- Candidates must be Indian citizens aged 18–36 years (including 3-year special relaxation) with a Diploma or Degree in Engineering.
- Age relaxation applies — 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwD candidates.
RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2026
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the Eligibility Criteria for RRB JE, along with its notification that candidates must fulfill before applying. To begin with, applicants must be Indian citizens or fall under certain eligible categories, like subjects of Nepal/Bhutan or Tibetan refugees who settled in India before January 1, 1962. Candidates must hold a Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) from a recognized university or institute. The minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum is 36 years (standard 18-33 years + 3 years special relaxation), usually calculated as on 1st January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories. Additionally, candidates must have valid ID proof, academic documents, and meet the specific medical standards (A3, B1, etc.) at the time of joining. Failing to meet these criteria will lead to disqualification from the recruitment process.
RRB JE Eligibility
The eligibility for RRB JE is very simple. You mostly need to focus on your age and your Engineering Diploma/Degree.
| Eligibility Component | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (JE) |
| Vacancy | 2585 |
| Nationality | Indian citizen or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee settled in India before 1962 |
| Educational Qualification | 3-Year Diploma or 4-Year B.Tech/B.E. in relevant Engineering Stream |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years and Maximum 36 years (as on 1st January 2026) |
| Valid Documents Required | Diploma/Degree certificate, Aadhaar Card, and Category proof (if applicable) |
| Medical Standard | Must be medically fit (Visual Standards A3, B1, B2, C1) |
RRB JE Age Limit
Age is a crucial factor. For the 2026 cycle (CEN 05/2025), the board has provided a special relaxation of 3 years due to delayed recruitment. This means the General category limit is up to 36 years instead of the usual 33.
| Category | Age Limit |
| RRB JE Age Limit for General | 18 to 36 Years |
| RRB JE Age Limit for OBC | 18 to 39 Years (3 Years Relaxation) |
| RRB JE Age Limit for SC / ST | 18 to 41 Years (5 Years Relaxation) |
| RRB JE Age Limit for Ex-Serviceman | Service Duration + 3 Years |
RRB JE Educational Qualification
To apply for RRB Junior Engineer, you must have the following technical qualifications:
- For JE Post: Three-year Diploma in Engineering OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) from a recognized University/Institute.
- For DMS Post: Diploma or Degree in Engineering in any discipline.
- For CMA Post: Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc) with Physics and Chemistry.
Note: Final year students waiting for results are not eligible. You must have the passing certificate in hand.
RRB JE Percentage Required
There is no minimum percentage required for the Junior Engineer post.
Whether you scored 90% or just passed your Diploma/Degree, you are eligible to apply. You simply need to have passed the course. However, for the Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) post, a minimum of 45% marks is required in B.Sc.
RRB JE Nationality
A candidate must be either:
- A Citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling here.
RRB JE Medical Standards & Vision Requirements
Candidates applying for RRB Junior Engineer must meet specific medical and vision standards prescribed by RRB. These standards ensure fitness for technical duties and vary across different medical categories.
| Medical Standard | Vision Standards |
|---|---|
| A-3 | Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (lens power ≤ 2D) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses Other Tests: Must pass Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision & Mesopic Vision |
| B-1 | Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (lens power ≤ 4D) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses (for reading/close work) Other Tests: Must pass Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision & Mesopic Vision |
| B-2 | Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (lens power ≤ 4D) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses (for reading/close work) Other Tests: Must pass Binocular Vision test |
| C-1 | Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses (for reading/close work) |
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FAQs: RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2026
The age limit for General candidates is 18 to 36 years (calculated as on 1st January 2026).
Yes, SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC candidates get 3 years, and PwD candidates get 10 years of relaxation.
You need a 3-year Diploma or a Degree (B.Tech/B.E.) in the relevant engineering branch (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.).
No, candidates awaiting final results are not eligible. You must possess the final passing certificate/mark sheet by the closing date.
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