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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 started on October 31, 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. 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 Notification 2025 Out
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. 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 Download PDF
RRB JE 2025 Notification- Highlights
This recruitment aims 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 | |
| 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 (Updated) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 31 October 2025 to 30 November 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) |
| Job Location | Across 21 RRB Zones |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in. |
RRB JE Notification 2025- Important Dates(Revised)
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.
| RRB JE 2025 Important Dates Summary | |
| 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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13 December To 22 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 Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Details
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 Notification 2025 Vacancies | |
| Post | Vacancies |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, S&T) | 2588 (revised) |
| 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 2025 Notification: 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 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 are 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 Notification 2025 Application Form
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. Candidates interested in applying can complete their registration on the official portal https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ from October 31, 2025, to December 10, 2025 (11:59 PM). For the Candidates’ convenience, a direct link to the online form is provided below.
RRB JE Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The Railway Recruitment Board 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 and CBT 2 Exams, 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. The selection process involves 4 stages as follows:
- CBT 1
- CBT 2
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination.
Click Here to Check RRB JE Selection Process
How to Apply Online for RRB JE Recruitment 2025?
Follow the steps below to submit the 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 2025 Application Fees Structure
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 Notification 2025: Exam Pattern
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 summarised 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 be 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 summarised 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 | ||
Click Here to Check the RRB JE 2025 Syllabus
RRB JE Notification 2025 Exam Regions
All 21 Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are participating in the recruitment process. The candidates can apply through a particular recruitment board and collect other crucial information using these websites.
| Region | Official Website |
|---|---|
| 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 2025 Zones and Divisions
The following table highlights how Indian Railways is divided into various zones across the country, along with their headquarters and divisions. This will give candidates a clear idea of their possible posting locations in RRB JE, helping them choose the post that aligns with their preferred future location.
| Railway Zone | Zonal Headquarter | Divisions |
|---|---|---|
| Central Railway | Mumbai | Mumbai, Nagpur, Bhusawal, Pune, Solapur |
| Eastern Railway | Kolkata | Howrah-I, Howrah-II, Sealdah, Malda, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Kolkata Metro |
| East Central Railway | Hajipur | Danapur, Mughalsarai, Dhanbad, Sonpur, Samastipur |
| East Coast Railway | Bhubaneswar | 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, DLM |
| 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, Vijayawada, 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, Ahmedabad, Ratlam, Rajkot, Bhavnagar |
| West Central Railway | Jabalpur | Jabalpur, Bhopal, Kota |
Click here to check RRB JE 2025 Zone-wise Cut-off
RRB JE Recruitment 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. The total monthly salary range for RRB JE Notification 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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