The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, have released a notice dated 16.09.2026 announcing the tentative schedule of the 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I) for CEN No. 04/2026 — the recruitment for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts. CBT-I will be held on 27, 28 and 30 October 2026, and the notice also sets out when the exam city slip and e-call letter will be released and what Aadhaar checks candidates must complete before exam day.
Exam City and Date intimation + SC/ST Travel Authority
About 10 days before your exam date (tentative) — from around 17.10.2026 for the first exam day
E-Call Letter (admit card) download
About 4 days before your exam date (tentative) — from around 23.10.2026 for the first exam day
1st Stage CBT (CBT-I)
27.10.2026, 28.10.2026 and 30.10.2026 (tentative)
Note: the “from around” dates are worked out by counting back from 27.10.2026, the first exam day. Your own slip and call letter follow your own exam date, so watch the official RRB website rather than relying on one fixed date.
CBT-I Exam Pattern (Quick Recap)
Subject
Questions
Marks
Mathematics
30
30
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25
25
General Awareness
15
15
General Science
30
30
Total
100
100
CBT-I lasts 90 minutes (120 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates). It is a screening stage — its normalised score is used only to shortlist candidates for CBT-II and does not count in the final merit. Full details are in the recruitment post. For the 15 General Awareness questions, a quick revision of our Indian Constitution capsule, Rivers, Dams and Lakes capsule and weekly current affairs digest is a good use of the time left.
Aadhaar Checklist Before Exam Day
Requirement
What You Should Do
Aadhaar verification
If not done already, log in at rrbapply.gov.in with your credentials and verify your identity through Aadhaar
Aadhaar unlocked
Make sure your Aadhaar biometrics are in unlocked condition in the UIDAI system before going to the centre — this applies even if you verified Aadhaar while applying
Aadhaar details updated
Name, date of birth (as per Class 10 certificate), latest photograph, father’s name and address should be correct
Biometrics updated
If you did not update biometrics after turning 15, get them updated
Original Aadhaar at centre
Carry the original Aadhaar card or a printout of the e-verified Aadhaar — biometric check happens before entry to the exam hall
What This Means for You
If you applied under CEN 04/2026, start preparing for CBT-I now — the exam is on 27, 28 or 30 October 2026.
Check your Aadhaar today: verify it on rrbapply.gov.in if not done, make sure biometrics are unlocked, and update any wrong details.
Around 10 days before the exam, check the RRB website for your Exam City and Date slip (SC/ST candidates can also download the Travel Authority).
About 4 days before your exam date, download and print your e-call letter.
On exam day, carry the e-call letter and your original Aadhaar (or e-verified Aadhaar printout) and reach the centre early for biometric checks.
Note: all these dates are marked tentative by RRB. Follow only the official RRB websites for any change.
Documents to Carry to the Exam Centre
Document
Format / Notes
Original Aadhaar card or e-verified Aadhaar printout
Required by this notice for Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication
E-Call Letter (printed)
Download about 4 days before your exam date
Recent passport-size photograph
Same as the one uploaded in the application (general guidance)
Other valid photo ID (if asked)
As listed on your e-call letter (general guidance)
Only the Aadhaar requirement comes from this notice; the other rows are general guidance. Follow the instructions printed on your own e-call letter.
Do not wait till exam day to check Aadhaar — a locked biometric can hold up your entry.
Do not assume your exam is on 27 October; your own date and city come only in your Exam City slip.
Do not rely on unofficial websites or social media for the city slip or admit card — RRB warns against unauthenticated sources.
Do not carry only a photocopy — the notice asks for the original Aadhaar card or a printout of the e-verified Aadhaar.
Do not trust anyone promising a railway job for money — RRB selection is strictly on CBT merit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RRB JE exam date 2026?
The tentative CBT-I dates for CEN 04/2026 are 27, 28 and 30 October 2026.
Which posts does this exam schedule cover?
It covers Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts under CEN No. 04/2026.
When will the RRB JE exam city slip be released?
The Exam City and Date link will go live about 10 days before the exam date (tentatively) on all RRB websites.
When will the RRB JE admit card 2026 be released?
E-call letters can be downloaded about 4 days before the exam date shown in your Exam City and Date slip.
Is Aadhaar compulsory for the RRB JE CBT-I?
Yes, Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication is done before entry, so you must bring the original Aadhaar card or an e-verified Aadhaar printout.
I verified Aadhaar while applying — do I need to do anything else?
Yes, you must still make sure your Aadhaar biometrics are unlocked in the UIDAI system before going to the exam centre.
Is there an exam on 29 October 2026?
No, the notice lists only 27, 28 and 30 October 2026 for CBT-I.
Where can SC/ST candidates get the Travel Authority for the exam?
SC/ST candidates can download the Travel Authority along with the Exam City and Date link, which opens about 10 days before the exam.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
