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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB JE Recruitment 2025 for the 2585 posts of Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendents, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants. The online application process was opened till 10 December 2025(11:59 PM). Now, RRB has announced the RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Date 2026 Notice on its official website, which will be conducted on 19, 20 Feb, and 3 March 2026. Candidates can check more about the CBT 1 exam date through the given link in the overview table.
RRB JE Notification 2025 Out
A detailed RRB JE notification 2025 with all the necessary information is available on the official website. The vacancies have been revised to 2585, an increase from the positions notified under (CEN 05/2025). Interested candidates are advised to read the notification thoroughly. To access the official notification PDF, click on the link below:
RRB JE Notification 2025- Click Here to Download PDF
RRB JE Revised Notification 2025- Click Here to check the Extended Date & Increased Vacancy
RRB JE 2025 Notification- Highlights
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) aim to fill 2,585 vacancies for various technical roles, including Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant, across different zones of Indian Railways. Candidates can refer to the key details in the overview table below.
| RRB JE Notification 2025 |
Key Recruitment Details
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Important Dates
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Vacancy Details
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Eligibility Criteria
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Pay Scale
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Application Fees
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Selection Criteria
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Official Website
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RRB JE 2025 Notification – Important Dates
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the complete schedule for RRB JE 2025 along with its official notification. Check the registration date, the fees payment deadline, and the application correction dates in the table here.
| RRB JE 2025 Notification Important Dates(Revised) | |
| 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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Last date to apply online
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30 November 2025 |
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RRB JE Last Date Apply Online(Revised)
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10 December 2025 (11:59 PM) |
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Last Date to pay the fee(Revised)
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12 December 2025
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RRB JE Application Correction Window
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13 December To 22 December 2025 |
| 19, 20 February, 3 March 2026 | |
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RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Date
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To be notified |
RRB JE 2025 Notification Revised Vacancy
The RRB has released the RRB JE notification 2025 to recruit a total of 2569 Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendents, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants positions in various disciplines, which has now increased to 2588 posts (+9 in RRB Chennai, +7 in RRB Jammu Srinagar) after the revised notification released by the RRB. Eligible candidates can see the number of revised vacancies for each post in the table below.
| RRB JE 2025 Vacancies Details | |
| Post | Vacancies |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, S&T) | 2588 (revised) |
| Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Assistant | |
| Depot Material Superintendent | |
RRB JE 2025 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 2025 Category Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR (General) | 1101 |
| SC | 383 |
| ST | 178 |
| OBC | 687 |
| EWS | 236 |
| Total | 2585 |
Post Covered Under RRB JE 2025 Notification
RRB JE Notification 2025 covers three major designations, which are described in the table below-
| Post Name | Department |
| Junior Engineer (JE) | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer, and other allied streams. |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Material handling, stock management, and depot supervision. |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Testing and inspection in railway workshops/laboratories. |
RRB JE Notification 2025 Apply Online
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially started the application process for its RRB Recruitment 2025 of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts under CEN 05/2025. For the convenience of candidates, a direct link to the RRB JE Apply Online form is provided below.
How to Apply Online for RRB JE 2025 Exam?
Follow the steps below to submit the RRB JE Apply Online 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 2025 Eligibility Criteria
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 fulfil all the required qualifications and conditions. We have provided a detailed breakdown of the RRB JE Eligibility Criteria below. Please review it carefully to confirm your eligibility before proceeding with the application.
Educational Qualification for RRB JE 2025
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 for RRB JE 2025
The age limit of applicants willing to apply for the RRB Junior Engineer Exam 2025 is described in the table below:
| Age Group | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Lower Date of Birth (Not Born After) | Upper Date of Birth (Not Earlier Than) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Categories | 18 Years | 33 years | 01.01.2008 | 02.01.1993 |
| UR / EWS | 33 years | 01.01.2008 | 02.01.1993 | |
| OBC–NCL | 36 years (after relaxation) | 01.01.2008 | 02.01.1990 | |
| SC / ST | 38 years (after relaxation) | 01.01.2008 | 02.01.1988 |
Age Relaxations
The RRB JE Recruitment 2025 age relaxation norms are explained in the table below.
| Category | Age Relaxation / Upper Age Limit Rule |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Service > 6 months) | |
| UR | 33 years + years of service + 3 years |
| OBC-NCL | 36 years + years of service + 3 years |
| SC/ST | 38 years + years of service + 3 years |
| PwBD | |
| UR | 10 years |
| OBC-NCL | 13 years |
| SC/ST | 15 years |
| J&K Domicile (01.01.1980–31.12.1989) | |
| UR | 38 years |
| OBC-NCL | 41 years |
| SC/ST | 43 years |
| Railway Staff / Casual Labour / Substitutes (3+ years service) | |
| UR | 40 years |
| OBC-NCL | 43 years |
| SC/ST | 45 years |
| Quasi-Administrative Staff (Canteens, Societies, Institutes) | |
| UR | 33 years + service length OR 5 years (whichever is lower) |
| OBC-NCL | 36 years + service length OR 5 years |
| SC/ST | 38 years + service length OR 5 years |
| Women (Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated, Not Remarried) | |
| UR | 35 years |
| OBC-NCL | 38 years |
| SC/ST | 40 years |
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, Bhutan, and 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 and has a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
RRB JE Application Fees Structure
The candidates are allowed to register through the official RRB JE Recruitment 2025 Online portal. The detailed category-wise application fee is tabulated below.
| Sr. No. | Categories | Fees |
| 1. | Ex-Serviceman/PwBDs/Female/TransgenderUnreserved | Rs. 250 |
| 2. | SC/ST/Minorities/EWS | Rs. 250 |
| 3. | Unreserved | Rs. 500 |
RRB JE 2025 Selection Process
The Railway Recruitment Board 2025 selection process for hiring junior engineers will be done in 4 different phases. The RRB JE selection process involves 4 stages as follows:
- CBT 1
- CBT 2
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination.
RRB JE 2025 Notification Exam Pattern
The Railway Recruitment Board has declared the RRB JE exam Pattern 2025 for both CBT 1 and CBT 2. A detailed exam pattern including many questions, marks, and time duration is discussed in the section below:
| RRB JE 2025 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 | ||
Click Here to Check the RRB JE 2025 Syllabus
RRB JE 2025 Salary Structure
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. We are providing the RRB JE 2025 salary for both the training period and the post-training period in the table below-
| Salary Component Category | Salary Component | Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Salary & Fixed Allowances in Training Period | Basic Pay | ₹35,400 |
| Dearness Allowance (31%) | ₹10,974 | |
| Total (Without Deductions) | ₹46,374 | |
| Gross Salary Breakdown after Training Period | Basic Pay | ₹36,500 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ₹11,315 | |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹9,855 | |
| Travel Allowance (TA) | ₹4,716 | |
| Total Gross Income | ₹62,386 | |
| Salary Deductions after Training Period | Income Tax | ₹6,163 |
| Professional Tax | ₹200 | |
| Miscellaneous Tax | ₹1,000 | |
| Total Deductions | ₹7,363 | |
| Final In-Hand Salary | Net Salary (Gross – Deductions) | ₹55,023 |
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