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RRB JE Recruitment 2025 Notification Out For 2585 Posts, Apply Online Starts Now

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
 Detailed Notification PDF
28 October 2025
Online application starts
31 October 2025
​RRB JE Apply Online Last Date
10 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
Last Date to pay the fee
12 December 2025
RRB JE Application Correction Window
23 December To 27 December 2025
RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Date
RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Date

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 HereGovt. Job Notification

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:

  1. a resident of India,
  2. 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.

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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.Govt. Job Notification

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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FAQs

When will the RRB JE 2025 Notification be released?

RRB JE Notification 2025 has been released for 2585 JE on the official website.

How many vacancies were announced in the RRB JE Recruitment 2025?

Railway Recruitment Board has announced 2585 Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant, Chemical Supervisor/ Research and Metallurgical Supervisor/ Research vacancies on the official vacancy draft notification.

What is the salary structure of RRB JE?

Candidates will receive a monthly salary of Rs.35,400/- during the training period and Rs. 55,023/- after training. Along with the salary, many perks and benefits are offered as per the rules.

When will the application window reopen for RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025?

As per the corrigendum, the online application portal has been open from 31 October 2025 to 10 December 2025 on the official websites.

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