RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment: 458 Posts Added, Now 4,487 Posts; Increase in JE and Signal Engineer Posts
There is good news for youth preparing to become Junior Engineer and Signal Engineer in the railways. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has increased the number of posts in the recruitment for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). As per the report, 4,029 posts have risen to 4,487, that is 458 additional posts.
The recruitment is under CEN 04/2026, notified in August 2026. Reports describe Junior Engineer (P-Way) as the largest category. 80 JE posts are shown for Ajmer RRB.
Change in Posts at a Glance
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | CEN 04/2026: JE, DMS and CMA |
| Earlier posts | 4,029 |
| Revised posts | 4,487 |
| Increase | 458 |
| Ajmer RRB | 80 JE posts (as per report) |
Posts in Some Categories (as per report)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (P-Way / Engineering) | 660 |
| Junior Engineer Signal (Category-35) | 148 |
See the full General, SC, ST, OBC and EWS split in the revised notification (corrigendum).
What It Means for Candidates
- More posts mean more chances of selection.
- Candidates choosing Signal and JE categories should match their RRB and category posts against the revised list.
- Watch the RRB website for any fresh application window or modification facility.
- The qualification must be a diploma/B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many posts are there in RRB JE now?
As per the report, 4,487, an increase of 458.
How many were there earlier?
4,029.
Under which CEN is this recruitment?
CEN 04/2026: JE, DMS and CMA.
How many JE posts are in Ajmer RRB?
As per the report, 80.
Note: This story has been written in our own words by the Emitrawala.com team, based on newspaper reports and public information. Figures and dates are as per the reports; please confirm with the official order or notice. Category-wise post figures are from the newspaper table; do match with the revised notification. Source: Patrika (Ajmer).
