For lakhs of aspirants chasing a Junior Engineer job in Indian Railways, the wait is finally over. The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB JE CBT 1 City Intimation Slip 2026 today, 17 October, finally telling candidates which city they will have to travel to for the first stage of the exam. The slip went live on the regional RRB websites and the central DIGIALM portal, and candidates can download it right away using their registration number and date of birth.
This is the first concrete step in the final leg of the CEN 04/2026 recruitment drive, which offers 4,029 posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). With CBT 1 beginning on 27 October, the ten-day window between the slip and the exam gives candidates just enough time to book train tickets, sort out accommodation and plan their travel without the usual last-minute panic.
RRB JE CBT 1 exam dates and shifts
The CBT 1 exam will be conducted on three days, 27, 28 and 30 October 2026, in a computer-based format across centres all over India. Each shift runs for 90 minutes, and candidates are being advised to reach their centres well before the reporting time printed on their call letter.
- Shift 1: reporting at 7:30 AM, exam starts 9:00 AM
- Shift 2: reporting at 11:15 AM, exam starts 12:45 PM
- Shift 3: reporting at 3:00 PM, exam starts 4:30 PM
Your exact date and shift will be visible once the exam city intimation slip is downloaded, and the full centre address will follow on the admit card.
What the city intimation slip shows (and what it does not)
The slip is a travel-planning document, not an entry pass. It shows three key things:
- The city where your CBT 1 exam centre is located
- The date of your exam
- Your shift timing
It does not contain the centre name or full address, and it is not valid for entry to the exam hall. Candidates do not need to carry it to the centre; that role belongs to the E-Call Letter, which arrives separately.
How to download the RRB JE city intimation slip
The process takes barely a couple of minutes. Keep your registration number and date of birth handy before you begin:
- Visit your regional RRB website or the central portal at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
- Look for the link marked CEN 04/2026: City and Date Intimation for CBT 1 (it may also appear on rrb.digialm.com)
- Enter your registration number and date of birth as the user password
- Download and save the PDF, and note your city, date and shift
If the link does not open on the first attempt, try again after some time. On release days the RRB portals often slow down under heavy traffic, and the slip will remain available right up to your exam date.
Admit card comes next: key dates
The E-Call Letter (admit card) follows roughly four days before your allotted exam date. Candidates writing the exam on 27 October can expect their admit cards from around 23 October, with the rest following in sequence for the 28 and 30 October batches. Along with the slip, the RRB notice asks candidates to carry an original Aadhaar card or a printout of e-verified Aadhaar to the centre, plus whatever else the E-Call Letter specifically mentions.
Exam pattern, in quick recap
CBT 1 is a screening test of 100 questions for 100 marks, covering mathematics, reasoning, general science and general awareness. It is qualifying in nature, with one-third negative marking for every wrong answer. Those who clear it move to CBT 2, the merit exam: 150 questions (100 core technical, 50 non-technical) in 120 minutes, and these marks decide the final rank. Document verification and a railway medical examination (vision standards like A-3, B-1 and B-2) complete the process.
Salary: what the job pays
Selected candidates join at Pay Level 6, with a starting basic pay of Rs 35,400 per month, plus dearness allowance, house rent allowance and travel allowance as applicable. For engineering diploma and degree holders, it remains one of the most sought-after government jobs in the country, which explains the massive applicant pool this year.
FAQs
When was the RRB JE CBT 1 city intimation slip 2026 released?
It was released on 17 October 2026, about ten days before the CBT 1 exam begins on 27 October.
Can I enter the exam centre with the city intimation slip?
No. The slip only tells you your exam city, date and shift. Entry is allowed only on the basis of the E-Call Letter (admit card), which releases around 23 October.
What are the RRB JE CBT 1 exam dates for 2026?
CBT 1 is scheduled on 27, 28 and 30 October 2026, in three shifts each day.
How many vacancies are there under CEN 04/2026?
There are 4,029 vacancies across Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant posts.
What details do I need to download the city slip?
Your registration number and your date of birth, which doubles up as the user password on the RRB portals.
That covers the first milestone. Check your city today, lock in your travel, and keep the admit card download dates marked. Informeia will track the RRB JE admit card release and the CBT 1 schedule, so keep an eye on the Job section.
