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RRB JE 2026 CEN 04/2026: check 4,487 revised vacancies, CBT-I answer key, objection deadline, eligibility, salary, exam pattern and official links.
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are conducting the recruitment process under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts. The latest Amendment/Corrigendum No. 2, dated 4 November 2026, increased the total notified vacancies from 4,029 to 4,487. The first-stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I) was held on 27 and 28 October and 2 November 2026. RRBs have activated the question paper, recorded responses and provisional answer-key link from 11 November to 17 November 2026. Candidates should check their regional RRB website or the official application portal for login and notices.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Centralised Employment Notice | CEN 04/2026 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant |
| Total vacancies | 4,487 (revised on 4 November 2026) |
| Pay level | Level 6, 7th CPC |
| Initial basic pay | ₹35,400 per month |
| Application mode | Online |
| CBT-I dates | 27 October, 28 October and 2 November 2026 |
| Current stage | CBT-I response sheet and answer-key objection window |
| Objection deadline | 17 November 2026, 23:59 hours |
| Official application portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Official RRB website directory | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
According to the RRB notice dated 10 November 2026, candidates who appeared in CBT-I can view their question papers, recorded responses and answer keys through the link provided on the RRB websites from 11 November 2026. The window for viewing the responses and submitting objections closes on 17 November 2026 at 23:59 hours.
The objection fee is ₹50 per question plus applicable bank service charges. If an objection is found to be correct, the fee paid for that valid objection is refunded after deduction of applicable bank charges to the account used for payment. Payment options listed in the notice include debit card, credit card, UPI and net banking. The RRB decision on objections is final and binding.
Action for candidates: Log in before the deadline, download or save your question paper and response sheet, compare each answer with the provisional key, and submit a reasoned objection only where you identify a genuine error. The window closes at 23:59 on 17 November 2026; late objections will not be accepted.
| Event | Date / status |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice in Employment News | 25 July 2026 |
| Detailed CEN 04/2026 notification | 13 August 2026 |
| Online application started | 14 August 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 13 September 2026, 23:59 hours |
| Last date for fee payment | 15 September 2026 |
| Application modification window | 16 to 25 September 2026 |
| Application status available | From 7 October 2026 |
| CBT-I examination | 27 and 28 October 2026 |
| Rescheduled CBT-I for affected centres | 2 November 2026 |
| Answer-key and response viewing window | 11 to 17 November 2026 |
| CBT-I result | Not announced in the notices reviewed |
| CBT-II schedule | To be announced |
The application window has closed. Candidates should not use third-party pages claiming that fresh applications are open for CEN 04/2026 unless a new official RRB notice confirms it.
RRB Amendment/Corrigendum No. 2 dated 4 November 2026 enhanced the total notified vacancies from 4,029 to 4,487. The increase is due to additional vacancy demands for Junior Engineer/P. Way (Category 17) and Junior Engineer/S and T/Signal (Category 35) in specified RRBs. The vacancy distribution for other RRBs remains unchanged under the amendment.
The post groups covered by CEN 04/2026 are:
For the exact RRB-wise, railway/production-unit-wise and category-wise figures, download the original CEN and Amendment/Corrigendum No. 2 from the official RRB notice portal. The revised total should be used instead of the earlier 3,993 or 4,029 figures appearing in older summaries.
Educational and technical qualifications vary by post and discipline. Depending on the notified post, candidates generally need a relevant engineering diploma or degree from a recognised institution. Certain technical posts may accept specific science or engineering qualifications as listed in the post-parameter annexure.
Applicants must have possessed the prescribed qualification by the closing date of the online application. Candidates awaiting final examination results were not eligible where the CEN required the qualification to be completed by the closing date. Always check Annexure A and the detailed post parameters before relying on a general qualification summary.
The notified age range for the recruitment is generally 18 to 33 years, calculated as on 1 January 2027, subject to the specific post and category conditions in CEN 04/2026. Upper-age relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories and other specified groups under Railway rules.
The applicable date-of-birth range and relaxation depend on category and post. Check the age table in the official CEN and use the relevant certificate format. Do not calculate eligibility using a different recruitment year's age cut-off.
The notified posts carry Level 6 pay under the 7th Central Pay Commission, with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 per month. The actual monthly salary may include admissible allowances such as dearness allowance, house rent allowance and transport allowance, depending on posting and applicable Railway rules. Deductions and location-based allowances affect take-home pay.
The recruitment process under CEN 04/2026 includes the following stages:
Shortlisting for the next stage is based on the rules, normalisation and merit criteria stated in the CEN. Qualifying CBT-I does not by itself guarantee final selection. Candidates must satisfy the post-specific technical qualification, document and medical requirements.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The CBT-I duration is 90 minutes, with the prescribed additional time for eligible scribe candidates. There is negative marking of one-third of the marks allotted to a question for each incorrect answer. The first-stage test is screening in nature; consult the CEN for the complete scheme and normalisation rules.
CBT-II is the technical and subject-focused stage. The paper includes Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, and Technical Abilities related to the candidate's selected engineering discipline.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics and Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 165 | 165 |
The CBT-II duration and detailed technical syllabus are given in the CEN. Candidates should prepare the technical section according to the discipline and post category for which they applied.
The objection window closes on 17 November 2026 at 23:59 hours. If the RRB accepts an objection, the fee for that valid objection is refunded after applicable bank charges. The RRB's decision is final.
The total notified vacancies were increased to 4,487 through Amendment/Corrigendum No. 2 dated 4 November 2026.
The recruitment is conducted under Centralised Employment Notice CEN No. 04/2026.
The examination was held on 27 and 28 October 2026, with a rescheduled examination on 2 November 2026 for affected candidates.
Yes. The RRB notice dated 10 November 2026 provides a response and answer-key viewing and objection window from 11 to 17 November 2026.
The objection window closes on 17 November 2026 at 23:59 hours.
The fee is ₹50 per question plus applicable bank service charges. The fee for an accepted objection is refunded after applicable bank charges.
The notices reviewed for this update announce the response-sheet and objection window but do not provide a confirmed CBT-I result date. Follow the official RRB website for the result notice.
The CBT-II schedule should be treated as not announced until the RRBs publish an official notice.
This article is an informational summary of RRB CEN 04/2026 and the notices available at the time of updating. Vacancy figures, eligibility, post parameters, dates, fee rules, examination pattern and selection conditions are governed by the official notification and amendments issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates should verify their individual eligibility and all updates on the official RRB websites before taking action.