RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) has announced the examination schedule for the Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2026. Candidates who applied under CEN 04/2026 can now check when their CBT examination will be conducted. The RRB JE exam is scheduled for 27, 28 and 30 October 2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 4,029 Junior Engineer posts, while the application process closed on 13 September 2026.
RRB JE Exam Date 2026 At a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Post | Junior Engineer (JE) |
| CEN | 04/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 4,029 |
| Application Period | 14 August – 13 September 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | 27, 28 & 30 October 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before the Exam |
Mark Your Calendar!!!
The most important update is finally here: the RRB JE CBT will take place on 27, 28 and 30 October 2026.
Candidates should keep these dates in mind and start preparing according to the examination schedule. The admit card will be released before the exam, with further details to be provided by RRB.
Other important dates are:
- Fee Payment Last Date: 15 September 2026
- Application Correction: 16–25 September 2026
- CBT Examination: 27, 28 & 30 October 2026
- Admit Card: Before the Examination
- Result: To Be Updated
Application Fee & Refund (?)
The examination fee was different according to the candidate category:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
- SC / ST / EBC: ₹250
- All Female Candidates: ₹250
Candidates appearing in Stage-I can receive a refund of the applicable portion of the fee after appearing in the examination. The stated refund is ₹400 for General/OBC candidates and ₹250 for other eligible candidates.
Age Limit
For this recruitment, the stated age limit is 18 to 33 years, calculated as on 1 January 2026. RRB will provide applicable age relaxation according to its recruitment rules.
4,029 Junior Engineer Posts
The RRB JE recruitment offers 4,029 vacancies, making this a significant recruitment for candidates aiming for technical positions in the Indian Railways.
With the examination dates now announced, the recruitment has moved into an important stage. Candidates should keep their application details safe and regularly check for the exam city information, admit card and further selection updates.
The next major update will be the release of examination-related information and the RRB JE admit card. Candidates should use this time to revise their preparation and keep checking the official RRB website for their latest exam-related updates.
Important: The examination will be conducted on 27, 28 and 30 October 2026. Candidates should verify their individual exam details from the official RRB communication before appearing for the CBT.
Written by: Suresh K
Reviewed by: Nokari.Editorial Team
Published: 2 October 2026
Last Updated: 2 October 2026
Verification: Vacancy details, eligibility, important dates and application information were checked against the official recruitment notification.
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