Short Detail:
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the JE & DMS Vacancy 2026, offering a total of 3993 vacancies for the posts of Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent, now revised to 4029 vacancies as per a corrigendum released on 18/08/2026 that added the Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant post. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online between 14/08/2026 and 13/09/2026. Applicants who are eligible for JE & DMS Vacancy 2026 are advised to check the complete details regarding eligibility, application fee, age limit, and selection process in the official notification provided below.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
RRB Junior Engineer & DMS Vacancy 2026
Advt No.: CEN No. 04/2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 Windows | 16/09/2026 to 25/09/2026 |
| Scribe Details Window | 26/09/2026 to 30/09/2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Not Available |
| Exam Date | Not Available |
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- (₹400/- refunded after appearing in 1st Stage CBT) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC | ₹250/- (Full amount refunded after appearing in 1st Stage CBT) |
Note: Applicants can make the payment of application fees using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI services.
Junior Engineer & DMS Vacancy 2026 Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/01/2027
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 33 Years |
| Remarks | Age relaxation applicable for reserved category candidates as per JE & DMS Vacancy 2026 rules. |
Age Relaxation
| Category | 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 post service deduction |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 Years post service deduction |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 Years post service deduction |
| Railway Staff, Group C/D (min. 3 years service) | Up to 40 Years (UR/EWS), 43 Years (OBC), 45 Years (SC/ST) |
| Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women | Up to 35 Years (UR/EWS), 38 Years (OBC), 40 Years (SC/ST) |
Junior Engineer & DMS Vacancy 2026
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 should hold a three-year Diploma, or an equivalent/higher qualification such as B.E./B.Tech, in a relevant engineering discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, etc.) from a recognized university or institute.
- Candidates applying for the newly added Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) post must hold a B.Sc degree with Physics and Chemistry as subjects (minimum 45% marks) from a recognized university or institute.
Junior Engineer & DMS: Salary Details
Selected candidates will get pay under Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, starting at ₹35,400/- per month, in addition to other admissible allowances.
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RRB JE & DMS Vacancy 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Candidates for JE & DMS Vacancy 2026 will go through four stages of selection: 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, Document Verification (DV), and a Medical Examination (ME).
1st Stage CBT
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for PwBD candidates with scribe) |
| Total Questions | 100 (Objective Type) |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per question, 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 |
| General Science | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
2nd Stage CBT
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting Ratio | 15 times the community-wise vacancies, based on 1st Stage CBT score |
| Exam Duration | 120 Minutes (160 Minutes for PwBD candidates with scribe) |
| Total Questions | 150, with 1/3rd negative marking for wrong answers |
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 10 |
| Environment & Pollution Control | 10 |
| Technical Ability (as per mapped Exam Group) | 100 |
| Total | 150 |
Document Verification & Medical Examination
Candidates equal in number to the vacancies (1:1 ratio) are shortlisted for Document Verification based on their 2nd Stage CBT score, followed by a Medical Examination to confirm fitness for the post applied for.
RRB JE & DMS Vacancy 2026: Important Questions & Answer
What is the RRB JE & DMS Vacancy 2026?
It is a recruitment drive released by the Railway Recruitment Boards under CEN No. 04/2026, offering 3993 posts of Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent across Indian Railways. This was later revised to 4029 posts through a corrigendum dated 18/08/2026, which added the Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant post.
What are the important dates for JE & DMS Vacancy 2026?
The online form opens on 14/08/2026 and closes on 13/09/2026 (11:59 PM). Fee payment can be made till 15/09/2026, and the form correction window is open from 16/09/2026 to 25/09/2026.
How many total posts are there in JE & DMS Vacancy 2026?
The vacancies now stand at 4029 after a corrigendum dated 18/08/2026 – 3859 for Junior Engineer, 135 for Depot Material Superintendent, and 35 for the newly added Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant post, distributed across UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories.
What is the age limit for JE & DMS Vacancy 2026?
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 33 years as on 01/01/2027. SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation, OBC-NCL candidates get 3 years, and extra relaxation is available for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen applicants as per rules.
How much is the application fee for JE & DMS Vacancy 2026?
UR, OBC, and EWS candidates pay ₹500, of which ₹400 is refunded on appearing in the 1st Stage CBT. SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minority, and EBC candidates pay ₹250, fully refundable on appearing in the CBT.
What qualification is needed for JE & DMS Vacancy 2026?
Applicants must have a three-year Diploma or a higher qualification like B.E./B.Tech in a relevant engineering branch such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics from a recognized institute.
What is the selection process for JE & DMS Vacancy 2026?
Candidates go through 1st Stage CBT, 2nd Stage CBT, Document Verification, and a Medical Examination. The final merit list is prepared using marks scored in the 2nd Stage CBT.
What salary will JE & DMS selected candidates get?
Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC, drawing an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 per month along with other admissible Railway allowances.
Why were JE and DMS Vacancy 2026 posts increased to 4029?
A corrigendum dated 18/08/2026 added 1 extra JE Electrical (TRS) post at RRB Secunderabad and introduced a new Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) post with 35 vacancies, raising the total from 3993 to 4029.
