RRB JE Vacancy 2026: There is big news for candidates preparing for government jobs in the Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has added new vacancies to the Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment drive. Previously, 3,993 posts were to be filled under this recruitment; the total number of vacancies has now risen to 4,029. Eligible and interested candidates can visit the official Railway Recruitment Board website, rrbcdg.gov.in, to view details regarding the recruitment. Applications and other essential instructions related to the recruitment will be valid only as per the official RRB notification.
How many vacancies have been added?
According to the Railway Recruitment Board’s notice, 35 vacancies have been added. Previously, 3,993 vacancies were notified; following the amendment, the figure has been revised to 4,029 in the notice.
Who can apply for the Railway Junior Engineer post?
To apply for the post of Junior Engineer, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications in the relevant engineering discipline.
Candidates must hold a three-year diploma or an engineering degree (BE/B.Tech) in the relevant subject from a recognized university or institute. The relevant engineering disciplines primarily include:
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics
Computer Science/IT
However, details regarding which engineering discipline is valid for a specific post must be checked against the qualifications listed in the notification for that post.
How will the selection for Railway JE take place?
Candidates for RRB Junior Engineer posts will be selected through multiple stages. The first stage will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Candidates who qualify in this stage will proceed to the next stage of the examination. The selection process includes the following stages:
Computer-Based Test-1 (CBT-1)
Computer-Based Test-2 (CBT-2)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Therefore, candidates should not limit their preparation to just the first Computer-Based Test; completing the subsequent stages is also essential for final selection.
What is the last date to apply? According to the latest update, the deadline for applying for the Railway JE recruitment is September 13, 2026, and the last date for submitting the application fee is September 15, 2026. Candidates are advised not to wait until the final deadline to apply, as technical issues on the website at the last minute could disrupt the application process. Therefore, it is best to have the necessary documents and other information ready in advance.
