RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2024, Check Updated Age Limit

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2024 for 7,951 vacancies on its official website. The application process is open until 29th August 2024. Candidates interested in roles like Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant should check the eligibility criteria carefully. Eligible candidates need to submit their applications before the deadline to avoid disqualification. This article covers the main eligibility requirements, including education, age limits, and experience.

RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2024

The authorities have set certain standards for the RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2024 that must be fulfilled to apply for the positions. The vacancies for RRB JE 2024 include positions such as Junior Engineer (JE) (Safety and Non-Safety), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA), Chemical Supervisor/Research, and Metallurgical Supervisor/Research. This is a great opportunity for engineering graduates to secure a reputed job in Indian Railways. Therefore, candidates interested in applying are advised to thoroughly review the RRB JE Qualification 2024 details explained in the article below.

Candidates need to be aware that non-compliance with the RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2024 may result in the cancellation of their application. Therefore, we have provided details of the RRB JE Eligibility 2024 in this article for reference, to review before the application window opens.

RRB JE Eligibility Criteria – Overview

Fulfilling the RRB JE eligibility criteria is crucial for applying to the 2024 RRB Junior Engineer vacancies. Candidates must meet all the required standards to be considered for the recruitment process. Only those who meet the qualifications will proceed to the next stages. Before applying, candidates should confirm their eligibility for the RRB JE Recruitment 2024. The application process remains open until 29th August 2024, and eligible candidates should submit their applications before the deadline to avoid disqualification.

Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	RRB JE
Exam level	National Level
Conducting Authority	Railway Recruitment Board
No. of Vacancies	7951
Exam Mode	For both the stages – Online i.e. Computer Based Test (CBT)
CBT Stage 1 Exam Date	To be Announced
Total No. of Vacancy	To be Announced

RRB JE Who Can Apply

The RRB JE exam is open to candidates who meet specific eligibility criteria set by the Railway Recruitment Board. Applicants must have a diploma or degree in Engineering in relevant fields like Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical from a recognized institution. The age limit typically ranges from 18 to 33 years, with age relaxation available for reserved categories.

In addition to educational qualifications and age, candidates must meet certain medical standards to ensure they are fit for the job. Indian citizens, as well as certain other categories like Tibetan refugees who arrived before 1962, can apply. It’s important for candidates to thoroughly check these requirements before applying to avoid disqualification.

RRB JE Qualification 2024

The RRB JE Eligibility 2024 covers various factors, including age limits, medical standards, and educational qualifications, to ensure the selection of the most suitable candidates. The Railway Recruitment Board strictly verifies whether candidates meet these eligibility criteria. Failure to meet the standards may lead to the cancellation of the application. Please carefully review the RRB JE Qualification 2024 below to understand the necessary requirements for this recruitment process. Candidates who meet these criteria will be eligible to apply for the upcoming RRB Junior Engineer Exam.

Also Check: RRB JE Salary 2024

RRB JE Age Limit

Candidates must check the RRB JE Eligibility Criteria before filling out the RRB JE Application Form 2024. The age limit as per the RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2024 are provided below:

Age Limit	Years
Minimum Age Limit	18 years
Maximum Age Limit	36 years

The RRB JE 2024 age limit criteria will be considered as of 01/01/2025.

We have mentioned below the category-wise upper limit of date of birth for the candidates.

Categories	Upper Limit of Date of Birth
UR & EWS	02.07.1991
OBC (NCL)	02.07.1988
SC & ST	02.07.1986

RRB JE Age Limit Relaxation

Age relaxation is provided to candidates applying for the RRB JE Exam 2024 as per the rules and guidelines of the Government of India (GOI). Candidates must check the age relaxation table below for various categories under the RRB JE Eligibility Criteria before applying online.

Category	Upper Limit Relaxation
OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL)	3 years
SC/ST	5 years
Ex-Servicemen (UR)	30 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years
Ex-Servicemen (OBC-Non Creamy)	33 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)	35 Years plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years.
PwBD (UR)	10 years
PwBD (OBC-NCL)	13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 years
Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (UR)	35 years
Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (OBC)	38 years
Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989. (SC/ST)	40 years
Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (UR)	40 years
Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (OBC)	43 years
Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum of 3 years service (SC/ST)	45 years
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (UR)	30 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (OBC)	33 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization (SC/ST)	35 Years plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husband but not remarried. (UR)	35 years
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husband but not remarried. (OBC)	38 years
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from their husband but not remarried. (SC/ST)	40 years

Candidates looking to apply for RRB JE 2024 (Non-Tech) should review the Railway JE 2024 – CBT 1 (Non-Tech) below, which will help in understanding each subject and concept thoroughly.

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RRB JE Educational Qualification

The educational qualifications as per the RRB JE Eligibility Criteria for each post will vary. Below is the comprehensive list of expected educational qualifications required for various RRB JE posts:

Posts	Educational Qualification
Junior Engineer	Diploma or Degree in Engineering related to the post applied for in the RRB JE exam.
Depot Material Superintendent	Diploma or Degree in Engineering from any discipline.
Junior Engineer (Information Technology)	PGDCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science), B.Tech (Computer Science), BCA, B.Tech (IT), or DOEACC B level course of 3 years from a recognized university.
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant	Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry as subjects, with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks.

RRB JE Medical Standard

Candidates must meet the medical standards specified by the Railway Recruitment Boards for RRB JE 2024 Eligibility Criteria. Aspirants need to pass the physical and medical tests according to the required parameters. For the RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2024, the authorities require adherence to the A-3, B-1, B-2, and C-1 medical standards.

Category	Distant Vision	Near Vision	Lens Power
A-3	6/9 or 6/9	0.6 or 0.6	Maximum of +/- 2 power lens
B-1	6/9 or 6/12	0.6 or 0.6	Maximum of +/- 4 power lens
B-2	6/9 or 6/12 with glasses	0.6 or 0.6 with glasses	Maximum of +/- 4 power lens
C-1	6/12 or 6/18 with glasses	0.6 or 0.6 with glasses	–

Also Check: RRB JE Syllabus 2024

RRB JE Experience

Any candidate who has completed an Engineering Diploma or Degree is eligible to apply for the position. It should be noted that no additional experience will be required or counted as a bonus. Therefore, candidates from any category can apply for the positions as long as they meet the RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2024.

RRB JE Nationality

• Candidates must be a citizen of India.
• Candidates can also be a subject of Bhutan or Nepal.
• Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, to settle permanently, are also eligible.
• Individuals of Indian origin who have migrated from Burma, Pakistan, East African countries of Uganda, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Malawi, Zambia, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to settle permanently in India are also eligible.

RRB JE Number of Attempts

Candidates who want to join the posts of RRB Junior Engineer and have the zeal to crack the exam are provided with no limitations on attending the RRB JE Exam. However, it is important to note that candidates must adhere to the age limit fixed by the officials of the Railway Recruitment Board to attend the exam.

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