Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13 September 2026 (closed) |
| Exam City Intimation Slip Released | 17 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Released (27 Oct exam) | 23 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Release (28 Oct exam) | 24 October 2026 |
| CBT-1 Exam Date | 27 and 28 October 2026 |
Vacancy and Exam Details
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 04/2026 |
| Post Names | Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) |
| Total Vacancies | 4,029 (revised; original CEN figure 3,993) |
| Exam Stage | First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Selection Process | CBT-1, CBT-2, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
CEN 04/2026 covers recruitment through the 21 Railway Recruitment Boards across India. The original notification announced 3,993 posts, and a subsequent corrigendum added 36 posts (35 Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant and 1 Junior Engineer), taking the revised total to 4,029. The CBT-1 is a screening test, and the final selection is done on the basis of performance in CBT-2, subject to successful document verification and meeting the prescribed medical standards.
RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2026
The CBT-1 is an objective-type computer-based test conducted in three shifts on each exam day. The detailed subject-wise pattern, marking scheme and syllabus are given in the official CEN 04/2026 notification, and candidates should check the notice on their regional RRB website before the examination.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time | Exam Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Shift 2 | 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM | 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM |
| Shift 3 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
Candidates must follow the reporting time, gate closing time and shift printed on their individual admit cards in case of any difference from the general schedule. Entry without a valid admit card and an Aadhaar-based identity document will not be permitted.
How to Download RRB JE Admit Card 2026
- Visit the website of the regional RRB to which you applied (or the RRB website rrbcdg.gov.in and choose your region).
- On the homepage, click the link for “Download Junior Engineer CBT 1 Hall Ticket CEN 04/2026”.
- A login page opens on the screen. Enter your registration number and date of birth (or password), as asked.
- Fill in the captcha code carefully and click the Submit button.
- Your RRB JE CBT 1 Admit Card appears on the screen.
- Check your name, roll number, examination date, shift, centre address and reporting time carefully.
- Download the hall ticket and take a clear printout to carry to the examination centre.
The admit card download link is activated exam-date-wise: candidates with the examination on 27 October 2026 can download from 23 October, and candidates with the examination on 28 October 2026 from 24 October. If the download page does not open on the first attempt, try again after some time, as the RRB websites receive heavy traffic after the release of an admit card.
Details Mentioned on the Admit Card
- Candidate’s name, roll number and category
- Photograph and signature
- Examination date, shift and timing
- Examination centre name and address
- Reporting time and gate closing time
- Important examination-day instructions
If any detail on the admit card is wrong, contact the concerned RRB through the official channels before the examination date.
Exam Day Instructions
- Carry a printed copy of the admit card to the exam centre — entry is not allowed without it.
- Bring an original valid photo ID along with Aadhaar-based identity verification, as required.
- Reach the examination venue well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
- Do not carry mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators or any study material inside the examination hall.
- Follow the instructions printed on the admit card and announced by the examination staff.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. When was the RRB JE Admit Card 2026 released?
The e-call letter for CBT-1 under CEN 04/2026 was released on 23 October 2026 for candidates with the examination on 27 October. Candidates with the examination on 28 October can download theirs from 24 October 2026.
Q2. When is the RRB JE CBT 1 exam 2026?
The CBT-1 will be conducted on 27 and 28 October 2026 in three shifts at examination centres across India.
Q3. How many vacancies are there under RRB JE CEN 04/2026?
The revised vacancy figure is 4,029 posts of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant. The original notification announced 3,993 posts, and a corrigendum added 36 more.
Q4. Where can I download the RRB JE admit card?
From the website of the regional RRB to which you applied, using your registration number and password/date of birth.
Q5. What is the selection process for RRB JE 2026?
The selection process consists of CBT-1, CBT-2, Document Verification and Medical Examination. Final selection is based on performance in CBT-2.
Q6. Is the exam city intimation slip the same as the admit card?
No. The city intimation slip released on 17 October 2026 only tells you the allotted exam city, date and shift for travel planning. The admit card is the mandatory entry document for the examination hall.
Q7. What should I carry to the exam centre?
A printed copy of the admit card and an original valid photo ID with Aadhaar-based identity verification.
You may also like: RRB JE Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 Out: CEN 04/2026 CBT-1 for 3,993 Posts on 27–28 October
Sources: CEN 04/2026; rrbcdg.gov.in / regional RRB websites; testbook.com; careerpower.in; placementstore.com; jagranjosh.com.
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