RRB JE 2026
RRB Junior Engineer — Complete Official Handbook: Notification, Syllabus, Age Eligibility, Salary Hierarchy & Cut-Off Analysis.
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RRB JE 2026 Overview
RRB JE (Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant) is the specialized technical engineering exam conducted by Railway Recruitment Boards across India.
RRB JE 2026 has announced 3,993 vacancies across Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication, and IT disciplines. The selection model consists of CBT 1 (100 questions testing Mathematics, General Intelligence, General Awareness, and General Science) and CBT 2 (150 questions including a comprehensive 100-mark Technical Abilities section aligned with the candidate's engineering stream).
Selected Junior Engineers hold Pay Level 6 positions (₹35,400 starting basic pay) with an in-hand monthly salary of ₹48,000–₹62,000. Responsibilities include supervising railway track maintenance, bridge inspections, electric locomotives maintenance, and signaling network upkeep.
RRB JE 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 August 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | 15 December 2026 |
| Official Website | https://rrbcdg.gov.in |
RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) from recognized institution
Age Limit
18–33 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwD: +10 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Check Your RRB JE Eligibility
Official Norms: OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwD: +10 years
RRB JE Selection Process
CBT 1 — 100 questions, 90 minutes (qualifying)
CBT 2 — Technical + General Awareness, 150 questions (merit)
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RRB JE Exam Pattern 2026
CBT 1
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
CBT 2
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities (Trade-specific) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 140 | 140 |
RRB JE Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →Technical (Civil)
Technical (Mechanical)
Technical (Electrical)
General Science & Maths
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RRB JE Posts — Which is Best?
RRB JE offers 3+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Junior Engineer (Civil) Level 6 TOP PICK | ₹45,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Level 6 | ₹45,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
Junior Engineer (Electrical) Level 6 | ₹45,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
RRB JE Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
RRB JE Cut-off Marks & Predictor
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RRB JE 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
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RRB JE Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Technical Revision (Month 1–2)
- ›Revise diploma engineering subjects trade-wise
- ›Solve previous RRB JE technical papers
- ›Study Basics of Computers and Physics/Chemistry
- ›Practice numerical problems in your trade
Phase 2: CBT Mocks (Month 3)
- ›Attempt CBT 1 & 2 full mocks
- ›Focus 70% time on technical abilities section
- ›Revise GA and general science
- ›Target 75+ marks in CBT 2 for safe selection
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