Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards will conduct the RRB Junior Engineer CBT 1 examination under CEN 04/2026 for eligible engineering candidates seeking technical posts in Indian Railways. The detailed CBT 1 schedule, examination-city intimation and e-call letters will be released through the official RRB portals. The total number of vacancies is yet to be announced in the detailed notification.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer and other notified technical posts |
| Total Vacancies | TBA |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
Candidates should note that the final schedule will be confirmed through an official notice. Any city-intimation slip or e-call letter should be downloaded only from the relevant regional RRB website.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
The CBT 1 e-call letter is generally issued a few days before the examination, while the exam-city and date intimation link may be activated earlier. Candidates must check their registered mobile number and email address regularly for recruitment updates.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants are expected to hold a three-year diploma or degree in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognised university or institution.
- The accepted engineering branches may include civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics, information technology and other disciplines, depending on the advertised post.
- Candidates awaiting their final qualification result by the prescribed eligibility date may not be eligible unless specifically permitted in CEN 04/2026.
- Post-wise qualification requirements will be provided in the detailed vacancy table and candidates must verify them before applying.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits for RRB JE CEN 04/2026 are to be announced in the detailed notification.
- Age will be calculated as on the cut-off date specified by the Railway Recruitment Boards.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is expected to apply to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under central government rules.
- Documentary proof will be required from candidates claiming age relaxation or reservation benefits.
Fees
- The category-wise application fee is TBA and will be confirmed in the official notification.
- Fee payment is expected to be accepted online through debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking.
- Candidates should retain the transaction receipt and verify that the application status shows a successful payment.
- Any provision for a partial fee refund after appearing in CBT 1 will be governed by CEN 04/2026.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test 1: The first-stage screening examination is expected to assess mathematics, general intelligence and reasoning, general awareness, and general science. Shortlisting for the next stage will be based on normalised marks and applicable category-wise cut-offs.
- Computer-Based Test 2: Shortlisted candidates will take a more detailed examination covering general subjects and technical abilities related to the relevant engineering discipline.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Candidates qualifying in CBT 2 will be called for verification of original certificates and the prescribed railway medical fitness test before final appointment.
Candidates should note that negative marking, minimum qualifying marks, examination duration and section-wise questions will be confirmed in the detailed CEN and exam instructions.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board portal and open the link for RRB JE Recruitment CEN 04/2026 once it becomes active.
- Read the complete notification, including post parameters, medical standards, educational requirements and regional vacancy distribution.
- Complete the registration process using an active mobile number and email address. Enter the name, date of birth and identification details exactly as recorded in official documents.
- Log in with the generated credentials and provide personal, educational, category and communication details.
- Select the appropriate RRB, post preference and engineering discipline carefully. Changes may not be permitted after final submission.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates in the specified format and file size.
- Pay the applicable examination fee, review the form and submit it before the closing date. Download the confirmation page for future reference.
- When the CBT 1 schedule is announced, use the registration number and date of birth or password to download the city-intimation slip and e-call letter. Check the reporting time, examination centre, shift and identity-document requirements.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the RRB JE CBT 1 exam be held?
The RRB JE CBT 1 examination date for CEN 04/2026 is TBA. A separate schedule will be published on the official RRB websites.
2. How can candidates download the RRB JE e-call letter?
Candidates will need to open the activated e-call letter link on their regional RRB portal and log in using their registration credentials.
3. Is a diploma sufficient for RRB JE recruitment?
A relevant engineering diploma is generally accepted for specified Junior Engineer posts. Candidates must confirm the exact post-wise qualification in CEN 04/2026 before applying.
