Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official exam date for the Computer Based Test 2 (CBT-2) for Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment under CEN 05/2025. The CBT-2 exam is scheduled to be held on 02 July 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 2585 Junior Engineer posts across various categories. Candidates who qualified in CBT-1 are eligible to appear for this next stage.
The JE posts include various technical trades and departments. Eligibility criteria require candidates to hold an Engineering Diploma or Degree relevant to the post applied for. The selection process involves multiple stages including CBT-1, CBT-2, document verification, and medical examination.
Applicants should keep their registration details handy to download the admit card and check exam city details. The official RRB website and Sarkari Job India provide updates on admit cards, answer keys, scorecards, and results.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 31 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 December 2025 (Extended) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 12 December 2025 |
| Form Edit/Correction | 13 December 2025 to 22 December 2025 |
| Application Status Check | 12 January 2026 |
| Revised CBT-1 Exam Date | 19-20 February 2026 and 25 February 2026 |
| Exam City Details Release | 10 February 2026 |
| Admit Card for CBT-1 | 16 February 2026 |
| Answer Key for CBT-1 | 05 March 2026 |
| CBT-1 Result | 13 May 2026 |
| CBT-2 Exam Date | 02 July 2026 |
| CBT-2 Admit Card | To be announced soon |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / EBC | Rs. 250/- |
| All Female Candidates | Rs. 250/- |
| Fee Refund | Rs. 400/- for General/OBC and Rs. 250/- for other eligible candidates after Stage I exam as per rules |
| Payment Modes | Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, Mobile Wallet |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess an Engineering Diploma or Degree in relevant disciplines as specified for Junior Engineer, JE IT, Chemical, and Metallurgical Assistant posts. Eligibility varies by post, department, and technical trade. Age limits are set between 18 and 33 years as of 01 January 2026, with age relaxation applicable as per RRB rules.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test 1 (CBT-1)
- Computer Based Test 2 (CBT-2)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply and Check Exam Date
Applicants had to apply online between 31 October 2025 and 10 December 2025. Candidates should visit the official Railway Recruitment Board website to check the CBT-2 exam date notice. It is advised to download the official PDF notice for detailed exam instructions and guidelines. Keep registration and login details ready for downloading admit cards and checking exam city details.
Documents Required
- Engineering Diploma/Degree certificates
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
- CBT-1 Admit Card and Scorecard
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Photographs and signature as per specifications
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RRB JE CBT-2 Exam Date 2026 – Junior Engineer Recruitment Update is an important government job update for candidates who are preparing for latest Sarkari Job, Sarkari Result and recruitment opportunities in India. Candidates should read the complete notification carefully before submitting the online form. The update on Sarkari Job India is prepared to help applicants understand the post name, organization details, application dates, exam schedule, fee, eligibility, selection process and important instructions in one place.
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RRB JE CBT-2 Exam Date 2026 – Junior Engineer Recruitment Update Important Dates and Schedule
The important dates for this recruitment are: Application Start Date: 31 October 2025, Last Date to Apply Online: 10 December 2025 (Extended), Last Date for Fee Payment: 12 December 2025, Form Edit / Correction Date: 13 December 2025 to 22 December 2025, Application Status Date: 12 January 2026, Revised CBT-1 Exam Date: 19-20 February 2026 and 25 February 2026, Exam City Details Release: 10 February 2026, CBT-1 Admit Card Date: 16 February 2026, CBT-1 Answer Key Date: 05 March 2026, CBT-1 Result Date: 13 May 2026, CBT-2 Exam Date: 02 July 2026, CBT-2 Admit Card Date: Available Soon. Candidates should complete registration before the last date and avoid waiting for the final day because website traffic, payment delay or document upload error may create problems. If the admit card, exam date or result date is not announced yet, candidates should keep checking Sarkari Job India and the official website regularly for future updates.
RRB JE CBT-2 Exam Date 2026 – Junior Engineer Recruitment Update Application Fee Details
The application fee details are: General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500/-, SC / ST / EBC: Rs. 250/-, All Female Candidates: Rs. 250/-, Fee Refund: Rs. 400/- for General/OBC and Rs. 250/- for others after Stage I exam as per rules, Payment Modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, Mobile Wallet. Fee payment should be made only through the official payment method mentioned in the notification. Candidates must keep the payment receipt, registration number and final submitted form safely. If any fee relaxation is available for SC, ST, female, PH or other reserved categories, it should be checked from the official notification before payment.
RRB JE CBT-2 Exam Date 2026 – Junior Engineer Recruitment Update Vacancy, Salary and Pay Scale
The vacancy and pay scale details are: Junior Engineer (JE) Posts: 2585, General: 1096, EWS: 246, OBC: 620, SC: 411, ST: 212, Salary / Pay Scale: As per Railway RRB rules. Candidates should check post-wise vacancy, category-wise vacancy and salary structure carefully. In many recruitments, the final number of vacancies may increase or decrease according to department requirements. Salary, grade pay, level, allowances and probation details should always be verified from the official advertisement.
RRB JE CBT-2 Exam Date 2026 – Junior Engineer Recruitment Update Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility details are: Available Soon. Applicants should check educational qualification, age limit, experience, domicile requirement and category relaxation before applying. If a candidate does not meet the required eligibility on the closing date, the form may be rejected during document verification or final selection. Candidates are advised to keep original documents, caste certificate, ID proof, photo, signature and educational certificates ready.
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To apply online, candidates should visit the official application link, complete registration, fill personal and educational details, upload required documents, pay the application fee if applicable and submit the final form. Before final submission, every detail should be checked carefully because mistakes in name, date of birth, category, qualification or contact details may create issues later. After submission, candidates should download or print the final application form for future use.
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