RRB JE Recruitment 2025: 2,569 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary, Selection & Apply Online
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the much-awaited RRB JE Recruitment 2025 Notification (CEN 05/2025) for 2,569 Junior Engineer (JE) posts across Indian Railways. The vacancies span major disciplines like Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, IT, DMS (Depot Material Superintendent), and CMA (Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant). Online application is open from 31 October to 30 November 2025 at rrbapply.gov.in.
- Recruiting Body: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Exam Name/Notice: RRB JE (CEN 05/2025)
- Total Vacancies: 2,569 (PAN India, all zones)
- Major Posts: Junior Engineer (JE), JE (IT), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
- Disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer/IT, Chemical, Metallurgy
- Application Dates: 31 Oct – 30 Nov 2025
- Salary/Pay Scale: Level 6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) + DA, HRA, TA, Medical, NPS, pension etc.
- Age Limit: 18–33 years (relaxation for reserved categories as per rules)
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Three-year Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in relevant Engineering stream (as per post/trade notified)
- Age Limit: 18–33 years as on 1 July 2025
- Medical Fitness: Standard as per RRB norms (vision/health checkups are mandatory)
Post/Stream-wise Example Vacancies
| Post/Branch | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | Civil/Electrical/Mech/ECE/Computer | 2100+ |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Any Engg/Diploma | 245 |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Chemical/Metallurgy | 224 |
Selection Process
- CBT 1 (Screening)
- CBT 2 (Technical / post-specific)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Final selection is based on normalized marks and medical fitness.
Exam Pattern
CBT 1: 100 Questions (Maths, Reasoning, Science, GK) – 90 Minutes
CBT 2: 150 Questions (including General Engineering, Technical papers) – 120 Minutes
Negative marking: –1/3 for wrong answers in both.
| Section (CBT-1) | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
How to Apply
- Go to rrbapply.gov.in (active from 31 Oct 2025).
- Select your RRB zone and post (CEN 05/2025)
- Register using mobile and email
- Fill the online form with details and preferences
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, qualification certificates
- Pay application fee (₹500 Gen/OBC; ₹250 SC/ST/EWS/Female/PwBD/ExSM)
- Submit and print application form for records
🔔 Note: Check RRB zone-wise notification for detailed vacancy, syllabus, reservations, and crucial exam dates. Last date to apply online: 30 November 2025.
Conclusion
The RRB JE Recruitment 2025 is a golden career opportunity for diploma/engineering graduates to join Indian Railways as Junior Engineers in core technical roles. Apply early and stay updated for exam schedules and admit cards.
Last Date: 30/11/2025
