RRB JE 2026 · post details
Junior Engineer / Diesel Mechanical
Recruited through the Railway Recruitment Boards – Recruitment for various posts of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant. Pay, age limit and qualification below are as printed in the official notice.
Pay level
Level 6 (initial pay ₹35,400)
Age limit
18–33 years
Classification
Mechanical department — Diesel Shed
Apply window
14 August 2026
Department
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| All RRBs / Railway zones (zone-wise split in Annexure B) | Level 6 (initial pay ₹35,400) | Mechanical department — Diesel Shed | 18–33 years |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
Three years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Industrial / Machining / Instrumentation and Control / Tools and Machining / Tools and Die Making / Automobile / Production Engineering, or a combination of any sub stream of these basic streams, from a recognized University / Institute (higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech. are also acceptable), held by the closing date, 13 September 2026.
Age limit
18–33 years as on 1 January 2027, with category-wise relaxation as per the notice.
Exam stages for this post
1st stage CBT, 2nd stage CBT, then document verification and medical examination.
See the full RRB JE exam pattern →RRB JE 2026 important dates
| Indicative notice in Employment News | 25 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Detailed CEN on RRB websites | 13 August 2026 |
| Online application opens | 14 August 2026 |
| Corrigendum-1 (CMA post and one vacancy added) | 18 August 2026 |
| Online application closes | 13 September 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Fee payment last date | 15 September 2026 |
| Modification window (₹250 per occasion, non-refundable) | 16 September 2026 – 25 September 2026 |
| Scribe details window (eligible PwBD candidates) | 26 September 2026 – 30 September 2026 |
| CBT-1 (tentative, notice dated 2 October 2026) | 27 and 28 October 2026 |
| CBT-2, DV and medical examination dates | See the official RRB website |
Source: CEN No. 04/2026 – Recruitment for various posts of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (title as amended by Corrigendum-1) (published 13 August 2026 (RRB websites); Corrigendum-1 dated 18 August 2026). Apply only on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary (pay level) of Junior Engineer / Diesel Mechanical through RRB JE?
Level 6 (initial pay ₹35,400) in the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix, as printed in the CEN No. 04/2026 – Recruitment for various posts of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (title as amended by Corrigendum-1). In-hand pay also depends on allowances such as DA and HRA.
What is the age limit for RRB JE Junior Engineer / Diesel Mechanical 2026?
18–33 years, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.
What qualification is required for Junior Engineer / Diesel Mechanical?
Three years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Industrial / Machining / Instrumentation and Control / Tools and Machining / Tools and Die Making / Automobile / Production Engineering, or a combination of any sub stream of these basic streams, from a recognized University / Institute (higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech. are also acceptable), held by the closing date, 13 September 2026.
Which exam stages apply to Junior Engineer / Diesel Mechanical?
1st stage CBT, 2nd stage CBT, then document verification and medical examination.