RRB JE 2025 Notification Out (2570 Vacancies), Online Form, Eligibility

Good News for all Engineering Graduates! The Indian Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB JE 2025 Notification for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Assistant posts. The total vacancy to be filled this year is 2,570, which has been gathered from across all Zonal Railways. It is a great opportunity for Engineering degree holders to get a government job in Indian Railways. In this article, you can learn more about the RRB JE Recruitment 2025, Online Registration, Eligibility, Selection Process, and more.

RRB JE Notification 2025 Out

The Railway Board released the Railway JE Notification 2025 for 2570 vacancies in an employment newspaper, and the registration portal will open from 31st October 2025 onwards on the RRB official website (rrbapply.gov.in). Before applying, candidates must ensure their eligibility and keep their documents ready for the online application process. Check the RRB JE Exam official notice below and we will share the detailed notification PDF here after it is available on 30 October 2025 on RRB website.

 RRB JE Exam 2025 - Important Highlights

The RRB JE 2025 Exam is being conducted in multiple stages, such as CBT 1, CBT 2, Document verification, and Medical Examination. Candidates must prepare efficiently for each stage, if they want to get selected. Upon successful completion of the exam stages, selected candidates will be appointed as  Junior Engineer, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant, Depot Material Superintendent, Metallurgical Supervisor (Research), and Chemical Supervisor (Research) through the RRB JE recruitment 2025. Check the table here for a detailed summary.

RRB JE Exam 2025 - Brief Summary
Conducting Authority
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Name of the Examination
RRB Junior Engineer Exam
Name of the Posts
Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendents, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants
Number of Vacancies
2570
Application Start Date
31 October 2025
Last Date To Apply Online
30 November 2025 (23:59)
Advt No.
CEN No- 05/2025
Selection Process
  • CBT 1
  • CBT 2
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination
RRB JE Salary Structure
Rs. 35,400/- (Level 6th CPC Pay Matrix)
Official Website
https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/

RRB JE Recruitment 2025: Important Dates

Serious aspirants must have the knowledge of all important dates and events related to the RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025. So, check the table below for up to date information on all upcoming RRB JE 2025 events and dates.

RRB JE 2025 Important Dates and Events
Events
Dates
RRB JE 2025 Short Notice Out on
22 October 2025
RRB JE 2025 Detailed Notification PDF releasing on
30 October 2025
RRB JE 2025 Online application starts
31 October 2025
RRB JE 2025 Last Date to apply
-
RRB JE Last Date to pay fee
-
RRB JE 2025 Application Correction Window
-
RRB JE 2025 CBT 1 Exam Date
-
RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 Exam Date
-

RRB JE Vacancy 2025 Details

The total vacancy advertised under CEN 05/2025 is 2570 for multiple posts. These posts come under Pay Level 6 as per 7th CPC. The post-wise vacancy is as follows:

  • ​Junior Engineer (Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, S&T): 2312
  • Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Assistant: 63
  • Depot Material Superintendent: 195

For more in depth details on RRB JE vacancy, check the table below:

S.No.
Post Name
Sub Department
Department
Vacancies
1
Junior Engineer / Electrical / Design Drawing & Estimation
Design & Drawing
Electrical
14
2
Junior Engineer / Electrical / EMU
EMU
Electrical
77
3
Junior Engineer / Electrical / General Services
General Services
Electrical
112
4
Junior Engineer / Electrical
PU
Electrical
45
5
Junior Engineer / Electrical / TRD
TRD
Electrical
95
6
Junior Engineer / Electrical / TRS
TRS
Electrical
117
7
Junior Engineer / Electrical (Workshop)
Workshop
Electrical
29
8
Junior Engineer / Bridge
Bridge
Engineering
34
9
Junior Engineer / Civil / Design Drawing & Estimation
Design & Drawing
Engineering
105
10
Junior Engineer / P Way
P Way
Engineering
425
11
Junior Engineer / Civil / Design Drawing & Estimation
PU
Engineering
8
12
Junior Engineer / Works
PU
Engineering
15
13
Junior Engineer / Track Machine
Track Machine
Engineering
121
14
Junior Engineer / Works
Works
Engineering
146
15
Junior Engineer / Civil / Workshop
Workshop
Engineering
8
16
Junior Engineer / Carriage & Wagon
Carriage & Wagon
Mechanical
291
17
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant
CMT
Mechanical
63
18
Junior Engineer / Mechanical / Design Drawing & Estimation
Design & Drawing
Mechanical
21
19
Junior Engineer / Diesel Electrical
Diesel Shed
Mechanical
55
20
Junior Engineer / Diesel Mechanical
Diesel Shed
Mechanical
55
21
Junior Engineer / Mechanical / Power
Power
Mechanical
5
22
Junior Engineer / Design / Mechanical
PU
Mechanical
9
23
Junior Engineer / Mechanical
PU
Mechanical
119
24
Junior Engineer / Mechanical / Design Drawing & Estimation
PU
Mechanical
3
25
Junior Engineer / Welder
PU
Mechanical
3
26
Junior Engineer / Diesel Electrical (Workshop)
Workshop
Mechanical
4
27
Junior Engineer / Diesel Mechanical (Workshop)
Workshop
Mechanical
8
28
Junior Engineer / Mechanical (Workshop)
Workshop
Mechanical
166
29
Junior Engineer / Millwright
Workshop
Mechanical
4
30
Junior Engineer / S & T / Design Drawing & Estimation
Design & Drawing
S&T
15
31
Junior Engineer / Research / Instrumentation
R&D
S&T
5
32
Junior Engineer / Signal
Signal
S&T
90
33
Junior Engineer / Telecommunication
Tele
S&T
98
34
Junior Engineer / S & T (Workshop)
Workshop
S&T
10
35
Depot Material Superintendent
Stores Depot
Stores
195
Total



2570

RRB JE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

​Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions to apply for the RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2025. The eligibility criteria include age limit, educational qualification, nationality, and medical standards.

Age Limit (as on 01/1/2026)

Minimum Age: 18 years

Maximum Age: 33 years

Candidates must be born between 02.01.1993 and 01.01.2008 (both dates inclusive).

Age Relaxation (as per categories)

The age relaxation officially available to different categories is discussed in the table here:

Community/Category
Community
Age Relaxation
SC/ST candidates
--
5 Years
OBC-Non-Creamy Layer candidates
--
3 Years
Ex-servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months of service after attestation
UR
33 years plus the Number of years of service rendered in the Defense, plus 3 years
OBC- NCL
36 Years plus the Number of years of service rendered in the Defense, plus 3 years
SC/ST
38 Years plus the Number of years of service rendered in the Defense plus 3 years.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
UR
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 have 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.
Women candidates are widowed, divorced, or judicially separated from their husbands but not remarried.
UR
35 years of age
OBC- NCL
38 years of age
SC/ST
40 years of age

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the following qualifications from a recognized university or institution:

  • For Junior Engineer (JE): Diploma or Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline.
  • For Chemical & Metallurgical Supervisor: Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry as main subjects with 55% marks.
  • For Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): Diploma/Degree in Engineering from any recognized university.

Note: Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.

N​ationality

Candidates must be:

  • A citizen of India, or
  • A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
  • A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 intending to settle permanently, or
  • A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries with the intention of permanent settlement in India.

Medical Standards

Candidates must meet the medical fitness standards prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Board for the respective posts. The medical requirements ensure that candidates are physically and mentally fit to carry out duties safely and efficiently.

RRB JE 2025 Application Process & Fee

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will activate the online application link for RRB JE Recruitment 2025 on 31st October 2025 under CEN 05/2025. Eligible candidates who wish to apply for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, or Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts can submit their applications through their respective regional RRB websites before the last date mentioned in the notification. We will share the direct link here.

RRB JE Apply Online 2025- Click to Apply

RRB JE 2025 Application Fee

Category
Application Fee
Refundable Amount (After Appearing in CBT 1)
General / OBC Candidates
₹500
₹400 (after deducting bank charges)
SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC
₹250
₹250 (after deducting bank charges)

Steps to Apply Online for RRB JE 2025 Recruitment

  1. ​Visit Official Website: Go to your regional RRB website (e.g., RRB Mumbai, RRB Chennai, etc.).
  2. Find Notification: Click on “CEN 05/2025 – RRB JE Recruitment 2025.”
  3. Register: Enter basic details to generate your registration ID and password.
  4. Fill Form: Log in and complete all required details accurately.
  5. Upload Documents: Upload your photo, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
  6. Pay Fee: Make payment online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
  7. Submit & Print: Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

RRB JE Selection Process

​The RRB JE 2025 selection process is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to shortlist eligible candidates for Junior Engineer and related posts. The selection involves multiple stages to test candidates’ technical knowledge and practical skills. The complete selection process includes the following stages:

Computer Based Test (CBT – Stage 1):

The first stage is an objective-type online test consisting of subjects like General Science, General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning. It serves as a qualifying round for the next stage.

Computer Based Test (CBT – Stage 2):

Candidates who clear CBT 1 appear for CBT 2, which focuses on technical subjects related to the candidate’s engineering discipline along with general topics like Physics, Chemistry, and Basics of Computers & Environment.

Document Verification (DV):

Shortlisted candidates from CBT 2 are called for document verification. They must produce original documents and certificates supporting their eligibility, education, and category.

Medical Examination:

After document verification, candidates undergo a medical fitness test conducted by railway authorities to ensure they meet the required medical standards for the post.

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RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025

  • ​Both CBT 1 and CBT 2 are objective-type online exams.
  • Each question carries 1 mark.
  • Negative Marking: For every wrong answer, 0.33 marks will be deducted.
  • CBT 1 serves as a screening test, and marks are not counted in the final merit list.
  • CBT 2 is the main stage, and marks obtained here are considered for final selection.
  • The difficulty level of CBT 1 is moderate, while CBT 2 includes more technical and subject-specific questions.
  • The language of examination is available in English, Hindi, and other regional languages.
  • Candidates must qualify each stage to progress to Document Verification and Medical Test.
RRB JE 2025 Exam Pattern (CBT 1 & CBT 2)
Stage
Subjects
No. of Questions
Marks
Duration
CBT 1
Mathematics
30
30
90 minutes
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25
25
General Awareness
15
15
General Science
30.00
30
Total (CBT 1)

100
100

CBT 2
General Awareness
15
15
120 minutes
Physics & Chemistry
15
15
Basics of Computers and Applications
15
10
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control
15
10
Technical Abilities
15
100
Total (CBT 2)

150
150

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RRB JE 2025 Syllabus

​The RRB JE Syllabus 2025 is designed to test candidates’ technical knowledge, reasoning ability, and general awareness. It is divided into two stages: CBT 1 and CBT 2.

  • CBT 1 Syllabus: Includes topics from Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science. This stage focuses on basic aptitude, logical skills, and fundamental science concepts.
  • CBT 2 Syllabus: Covers General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, and Technical Subjects relevant to the engineering discipline chosen by the candidate.
  • Candidates should focus more on the technical section in CBT 2 as it carries maximum weightage in the final selection. A strong grasp of core engineering concepts and current affairs will help improve overall performance.

RRB JE Salary Structure

​Selected RRB Junior Engineer (JE) candidates receive a competitive salary at Level 6 as per the 7th Pay Commission, which includes basic pay, allowances, perks, and deductions. The salary differs during the training period and after successful completion of training.

RRB Junior Engineer Salary 2025 (Training vs After Training)
Salary Component
During Training (Rs.)
After Training (Rs.)
Basic Pay
35,400
36,500
Dearness Allowance (DA)
10,974 (31% of Basic)
As per norms
Other Allowances (TA, HRA, etc.)
-
As per norms
Total (Gross)
46,374
As per official notification


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