Railway RRB JE Application Status 2026 – Check CEN 04/2026 Status for 4029 Posts
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the application status for the Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant recruitment under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026. Candidates who applied for the 4,029 vacancies can now check whether their application has been provisionally accepted, conditionally accepted, or rejected by logging in to the official RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
Railway RRB JE Application Status 2026 – Key Highlights
| Conducting body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
|---|---|
| CEN number | CEN 04/2026 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) |
| Total vacancies | 4,029 |
| Application status | Released on 7 October 2026 |
| Status options | Provisionally Accepted / Conditionally Accepted / Rejected |
| CBT-1 exam date | 27 and 28 October 2026 (tentative) |
| Official application portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification (CEN 04/2026) published | 13 August 2026 |
| Online application start | 14 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 13 September 2026 |
| Fee payment last date | 15 September 2026 |
| Form correction window | 16 to 25 September 2026 |
| Application status released | 7 October 2026 |
| CBT-1 exam | 27 and 28 October 2026 |
| Exam city / date intimation | Around 10 days before the exam |
| CBT-1 admit card | Around 4 days before the exam |
Application Fee (as per official notification)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / PH | Rs. 250/- |
| All category female | Rs. 250/- |
| Fee refund (after appearing in CBT-1) | Rs. 400/- for General / OBC / EWS; Rs. 250/- for other categories |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | 3,670 |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | 324 |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | 35 |
| Total | 4,029 |
Eligibility (summary)
Junior Engineer posts require an engineering diploma or B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline; CMA posts require a B.Sc in the related field. Full post-wise eligibility is given in the official CEN 04/2026 notification.
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2027)
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 33 years
- Age relaxation applies as per RRB rules.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test – Stage I (CBT-1)
- Computer Based Test – Stage II (CBT-2)
- Document verification
- Medical examination
How to Check the RRB JE Application Status 2026
- Open the official RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
- Log in using the registered credentials created during the application.
- Open the application status link for CEN 04/2026.
- Your status will show as Provisionally Accepted, Conditionally Accepted, or Rejected (with the rejection reason, if any).
Candidates whose applications are rejected will not be allowed to appear for the CBT-1 examination, so check the status well before the exam.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Check application status | rrbapply.gov.in |
| RRB official website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Official notification (CEN 04/2026) | Available on the official RRB websites |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the RRB JE Application Status 2026 released?
The application status for CEN 04/2026 was released on 7 October 2026.
How do I check my RRB JE application status 2026?
Log in at rrbapply.gov.in with your registered credentials and open the application status link for CEN 04/2026.
What does “Conditionally Accepted” mean?
It means the application is accepted with a condition the candidate must meet; the portal will state the condition and what action, if any, is needed.
When is the RRB JE CBT-1 exam 2026?
The 1st stage CBT for CEN 04/2026 is tentatively scheduled for 27 and 28 October 2026.
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