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RRB SSE 2026

RRB SSE 2026 is expected to release 7,000+ (Expected; 2026 CEN not yet released — previous cycle had 1,105 vacancies) vacancies; exam dates will be announced on the official website.

Railway Recruitment Board

Mode

Online

Level

Graduate

Vacancies

7,000+ (Expected; 2026 CEN not yet released — previous cycle had 1,105 vacancies)

Fee

To be announced (as per upcoming CEN)

Last updated: July 4, 2026

Key dates

2026 CEN

Not yet released (as of Jul 2026)

Previous Cycle Vacancies

1,105 (for reference)

Quick Summary

RRB SSE (Senior Section Engineer) 2026 recruits senior engineering supervisors for Indian Railways across Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Signal & Telecom departments. As of July 2026, the official CEN has not been released; unofficial estimates suggest 7,000+ vacancies versus 1,105 in the previous cycle, but this is unconfirmed. Requires a B.E./B.Tech engineering degree (no diploma route), age 20-34 years. Single-stage CBT: 150 questions/150 marks/2 hours (Technical 90 marks + General Awareness/Reasoning/Arithmetic 60 marks), followed by Document Verification and Medical Test. Pay Level 7, salary Rs. 44,900 basic (Rs. 63,000-80,000 gross).

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) from a recognized university — distance/correspondence degrees not accepted, except AMIE and AMIETE
Age limit: 20 to 34 years, with standard government relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-servicemen
Indian citizenship required

Syllabus

General Intelligence and Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude / Arithmetic
Technical subjects specific to the engineering discipline applied for (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Signal & Telecom)

Exam Pattern

Single-stage CBT: 150 questions, 150 marks, 2-hour duration
Split roughly as Technical subjects (90 marks) and General Awareness + General Intelligence/Reasoning/Arithmetic (60 marks)
Document Verification and Medical Fitness Test for candidates who qualify the CBT
Final selection based on CBT marks alone

Exam overview

RRB SSE (Senior Section Engineer) recruits experienced-track engineering supervisors for Indian Railways' Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Signal & Telecom departments — a senior technical role that sits above RRB JE in the railway engineering cadre.

As of July 2026, the RRB SSE 2026 CEN (Centralized Employment Notification) has not yet been released; aggregator estimates put the expected vacancy count at 7,000+, well above the 1,105 vacancies advertised in the previous cycle, though the exact figure will only be confirmed with the official notification. Candidates should treat all 2026-cycle figures on this page as provisional until RRB publishes the CEN on rrbapply.gov.in or the relevant zonal RRB website.

Preparation tip

Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the RRB SSE 2026 notification been released?▼

Not yet, as of July 2026. RRB has not released the CEN (Centralized Employment Notification) for SSE 2026. Candidates should regularly check rrbapply.gov.in and their nearest zonal RRB website (such as rrbcdg.gov.in) for the official release.

What is the eligibility for RRB SSE?▼

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) from a recognized university — distance-learning degrees are generally not accepted, with AMIE and AMIETE as exceptions. The age limit is 20 to 34 years, with standard relaxation for reserved categories.

What is the difference between RRB JE and RRB SSE?▼

RRB JE (Junior Engineer) is the entry-level engineering post, open to both degree and diploma holders, with a lower age limit (18-33) and Pay Level 6 starting salary. RRB SSE (Senior Section Engineer) is a more senior supervisory post requiring a full engineering degree (no diploma route), a higher age limit (20-34), and a higher Pay Level 7 starting salary.

What is the RRB SSE exam pattern?▼

RRB SSE is a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) — 150 questions for 150 marks in 2 hours, covering discipline-specific Technical subjects (90 marks) plus General Awareness, General Intelligence/Reasoning, and Arithmetic (60 marks). This is followed by Document Verification and a Medical Fitness Test for those who qualify; there is no separate interview.

What is the salary of RRB SSE?▼

RRB SSE is a Pay Level 7 post as per the 7th Pay Commission, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 44,900 per month. Including allowances, the gross monthly salary is typically in the Rs. 63,000–80,000 range, along with free and concessional railway passes.

How many vacancies are expected in RRB SSE 2026?▼

Various sources estimate 7,000+ vacancies for the 2026 cycle, compared to 1,105 in the previous recruitment — but this has not been officially confirmed. The exact, official vacancy count will only be available once RRB releases the CEN.

Official Resources

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RRB Notification & CEN Portal

https://www.rrbapply.gov.in

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