RRB JE city intimation slip 2026 out; CBT-1 on October 27, 28
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Railway Recruitment Boards released the RRB JE city intimation slip from October 17, 2026, for CBT-1 under CEN 04/2026, now set for October 27 and 28.
What Happened
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB JE city intimation slip 2026 for the first-stage computer-based test (CBT-1) of Junior Engineer recruitment under notification CEN 04/2026, with the first slips issued on October 17, 2026. Under a revised schedule dated October 2, 2026, the exam will be held on Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The recruitment is for 4,029 Junior Engineer and related posts in Indian Railways, according to exam-tracking sites that carry the official notice.
Key Facts
- Recruitment: RRB Junior Engineer (JE) and related posts, notification CEN 04/2026; 4,029 vacancies as listed with the notification.
- CBT-1 dates: October 27 and 28, 2026. An earlier notice of September 16 had also listed October 30; the revised schedule of October 2 dropped that third date.
- City intimation slip: released from October 17, 2026, for candidates with the October 27 exam, with slips for the October 28 sitting following.
- How to check: log in on the official website of your RRB with your registration number and date of birth.
- Admit card (e-call letter): expected about four days before each candidate's exam date, which would be around October 23 for the October 27 sitting.
- The city slip is not an admit card and cannot be used to enter the exam centre.
Why It Matters
Railway jobs are among the most sought-after government jobs for young people in India, and Junior Engineer posts are a common first step for students who hold engineering diplomas or degrees. A computer-based test (CBT) is an exam taken on a computer at a test centre, usually with multiple-choice questions. CBT-1 is the first, screening stage; those who clear it move to the next stage of selection.
The city intimation slip tells each candidate the city, and sometimes the date and shift, of their exam about ten days in advance. It exists to give candidates, many of whom are allotted centres away from home, enough time to book train tickets and a place to stay. It does not give the exact centre address; that comes on the e-call letter, which is the document that must be carried to the exam hall along with a valid photo ID.
The change of schedule also matters. Several unofficial websites still show the old dates, including October 30. Candidates should go by the revised schedule and by what their own city slip and e-call letter say, because the RRBs have said that any further change will be posted on their official websites.
What readers should do next: download the city slip now from your regional RRB's official website, plan travel to the allotted city, keep your registration number and date of birth ready for the e-call letter download about four days before your exam, and check the official RRB website rather than social-media forwards for any change. Beware of anyone offering "confirmed selection" or exam help for money: railway recruitment is done only through the RRBs.
Impact
Short-term: Candidates have about a week to arrange travel to their exam city. E-call letters should follow from around October 23, after which the exam is held on October 27 and 28, 2026.
Long-term: Results of CBT-1 will decide who moves to the next stage of the JE selection. For successful candidates, the posts lead to technical careers in Indian Railways, one of the country's largest employers.
Who is affected: All candidates who applied under RRB CEN 04/2026 for Junior Engineer and related posts, their families, coaching institutes, and the railways' zonal recruitment boards running the exam.
Key Takeaway
RRB JE city intimation slips are out from October 17, 2026, and CBT-1 under CEN 04/2026 will be held on October 27 and 28, with e-call letters due about four days before each exam.
Questions and Answers
Is the RRB JE city intimation slip 2026 out?
Yes. The Railway Recruitment Boards began releasing the city intimation slips for CEN 04/2026 CBT-1 on October 17, 2026. Candidates can check them on their RRB's official website using their registration number and date of birth.
What is the RRB JE CBT-1 exam date in 2026?
Under the revised schedule dated October 2, 2026, the RRB JE CBT-1 is on October 27 and 28, 2026. The October 30 date in an earlier notice was dropped.
When will the RRB JE admit card come out?
The e-call letter, or admit card, is expected about four days before each candidate's exam date, so around October 23 for the October 27 sitting.
Can I enter the RRB JE exam with the city intimation slip?
No. The city slip only tells you your exam city. You must download and carry the e-call letter and a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
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