Railway RRB Junior Engineer JE CEN 04/2026 Application Status and Admit Card Notice

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have issued two major official notices regarding Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). Candidates who submitted their online applications can now check their application scrutiny status directly on the official portal at www.rrbapply.gov.in from 7 October 2026 onwards. Furthermore, the revised schedule for the 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I) has been officially confirmed for 27 and 28 October 2026.

RRB JE Application Status and CBT-1 Overview

Following the completion of application submissions invited under CEN No. 04/2026 published on 13 August 2026, the Railway Recruitment Boards completed the scrutiny of applications. Candidates can verify the operational status of their candidature by logging into the recruitment portal using their registered user credentials.

Important Examination Dates and Schedule

The Railway Recruitment Boards have officially published the revised tentative schedule for the 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I) under CEN No. 04/2026. Candidates must carefully track the operational timeline outlined by the administration:

How to Check RRB JE Application Status 2026

Candidates can inspect whether their online application has been approved or rejected by following these step-by-step instructions:

1. Visit the official application management portal of Railway Recruitment Boards at www.rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Click on the Apply / Login button located on the top right section of the portal.
3. Enter your registered user credentials, including your mobile number / email address and password.
4. Access your application dashboard and select the status option under CEN No. 04/2026.
5. Your scrutiny status will display one of the following three official categories:
   • Provisionally Accepted: The application complies with scrutiny benchmarks and the candidate is cleared for CBT-I.
   • Conditionally Accepted: The application is accepted subject to verification of specified certificates.
   • Rejected: The application is rejected, displaying the exact administrative reason for rejection.
6. The Railway Recruitment Boards are also sending SMS and email alerts to the registered mobile number and email ID provided in the application.

Mandatory Aadhaar Biometric Authentication on Exam Day

The Railway Recruitment Boards have implemented strict biometric identity verification protocols for CEN No. 04/2026 to ensure examination integrity:

• Biometric Check at Test Center: Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication of all candidates will be conducted at the examination center prior to entry into the exam hall.
• Required Identity Documents: Candidates are strictly required to bring their original Aadhaar card or a clear printout of their e-verified Aadhaar card.
• Online Aadhaar Authentication: Candidates who have not yet completed Aadhaar verification are advised to authenticate their identity by logging into www.rrbapply.gov.in before the test date.
• Unlocked Aadhaar Requirement: Candidates must ensure that their Aadhaar biometrics remain in an unlocked condition in the UIDAI portal before reporting to the examination venue to prevent authentication failures.
• Updated Biometric Data: The Aadhaar card should reflect current personal details, including full name, date of birth matching the matriculation certificate, latest photograph, and updated biometrics.

Candidate Helpdesk and Contact Information

For any queries or technical assistance regarding application status or exam login issues, candidates can contact the official RRB helpdesk:

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