The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official notification for recruitment of Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical) under Panel Year 2026. Selection will be through a country‑wide online examination followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). This is a great opportunity for engineering diploma/degree holders to join India’s central bank.
📌 Key Highlights
Application Dates: 16 April 2026 – 6 May 2026
Fee Payment Window: 16 April 2026 – 6 May 2026
Tentative Online Exam Date: 6 June 2026
Mode of Application: Online only via RBI Careers
Selection Process: Online Exam (300 marks) + Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Posts: Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical)
📊 Vacancy Details
Junior Engineer (Civil)
Zone | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD |
East | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – |
West | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 backlog |
North | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – |
South | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Central | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – |
Total | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 backlog |
Junior Engineer (Electrical)
Zone | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD |
East | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
West | – | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 backlog |
North | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
South | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – |
Central | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Total | – | – | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 backlog |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Age (as on 01.04.2026)
20 – 30 years (Born between 02.04.1996 and 01.04.2006).
Relaxations:
SC/ST – 5 years
OBC – 3 years
PwBD – 10–15 years (depending on category)
Ex‑Servicemen – Service + 3 years (max 50 years)
Widows/divorced women – up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST)
Educational Qualification
Civil:
Diploma (3 years) in Civil Engineering with 65% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR
Degree in Civil Engineering with 55% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Electrical:
Diploma (3 years) in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 65% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR
Degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 55% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Experience
Diploma holders – Minimum 2 years.
Degree holders – Minimum 1 year.
OR 1‑year graduate apprenticeship training in PSU.
📝 Exam Pattern
Section | Questions | Marks | Time (mins) |
English Language | 50 | 50 | 40 |
Engineering Discipline Paper I | 40 | 100 | 40 |
Engineering Discipline Paper II | 40 | 100 | 40 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 30 |
Total | 180 | 300 | 150 |
Negative marking: 1/4th mark for each wrong answer.
LPT mandatory in local language of the zone applied.
💰 Pay Scale & Benefits
Basic Pay: ₹29,000 + 9 advance increments = ₹47,700
Pay Scale: ₹29,000 – 78,640
Gross Emoluments: ~₹91,309 per month (including allowances).
Benefits: HRA, medical facilities, annual health checkup, housing loan, festival advance, defined contribution pension scheme, gratuity, and promotion prospects.
📥 Official Links
Download Official Notification (PDF): RBI JE Recruitment 2026
Apply Online: RBI Recruitment Portal
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The RBI Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 offers 11 vacancies across Civil and Electrical disciplines. With attractive pay, allowances, and career growth in India’s central bank, this is a prestigious opportunity for engineering professionals.
