Quick Recruitment Facts
Job At A Glance • Verified Government Parameters
Recruiting Authority
Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways
Advt No: CEN 03/2026
Total Vacancies
4,029 Posts
All India
Last Date to Apply
13 September 2026
Application Window Closed
Minimum Qualification
Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, For JE IT: PGDCA / B.Sc CS / BCA / B.Tech IT/CS, For CMA: B.Sc with Physics and Chemistry min 45%
Refer details below for post-wise norms
Age Limit
18 – 36 Years
As on crucial date
Salary / Pay Scale
Level-6 (7th CPC) Initial Pay Rs. 35,400/- plus allowances
Recruitment Overview
Ministry of Railways has published CEN No. 03/2026 for recruitment to 4,029 vacancies of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).
Important Dates
Application Start Date
14 August 2026
Online registration opens
Last Date to Apply
13 September 2026
Closing of online application
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Centralized Employment Notice CEN 03/2026 for Junior Engineer (JE) | 4029 | Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering |
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations
Educational Qualification
- Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering
- For JE IT: PGDCA / B.Sc CS / BCA / B.Tech IT/CS
- For CMA: B.Sc with Physics and Chemistry min 45%
Age Limit & Relaxations
Post-Wise Educational Criteria
| Post Name | Vacancies | Prescribed Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Centralized Employment Notice CEN 03/2026 for Junior Engineer (JE) | 4,029 | Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering |
Application Fee
Category-wise fee & payment modes
Fee Structure
Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400 refunded after CBT-1); Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/Female/Minorities/EBC (Rs. 250 refunded).
Selection Process
Recruitment examination stages
- 11st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
- 22nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
- 3Document Verification and Medical Examination
Official Links
Current Stage:Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release
Official Notification Released
AwaitedOfficial recruitment notification (CEN 03/2026) published by Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways.
Online Application Window
CompletedOnline application portal has closed.
Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release
Admit cards will be available 7–10 days before examination.
Written / CBT Examination
Exam dates gazetted by conducting authority.
Provisional Answer Key & Objections
AwaitedProvisional keys released within 3–5 days of exam completion.
Final Master Answer Key
AwaitedFinal key published alongside or prior to result declaration.
Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List
AwaitedResult calculation in progress.
Document Verification & Medical Examination
AwaitedSchedule will be issued for qualified candidates.
Final Selection & Appointment Orders
AwaitedFinal merit list and appointment orders awaited.
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