Short Detail:
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB JE & DMS CEN 04/2026 Revised CBT-I Exam Date . The exam will be held on 27 & 28 October 2026 (Revised). This recruitment is for 4029 posts of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant. Candidates who applied can check the revised exam date notice through the link below. This schedule replaces the dates given in earlier notices. Admit cards will be available before the exam.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
RRB JE & DMS CEN 04/2026 Revised Exam Date Out
Advt No.: CEN No. 04/2026
Important Dates
- Indicative Notice Date: 25/07/2026
- Application Start Date: 14/08/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 13/09/2026 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 15/09/2026
- Form Correction Date: 16/09/2026 to 25/09/2026
- Scribe Details Window: 26/09/2026 to 30/09/2026
- Admit Card Date: Before exam
- CBT-I Exam Date: 27 & 28 October 2026 (Revised)
Application Fees
- UR / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹500/- (₹400/- refunded after appearing in 1st Stage CBT)
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC Candidates: ₹250/- (Full amount refunded after appearing in 1st Stage CBT)
- Refund amount will be credited after deducting applicable bank charges.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/01/2027
- Min Age: 18 Years
- Max Age: 33 Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “RRB JE & DMS Recruitment 2026”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC & ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR & EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC & ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS) | 3 Years after deduction of service length |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 Years after deduction of service length |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 Years after deduction of service length |
| Railway Staff, Group C/erstwhile D (3 years service) | UR/EWS up to 40 Years, OBC up to 43 Years, SC/ST up to 45 Years |
| Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Females | UR/EWS: 35 Years, OBC: 38 Years, SC/ST: 40 Years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 4029
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Various Departments) | 1643 | 599 | 351 | 884 | 382 | 3859 |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | 57 | 25 | 12 | 29 | 12 | 135 |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | 14 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 35 |
| Grand Total | 1714 | 632 | 366 | 919 | 398 | 4029 |
Eligibility Details
- Candidates must have a three-year Diploma or a higher qualification such as B.E./B.Tech in a relevant engineering stream (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, etc.) from a recognized University or Institute.
- For the newly added Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) post, candidates need a B.Sc degree with Physics and Chemistry subjects (minimum 45% marks) from a recognized University or Institute.
RRB JE & DMS: Salary Details
| Pay Level | 7th CPC Level 6 |
|---|---|
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹35,400/- per month |
| Other Benefits | Allowances as admissible under Railway Rules |
| Pay Commission | 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) |
Important Links
| Revised CBT-I Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Vacancy Increase Notice | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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| Latest Update | Sarkari Result |
RRB JE & DMS 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection for RRB JE & DMS Recruitment 2026 is done through four stages – 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination (ME).
1st Stage CBT (Screening Test)
- Duration: 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with scribe)
- Total Questions: 100 (Objective Multiple Choice)
- Marking: 1 mark per question, with 1/3rd negative marking for each wrong answer
| Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 |
| General Science | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
2nd Stage CBT (Final Merit)
- Candidates are shortlisted 15 times the community-wise vacancies, based on 1st Stage CBT performance
- Duration: 120 Minutes (160 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with scribe)
- Total Questions: 150, with 1/3rd negative marking for wrong answers
| Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 |
| Technical Abilities (as per mapped Exam Group) | 100 |
| Total | 150 |
Document Verification (DV)
Candidates equal to the number of vacancies (1:1 ratio) are called for Document Verification based on their performance in the 2nd Stage CBT.
Medical Examination (ME)
Shortlisted candidates must pass the medical fitness test conducted by the Railway Administration to confirm suitability for the post opted.
RRB JE & DMS CEN 04/2026: Important Questions
What is the revised CBT-I exam date for RRB JE & DMS CEN 04/2026?
The revised CBT-I exam dates are 27 & 28 October 2026. These dates replace the schedule given in earlier notices. Candidates should use the revised exam date notice linked in Important Links.
When can candidates apply for RRB JE and DMS Recruitment 2026?
The application period was from 14/08/2026 to 13/09/2026 (11:59 PM). The fee payment deadline was 15/09/2026. The form correction window was from 16/09/2026 to 25/09/2026. Applications are now closed.
How many total vacancies are there in CEN 04/2026?
There are 4029 total vacancies in this recruitment after a corrigendum dated 18/08/2026 – 3859 for Junior Engineer posts, 135 for Depot Material Superintendent posts and 35 for the newly added Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant posts, spread across UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories.
What is the age limit for RRB JE and DMS Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age as on 01/01/2027. Age relaxation of 5 years is given to SC/ST candidates, 3 years to OBC-NCL candidates, and further relaxation applies for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per rules.
What is the application fee for RRB JE and DMS Recruitment 2026?
General category candidates must pay ₹500, of which ₹400 is refunded after appearing in the 1st Stage CBT. SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minority, and EBC candidates pay ₹250, and the full amount is refunded after appearing in the CBT.
What is the educational qualification for RRB JE and DMS Recruitment 2026?
Candidates need a three-year Diploma or a higher qualification such as B.E./B.Tech in a relevant engineering stream like Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics from a recognized University or Institute.
What is the selection process for RRB JE and DMS Recruitment 2026?
Selection is done in four stages – 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of marks scored in the 2nd Stage CBT.
What is the salary for RRB Junior Engineer and DMS posts?
Selected candidates get Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC, with an initial monthly pay of ₹35,400, along with other allowances applicable to Railway employees.
Why did RRB JE and DMS Recruitment 2026 vacancies increase to 4029?
RRB issued a corrigendum on 18/08/2026 that added 1 vacancy in JE Electrical (TRS) at Secunderabad and a new Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) post with 35 vacancies, taking total posts from 3993 to 4029.
