The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced the tentative schedule for the first-stage Computer-Based Test under CEN No. 04/2026. The CBT-I for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts is scheduled to be held on October 27, 28, and 30, 2026.
The notice was issued on September 16, 2026. Candidates appearing for the examination should now track the official RRB websites for the exam city intimation, travel authority, and e-call letter. The city and date information is expected to be released about 10 days before the examination. In comparison, e-call letters are expected to become available about four days before the respective exam date.
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RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Date 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | Railway Recruitment Boards |
| CEN Number | 04/2026 |
| Posts | Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant |
| Exam Stage | CBT-I |
| Exam Dates | October 27, 28, and 30, 2026 |
| Notice Date | September 16, 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | About 10 days before the exam |
| E-Call Letter | About 4 days before the exam |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test |
| Biometric Verification | Aadhaar-linked authentication at exam centre |
The announced dates are tentative, so candidates should continue to check official RRB updates for any changes to the schedule.
The exam city and date intimation will help candidates know their allotted examination city before the admit card is released. SC/ST candidates will also be able to access the travel authority through the same facility, where applicable.
Exam Schedule
- October 27, 2026
- October 28, 2026
- October 30, 2026
The examination will cover candidates applying under CEN 04/2026 for the posts of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant.
When Will the Exam City Intimation Be Released?
According to the official notice, the link for checking the exam city and date is expected to be activated about 10 days before the examination.
This means candidates should start monitoring the RRB portals well ahead of the first exam date. The exact city notification date has not been separately notified in the notice.
SC/ST candidates eligible for travel authority will also be able to download it through the city and date intimation link.
RRB JE E-Call Letter
The e-call letter is expected to be available around four days before the examination date mentioned in the candidate’s exam city and date intimation.
Candidates should note that the exam city slip and the e-call letter serve different purposes. The city slip provides advance information about the allotted examination city and date, while the e-call letter contains detailed examination center information and other exam-day instructions.
Aadhaar Biometric Authentication Mandatory at Exam Center
RRB has stated that Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication will be carried out at the examination center before candidates are allowed to enter the examination hall.
Candidates should carry either:
- Original Aadhaar card, or
- Printout of e-verified Aadhaar.
Candidates who have not yet completed Aadhaar authentication have been advised to do so by logging in to the RRB application portal.
Keep Aadhaar Unlocked Before the Exam
Candidates have also been advised to ensure that their Aadhaar remains unlocked in the UIDAI system before reporting to the exam center.
This applies even to candidates who had completed Aadhaar verification while submitting their application. Keeping Aadhaar unlocked can help avoid problems during biometric registration and examination-related verification.
Check Aadhaar Details Before RRB JE CBT 1
Candidates should ensure that the details in their Aadhaar are correct and up to date before the examination.
The notice specifically asks candidates to check the following:
- Name
- Date of birth as per Class 10 certificate
- Latest photograph
- Biometrics, where required
- Address
- Father’s name
Any outdated or incorrect details may create difficulty during authentication at the examination center.
