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    RRB JE Notification 2025 Out for 2569 Posts, Online Form, Eligibility and More

    The Railway Recruitment Board, under M/o of Indian Railways, has released the RRB JE Notification 2025 for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Assistant posts. The RRB JE 2025 Examination aims to select eligible candidates for 2569 vacancies across all Railway Zones and PUs. It is a great opportunity for candidates who hold a Engineering degree and are preparing for Railway Exams. Learn more about what the notification contains, including the registration last date, detailed selection process, current salary, and more here.

    RRB JE 2025 Notification Out

    The detailed notification PDF was released on 31st October 2025 for 2569 vacancies. It contains important details related to the RRB JE Recruitment 2025. The online application process for RRB JE started on the same day and the last date to submit applications is 30th November 2025. So, candidates are advised to read the documents first, ensure eligibility for this post and then apply on the official website. To apply online, candidates can visit www.rrbapply.gov.in or any zonal RRB website.

    RRB JE Recruitment 2025: Highlights

    To apply for RRB Junior Engineer recruitment, candidates must hold a degree in engineering / B.Tech. or equivalent. The exam will be 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). Check the table here for a detailed summary.

    RRB JE 2025 Exam - 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
    2569
    Application Dates
    31 October to 30 November 2025
    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/
    Official PDF

    RRB JE 2025 Exam Important Dates

    Serious aspirants must know 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.

    Events
    Dates
     Detailed Notification PDF
    28 October 2025
    Online application starts
    31 October 2025
    RRB JE Apply Online Last Date
    30 November 2025 (11:59 PM)
    Last Date to pay the fee
    2 December 2025
    RRB JE Application Correction Window
    3 To 12 December 2025
    RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Date
    -
    RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Date
    -

    RRB JE Vacancy 2025 Details

    The total vacancy advertised under CEN 05/2025 is 2569 for multiple posts. These posts come under Pay Level 6 as per the 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
    RRB JE Vacancy 2025 (Zone-wise)
    Zones
    Total
    UR
    SC
    ST
    OBC
    EWS
    RRB AHMEDABAD
    151
    68
    22
    19
    39
    12
    RRB AJMER
    40
    20
    4
    3
    10
    3
    RRB BANGALORE
    80
    40
    14
    7
    10
    9
    RRB BHOPAL
    58
    27
    14
    2
    11
    4
    RRB BHUBANESWAR
    36
    9
    10
    4
    9
    4
    RRB BILASPUR
    127
    63
    16
    9
    26
    13
    RRB CHANDIGARH
    108
    44
    20
    6
    23
    15
    RRB CHENNAI
    160
    73
    23
    13
    38
    13
    RRB GORAKHPUR
    98
    45
    15
    9
    20
    9
    RRB GUWAHATI
    7
    5
    --
    --
    2
    --
    RRB JAMMU-SRINAGAR
    88
    23
    18
    8
    35
    4
    RRB KOLKATA
    628
    264
    87
    58
    160
    59
    RRB MALDA
    45
    17
    8
    6
    11
    3
    RRB MUMBAI
    434
    174
    70
    35
    110
    45
    RRB MUZAFFARPUR
    23
    10
    3
    2
    6
    2
    RRB PATNA
    50
    20
    8
    4
    13
    5
    RRB PRAYAGRAJ
    162
    76
    26
    9
    38
    13
    RRB RANCHI
    109
    40
    19
    9
    30
    11
    RRB SECUNDERABAD
    103
    50
    13
    8
    15
    17
    RRB THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
    62
    22
    20
    8
    9
    3
    Total
    2569
    1090
    410
    210
    615
    244

    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

    The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has activated the online application link for RRB JE Recruitment 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 30th November 2025 (11:59 PM). The link to apply online is given below.

    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)

    RRB JE Selection Process 2025

    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:

    RRB Exam Selection Process – Stage-wise Overview
    Stage
    Process Name
    Details
    Stage 1
    Computer-Based Test (CBT 1)
    Objective-type online exam covering General Science, General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning. Acts as the first qualifying round.
    Stage 2
    Computer-Based Test (CBT 2)
    Conducted for candidates who qualify CBT 1. Focuses on technical subjects of the engineering discipline, plus Physics, Chemistry, Basics of Computers, and Environment.
    Stage 3
    Document Verification (DV)
    Verification of original documents, certificates, educational details, and category claims of shortlisted candidates.
    Stage 4
    Medical Examination
    Medical fitness test by railway authorities to ensure candidates meet the required medical standards for the post.

    RRB JE 2025 Exam Pattern

    • ​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 at 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

    ​RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025- Click Read More

    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 2025 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 the official notification

    RRB JE 2025 Region & Websites

    The RRB JE 2025 exam will be conducted across different regions in India. Candidates can apply through their respective RRB regional websites for updates, notifications, and application details.


    Name of Regions
    Official Websites
    Ahmedabad
    https://www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in/
    Chennai
    https://www.rrbchennai.gov.in/
    Muzaffarpur
    https://www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in/
    Ajmer
    https://www.rrbajmer.gov.in/
    Gorakhpur
    https://www.rrbgkp.gov.in/
    Patna
    https://www.rrbpatna.gov.in/
    Bengaluru
    https://www.rrbbnc.gov.in/
    Guwahati
    https://www.rrbguwahati.gov.in/
    Prayagraj
    https://rrbald.gov.in/
    Bhopal
    https://rrbbhopal.gov.in/
    Jammu-Srinagar
    https://www.rrbjammu.nic.in/
    Ranchi
    https://www.rrbranchi.gov.in/
    Bhubaneswar
    https://www.rrbbbs.gov.in/
    Kolkata
    https://www.rrbkolkata.gov.in/
    Secunderabad
    https://rrbsecunderabad.gov.in/
    Bilaspur
    https://rrbbilaspur.gov.in/
    Malda
    https://www.rrbmalda.gov.in/
    Siliguri
    https://www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in/
    Chandigarh
    https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/
    Mumbai
    https://rrbmumbai.gov.in/
    Thiruvananthapuram
    https://rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in/

    RRB JE Zone-wise Divisions

    The RRB JE Zone-wise Divisions 2025 include all major Indian Railway zones. Each zone manages recruitment and operations in its region. Candidates can apply based on their preferred zone. This helps ensure fair selection and smooth recruitment across all railway divisions.


    Railway Zone
    Zonal Headquarter
    Divisions
    Central Railway
    Mumbai
    Mumbai
    Nagpur
    Bhusawal
    Pune
    Sholapur
    Eastern Railway
    Kolkata
    Howrah-I
    Howrah-II
    Sealdah
    Malda
    Asansol
    Chittaranjan
    Kolkata Metro
    East Central Railway
    Hajipur
    Danapur
    Mugalsarai
    Dhanbad
    Sonpur
    Samastipur
    East Coast Railway
    Bhubaneshwar
    Khurda Road
    Waltair
    Sambalpur
    Northern Railway
    Baroda House, New Delhi
    Delhi-I
    Delhi-II
    Ambala
    Moradabad
    Lucknow
    Firozpur
    North Central  Railway
    Allahabad
    Allahabad
    Jhansi
    Agra
    North Eastern  Railway
    Gorakhpur
    Izzatnagar
    Lucknow
    Varanasi
    DLW
    North Frontier  Railway
    Maligaon, Guwahati
    Katihar
    Alipurduar
    Rangiya
    Lumding
    Tinsukhia
    North Western Railway
    Jaipur
    Jaipur
    Jodhpur
    Bikaner
    Ajmer
    Southern  Railway
    Chennai
    Chennai
    Madurai
    Palghat
    Trichy
    Trivendrum
    South Central Railway
    Secunderabad
    Secunderabad
    Hyderabad
    Guntakal
    Vijaywada
    Nanded
    South Eastern Railway
    Garden Reach, Kolkata
    Kharagpur
    Adra
    Chakradharpur
    Ranchi
    Shalimar
    South East Central  Railway
    Bilaspur
    Bilaspur
    Nagpur
    Raipur
    South Western Railway
    Hubli
    Bangalore
    Mysore
    Hubli
    RWF/YNK
    Western Railway
    Churchgate
    BCT
    Vadodara
    Ahemdabad
    Ratlam
    Rajkot
    Bhavnagar
    West Central Railway
    Jabalpur
    Jabalpur
    Bhopal
    Kota
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