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🚆 RRB JE Vacancy 2026-27
RRB JE Vacancy 2026-27: 4,098 Posts Approved for JE, DMS & CMA
📢 Railway Board has approved 4,098 vacancies for the upcoming RRB JE (Junior Engineer), DMS (Depot Material Superintendent) and CMA (Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant) recruitment cycle for 2026-27. The approval was issued vide reference number E(MPP)/2026/24/4/JE-DMS-CMA dated 1 July 2026, covering 35 post categories in Pay Level-6 across Electrical, Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication and Stores departments.
📊 Key Highlights
| Recruiting Authority | Ministry of Railways, Railway Board |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | E(MPP)/2026/24/4/JE-DMS-CMA |
| Notice Issued On | 1 July 2026 |
| Posts Covered | Junior Engineer (JE), DMS, CMA |
| Pay Level | Level-6 (7th CPC) |
| Total Approved Vacancies | 4,098 |
| Number of Post Categories | 35 |
| Recruitment Conducted By | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Current Status | Vacancy approval issued; CEN awaited |
⏳ Expected CEN Release & Quick Stats
⏰ Countdown to expected CEN release (21 July 2026)
🏢 Department-Wise Vacancy Breakup
| Department | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Engineering (Civil) | 1,654 |
| Mechanical | 1,213 |
| Electrical | 614 |
| Signal & Telecommunication | 303 |
| Stores (DMS) | 314 |
| Total | 4,098 |
As per the official Railway Board notice dated 1 July 2026.
📍 Zone-Wise Distribution
| Zone / Production Unit | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Central Railway (CR) | 348 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) | 425 |
| Southern Railway (SR) | 426 |
| Western Railway (WR) | 289 |
| Northern Railway (NR) | 287 |
| South Western Railway (SWR) | 266 |
| Eastern Railway (ER) | 265 |
| South East Central Railway (SECR) | 262 |
| North Central Railway (NCR) | 247 |
| West Central Railway (WCR) | 199 |
| North Western Railway (NWR) | 167 |
| North Eastern Railway (NER) | 118 |
| South Eastern Railway (SER) | 118 |
| Rail Coach Factory (RCF) | 109 |
| East Coast Railway (ECOR) | 106 |
| East Central Railway (ECR) | 100 |
| Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | 70 |
| Integral Coach Factory (ICF) | 63 |
| Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) | 60 |
| Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) | 54 |
| South Central Railway (SCR) | 34 |
| Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) | 33 |
| Modern Coach Factory (MCF) | 26 |
| South Coast Railway (SCoR) | 17 |
| Rail Wheel Plant (RWP) | 7 |
| Metro Railway (METRO) | 2 |
| Total | 4,098 |
As per Annexure-A of the official notice.
📋 Post-Wise Vacancy List
| SN | Post Name | Department | Sub Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JE / Electrical / Design Drawing & Estimation | Electrical | Design & Drawing | 41 |
| 2 | JE / Electrical / EMU | Electrical | EMU | 44 |
| 3 | JE / Electrical / General Services | Electrical | General Services | 111 |
| 4 | JE / Electrical | Electrical | PU | 38 |
| 5 | JE / Electrical / TRD | Electrical | TRD | 180 |
| 6 | JE / Electrical / TRS | Electrical | TRS | 163 |
| 7 | JE / Electrical (Workshop) | Electrical | Workshop | 33 |
| 8 | JE / Design / Electrical | Electrical | R & D | 4 |
| 9 | JE / Bridge | Engineering | Bridge | 44 |
| 10 | JE / Civil / Design Drawing & Estimation | Engineering | Design & Drawing | 190 |
| 11 | JE / P Way | Engineering | P Way | 845 |
| 12 | JE / Civil / Design Drawing & Estimation | Engineering | PU | 9 |
| 13 | JE / Works | Engineering | PU | 7 |
| 14 | JE / Design / Civil | Engineering | R & D | 8 |
| 15 | JE / Research / Civil | Engineering | R & D | 13 |
| 16 | JE / Civil (STA) | Engineering | R & D | 8 |
| 17 | JE / Track Machine | Engineering | Track Machine | 60 |
| 18 | JE / Works | Engineering | Works | 470 |
| 19 | JE / Carriage & Wagon | Mechanical | Carriage & Wagon | 450 |
| 20 | Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Mechanical | CMT | 35 |
| 21 | JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing & Estimation | Mechanical | Design & Drawing | 28 |
| 22 | JE / Diesel Electrical | Mechanical | Diesel Shed | 40 |
| 23 | JE / Diesel Mechanical | Mechanical | Diesel Shed | 45 |
| 24 | JE / Mechanical | Mechanical | PU | 130 |
| 25 | JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing & Estimation | Mechanical | PU | 8 |
| 26 | JE / Mechanical (Workshop) | Mechanical | Workshop | 436 |
| 27 | JE / Millwright | Mechanical | Workshop | 29 |
| 28 | JE / Design / MP | Mechanical | R & D | 6 |
| 29 | JE / Design / C&W | Mechanical | R & D | 6 |
| 30 | JE / S & T / Design Drawing & Estimation | S & T | Design & Drawing | 10 |
| 31 | JE / Signal | S & T | Signal | 197 |
| 32 | JE / Telecommunication | S & T | Tele | 79 |
| 33 | JE / S & T (Workshop) | S & T | Workshop | 12 |
| 34 | JE / Design / S & T | S & T | R & D | 5 |
| 35 | Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Stores | Stores Depot | 314 |
| Total | 4,098 | |||
As per the official Railway Board notice dated 1 July 2026.
📅 Indenting Timeline Before CEN
| Layer | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|
| Indenting Units | 02 July 2026 | 10 July 2026 |
| PCPO | 11 July 2026 | 16 July 2026 |
| RRBs | 17 July 2026 | 20 July 2026 |
| Nodal RRB | 21 July 2026 | Onwards (Issue of CEN) |
Once Zonal Railways finalise their indents, the Nodal RRB will group post categories with identical medical standards, PwBD attributes, and qualifications. The CEN will clearly mention clubbed categories. Final allotment of department and category will be decided later.
📋 Reservation Norms
While placing the final indent, Zonal Railways and Production Units have been directed to ensure prescribed reservation norms for:
- SC – Scheduled Castes
- ST – Scheduled Tribes
- OBC – Other Backward Classes
- EWS – Economically Weaker Sections
- PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
Including backlog and current shortfall as per government norms.
🎯 Selection Process
Candidates preparing for this recruitment cycle should be familiar with the standard RRB JE selection stages:
- Computer Based Test 1 (CBT 1)
- Computer Based Test 2 (CBT 2)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Detailed exam pattern and syllabus will be available in the official CEN.
📧 How to Apply
Online applications will be accepted through the official RRB websites once the CEN is released. Candidates should:
- Visit the official RRB website of your zone.
- Read the CEN notification carefully.
- Register and fill the online application form.
- Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates).
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Review all details before final submission.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
⚠️ The CEN is not yet released. Stay tuned for the official notification.
🔗 Important Links
- Vacancy Approval Notice: Click Here
- Official RRB Website: rrbcdg.gov.in
- Ministry of Railways: indianrailways.gov.in
📌 Note: The CEN has not been released yet. This page is based on the vacancy approval notice dated 1 July 2026.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🏁 Conclusion
The Railway Board has approved 4,098 vacancies for JE, DMS, and CMA posts for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle. This is a significant opportunity for engineering and diploma graduates. The official CEN is expected to be released from 21 July 2026 onwards. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official RRB websites for updates and start preparing for the selection process.
📌 Stay tuned for the official notification and apply as soon as the application window opens!
