4,029 Junior Engineer, DMS & CMA Posts
CEN No. 04/2026 | Railway Recruitment Boards
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India have released CEN No. 04/2026 for recruitment to various posts of Junior Engineer (JE) and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS).
Through Corrigendum-1, the post of Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) was also added, along with additional vacancies. After the corrigendum, the total number of vacancies stands at 4,029 posts.
The original detailed notification was published on 13 August 2026, while Corrigendum-1 was issued on 18 August 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice | 25 July 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | 13 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Corrigendum-1 | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13 September 2026 |
| Last Time for Application | 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 15 September 2026 |
| Modification Window | 16–25 September 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission | 26–30 September 2026 |
| CBT Examination | To Be Announced |
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | As per Annexure-B |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | As per Annexure-B |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | 35 |
| Revised Total | 4,029 |
The original CEN contained 3,993 vacancies. Corrigendum-1 added 36 vacancies — 35 CMA vacancies and 1 additional JE/Electrical/TRS vacancy — taking the revised total to 4,029. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Note: The complete post-wise, Railway-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is given in the official notification's Annexure-B. Candidates should check the latest corrigendum along with the original CEN before relying on a particular vacancy figure.
| RRB | Vacancies | RRB | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 143 | Ajmer | 252 |
| Bengaluru | 299 | Bhopal | 120 |
| Bhubaneswar | 86 | Bilaspur | 124 |
| Chandigarh | 183 | Chennai | 377 |
| Gorakhpur | 198 | Guwahati | 333 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 152 | Kolkata | 457 |
| Malda | 30 | Mumbai | 411 |
| Muzaffarpur | 17 | Patna | 80 |
| Prayagraj | 341 | Ranchi | 122 |
| Secunderabad | 111 | Siliguri | 92 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 101 | Total | 4,029 |
Candidates must possess the prescribed three-year Diploma in Engineering or relevant Degree in Engineering from a recognized institution/university, depending upon the particular post and discipline.
The exact educational qualification varies according to the JE discipline, department and post. Candidates should check the qualification table in the official CEN before applying.
For the CMA post added through Corrigendum-1, candidates must possess the prescribed B.Sc. qualification with Physics and Chemistry and satisfy the subject/marks requirements specified in the official notification.
Important: Qualification is post-specific. A candidate should not assume that one engineering qualification is valid for every JE/DMS/CMA post.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 33 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 January 2027 |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government of India / Railway rules |
| Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other Candidates | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Women / EBC | ₹250/- |
Candidates belonging to the applicable ₹250 category are also eligible for refund of the prescribed portion of the examination fee after appearing in the first-stage CBT, subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notification.
The posts covered under CEN 04/2026 are placed in the applicable 7th CPC Pay Level-6.
Initial Pay: ₹35,400/-
Other allowances and benefits will be admissible according to the applicable Railway/central government rules.
Candidates must qualify the stages applicable to their selected post, discipline and medical standard.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT-I | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| CBT-II | 150 | 150 | 120 Minutes |
The CBT examination contains objective-type questions. Negative marking is applicable as prescribed in the official CEN.
The detailed subject-wise syllabus differs according to the examination stage and post/discipline. Candidates should refer to the official CEN and applicable syllabus annexure.
Railway posts are subject to prescribed medical fitness standards. The medical standard depends upon the particular post and category.
Corrigendum-1 also introduced the applicable B-2 medical standard for the relevant post/category.
Candidates should carefully check the medical standards in the official notification before selecting a post, particularly where the post has specific visual or physical medical requirements.
Important: Candidates should use only official RRB websites for recruitment notices, applications, corrections, examination information and other updates.
A total of 4,029 vacancies are available under CEN No. 04/2026 after the applicable corrigendum.
The recruitment includes various Junior Engineer (JE) posts, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and the newly added Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).
The general age limit is 18 to 33 years, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories.
The applicable pay level is Level-6, with initial basic pay of ₹35,400.
Selection is conducted through CBT-I, CBT-II, Document Verification and Medical Examination, as applicable.
The last date was 13 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
No. The online application window has closed. Candidates who submitted applications should check the official RRB websites for CBT dates, city information, admit cards and further updates.
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