About RRB JE CBT-1 2026

The RRB JE CBT-1 2026 exam offers a wide range of career opportunities to successful candidates. The Indian Railways is one of the largest employers in the country, and it offers a secure and prestigious career to its employees. The RRB JE CBT-1 2026 exam is a gateway to a career in the Indian Railways, and successful candidates can work in various departments such as mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering. The RRB JE CBT-1 2026 exam is a highly competitive exam, and candidates need to prepare thoroughly to succeed.

📌 Exam Highlights

Exam Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Total Vacancies	15000
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Date	15 Jun 2026

📅 Important Dates

Notification Release

10 Mar 2026

Application Start

15 Mar 2026

Exam Date

15 Jun 2026

✅ Eligibility Criteria

🌐 Nationality

Indian Citizen

🎂 Age Limit

18–33 years

🎓 Educational Qualification

Diploma/Degree in Engineering or equivalent, in the relevant discipline

Category / Post	Min Age	Max Age
UR/General	18 yrs	32 yrs
OBC	18 yrs	35 yrs
SC/ST	18 yrs	37 yrs
PwD	18 yrs	42 yrs

ℹ️ Relaxation of 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PwD candidates

📊 Exam Pattern

Stage/Tier	Mode	Subjects	Qs	Marks	Duration	Negative
Tier-I	Online CBT	General Intelligence, GK, Quantitative Aptitude, English	100	200	60 min	-0.50
Tier-II	Online CBT	Technical Ability, General Awareness, Reasoning, English	150	300	120 min	-0.50

👥 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale
Junior Engineer (Mechanical)	2000	Pay Level 6
Junior Engineer (Electrical)	1500	Pay Level 6
Junior Engineer (Civil)	1000	Pay Level 6
Junior Engineer (Signal and Telecommunication)	500	Pay Level 6
Junior Engineer (IT)	500	Pay Level 6

🔄 Selection Process

Tier-I: Computer Based Test

Tier-II: Computer Based Test

Document Verification

Medical Examination

📝 How to Apply

Visit official website of RRB

Click Apply Online

Fill Part-I: Basic registration

Fill Part-II: Application form

Upload documents and pay application fee

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The exam is tentatively scheduled for 15 Jun 2026

The application fee is Rs. 500 for UR/General candidates and Rs. 250 for SC/ST/PwD candidates

The eligibility criteria is Diploma/Degree in Engineering or equivalent, in the relevant discipline, and age between 18-32 years for UR/General candidates

The selection process consists of Tier-I and Tier-II Computer Based Tests, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination

The pay scale is Pay Level 6, with a basic pay of Rs. 35400