RRB JE Exam Date 2026 Out - Check CBT-1 Schedule, E-Call Letter at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have announced the official computer-based test timetable for CEN No. 03/2026 covering 7951 (7,951) vacancies of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). According to the railway board notification released across all 21 regional RRB portals, the RRB JE CBT-1 Examination will be conducted nationwide from 13 December 2026 to 17 December 2026. Candidates can check their allocated exam city, date, and shift intimation slip online at rrbapply.gov.in ten days prior to their examination date.

RRB JE CEN 03/2026: Examination Schedule and City Intimation Timeline

The recruitment covers technical engineering supervisory positions across all zonal railways:

Selection Process and Examination Scheme

Selection for RRB Junior Engineer involves a 2-stage computer-based test followed by document verification:

Previous Year Cutoff Marks and Category Standards

Candidates equal to 15 times the notified community-wise vacancies are shortlisted for CBT-2 based on normalized scores of CBT-1. In the previous RRB JE exam cycle, CBT-1 normalized cutoff marks across major zones (like RRB Allahabad and RRB Mumbai) closed between 65.5 to 72.8 for General, 61.2 to 67.5 for OBC, 52.0 to 58.4 for SC, and 45.0 to 51.2 for ST candidates.

Aspirant Suggestions and High-Yield Preparation Strategy

• General Science Weightage (30 Marks): General Science matches Mathematics with 30 marks. Thoroughly revise NCERT Physics and Chemistry fundamentals from classes 9 and 10.
• Biometric Verification Protocol: Candidates must bring their original physical Aadhaar Card. Biometric fingerprint verification will be captured at the examination venue before entering the lab.
• Free Travel Pass for SC/ST: Eligible SC/ST candidates who opted for railway travel authority can download their sleeper class travel pass along with the e-call letter.
• Mock Test Practice: Access the official CBT mock test link activated on regional RRB websites 7 days prior to the examination to familiarize yourself with the digital interface, question palette, and timer displays.

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