Junior Engineer – RRB
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 3,958
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Three years Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline from a recognized University or Institute.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior work experience required for this post.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Junior Engineer position under RRB CEN 04/2026 offers dynamic opportunities for engineering graduates and diploma holders to join Indian Railways across multiple technical disciplines. Selected candidates will oversee construction, maintenance, and technical operations in various specialized departments with attractive central government pay benefits. Applicants can apply online through official regional RRB portals before the deadline while ensuring full compliance with educational and age criteria. This post provides stable career progression, comprehensive allowances, and an esteemed professional environment within the national railway network.
- Applicants must ensure they possess recognized technical diplomas or degrees matching their chosen exam group prior to the application deadline.
- Candidates should keep scanned copies of their signature, category certificates, and identity proof ready before accessing the online portal.
- The recruitment involves a rigorous two-stage computer-based test followed by document verification and medical fitness examinations.
- A non-refundable application fee applies, with partial fee refunds processed for candidates who successfully appear for the first stage CBT.
- Strict adherence to photograph guidelines and biometric instructions is mandatory to prevent application rejection at any recruitment stage.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 6 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) plus applicable DA, HRA, and other allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I) - 100 Questions, 90 Minutes 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-II) - 150 Questions, 120 Minutes Document Verification (DV) Medical Examination (ME)
Application Fees
For all candidates (except concessional categories): Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refundable on appearing in CBT-I) For SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities or EBC candidates: Rs. 250 (fully refundable on appearing in CBT-I)
Reservation
Vertical reservation is provided for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates as per standard government norms.
Horizontal reservation is provided for Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) across relevant communities.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB apply portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click on 'Create an Account' to register yourself with active mobile number and email ID.
- Login using the generated credentials to fill up the application form.
- Enter your personal details, educational qualifications, and choose only one RRB and your order of preferences for posts.
- Upload mandatory scanned documents including candidate signature in JPG format and SC/ST certificate (if applicable).
- Capture your live photograph via webcam or front camera following the standard visual guidelines.
- Pay the prescribed examination fee online using internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI.
- Submit the completed application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Junior Engineer post comes with an initial pay of ₹35,400 under Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, plus applicable allowances.
Candidates require a three-year diploma or B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering branches such as Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Electronics, or Computer Science.
The age limit for the Junior Engineer post is 18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027, with permissible upper age relaxations for reserved categories.