The RRB JE Exam Date 2026 has been declared for the candidates who are appearing in the RRB JE CEN 04/2026. RRB JE Exam Date 2026 has been announced for candidates appearing in RRB JE CEN 04/2026. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have tentatively announced the dates for the first-stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I) for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts as 27, 28 and 30 October 2026, respectively.
The RRB’s latest notice was issued on 16/09/2026. Candidates should now concentrate on the final revision of the paper, practice for mock tests, and also get Aadhaar authenticated.
RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Date 2026: Key Details
The CBT-I schedule will be used for the 4029 posts that are notified under CEN 04/2026. The examination will be in Computer-Based Test (CBT) format.
The RRB has given tentative dates; hence, candidates should check the official RRB website for further updates.
RRB JE Exam Schedule 2026
Candidates will not necessarily appear on all three dates. Exam City and Date Intimation facility will inform the particulars of the individual candidate regarding the specific examination date and city allotted to him.
The tentative CBT-I schedule is
- 27 October 2026: CBT-I
- 28 October 2026: CBT-I
- 30 October 2026: CBT-I
This is the new notification for the posts of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant for CEN 04/2026.
RRB JE City Intimation Slip 2026
The RRB JE City Intimation Slip 2026 is issued approximately a week prior to the date of examination. It will give details of the city and date of the exam.
The approximate timeline is:
These dates are subject to change and are not separately published dates but are based on the RRB’s 10-day timeline. The candidates are advised to refer to the official RRB website for the activation of the link.
RRB JE Admit Card 2026
The RRB JE Admit Card 2026 will be released around 4 days prior to the candidate’s exam date. The RRB JE Admit Card 2026 is released as an e-call letter around 4 days before the candidate’s exam date.
Thus, candidates who appeared on 27 October can anticipate access around 23 October, and those appearing on 28 and 30 October can expect access around 24 and 26 October, respectively. The above-mentioned dates are tentative, and candidates are requested to refer to their respective RRB portal for the actual release of the dates.
The E-Call Letter will provide important information like exam center details, reporting time, candidate instructions, etc. The candidates are requested to download the copy and print it as soon as it is available.
Aadhaar Authentication for RRB JE CBT 2026
The Aadhaar authentication is one crucial aspect of RRB JE CBT-I 2026. Applicants are requested to fill in the Aadhaar information on the application form if they haven’t already done so.
The examination center will use Aadhaar-based biometric authentication, RRB has said. Candidates must have their actual Aadhaar Card/Printout of E-verified Aadhaar card as given in the latest instructions. Candidates are also advised to make sure their Aadhaar is unlocked before appearing for the examination.
The candidates will ensure that their name and date of birth mentioned in the Aadhaar is accurate and the photograph/biometric details are suitably updated.
RRB JE CBT-I 2026: What is the next step for the candidates?
With the RRB JE CBT 1 exam date 2026 approaching, candidates should shift their preparation towards revision and test practice. Now is the time to find the areas that are troublesome, not over-learning what they feel they know.
The candidates who are preparing for RRB JE (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and other engineering) should devote proper time to preparing their technical subjects along with preparing the non-technical subjects of CBT-I.
Engineers Academy is the place to prepare for various technical government exams like RRB JE, SSC JE, etc. Previous year examination papers, MCQ books, and frequent mock test papers can aid candidates in having a more structured approach to the final preparation.
FAQs
- What is the RRB JE Exam Date 2026 for CBT 1?
The RRB JE CBT-I 2026 is tentatively scheduled for 27, 28, and 30 October 2026 under CEN 04/2026. Schedule of JE, DMS, and CMA posts.
- When will the RRB JE City Intimation Slip 2026 be released?
RRB JE Exam City and Date Intimation Slip is expected around 10 days before the date of the exam. Availability should be checked on the official RRB website.
- Is Aadhaar authentication necessary for RRB JE CBT-I 2026?
Yes. RRB has directed candidates to have the required Aadhaar authentication and bring the Aadhaar card or the printout of the same, e-verified by RRB, for biometric authentication at the examination centre. Candidates must also make sure that their Aadhaar is unlocked.