The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the schedule for the first stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-I) for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant positions under CEN No. 05/2025, which totals 2,570 vacancies. The CBT-I examinations will occur on February 19, 2026, February 20, 2026, and March 3, 2026. This recruitment drive offers Level-6 pay with a basic salary of Rs. 35,400. Candidates will receive exam city intimation and travel authority 10 days before their exam date, with e-call letters available for download four days prior. Mandatory Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication is required at test centers. Applicants must regularly check official regional RRB websites for these crucial updates and adhere to all instructions.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), operating under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released the schedule for the first stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-I) for recruitment to Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant positions. This pertains to Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 05/2025, which notified 2,570 vacancies.
According to the official notice issued by the RRB, the CBT-I examination will be conducted in multiple sessions on February 19, 2026, February 20, 2026, and March 3, 2026. The recruitment process aims to fill technical roles in various railway zones, offering Level-6 pay with a basic salary of Rs. 35,400 per month.
RRB JE Exam Schedule
The centralised notification for CEN 05/2025 was originally released on September 29, 2025, with online applications accepted from October 31, 2025, to December 10, 2025. The selection process includes the CBT-I as the initial stage, followed by subsequent phases for qualified candidates.
Exam Dates for RRB CBT I
Posts: JE/DMS/CMA
February 19, 2026
February 20, 2026
March 3, 2026
The authority has not announced detailed shift timings or city-wise allocations in the current notice. The examination will adhere to standardised norms set by the RRB for fairness and transparency.
Candidates can access important pre-exam details through the official regional RRB websites. The process for obtaining these is as follows:
Exam city intimation, along with the specific exam date and downloadable travel authority for eligible SC/ST candidates, will be available 10 days prior to the respective exam date.
Admit cards (e-call letters) for RRB JE CBT-I will be issued for download four days before the exam date indicated in the city intimation.
Applicants are urged to regularly check their respective regional RRB portals for these updates and to avoid relying on unofficial sources.
RRB CBT I: Important Instructions and Biometric Requirements
As part of the entry protocol, Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication will be mandatory at examination centers. Candidates must carry their original Aadhaar card or a printout of e-verified Aadhaar for verification purposes.
Key Guidelines:
– Ensure Aadhaar details are unlocked in the UIDAI system to facilitate smooth biometric registration.
– Bring valid photo identification as specified in the admit card instructions.
– Follow all COVID-19 or health-related protocols, if applicable at the time of the exam.
The RRB has emphasised monitoring official channels for any further notifications regarding the exam schedule, vacancies, or selection process. The authority has not announced details on the subsequent stages, such as CBT-II or document verification, yet.
This announcement provides clarity to thousands of registered candidates awaiting the commencement of the recruitment drive for technical posts in Indian Railways.
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