The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the CBT 1 Application Status for the Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment under CEN 04/2026 for 4,029 vacancies. Candidates who submitted their online applications between 14 August and 13 September 2026 can now check whether their application form has been accepted or rejected. To view your status, log in to the official RRB Apply Portal using your registered mobile number/email ID and password.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13 September 2026 |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | 27, 28 and 30 October 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip | About 10 days before the exam |
| Admit Card (E-Call Letter) | About 4 days before the exam |
| CBT 1 Result | To be announced |
RRB Junior Engineer (CEN 04/2026) Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Scale | Total Vacancies | Eligibility Criteria |
| Junior Engineer (JE) (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, S&T, etc.) | Level 6 (₹35,400) | 3,670 | 3-year Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in relevant Engineering discipline |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Level 6 (₹35,400) | 324 | 3-year Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in any Engineering discipline |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Level 6 (₹35,400) | 35 | B.Sc. in Physics & Chemistry with minimum 45% marks |
| Total Vacancies | — | 4,029 | — |
Category-Wise Distribution (Approx.)
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR (Unreserved) | 1,678 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 1,061 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 598 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 312 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 380 |
| Total | 4,029 |
How to Download RRB JE Admit Card 2026
RRB will release the city intimation slip first, then the e-call letter. Use your registration number and date of birth to log in. Take a clear printout of the admit card. A digital copy is not enough at the centre.
- Visit the official RRB website at https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ or the application portal at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/landing.
- Open the link for CEN 04/2026 exam city intimation or CBT 1 e-call letter.
- Enter your registration number and date of birth.
- Fill the captcha and submit.
- Check your name, photo, exam date, shift, reporting time and centre address.
- Download the file and print at least two copies.
RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern
CBT 1 is a screening test in online mode. It has 100 objective questions for 100 marks. The duration is 90 minutes. There is negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Exam Day Guidelines
Reach the centre by the reporting time printed on the e-call letter. Confirm the centre address a day before the exam. Follow all instructions given by the exam staff.
Carry these items:
- Printed RRB JE CBT 1 e-call letter
- Original Aadhaar card or printout of e-verified Aadhaar
- One original valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence)
- Passport-size photograph, same as the one used in the application, if asked on the admit card
Do not carry these items:
- Mobile phones, smartwatches or Bluetooth devices
- Calculators or other electronic gadgets
- Books, notes or loose papers
- Wallets, handbags, jewellery or extra metallic items, unless the e-call letter allows them
What Happens After the Exam
RRB will publish the CBT 1 result on the official websites. Candidates who qualify will be called for CBT 2. After CBT 2, shortlisted candidates go through document verification and a medical examination.
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Check Application Status | Click Here |
| Check Application Status Notice | Click Here |
| CBT 1 Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| RRB Application / Login Portal | Click Here |
| Official Notification (CEN 04/2026) | Click Here |
| RRB Official Website | Click Here |
| Indian Railways Website | Click Here |
Stay ready for CBT 1 and keep your login details handy so you can download the city slip and admit card as soon as they go live.
