• Updated on 24 Oct, 2026 by Nishad Anjum
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RRB JE Admit cards for the exam on 27 October were released on 23 October. And for the 28 October exam, it was released on 24 October. Earlier, the exam was scheduled for 30 October. After a revised notice dated 2 October, the CBT 1 is now on 27 and 28 October 2026. The RRB JE CBT 1 City Intimation Slip for CEN 04/2026 is already out. It is being released just 4 days prior to the exam dates.
The drive has 4,029 vacancies for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant posts, revised from 3,993 on 18 August.
Applications for CEN 04/2026 closed on 13 September 2026, after opening on 14 August. The correction window ran from 16 to 25 September. Candidates could raise objections at INR 250 per change, and scribe details were taken from 26 to 30 September. JE and DMS posts require an engineering diploma or degree, and CMA requires a BSc. The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, and the pay is Level 6 at INR 35,400.
The previous cycle, CEN 05/2025, has 2,585 vacancies. Its CBT 2 was held on 2 July 2026, and 39,002 candidates appeared. The CBT 2 result and cut-off came out on 16 September 2026. The Document Verification ran from 5 to 7 October 2026. The medical examination and the final result are next.
Direct link: Check RRB JE Admit Card 2026
- RRB JE 2026 Basic Inforamtion
- RRB JE 2026 Timeline Checklist
- RRB JE Admit Card 2026
- RRB JE City Intimation Slip 2026
- RRB JE Answer Key 2026
- RRB JE Vacancy 2026 (CEN 04/2026)
- What Is DV in RRB JE 2026?
- RRB JE Application Process 2026
- RRB JE Exam Pattern 2026
- RRB JE Syllabus 2026
- RRB JE Eligibility 2026
- RRB JE Cutoff 2026
- RRB JE Result 2026
- RRB JE Selection Process 2026
- RRB JE 2026 FAQs
RRB JE 2026 Basic Inforamtion
RRB JE 2026 runs in two cycles. CEN 04/2026 has 4,029 posts, and its CBT 1 is on 27 and 28 October. CEN 05/2025 has 2,585 posts and is at the DV and medical stage.
RRB JE 2026 Timeline Checklist
The application CEN 04/2026 has moved from the application stage to the admit card stage. CEN 05/2025 has completed CBT 2 and DV. The table compares both cycles, and the gaps in CEN 05/2025 help estimate the next dates for CEN 04/2026.
RRB JE Admit Card 2026
The RRB JE CBT 1 admit card is released about four days before each exam date. It is available on the regional RRB websites. Candidates log in with the registration number and date of birth. Admit cards for the 28 October exam are released on 24 October.
RRB JE City Intimation Slip 2026
The RRB JE CBT 1 city slip for CEN 04/2026 is out. It shows the allotted exam city, date, and shift, 10 days before each exam date. It is not an admit card and cannot be used for entry to the exam centre.
The slip is on the regional RRB websites and on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, under the CEN 04/2026 CBT 1 city intimation link. SC and ST candidates with a free pass can also get the travel authority on the portal.
RRB JE Answer Key 2026
The CBT 1 RRB JE answer key for CEN 04/2026 has not been released yet, because the exam ends on 28 October. In the previous cycle, the key came 8 days after the exam both times, so about 5 November 2026 is expected for CEN 04/2026.
The provisional key comes with the question paper and the response sheet. Each correct answer earns 1 mark, and each wrong answer costs 0.33. Objections are accepted for a nominal fee. The final key follows the review and is used for merit.
Documents Required on Exam Day For RRB JE
A printed copy of the call letter is needed. Digital copies on a mobile phone are not accepted.
RRB JE Vacancy 2026 (CEN 04/2026)
The RRB JE vacancy for CEN 04/2026 is 4,029, spread across the RRBs. The category-wise split is 1,714 UR, 920 OBC, 397 EWS, 632 SC, and 366 ST. Kolkata has the most posts (457), followed by Mumbai (411) and Chennai (377).
RRB JE Vacancy 2026 (CEN 05/2025)
The previous cycle, CEN 05/2025, had a smaller drive of 2,585 posts.
What Is DV in RRB JE 2026?
Document Verification is the third stage of the RRB JE selection process. RRB checks the documents of shortlisted candidates before appointment. For CEN 05/2025, DV was held from 5 to 7 October 2026 for candidates shortlisted after CBT 2.
DV is over for CEN 05/2025, and the medical examination follows. For CEN 04/2026, DV will come only after CBT 1 and CBT 2, and no date is announced.
RRB JE Application Process 2026
The RRB JE CEN 04/2026 application is closed. It ran from 14 August to 13 September 2026, with fee payment until 15 September. The correction window of 16 to 25 September allowed changes at INR 250 each, non-refundable. The preferred RRB could not be changed.
The steps below show the RRB JE Application process followed, and they will help for the next cycle.
- Create an account with RRB using the link on the official website.
- Enter a valid email ID and mobile number to complete registration.
- Fill in personal details, academic qualifications, exam preferences, and identification details.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature, and category certificate, if eligible. A live photograph was also captured during registration.
The photograph had to be in JPG or JPEG format. The signature was in black ink and running handwriting, not capital letters, sized 30 KB to 49 KB at 140 by 60 pixels. The category certificate was a PDF under 400 KB.
RRB JE Exam Pattern 2026
CBT 1 and CBT 2 are objective tests with 1/3 negative marking for each wrong answer. CBT 1 has 100 questions in 90 minutes. CBT 2 has 150 questions in 120 minutes. To know the full RRB JE Exam Pattern, go through the table
RRB JE CBT Stage 1 Exam Pattern 2026
RRB JE CBT Stage 2 Exam Pattern 2026
RRB JE Syllabus 2026
The paper difficulty generally ranges from moderate to difficult. The table gives the topics for the common sections. Here is the full RRB JE syllabus 2026
RRB JE Eligibility 2026
As per RRB JE Eligibility, candidates must be Indian citizens or belong to other categories notified. Those without Indian citizenship need a Certificate of Eligibility from the Government of India. The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027.
RRB JE Cutoff 2026
The RRB JE cut-off is released after the CBT 1 result. Each regional RRB publishes its own, based on vacancies, reservation, difficulty level and candidate performance. Candidates with marks at or above the cut-off are shortlisted for CBT 2.
RRB JE Result 2026
The CBT 1 RRB JE result for CEN 05/2025 came on 13 May 2026, after the exam on 19, 20 and 25 February. The CBT 2 result came on 16 September 2026, after the exam on 2 July. Both were released zone-wise as PDFs of roll numbers, and scorecards followed through the candidate login.
The CBT 1 result for CEN 04/2026 has no official date. The January 2027 estimate uses last cycle’s 77-day gap.
RRB JE Selection Process 2026
RRB JE 2026 FAQs
What is the RRB JE CBT 1 exam date 2026?
The CBT 1 for CEN 04/2026 is on 27 and 28 October 2026. A revised notice dated 2 October removed the earlier 30 October date.
When will the RRB JE 2026 admit card be released?
The CBT 1 admit card is released about four days before each exam date. It is available from 23 October for the 27 October exam and from 24 October for the 28 October exam, on the regional RRB websites.
Is the RRB JE city intimation slip 2026 out?
Yes. It was released on 17 October for the 27 October exam and on 18 October for the 28 October exam. It shows the exam city and date and cannot be used as an admit card.
What are the RRB JE qualifying marks in 2026?
The minimum is 40% for UR and EWS, 30% for SC and OBC, and 25% for ST.
What is the RRB JE 2026 selection process?
It has CBT Stage 1, CBT Stage 2, Document Verification and Medical Examination. A final merit list follows.
What is RRB JE 2026 eligibility?
JE and Depot Material Superintendent need an engineering degree or diploma. Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant needs a BSc with Physics and Chemistry and 45% marks. The age limit is 18 to 33 years.
What is the RRB JE 2026 salary?
The salary is INR 35,400 per month at Pay Level 6 under the 7th CPC, plus allowances.
What is the RRB JE 2026 syllabus?
CBT 1 covers General Awareness, Mathematics, General Science, and Reasoning. CBT 2 adds computer basics, physics and chemistry, environment, and technical abilities for the candidate’s discipline.
Is Aadhaar verification mandatory for RRB JE?
Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication is expected at the exam centre. Candidates should carry the original Aadhaar card or an e-Aadhaar printout.
Is RRB JE Document Verification 2026 over?
For CEN 05/2025, yes. DV was held from 5 to 7 October 2026, and the medical examination follows. For CEN 04/2026, DV comes after CBT 1 and CBT 2 and has no date.
When will the RRB JE CBT 1 result 2026 be out?
There is no official date. The previous cycle’s CBT 1 result came 77 days after the exam ended, which points to about mid-January 2027 for CEN 04/2026. This is an estimate.
Can final-year or awaiting-result students apply for RRB JE 2026?
No. The required qualification had to be held on or before 13 September 2026, the last date to apply for CEN 04/2026. Candidates with pending final results were not eligible.
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