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RRB JE Eligibility 2026
RRB JE Eligibility: the latest information and updates for RRB JE, collected by airGurukul.
RRB JE Eligibility
Age limit
| Notice | Age | Reckoned on |
|---|---|---|
| CEN 04/2026 | 18–33 years | 01.01.2027 |
| CEN 05/2025 | 18–33 years | 01.01.2026 |
For CEN 05/2025, UR/EWS candidates had to be born between 02.01.1993 and 01.01.2008 (OBC-NCL from 02.01.1990, SC/ST from 02.01.1988).
Upper age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| PwBD | UR/EWS 10, OBC-NCL 13, SC/ST 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen and others | As per the CEN |
Educational qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer | 3-year Diploma in Engineering, or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology, in the relevant discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and allied branches as mapped in the CEN). A 3-year B.Sc. in Civil Engineering is also listed for Civil posts. |
| Depot Material Superintendent | 3-year Diploma in any Engineering discipline |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | B.Sc. with Chemistry and Physics (as per CEN 05/2025) |
- You must have the final qualification by the closing date of applications. Candidates awaiting results are not eligible.
- The exact branch list for each JE post is in Annexure A of the CEN. Check it before choosing post preferences.
Medical standards
Each post has a set medical standard, mainly A-3, B-1 or C-1:
- A-3: distant vision 6/9 in each eye with or without glasses (lens power up to 2D), near vision N6/0.6; must pass colour, binocular, night and mesopic vision tests. Candidates who have had LASIK are not eligible.
- B-1: distant vision 6/9 and 6/12 (lens power up to 4D). LASIK candidates may qualify only under conditions in the CEN.
- C-1: distant vision 6/12 and 6/18.
Source: CEN 05/2025 detailed notice (RRB Ranchi), CEN 04/2026 detailed notice (copy of RRB PDF)
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