-20 February 2026 & 03 March 2026
- Total Vacancies (Revised): 2585
- Admit Card: Before exam
RRB JE 2026 Exam Summary
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical Supervisor, Metallurgical Assistant (as per notification) |
| Vacancies | 2585 (Revised) |
| Exam Dates (CBT 1) | 19-20 February 2026 & 03 March 2026 |
| Selection Process | CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 31 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 December 2025 (Extended) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 12 December 2025 |
| Form Edit / Correction | 13 – 22 December 2025 |
| Exam Date (CBT 1) | 19-20 February 2026 & 03 March 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result | Will be updated after exam |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 500/- |
| SC / ST / EBC | ₹ 250/- |
| All Category Female | ₹ 250/- |
Fee Refund (as per rules): General/OBC: ₹ 400/- refund; Other candidates: ₹ 250/- refund after appearing in Stage I exam.
Online Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit
As on 01 January 2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
Age relaxation will be applicable as per RRB rules.
RRB JE Vacancy 2026 Revised
This year, the RRB JE exam will be conducted for 2585 vacancies for posts like Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Assistant. Zone-wise category details are given below.
Post-wise Vacancy
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, S&T) | 2585 |
| Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Assistant | Included in total (as per notification) |
| Depot Material Superintendent | Included in total (as per notification) |
| Total | 2585 |
Zone-wise Vacancy (Category-wise)
| RRB Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | 68 | 22 | 19 | 39 | 12 | 151 |
| RRB Ajmer | 20 | 04 | 03 | 10 | 03 | 40 |
| RRB Bangalore | 40 | 14 | 07 | 10 | 09 | 80 |
| RRB Bhopal | 27 | 14 | 02 | 11 | 04 | 58 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 09 | 10 | 04 | 09 | 04 | 36 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 63 | 16 | 09 | 26 | 13 | 127 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 44 | 20 | 06 | 23 | 15 | 108 |
| RRB Chennai | 77 | 23 | 15 | 40 | 14 | 169 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 45 | 15 | 09 | 20 | 09 | 98 |
| RRB Guwahati | 05 | -- | -- | 02 | -- | 07 |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 25 | 19 | 08 | 38 | 05 | 95 |
| RRB Kolkata | 264 | 87 | 58 | 160 | 59 | 628 |
| RRB Malda | 17 | 08 | 06 | 11 | 03 | 45 |
| RRB Mumbai | 174 | 70 | 35 | 110 | 45 | 434 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 10 | 03 | 02 | 06 | 02 | 23 |
| RRB Patna | 20 | 08 | 04 | 13 | 05 | 50 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 76 | 26 | 09 | 38 | 13 | 162 |
| RRB Ranchi | 40 | 19 | 09 | 30 | 11 | 109 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 50 | 13 | 08 | 15 | 17 | 103 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 22 | 20 | 08 | 09 | 03 | 62 |
| Total | 1096 | 411 | 221 | 620 | 246 | 2585 |
RRB JE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Education Qualification (Simple)
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | Diploma/Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, S&T (or relevant stream) from a recognized university/institute |
| Depot Material Superintendent | Diploma/Degree in Engineering (any discipline) |
| Chemical Supervisor / Metallurgical related posts | Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry (minimum 55% marks) as per notification |
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
| Posts | Age |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | 18 to 33 years |
RRB JE 2026 Selection Process
- Stage 1: CBT 1
- Stage 2: CBT 2
- Stage 3: Document Verification
- Stage 4: Medical Examination
RRB JE 2026 Exam Pattern (CBT 1 & CBT 2)
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark deduction for wrong answers
- CBT 1 duration: 90 minutes
- CBT 2 duration: 120 minutes
- CBT 1: 100 questions
- CBT 2: 150 questions
CBT 1 Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| General Science | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
CBT 2 Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 120 minutes |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 | |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
RRB JE 2026 Syllabus (Quick & Student Friendly)
Mathematics
- Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM-HCF
- Ratio-Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration
- Time & Work, Time & Distance, SI-CI, Profit-Loss
- Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics
- Square Root, Age, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogy, Series (Number/Alphabet), Coding-Decoding
- Relationship, Syllogism, Venn Diagram
- Direction, Classification, Decision Making
- Data Interpretation, Statement-Argument/Assumption
General Awareness
- Current Affairs, Geography, History (Freedom Struggle), Polity
- Economy, Environment, Sports, Science & Tech updates
General Science (10th Level)
- Physics, Chemistry, Life Science
RRB JE 2026 Salary
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Supervisor / Metallurgical Supervisor (Research) | Level 7 | ₹ 44,900/- |
| Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | Level 6 | ₹ 35,400/- |
List of RRB Websites
| Region | Official Website |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Click Here |
| Ajmer | Click Here |
| Bengaluru | Click Here |
| Bhopal | Click Here |
| Bhubaneswar | Click Here |
| Bilaspur | Click Here |
| Chandigarh | Click Here |
| Chennai | Click Here |
| Gorakhpur | Click Here |
| Guwahati | Click Here |
| Jammu-Srinagar | Click Here |
| Kolkata | Click Here |
| Malda | Click Here |
| Mumbai | Click Here |
| Muzaffarpur | Click Here |
| Patna | Click Here |
| Prayagraj | Click Here |
| Ranchi | Click Here |
| Secunderabad | Click Here |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Click Here |
How to Check / Download RRB JE Exam Date Notice
- Open your browser (mobile/PC).
- Visit your RRB region official website.
- Open “Latest Notice / CEN 05/2025 / Exam Schedule” section.
- Find the notice for “JE Exam Date 2026”.
- Open the notice and check exam dates and instructions.
- Download/save the PDF for future use.
FAQs
Q1. CBT 1 exam date for RRB JE 2026?
Answer: 19-20 February 2026 and 03 March 2026.
Q2. Admit card kab aayega?
Answer: Exam se pehle release hota hai. Official website par regularly check karein.
Q3. City intimation ka use kya hai?
Answer: City intimation se aapko exam city ka idea milta hai, travel plan karne mein help hoti hai.
Q4. Selection process kya rahega?
Answer: CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification, Medical Examination.