RRB JE 2026 Eligibility – Age, Diploma/Degree Branches & Post-Wise Criteria

RRB JE 2026

Railway Recruitment BoardGraduate (Diploma / Degree in Engineering) medium

RRB JE 2026 eligibility is branch-specific. The age limit is broader than NTPC/ALP (up to 36 for General), recognizing the longer engineering education duration.

Educational Qualification by Post

PostEligible QualificationBranches
JE (Civil)Diploma / Degree in Civil EngineeringCivil Engineering
JE (Electrical)Diploma / Degree in Electrical / EEElectrical, Electrical & Electronics
JE (Mechanical)Diploma / Degree in Mechanical EngineeringMechanical, Production, Manufacturing
JE (S&T) – SignalDiploma / Degree in Electronics / ECE / EE / CSElectronics, ECE, EE, CS/IT, Instrumentation
JE (IT)Diploma / Degree in CS / IT / ElectronicsCS, IT, ECE, Electronics
DMS (Depot Material Superintendent)Diploma / Degree in any Engineering branchAny Engineering branch
CMA (Chemical & Metallurgical Asst.)BSc Chemistry / Diploma in Chemical or Metallurgical Engg.Chemistry, Chemical Engg., Metallurgy

Age Limit

CategoryAge Limit
General / EWS18–36 years
OBC (NCL)Up to 39 years (+3)
SC / STUp to 41 years (+5)
PwD (General)Up to 46 years (+10)
Ex-ServicemenAs per Government norms

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Can a Diploma engineer apply for RRB JE or is BTech required?

Both 3-year Diploma in Engineering and 4-year BTech/BE are eligible for RRB JE. There is no preference for degree over diploma in eligibility criteria. Both appear in the same merit pool for CBT 2. Higher qualification (BTech) typically translates to better CBT 2 technical paper performance.

Q.Can an ECE graduate apply for JE (Electrical) post?

Generally no. JE (Electrical) specifically requires Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering. However, ECE candidates are eligible for JE (S&T) – Signal department posts. Always verify the exact branch list in the official 2026 notification as minor variations occur between cycles.

Q.What is the age cut-off date for RRB JE 2026?

The age cut-off date is typically 1st January of the year of notification for JE recruitment. The exact date is specified in the official notification. Age is calculated as on the date mentioned in the notification, not the exam date.

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