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🛠️
RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2025 |
Centralized
Employment Notice No. 05/2025 for 2,569 Technical Posts
⏰Key Dates for Technical Aspirants!
T(caps)he Railway
Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the notification for Junior Engineers
(JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical
Assistant (CMA). This is a prime opportunity for diploma and degree holders in
Engineering and Science.
Last Date
for Online Application: 30th November 2025
⚙️Quick Job Overview
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Organization |
Railway
Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
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Post Category |
JE / DMS / CMA (Technical Posts) |
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Total Vacancies |
2,569 Posts (All RRBs) |
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Pay Level |
Level 6 (7th CPC) |
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Recruitment Process |
CBT-I → CBT-II → DV → ME |
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Age Limit |
18 - 33 Years (as on 01.01.2026) |
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Vacancy & Post Details: 2569 Posts at a Glance |
🔬Post-wise Pay, Eligibility Level
& Vacancy Summary
All posts
under CEN 05/2025 fall under Pay Level 6 with an initial pay of ₹35,400/-. The
recruitment combines several specialized technical positions:
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Post Name |
Pay Level |
Key Qualification |
Medical Standard |
Total Vacancies |
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Junior
Engineer (JE) |
6 |
Diploma /
Degree in relevant Engineering stream |
A3 / B1
/ C1 |
~2,000+ |
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Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) |
6 |
Diploma in any Engineering discipline |
C1 |
~250+ |
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Chemical
& Metallurgical Asst. (CMA) |
6 |
B.Sc.
(Physics & Chemistry) with min. 45% marks |
B1 |
~300+ |
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Grand Total (All RRBs) |
2569 |
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Discipline
Mapping: The JE
posts are grouped into Civil & Allied, Electrical & Allied, Mechanical
& Allied, and Electronics & Allied Engineering groups for the CBT-II
exam. You must choose an exam group corresponding to your qualification.
🗺️ Zone-wise & Category-wise
Vacancy Distribution (All Posts)
The final
appointment depends on your merit and the specific vacancies available in the
RRB you choose. Candidates must select only one RRB.
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RRB Zone |
Category-wise Vacancies |
Total Posts |
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UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
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RRB Ahmedabad |
68 |
22 |
10 |
39 |
12 |
151 |
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RRB Ajmer |
20 |
4 |
3 |
10 |
3 |
40 |
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RRB Bengaluru |
40 |
14 |
7 |
17 |
9 |
80 |
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RRB Bhopal |
27 |
14 |
2 |
11 |
4 |
58 |
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RRB Bhubaneswar |
9 |
10 |
4 |
9 |
4 |
36 |
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RRB Bilaspur |
63 |
16 |
9 |
26 |
13 |
127 |
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RRB Chandigarh |
44 |
20 |
6 |
23 |
15 |
108 |
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RRB Chennai |
73 |
23 |
13 |
38 |
13 |
160 |
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RRB Gorakhpur |
45 |
15 |
9 |
20 |
9 |
98 |
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RRB Guwahati |
5 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
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RRB Jammu-Srinagar |
23 |
18 |
8 |
35 |
4 |
88 |
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RRB Kolkata |
264 |
87 |
58 |
160 |
59 |
628 |
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RRB Malda |
17 |
8 |
6 |
11 |
3 |
45 |
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RRB Mumbai |
174 |
70 |
35 |
110 |
45 |
434 |
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RRB Muzaffarpur |
10 |
3 |
2 |
6 |
2 |
23 |
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RRB Patna |
20 |
8 |
4 |
5 |
13 |
50 |
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RRB Prayagraj |
76 |
26 |
9 |
38 |
13 |
162 |
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RRB Ranchi |
40 |
19 |
9 |
30 |
11 |
109 |
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RRB Secunderabad |
50 |
13 |
15 |
17 |
8 |
103 |
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RRB Siliguri |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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RRB Thiruvanant- hapuram |
22 |
20 |
0 |
8 |
3 |
53 |
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Grand Total |
1090 |
410 |
244 |
615 |
210 |
2569 |
The
above table summarizes the total vacancies (2,569) for all JE, DMS, and CMA
posts across the RRBs by category. Please note that figures for *Ex-Servicemen
(ExSM)* and *PwBD* are included within these main category numbers.
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💰Fee
Payment & Refund Details |
The
application fee is payable online. The best part? Most of it is refundable if
you appear for the first stage of the Computer Based Test (CBT-I)!
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Category |
Application Fee (₹) |
Refundable Amount (on appearing for
CBT-I) |
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General
(UR), OBC, EWS |
₹ 500/- |
₹ 400/-
(Deduction of Bank Charges) |
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SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female,
Transgender, Minorities, EBC |
₹ 250/- |
₹ 250/- (Full Refund after deducting
Bank Charges) |
Note: The refund process requires candidates to provide accurate bank details (Account Number and IFSC Code) in the online application.(alert-warning)
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⚙️
Eligibility, Age & Medical Standards |
🎓Minimum Educational Qualification
The required
minimum qualification for these posts is Diploma in Engineering (3 years) or a Bachelor’s Degree in the
relevant discipline. For CMA posts, B.Sc. with Physics and Chemistry is
required.
Crucial Note: Candidates awaiting their final exam results of the prescribed qualification are NOT eligible to apply.(alert-warning)
🎂Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
The general
age limit for all JE posts is 18 to 33 years.
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Category |
Upper Age Limit (Max Age) |
Relaxation |
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UR /
EWS |
33 Years |
NIL |
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OBC (NCL) |
36 Years |
+ 3 Years |
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SC / ST |
38 Years |
+ 5 Years |
🩺Medical Standards
Medical
standards vary from A3 (strictest) for posts like JE/TRD and JE/Signal
to B1 and C1 for others. Candidates must meet the specific
medical standard for the post they opt for.
- A3 Standard: Requires high visual acuity
(6/9, 6/9) and perfect color/night vision. Candidates who have
undergone LASIK surgery are NOT eligible for A3 posts.
- B1 & C1 Standards: Have more relaxed vision
requirements, and candidates with certain corrective eye surgeries may be
eligible under specific Railway Board conditions.
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The 4-Stage Recruitment Process |
➡️Selection Stages
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test
(CBT-I):
Screening nature. Common syllabus for all posts.
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test
(CBT-II): Merit
determining stage. Includes Technical Abilities (100 Marks).
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisting 1:1 against
vacancies based on CBT-II merit.
- Medical Examination (ME): Final clearance for physical
fitness as per the post's medical standard.
1️⃣ 2️⃣CBT-I & CBT-II Exam Pattern
Both CBTs
have negative marking (1/3rd mark deduction). Selection for CBT-II is based on
CBT-I scores (15 times the vacancies).
CBT-I
(Screening)
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Section |
Ques |
Marks |
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Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
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General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
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General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences) |
30 |
30 |
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General Awareness |
15 |
15 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
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Duration: 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours) |
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CBT-II
(Merit Determining)
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Section |
Ques |
Marks |
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Technical Abilities (Core Subject) |
100 |
100 |
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General Awareness |
15 |
15 |
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Physics & Chemistry |
15 |
15 |
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Basics of Computers & Applications |
10 |
10 |
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Basics of Environment & Pollution Control |
10 |
10 |
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Total |
150 |
150 |
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Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
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The
first stage of the exam (CBT-I) is common for all posts (JE, DMS, CMA) and is
screening in nature. Focus on these core subjects to qualify:
1.
Mathematics (30 Marks)
- Number Systems, BODMAS, Decimals,
Fractions, LCM & HCF
- Ratio and Proportion, Percentages,
Mensuration
- Time & Work, Time &
Distance, Simple & Compound Interest
- Profit & Loss, Algebra,
Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics
- Square Root, Age Calculations,
Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern
2.
General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Marks)
- Analogies, Alphabetical and Number
Series, Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical Operations,
Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling
- Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation
and Sufficiency
- Conclusions and Decision Making,
Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions
3.
General Science (30 Marks)
- Physics, Chemistry, and Life
Sciences (Up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus)
- *This section carries the highest
weightage next to Mathematics in CBT-I.*
4.
General Awareness (15 Marks)
- Current Affairs (National and
International Importance), Sports
- Indian Geography, Culture, and
History (including the Freedom Struggle)
- Indian Polity and Constitution,
Indian Economy
- Environmental Issues, General
Scientific and Technological Developments
CBT-II
Syllabus: The syllabus for CBT-II is extensive, covering General Awareness,
Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers, Environment & Pollution
Control, and a 100-mark section dedicated to your chosen Technical Discipline
(Annexure-VII in the official notification).
📚Technical Syllabus Groups (CBT-II)
Your Technical
Abilities (100 Marks) section will be based on the specific Exam Group you
choose, which must align with your Diploma/Degree qualification. The main
groups are:
- Civil & Allied Engineering
- Electrical & Allied
Engineering
- Electronics & Allied
Engineering
- Mechanical & Allied
Engineering
- Chemical & Metallurgical
Assistant (CMA)
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Important Links & Application Schedule |
🗓️Key Application Timeline
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Opening Date of Online Application |
31st October 2025 |
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Closing
Date for Submission of Online Application |
30th
November 2025 (11:59 PM) |
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Last Date for Application Fee Payment |
2nd December 2025 |
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Modification
Window Opens (Fee ₹250) |
3rd
December to 12th December 2025 |
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🌐Quick Links & Resources
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Direct Application Link |
Apply Online 31 October 2025 |
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Official
Notification (CEN 05/2025) |
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❓Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs) |
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What is the application
fee for UR/OBC/EWS candidates? |
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The fee is ₹500/-, out of which
₹400/- is refundable upon appearing in the CBT-I exam. |
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Are final year students
eligible to apply? |
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No. Candidates awaiting their final
result on the closing date of application (30.11.2025) are not eligible. |
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Can I apply for more than
one RRB? |
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No. A candidate must choose only
ONE RRB. Applying to multiple RRBs will lead to the rejection of all
applications. |
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What is the tie-breaking
criteria in the final merit list? |
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If scores are equal, merit is
determined by: 1) Age (older candidate is ranked higher), and 2) Alphabetical
order of the name. |
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