Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are scheduled to release the RRB JE CBT 1 City Intimation Slip 2026 from October 17, 2026, under Centralised Employment Notice CEN 04/2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 4,029 Junior Engineer vacancies, with registered candidates able to check their allotted examination city, date and shift before the first-stage computer-based test.
The city intimation slip is an advance information document and should not be treated as the admit card. The RRB JE admit card is expected to be available from October 23, 2026, subject to the examination schedule.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (JE) |
| Total Vacancies | 4,029 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | Regional RRB websites / RRB application portal |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| City Intimation Slip Release | From October 17, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Expected from October 23, 2026 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should regularly check the portal of the RRB selected in their application. City slips and admit cards may be released in phases based on the candidate’s examination date.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants should possess a Diploma or Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognised university or institution.
- Eligible disciplines may include Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science and other branches specified for individual Junior Engineer posts.
- Candidates must have obtained the required qualification by the eligibility cut-off date mentioned in CEN 04/2026.
- Applicants awaiting their final qualifying results as of the prescribed cut-off date are generally not eligible unless specifically permitted in the detailed notification.
Age Limit
- The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years.
- The applicable upper age limit, age-calculation date and any one-time relaxation must be checked in CEN 04/2026.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is available for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under central government rules.
- Date-of-birth details must match the candidate’s matriculation or equivalent certificate.
Fees
- The standard application fee is generally Rs 500 for candidates not covered by a concessional category.
- A concessional fee of Rs 250 generally applies to SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen, women, transgender, minority and economically backward class candidates, subject to the notification.
- The applicable portion of the fee may be refunded after appearing in CBT 1, after deduction of bank charges and fulfilment of the prescribed conditions.
- Candidates should verify the category-wise fee and refund rules in the official notification before making payment.
Selection Process
The RRB JE recruitment process is expected to include the following stages:
- First-Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 1): A screening examination covering Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science.
- Second-Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT 2): Shortlisted candidates appear for a more detailed examination that includes technical subjects relevant to the selected engineering discipline.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Candidates qualifying in CBT 2 are called for verification of original documents and assessment of medical fitness for the post.
Final appointment will depend on merit, vacancy availability, document verification, medical fitness and satisfaction of all eligibility conditions.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB application portal or the website of the relevant regional Railway Recruitment Board.
- Open the recruitment section and select CEN 04/2026 – Junior Engineer Recruitment.
- Complete account registration using an active mobile number, email address and basic personal information. Candidates who have already applied should use their existing login credentials.
- Enter educational qualifications, category information, post preferences and RRB choice carefully. Upload the photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online and submit the application after checking every entry. Save the confirmation page and registration number.
- To download the city intimation slip, open the relevant RRB login page from October 17, 2026, and enter the registration number and date of birth or password.
- Review the displayed exam city, date and shift, then download or print the slip for travel planning. Candidates must separately download the admit card when it becomes available, expected from October 23, 2026.
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FAQs
When will the RRB JE City Intimation Slip 2026 be released?
The city intimation slip is scheduled to be released from October 17, 2026 for registered CBT 1 candidates.
Is the RRB JE city slip the same as the admit card?
No. The city slip only provides advance information about the examination city, date and shift. The admit card is expected from October 23, 2026 and is required for entry to the examination centre.
How many vacancies are available under RRB JE CEN 04/2026?
The recruitment process covers 4,029 Junior Engineer vacancies across participating Railway Recruitment Boards.
