RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2025:
Organization & Post Details
Recruiting Body: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Advertisement No.: CEN No. 05/2025
Post Names: Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
Total Vacancies: 2570
Job Location: Across India (All Railway Zones)
Notification Released: 29th September 2025
Important Dates
Draft Vacancy Notice: | 18th September 2025 |
Short Notice Release | 29th September 2025 |
Application Start Date | 31st October 2025 |
Application Last Date | 30th November 2025 (23:59 hours) |
Last Date for Fee Payment: | 30th November 2025 |
Application Correction Window | November 2025 (dates to be announced) |
CBT-1 Exam Date | To be announced (Tentatively Dec 2025/Jan 2026) |
CBT-2 Exam Date: | To be announced |
Vacancy Breakdown (Post-wise)
Electrical Department
Design & Drawing: 14
EMU: 77
General Services: 112
PU: 45
TRD: 95
TRS: 117
Workshop: 29
Engineering Department
Bridge: 34
Civil Design Drawing & Estimation: 105
P Way: 425
PU (Civil): 8
Works (PU): 15
Track Machine: 121
Works: 146
Workshop (Civil): 8
Mechanical Department
Carriage & Wagon: 291
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant: 63
Design Drawing & Estimation: 21
Diesel Electrical: 55
Diesel Mechanical: 55
Power: 5
Design/Mechanical (PU): 9
Mechanical (PU): 119
Mechanical Design (PU): 3
Welder: 3
Diesel Electrical Workshop: 4
Diesel Mechanical Workshop: 8
Mechanical Workshop: 166
Millwright: 4
Signal & Telecommunication (S&T) Department
Design & Drawing: 15
Research/Instrumentation: 5
Signal: 90
Telecommunication: 98
Workshop: 10
Stores Department
Depot Material Superintendent: 195
Total: 2570 vacancies
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
For Junior Engineer (JE):
Three-year Diploma in relevant engineering fields (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation & Control, etc.) from recognized Institution/University, OR
B.E./B.Tech degree in relevant engineering disciplines
For Depot Material Superintendent (DMS):
Three-year Diploma in any stream of Engineering from recognized Institution/University
For Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA):
Bachelor's Degree in Science (B.Sc) with Physics and Chemistry
Minimum 45% marks required
Experience
No prior work experience required - Excellent opportunity for fresh graduates and diploma holders
Age Limit (as on 1st January 2026)
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 33 years
Age Relaxation (As per Government Rules)
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 10 years
Ex-Servicemen: As per government norms
Detailed relaxation will be specified in the complete notification
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be:
A citizen of India, OR
A citizen of Nepal, OR
A subject of Bhutan, OR
A Tibetan refugee (came before 01.01.1962), OR
A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, or Vietnam
Salary & Benefits
Pay Structure (7th CPC)
Pay Level: Level-6
Starting Basic Pay: ???35,400 per month
Allowances & Benefits
Dearness Allowance (DA): Currently around 50% of basic pay (revised twice yearly)
House Rent Allowance (HRA): Up to 27% of basic pay for Class X cities (major metros)
Transport Allowance (TA): Fixed monthly allowance for travel expenses
Additional Perks
Free train passes for employee and family members
Medical facilities for employee and dependents
Educational assistance for children
National Pension System (NPS) contribution
Secure retirement benefits
Estimated Total Monthly Package
With all allowances, the total in-hand salary significantly exceeds the basic pay, making it a highly attractive package.
Selection Process
Stage 1: First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
Purpose: Screening test to shortlist candidates
Scoring: Marks NOT counted for final merit
Subjects: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science
Negative Marking: Yes (for incorrect answers)
Stage 2: Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
Purpose: Main examination for final merit list
Scoring: Marks determine final ranking
Subjects:
General Awareness
Physics & Chemistry
Basics of Computers
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control
Technical Abilities (stream-specific engineering subjects)
Negative Marking: Yes
Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)
Candidates clearing CBT-2 cutoff called for DV
Verification of all original documents:
Educational certificates
Caste certificates
Identity proofs (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
Date of birth proof
Stage 4: Medical Examination
Final stage to ensure candidates meet medical standards
As per Indian Railways medical norms
Fitness certificate required
Application Fee
Fee Structure
General/OBC: ???500
SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Female/Transgender/EBC: ???250
Fee Refund Policy
General/OBC: ???400 refunded after appearing in CBT-1
Other Categories: Full ???250 refunded after appearing in CBT-1
Refund processed after exam attendance confirmation
Application Process
Documents Required (Scanned)
Recent passport-size photograph
Signature
10th Class/Matriculation certificate (DOB proof)
Diploma/Engineering Degree certificate
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Aadhaar Card
Valid email ID and mobile number
Step-by-Step Application Guide
Visit official RRB application portal: rrbapply.gov.in
Click "Apply Online" link for CEN No. 05/2025
New Registration: Create account with basic details (name, DOB, mobile, email)
Receive registration credentials
Login using Registration ID and password
Fill detailed application form (personal, educational, communication details)
Upload scanned photograph and signature (as per specified format and size)
Pay application fee through online payment modes (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Review application thoroughly before final submission
Download and print application form for future reference
Save Registration ID and password for future use
Application Mode
Only Online - No offline applications accepted
Apply through official portal only
Key Points to Remember
This is a national-level competitive examination
2570 vacancies across multiple engineering disciplines
No experience required - ideal for fresh graduates
Two-stage CBT examination with negative marking
Application is completely online
Keep all original documents ready for document verification
Medical fitness is mandatory for final selection
Fee is partially/fully refundable after appearing in CBT-1
Check zone-wise vacancy distribution for strategic application
Cutoff varies by zone and category - research before applying
This recruitment offers a prestigious career opportunity in Indian Railways with excellent salary, job security, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in one of the largest public sector organizations in India.
| Apply Online | https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb60apc7oQhhqkZBW91Y [From 31.10.2025] |
| Download Official Notification PDF | https://govtjobsalert.org/RRB-JE-2025-Short-Notification.pdf |
| Visit Official Website | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/landing |