RRB Recruitment 2026: 3,993 Railway Jobs! Salary Up to ₹62,386, Apply Before September 13
Good news for engineering candidates looking for a Central Government job! The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a major recruitment drive to fill 3,993 vacancies for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and other technical posts in Indian Railways.
Eligible candidates with Engineering Diploma, BE or B.Tech qualifications can apply online. According to the recruitment details provided, the application process started on August 14, 2026, and the last date to submit applications is September 13, 2026.
RRB Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Department | Ministry of Railways |
| Total Vacancies | 3,993 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent & Others |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | August 14, 2026 |
| Last Date | September 13, 2026 |
| Basic Pay | ₹36,500 |
| Approx. Salary | Up to ₹62,386 |
Vacancy Details
A total of 3,993 vacancies have been announced across different technical departments:
- Signal and Telecommunication – 307 posts
- Depot Material Superintendent – 324 posts
- Electrical Engineering – 599 posts
- Mechanical Engineering – 1,125 posts
- Civil Engineering – 1,638 posts
Civil Engineering has the highest number of vacancies, with 1,638 posts.
Educational Qualification
For Junior Engineer posts, candidates should have completed a Diploma, BE or B.Tech in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized institution or university.
For Depot Material Superintendent, candidates should have completed the prescribed three-year engineering diploma qualification.
Since qualification requirements can vary according to the post, candidates should carefully check the official notification before applying.
Age Limit
The age limit is mentioned as 18 to 33 years, with the age calculated according to the prescribed cut-off date.
Age relaxation will be available to eligible candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC, ST and OBC, as well as other categories according to Railway and Government of India rules.
Application Fee
The application fee mentioned in the recruitment details is:
- SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD and Women: ₹250
- General, OBC and EWS: ₹500
The applicable refundable portion of the fee will be returned after appearing in Computer Based Test-I, subject to the official rules.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive a basic pay of approximately ₹36,500 per month. Along with basic pay, employees may receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and other benefits.
The total monthly salary can reach approximately ₹62,386, depending on the post, place of posting and applicable allowances.
Selection Process
The selection process consists primarily of Computer Based Tests followed by document verification and medical examination.
Computer Based Test-I
The first examination includes:
- Mathematics
- General Science
- General Awareness
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
Computer Based Test-II
The second-stage examination includes General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Computer Applications, Environment and Pollution Control and technical subjects related to the candidate’s engineering discipline.
Candidates who qualify the required examination stages will proceed to document verification and the prescribed medical examination.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready:
- Aadhaar card or valid identity proof
- SSLC/10th marks card
- Diploma/degree certificates
- Engineering marks cards
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Other required certificates
How to Apply?
Eligible candidates should visit the official RRB application portal and read the complete notification. After registration, enter personal and educational details, select the appropriate post, upload the required documents and pay the applicable fee.
Before submitting the application, carefully verify every detail. After successful submission, download and save the application form and payment receipt.
Important Dates
- Application Starts: August 14, 2026
- Last Date: September 13, 2026
- Age Cut-Off: January
- https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/landing