The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the tentative schedule for the first-stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1) under CEN 04/2026. The examination covers posts including Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).

According to the latest RRB notice dated September 16, 2026, the RRB JE CBT 1 examination will be conducted on October 27, October 28 and October 30, 2026. The dates are tentative, and candidates should check the official RRB websites for further updates.
The first-stage examination will be conducted over three dates. Candidates will receive their individual examination date and city details separately.
| Event | Date |
| RRB JE CBT 1 Exam | October 27, 28 and 30, 2026 |
| Exam city and date intimation | Approximately 10 days before the exam |
| SC/ST Travel Authority | Through the city/date intimation facility |
| E-Call Letter | Approximately 4 days before the allotted exam date |
The schedule is tentative, so candidates should regularly monitor their respective RRB websites.
The CBT 1 schedule applies to recruitment conducted under CEN 04/2026 for various technical posts. The recruitment includes Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant positions. The current recruitment cycle has a revised vacancy count of 4,029 posts, according to available recruitment information.
Candidates should make sure they follow the examination instructions applicable specifically to CEN 04/2026 and not confuse this recruitment with earlier RRB JE cycles.
RRBs will provide the Exam City and Date Intimation approximately 10 days before the respective examination date. The information will help candidates know the city and date assigned to them before the release of the e-call letter.
Eligible SC/ST candidates will also be able to download their Travel Authority through this facility.
Candidates should note that the city and date intimation is not the same as the final e-call letter. The examination centre and other detailed instructions will be provided through the e-call letter.
The RRB JE CBT 1 e-call letter will be made available approximately four days before the examination date mentioned in the Exam City and Date Intimation. Candidates will need to download the e-call letter from the relevant RRB website.
The hall ticket should be checked carefully for details such as the candidate's name, roll number, examination centre, reporting time, shift and examination-day instructions.
Candidates should carry the required identity documents and other items specified by RRB to the examination centre.
Candidates should not assume that all applicants will appear on October 27. RRB will assign candidates specific examination dates and centres, and the individual schedule will be communicated through the city/date intimation facility.
RRBs have also highlighted Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication at examination centres. Candidates should ensure that their Aadhaar details are accurate and follow the identification requirements mentioned in the official instructions.
Candidates should rely only on official RRB websites for examination updates and avoid unauthenticated information circulated through social media or other platforms.
With CBT 1 scheduled for October 27, 28 and 30, 2026, candidates should continue their preparation and keep checking for the release of the city intimation slip. Once the individual examination date is available, candidates should plan their travel and other arrangements accordingly.
The RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Date 2026 has been announced as a tentative schedule under CEN 04/2026. The next key updates will be the Exam City and Date Intimation and E-Call Letter. Candidates should regularly visit the official RRB portal for the latest information.