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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB JE Recruitment 2025 Notification for the 2585 posts of Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendents, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants. The online application process began on 31 October 2025 and will remain open until 10 December 2025 (11:59 PM). Eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRB website at www.rrbapply.gov.in.
This RRB JE Recruitment drive provides a great opportunity for candidates seeking Central Government jobs in the Indian Railways sector. The notification includes comprehensive details on eligibility criteria, total vacancies, age limit, educational qualifications, salary structure, selection process, exam pattern, application fees, and other important updates.
RRB JE Recruitment 2025 Notification
The Railway Recruitment Board has released a RRB JE Notification 2025 regarding the recruitment of Junior Engineers in various disciplines. A detailed notification with all the necessary information is available on the official website. Interested candidates are advised to read the notification thoroughly. To access the official notification PDF, simply click on the link below:
RRB JE Notification 2025- Click Here to Download PDF
RRB JE Recruitment 2025- Highlights
This recruitment aims to fill vacancies for 2585 posts for various technical roles, including Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant, across different zones of the Indian Railways. Candidates can check the key details from the overview table mentioned below.
| RRB JE Recruitment 2025 | |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Name of the Examination | RRB Junior Engineer Exam |
| Post Name | Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendents, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2025 |
| Notification Date | 28 October 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 2585 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 31 October 2025 to 10 December 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Eligibility | Diploma/Degree in the relevant trade |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 for UR/OBC and Rs. 250 for SC/ ST/ BC/ MBC/ EWS/ PWBD |
| Selection Process | CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification, and Medical Exam |
| Salary | Rs. 35,400/- (Level 6th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in. |
RRB JE Recruitment 2025- Important Dates
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the complete schedule for RRB JE Recruitment 2025 along with its official notification. Check the registration last date, pay the fee, and application correction dates in the table here.
| Name of Events | Important Dates |
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Detailed Notification PDF
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28 October 2025
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Online application starts
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31 October 2025
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RRB JE Apply Online Last Date
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10 December 2025 (11:59 PM) |
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Last Date to pay the fee
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12 December 2025
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RRB JE Application Correction Window
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23 December To 27 December 2025 |
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RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Date
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RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Date
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RRB JE Vacancy 2025
The RRB has released an RRB JE Recruitment 2025 notification to recruit a total of 2585 Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendents, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants positions in various disciplines. Eligible candidates can see the number of vacancies for each post in the table below.
| RRB JE Vacancy 2025 | |
| Post | Vacancies |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, S&T) | 2588 |
| Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Assistant | |
| Depot Material Superintendent | |
RRB JE Zone Wise Vacancy
| Zones | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| RRB AHMEDABAD | 68 | 22 | 19 | 39 | 12 | 151 |
| RRB AJMER | 20 | 04 | 03 | 10 | 03 | 40 |
| RRB BANGALORE | 40 | 14 | 07 | 10 | 09 | 80 |
| RRB BHOPAL | 27 | 14 | 02 | 11 | 04 | 58 |
| RRB BHUBANESWAR | 09 | 10 | 04 | 09 | 04 | 36 |
| RRB BILASPUR | 63 | 16 | 09 | 26 | 13 | 127 |
| RRB CHANDIGARH | 44 | 20 | 06 | 23 | 15 | 108 |
| RRB CHENNAI | 77 | 23 | 15 | 40 | 14 | 169 |
| RRB GORAKHPUR | 45 | 15 | 09 | 20 | 09 | 98 |
| RRB GUWAHATI | 05 | — | — | 02 | — | 07 |
| RRB JAMMU-SRINAGAR | 25 | 19 | 08 | 38 | 05 | 95 |
| RRB KOLKATA | 264 | 87 | 58 | 160 | 59 | 628 |
| RRB MALDA | 17 | 08 | 06 | 11 | 03 | 45 |
| RRB MUMBAI | 174 | 70 | 35 | 110 | 45 | 434 |
| RRB MUZAFFARPUR | 10 | 03 | 02 | 06 | 02 | 23 |
| RRB PATNA | 20 | 08 | 04 | 13 | 05 | 50 |
| RRB PRAYAGRAJ | 76 | 26 | 09 | 38 | 13 | 162 |
| RRB RANCHI | 40 | 19 | 09 | 30 | 11 | 109 |
| RRB SECUNDERABAD | 50 | 13 | 08 | 15 | 17 | 103 |
| RRB THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | 22 | 20 | 08 | 09 | 03 | 62 |
| Total | 1096 | 411 | 221 | 620 | 246 | 2585 |
RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2025
To be a part of the recruitment process, it is essential to meet the eligibility criteria set for 2025. Candidates who wish to apply must ensure they fulfill all the required qualifications and conditions. We have provided a detailed breakdown of the RRB JE Eligibility Criteria in the link below. Please review it carefully to confirm your eligibility before proceeding with the application.
RRB JE 2025 Eligibility Criteria Details – Click Here
Educational Qualification
To apply for the RRB JE Recruitment 2025-26 for the posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA), Junior Engineer (Information Technology Branch), and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), candidates must have the following qualifications:
- Three-Year Diploma in Relevant Engineering Stream.
- BE/B. Tech in Relevant Engineering Stream.
- Final Year students of Degree/Diploma are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for the RRB JE 2025 Recruitment Examination.
RRB JE Previous Year Question Papers – Click Here
Age Limit
The age limit of applicants willing to apply for the RRB Junior Engineer Exam 2025 should be as under:
- Minimum Age Limit – 18 years
- Maximum Age Limit – 33 years
Age Relaxations
The RRB JE Recruitment 2025 age relaxation norms are explained in the table below.
| 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 |
Nationality
The RRB JE Recruitment 2025 application form will be accepted from candidates with the following nationalities:
- a resident of India,
- a subject of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, a Tibetan exile who approached India before 1 January 1962, or an individual of Indian origin who has relocated from certain specified countries to settle in India permanently. Applicants belonging to these categories should have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
RRB JE Online Application Form 2025
The application process for the RRB JE has been open on its official website. Candidates interested in applying must complete their registration on the portal from 31 October 2025 to 10 December 2025 (11:59 PM). In addition to registration, candidates are required to complete the application form along with all the supporting documents, including Age Proof, Educational Qualifications, Category Certificate, and Aadhar. A direct link to access the online form has been provided here for the ease of candidates.
RRB JE Recruitment 2025 Apply Online Link
How to Apply Online for RRB JE Recruitment 2025?
Follow the step-by-step process below to successfully submit your RRB JE application form:
- Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board.
- Click on the “RRB JE Recruitment 2025” link available on the homepage.
- Complete the registration process by entering details like name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
- Use the generated registration number and password to log in.
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details correctly.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the prescribed specifications.
- Preview the form, make corrections if necessary, and proceed to pay the application fee online.
- Apply and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
RRB JE Application Fee 2025
The candidates will be allowed to register through the official RRB JE Recruitment 2025 Online portal. The RRB JE 2025 Application fees are Rs. 500/- for the General Category and Rs. 250/- for the females. The detailed category-wise application fee is tabulated below.
| Sr. No. | Categories | Fees |
| 1. | Unreserved | Rs. 500 |
| 2. | SC/ST/Minorities/EWS | Rs. 250 |
| 3. | Ex-Serviceman/PwBDs/Female/Transgender | Rs. 250 |
RRB JE Selection Process 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board Recruitment 2025 selection process for hiring junior engineers will be based on examination. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance, and the final selection will be determined accordingly. Following the CBT 1, CBT 2 Exam selection, a document verification process will take place to confirm the authenticity of the candidate’s credentials. Ensure that all your documents are accurate and up-to-date to avoid any complications during the verification process.
- CBT 1
- CBT 2
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination.
Click Here to Check RRB JE Selection Process
RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025
The RRB JE Recruitment process consists of four stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Candidates who qualify in the online examination move on to the Skill Test phase. The written exam includes various papers in a subject-wise format, which are conducted on different subjects. For further details, the comprehensive RRB JE Exam Pattern and the marking scheme for the Paper are outlined below.
RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern
Aspiring candidates must have a better understanding of the RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025 to be aware of the format of the question paper. A detailed exam pattern including many questions, marks, and time duration is discussed in the section below:
- The question paper will have a total of 100 questions, carrying 1 mark each.
- The questions will be available in English and Hindi.
- Candidates will get a time duration of 90 minutes to solve the paper.
- There will be a 0.33 negative marking for incorrect attempts.
The summarized RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025 is given below:
| RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern | ||||
| Sr. No. | Subjects | Number Of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes |
| 2 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| 3 | General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| 4 | General Science | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Aspiring candidates must have a better understanding of the RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025 to be aware of the format of the question paper. A detailed exam pattern including many questions, marks, and time duration is discussed in the section below:
- The question paper will have a total of 150 questions, carrying 1 mark each.
- The questions will be available in English and Hindi.
- Candidates will get a time duration of 120 minutes to solve the paper.
- There will be a 0.33 negative marking for incorrect attempts.
The summarized RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025 is given below:
| RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern | ||||
| Sr. No. | Subjects | Number Of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 120 minutes |
| 2 | Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | |
| 3 | Basics of Computers and Applications | 15 | 10 | |
| 4 | Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 15 | 10 | |
| 5 | Technical Abilities | 15 | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | ||
RRB JE Salary 2025
The RRB JE Salary details for the various positions are given below. In addition to the basic salary, selected candidates will receive a Dearness Allowance, perks, basic pay, House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other benefits such as Provident Fund (CPF), Gratuity, Social Security Schemes, and medical benefits, according to RRB rules. The total monthly salary range for RRB JE Recruitment 2025 positions is approximately Rs. 35,400/- (Level 6th CPC Pay Matrix) per month.
RRB JE Training Period Salary
The table below outlines the salary structure for RRB JE during the training phase.
| RRB JE Salary Structure | |
| Salary Components | Amount (In Rs.) |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 35,400/- |
| Dearness Allowances | Rs. 10,974/- (31% of Basic Pay) |
| Total | Rs. 46,374/- (No Deductions) |
RRB JE Salary After Training
The candidates will receive the full salary after completing the completion of training successfully. The basic pay of Rs. 36,500/- will be offered along with all the allowances like TA, DA, HRA, etc. Refer to the table below to get the detailed salary structure for RRB JE after completion of training.
| RRB JE Salary Structure | |||
| Income (Gross) | Deductions | ||
| Salary Components | In Rupees | Salary Components | In Rupees |
| Basic Salary | Rs. 36,500/- | Income Tax | Rs. 6,163/- |
| Dearness Allowances (DA) | Rs. 11,315/- | Professional Tax | Rs. 200/- |
| House Rate Allowances (HRA) | Rs. 9855/- | Miscellaneous Tax | Rs. 1,000/- |
| Travel Allowances (TA) | Rs. 4716/- | ||
| Total | Rs. 62,386/- | Total | Rs. 7,363/- |
| Net In-Hand Salary: Rs. 55,023/- | |||





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