The RRB JE notification 2025 (CEN 05/2025) has been released for the applicants across the official regional RRB websites. This year, the recruitment drive offers a total of 2,588 vacancies for the post of Junior Engineer. The last date to apply online for the posts is 10th December 2025. The detailed notification PDF provides complete information on eligibility requirements, exam pattern, selection stages, and other important instructions for applicants.
Is the RRB JE 2025 Notification released?
Yes, the RRB JE 2025 notification is out. The board will recruit candidates for posts such as Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant, Chemical Supervisor (Research), and Metallurgical Supervisor (Research) in 2025. The detailed bifurcation of vacancies has also been released along with the official notification. Aspiring candidates must keep an eye on our article for all the latest updates and information.
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Railway Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025
Candidates looking to appear for the RRB JE examination in 2025 should know the basic details. Given below are the overview details of the RRB JE examination:
| Parameters | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Posts Name | Junior Engineer, DMS, CMA, Chemical Supervisor (Research) & Metallurgical Supervisor (Research) |
| RRB JE Vacancy (2025) | 2,588 |
| Category | Junior Engineer Exam |
| RRB JE Apply Online Dates | 31st October 2025 to 10th December 2025 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| RRB JE Exam Date 2025 | To be released |
| Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech./Diploma/B.Sc./PGDCA/BCA |
| Age Limit | 18 - 33 years |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Helpdesk Number | 0172-2730093 |
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What are the important dates for RRB JE 2025?
The important dates for the RRB JE CBT 1 and 2 exams will be released soon for the applicants. Check out the important dates and events below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|
| RRB JE 2025 Notification PDF | Released |
| RRB JE Registration Date 2025 | 31st October, 2025 |
| RRB JE Last Date to Apply 2025 | 10th December, 2025 |
| Deadline for Online Fee Payment | 12th December, 2025 |
| RRB JE Application Correction Window | 13th December - 22nd December, 2025 |
| RRB JE Exam Date (CBT 1) | To be released |
| RRB JE Exam Date (CBT 2) | To be released |
| RRB JE Admit Card | To be released |
What is the RRB JE Vacancy 2025?
For 2025, the board has released 2,588 vacancies for the RRB JE recruitment. The detailed vacancy for each RRB zone has been provided for the candidates:
| RRB Zone | Total Vacancies | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|
| Ahmedabad | 151 | 68 | 22 | 19 | 39 | 12 |
| Ajmer | 40 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| Bangalore | 80 | 40 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 9 |
| Bhopal | 58 | 27 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
| Bhubaneswar | 36 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 4 |
| Bilaspur | 127 | 63 | 16 | 9 | 26 | 13 |
| Chandigarh | 108 | 44 | 20 | 6 | 23 | 15 |
| Chennai | 169 (or 160 in some sources) | 73 | 23 | 13 | 38 | 13 |
| Gorakhpur | 98 | 45 | 15 | 9 | 20 | 9 |
| Guwahati | 7 | 5 | – | – | 2 | – |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 95 | 23 | 18 | 8 | 35 | 4 |
| Kolkata | 628 | 264 | 87 | 58 | 160 | 59 |
| Malda | 45 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 3 |
| Mumbai | 434 | 174 | 70 | 35 | 110 | 45 |
| Muzaffarpur | 23 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Patna | 50 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 5 |
| Prayagraj | 162 | 76 | 26 | 9 | 38 | 13 |
| Ranchi | 109 | 40 | 19 | 9 | 30 | 11 |
| Secunderabad | 103 | 50 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 17 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 62 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| Total | 2,588 | 1,090 | 410 | 210 | 615 | 244 |
How to apply for RRB JE 2025 Recruitment?
To apply for RRB JE Recruitment, candidates need to visit the RRB official website of their region. The step-by-step process is given below for the candidates:
- Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board
- Select your region
- Search and click on the option "New Registration" to begin the application process
- Provide your valid mobile number and email ID for verification
- After verification, you will receive a unique registration ID and password
- Log in using the credentials
- Fill out the application form
- Mention your personal and academic details
- Upload the important documents, such as a photograph, signature, and caste certificate, as required
- Pay the RRB JE application fee
- Proofread all the information entered by you before submitting
- Submit the application
What is the application fee for RRB JE?
The RRB JE application fee 2025 ranges from Rs. 250 - Rs. 500, depending on the category of the applicant. Without the successful payment of the application fee, no candidate will be able to submit their application form. Given below are the details of the RRB JE application fee:
| Categories | Fee |
|---|
| Unreserved Categories | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/EWS/Minorities | Rs. 250/- |
| Ex-Serviceman/PwBDs/Female/Transgender | Rs. 250/- |
What is the RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2025?
The RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2025 examines candidates based on nationality, age limit, and educational qualification. Candidates must meet each of these criteria to be able to sit for the examination. We have given below the complete details of RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2025:
RRB JE 2025 nationality
One of the main criteria set by the board is nationality. All candidates must meet the nationality criteria to appear for the examination. Given below are the details:
- Candidates must be from India, Nepal, or Bhutan
- Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, to settle in India permanently are eligible to apply.
- Applicants who are of Indian origin and have arrived from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to settle in India permanently can also apply.
What is the age limit for RRB JE?
The age limit to apply for RRB JE posts is 18 - 36 years. It may vary according to the post he/she is recruited into. The table below shows the RRB JE age limit details:
| Post | Prescribed Age in Normal Course (as on 01.01.2026) | Age Applicable to CEN (as on 01.01.2026) |
|---|
| Chemical Supervisor / Research and Metallurgical Supervisor / Research | 18 to 33 years | 18 to 36 years |
| Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | 18 to 33 years | 18 to 36 years |
RRB JE age relaxation
Applicants also receive age relaxations from the board based on his/her category. The details are tabulated below:
| Category | Community | Age Relaxation |
|---|
| SC & ST | – | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | – | 3 Years |
| Ex-servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months of service after attestation | UR | 3 years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
| OBC- NCL | 6 years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
| SC/ST | 8 years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | UR / EWS | 10 Years |
| OBC- NCL | 13 Years |
| SC/ST | 15 Years |
| Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | UR | 38 Years |
| OBC- NCL | 41 Years |
| SC/ST | 43 Years |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C' and Group ‘D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour, and Substitutes and put in a minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells) | UR | 40 years of age |
| OBC- NCL | 43 years of age |
| SC/ST | 45 years of age |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies, and Institutes | UR | 33 years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. |
| OBC- NCL | 36 years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. |
| SC/ST | 38 years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. |
| Female candidates who are widowed, divorced, or judicially separated from their husbands but not remarried. | UR | 35 years |
| OBC- NCL | 38 years |
| SC/ST | 40 years |
What is the educational qualification required for RRB JE?
A graduation or a diploma degree is mandatory to apply for the RRB JE posts. The table below shows the detailed qualification requirements:
| 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. |
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What is the selection process for RRB JE?
The RRB JE selection process consists of 4 major stages, which are CBT 1 and 2, document verification and medical examination. The details of each selection stage are given below for candidates:
- CBT 1: This is the first step in the selection process where the board will examine candidates' skills in subjects like Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Science.
- CBT 2: Shortlisted candidates from CBT 1 will have to appear for the CBT 2 examination. The board will examine candidates based on their technical knowledge in the relevant engineering discipline.
- Document Verification: At this stage, the RRB will check the candidates' documents. It is recommended that every document be updated before the verification.
- Medical Examination: The Railway Recruitment Board will also conduct a medical test, where the candidates will be evaluated based on their physical fitness for the role.
What is the RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025?
The RRB JE Exam Pattern is divided uniformly between the 2 CBT tests. Candidates can know the details of the exam pattern for both tests below:
RRB JE CBT 1 exam pattern
The RRB JE CBT 1 exam is divided into sections like Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge, and General Science. The details of the CBT 1 exam pattern are given below:
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Total Marks: 100
- +1 for every correct answer
- -1/3 for every wrong answer
- Type of Question: MCQ
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB JE CBT 2 exam pattern
Candidates who qualify for the CBT 1 examination will be shortlisted for the CBT 2 exam. The CBT 2 exam is conducted for 150 marks. Given below are the details:
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Total Marks: 150
- +1 for every correct answer
- -1/3 for every wrong answer
- Type of Question: MCQ
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
What is the RRB JE Syllabus 2025?
The RRB JE Syllabus comprises the following subjects: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and Basics of Computer Applications. The important topics from the syllabus are given below for candidates according to the stages:
| Stage | Subject | Topics |
|---|
| CBT Stage 1 | Mathematics | Number Systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cisterns |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision-Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Indian Geography, Culture and History of India (including the Freedom Struggle), Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental Issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General Scientific and Technological Developments |
| General Science | Physics (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus), Chemistry (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus), Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus) |
| CBT Stage 2 | General Awareness | Current Affairs related to national and international events, Indian Geography, Culture, and History of India |
| Physics and Chemistry | Fundamental concepts of Physics (up to 10th Standard), Basic principles of Chemistry (up to 10th Standard) |
| Basics of Computer Applications | Computer fundamentals including hardware and software concepts |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | Environmental issues and their impact on society |
| Technical Abilities | Core engineering subjects relevant to the specific discipline of the candidate (e.g., Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) |
What is the salary for an RRB Junior Engineer?
The basic for an RRB Junior Engineer starts from Rs 35,400. Besides the basic pay, candidates also receive certain allowances and benefits. Given below are the RRB JE salary details:
| Particulars | Salary |
|---|
| Basic Pay | Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 |
| Level of Pay | Level 6 |
| House Rent Allowance | 10% - 30% depending upon the job location |
| Perks and Allowances | HRA, DA, CCA, Medical Allowance, Education Allowance, and more |
| Deductions | National Pension System (NPS), Professional Tax, CGIS (Central Government Insurance Scheme) |
Key Points of RRB JE Notification 2025
Given below are the key points of the RRB JE Notification 2025. Check them out below:
- Conducted by - Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Posts - Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA), Chemical/Metallurgical Supervisor (Research)
- Vacancies available - 2,588
- Exam Dates (CBT‑I & CBT‑II) - To be released
- Eligibility - B.E./B.Tech/Diploma/B.Sc/PGDCA/BCA
- Age limit - 18 - 33 years (regular), upper limit 36 for relevant posts
- Selection Process - CBT‑I → CBT‑II → Document Verification → Medical Exam
- Salary - Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400
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