Railway Recruitment Board Opens Applications for 3,993 Positions, Including Junior Engineer

New Delhi, September 6 (Daily Kiran) : A significant opportunity has emerged for young individuals aspiring to work in the railway sector. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the recruitment of eligible candidates for various positions, including Junior Engineer and Depot Material Superintendent, totaling 3,993 vacancies. Interested applicants can submit their applications until September 13, 2026.Among the 3,993 available positions, 3,669 are for Junior Engineers and 324 for Depot Material Superintendents. The recruitment spans several regions, with specific vacancies including 143 in Ahmedabad, 252 in Ajmer, 298 in Bengaluru, 113 in Bhopal, 86 in Bhubaneswar, 124 in Bilaspur, 183 in Chandigarh, 362 in Chennai, 198 in Gorakhpur, 329 in Guwahati, 152 in Jammu-Srinagar, 457 in Kolkata, 30 in Malda, 411 in Mumbai, 17 in Muzaffarpur, 73 in Patna, 340 in Prayagraj, 122 in Ranchi, 110 in Secunderabad, 92 in Siliguri, and 101 in Thiruvananthapuram.The online application process began on August 14, and candidates can complete their registration on the official RRB website before the deadline. The last date for payment of the application fee is set for September 15, 2026. Applicants must possess a three-year diploma or a B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant engineering field from a recognized university or institution. The minimum age for applicants is 18, while the maximum age is capped at 33, calculated as of January 1, 2027.Candidates from reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per regulations. Selection will be based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT-I), followed by a second CBT (CBT-II), shortlisting, document verification (DV), and medical examination (ME). Successful candidates will receive a monthly salary of ₹35,400, in accordance with Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, along with additional benefits and allowances. While filling out the application form, candidates must pay a fee of ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS categories and ₹250 for SC/ST/ex-servicemen/PWD/women/transgender/minority or economically backward classes (EBC).Candidates are advised to check the official RRB website for detailed notifications regarding recruitment, eligibility, and selection processes.