The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) has announced a significant increase in the total vacancies for the RRB JE Recruitment 2026 under CEN No. 04/2026. As per the latest Corrigendum No. 2 released on 4 November 2026, the total number of Junior Engineer posts has been revised from 4,029 to 4,487. This update adds 458 additional vacancies, primarily for JE/Permanent Way (Category No. 17) and JE/S&T/Signal (Category No. 35), following new requirements from Zonal Railways.
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RRB JE 2026 Vacancy Revision Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards initially published CEN No. 04/2026 for various Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts. Due to additional vacancy demands from various Zonal Railways, particularly for the Junior Engineer / P. Way and Junior Engineer / S&T / Signal categories, the board undertook a comprehensive review. This led to the issuance of Corrigendum No. 2, which officially revises the total number of available positions, offering more opportunities for aspiring candidates across the country.
Key Highlights & Latest Updates
Here are the crucial details regarding the latest RRB JE vacancy revision:
- Recruitment Notification: RRB JE 2026 (CEN No. 04/2026)
- Corrigendum Number: Corrigendum No. 2
- Official Notice Release Date: 4 November 2026
- Previous Total Vacancies: 4,029 posts
- Additional Vacancies Added: 458 posts
- Revised Total Vacancies: 4,487 posts
- Posts with Revised Vacancies: JE/Permanent Way (Category No. 17) and JE/S&T/Signal (Category No. 35)
Detailed Vacancy Revision for Junior Engineer Posts
The latest Corrigendum No. 2 has significantly impacted the overall vacancy count for RRB JE 2026. Below is a detailed breakdown of the vacancy changes and the revised distribution for the affected posts.
Overall Vacancy Change: Previous vs. New
| Vacancy Details | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Original vacancies under CEN 04/2026 | 3,993 |
| Additional vacancies through Corrigendum No. 1 | 36 |
| Total after Corrigendum No. 1 | 4,029 |
| Additional vacancies through Corrigendum No. 2 | 458 |
| Final Revised Vacancies | 4,487 |
Revised Vacancies for JE/Permanent Way (Category No. 17)
A total of 660 vacancies are now available for Junior Engineer/Permanent Way across eight RRBs. The detailed RRB and category-wise distribution is as follows:
| RRB | Railway Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | ExSM | R-LD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajmer | NWR | 32 | 12 | 7 | 21 | 8 | 80 | 8 | 0 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 40 | 16 | 8 | 26 | 10 | 100 | 10 | 0 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECoR | 59 | 25 | 11 | 39 | 16 | 150 | 16 | 5 |
| Bilaspur | SECR | 35 | 16 | 10 | 29 | 10 | 100 | 10 | 0 |
| Kolkata | SER | 16 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 40 | 4 | 0 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 12 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 0 |
| Patna | ECR | 30 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 75 | 7 | 4 |
| Ranchi | SER | 34 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 7 | 77 | 7 | 4 |
| Total | — | 258 | 108 | 54 | 175 | 65 | 660 | 66 | 13 |
Revised Vacancies for JE/S&T/Signal (Category No. 35)
For Junior Engineer/S&T/Signal, a total of 148 vacancies have been revised across eight RRBs. The RRB-wise and category-wise distribution is detailed below:
| RRB | Railway Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | ExSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | WR | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 1 |
| Bilaspur | SECR | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 2 |
| Chennai | SR | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 3 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 10 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 27 | 3 |
| Mumbai | WR | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 1 |
| Prayagraj | NCR | 8 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| Ranchi | SER | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 2 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| Total | — | 62 | 21 | 16 | 33 | 16 | 148 | 16 |
Combined Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution for Revised Posts
The combined category-wise distribution for the newly revised JE/Permanent Way and JE/S&T/Signal posts is as follows:
| Category | JE/Permanent Way | JE/S&T/Signal | Combined Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 258 | 62 | 320 |
| SC | 108 | 21 | 129 |
| ST | 54 | 16 | 70 |
| OBC | 175 | 33 | 208 |
| EWS | 65 | 16 | 81 |
| Total | 660 | 148 | 808 |
It is important to note that this table represents the revised sanctioned vacancies for these two specific post categories, not the total number of additional vacancies across all posts. The net increase of 458 posts is reflected in the overall recruitment total.
RRB Zone-Wise Total Vacancies (Revised)
Candidates can check the revised total vacancies available under different Railway Recruitment Boards below:
| RRB Zone | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 160 |
| Ajmer | 332 |
| Bengaluru | 299 |
| Bhopal | 220 |
| Bhubaneswar | 236 |
| Bilaspur | 240 |
| Chandigarh | 183 |
| Chennai | 394 |
| Gorakhpur | 198 |
| Guwahati | 360 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 152 |
| Kolkata | 497 |
| Malda | 30 |
| Mumbai | 425 |
| Muzaffarpur | 55 |
| Patna | 155 |
| Prayagraj | 361 |
| Ranchi | 216 |
| Secunderabad | 111 |
| Siliguri | 112 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 101 |
| Total | 4,487 |
Impact on Students & What's Next?
This increase in RRB JE vacancies is a positive development for all candidates aspiring to join the Indian Railways. More vacancies mean increased opportunities and potentially better chances of selection. Candidates who have already applied or are planning to apply should carefully review the updated vacancy distribution, especially for JE/Permanent Way and JE/S&T/Signal posts, to understand the revised competition levels in their respective RRBs and categories. It is highly recommended to regularly visit the official websites of the Railway Recruitment Boards for any further updates or announcements related to CEN No. 04/2026.
Important Links
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the revised total number of vacancies for RRB JE Recruitment 2026?
A total of 4,487 vacancies are now available under RRB JE Recruitment 2026 (CEN No. 04/2026), which includes Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts.
Q2: When was the RRB JE Revised Vacancy 2026 notice released?
The Railway Recruitment Boards released Amendment/Corrigendum No. 2 on 4 November 2026, officially announcing the increase in notified vacancies.
Q3: How many additional vacancies have been added in RRB JE 2026?
A total of 458 additional vacancies have been added, increasing the overall vacancy count from 4,029 to 4,487 posts.
Q4: Which posts have received additional vacancies under RRB JE Corrigendum No. 2?
The vacancies have been revised for JE/Permanent Way (Category No. 17) and JE/S&T/Signal (Category No. 35).
Q5: What is the revised vacancy count for JE/Permanent Way 2026?
The revised vacancy count for JE/Permanent Way (Category No. 17) is 660 posts across eight RRBs.
Q6: Which RRB has the highest number of JE/Permanent Way vacancies?
RRB Bhubaneswar has the highest number of JE/Permanent Way vacancies, with 150 posts in the revised vacancy table.
Q7: Have the vacancies for all RRB zones been increased?
No, the latest corrigendum specifically revises vacancies for selected RRBs under Category No. 17 and Category No. 35. Vacancies for other RRBs not covered in the revised tables remain unchanged.