Railway RRB Junior Engineer JE Recruitment 2025: RRB Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment for various Railway zones is conducted through Notification No. CEN 05/2025 for 2585 posts, including Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA), with vacancies recently revised upward via official corrigendum. The Railway Recruitment Board invites applications on its official portal (www.rrbapply.gov.in). Online registration started on October 31, 2025, and the extended submission date for applications is December 10, 2025.
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RRB Junior Engineer JE Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Notification Number | CEN 05/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 2585 (Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant) |
| Application Start Date | October 31, 2025 |
| Application Last Date | December 10, 2025 |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
| Eligibility | Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Age 18-33 years (with age relaxations) |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (General/OBC), ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Other reserved categories) |
| Selection Process | First Stage CBT, Second Stage CBT, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Exam Pattern | CBT 1: 100 Qs, 90 mins; CBT 2: 150 Qs, 120 mins |
| Salary | Starting ₹35,400/month (Level 6 Pay Matrix, 7th CPC) with allowances |
| Admit Card & Exam Dates | To be announced on official website after application closure |
| Application Mode | Online only via official website |
RRB JE Vacancy Details
| Name of The Post | No of Vacancy |
| Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | 2569 (All RRBs) |
| Post Name | Category | No. of Posts |
| Junior Engineer JE | General | 1096 |
| EWS | 246 | |
| OBC | 620 | |
| SC | 411 | |
| ST | 212 |
Check Zone Wise Vacancy Details
RRB JE Application Fee
The application fee is ₹500 for General and OBC candidates. Candidates from SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Minorities, EBC categories must pay ₹250. Fee refund provisions apply for those appearing in CBT 1.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/EWS/PwBD/Female/Minorities/EBC | ₹250 |
| For Transgender Candidates | NIL |
Candidates must pay their examination fees only using a debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or other fee payment mode.
RRB JE Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a diploma or degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in engineering related to the post applied for. Final-year students and those awaiting results are ineligible to apply.
Check Post Wise Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 33 years as on January 1, 2026, with age relaxations as per government norms:
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 18–33 years |
| OBC | 18–36 years |
| SC/ST | 18–38 years |
- Age Relaxation as per RRB Junior Engineer JE Recruitment Rules.
Selection Process
- 1 st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I)
- 2 nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-II)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
RRB JE Important Dates 2025
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification PDF Release | 28 October 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 31 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 December 2025 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 12 December 2025 |
| Application Form Correction Window | 13 December 2025 to 22 December 2025 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window | 23 December 2025 to 27 December 2025 |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | To be announced |
| CBT 2 Exam Date | To be announced |
RRB JE Recruitment 2025 Important Links
| Events | Links |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Modification and Date Extended Notification PDF | Click here |
| Detailed Notification PDF | English | Hindi |
| Official Website | Click here |
How to Apply Online RRB NTPC Recruitment 2025?
Visit the Official Website
Step 1: Open your browser and visit the official RRB recruitment portal @rrbapply.gov.in.
Registration
Step 2: RRB Official Website Homepage displayed on the screen.
Step 3: After that, Click on the ‘Register’ or ‘Create An Account’ link under menu section.
Step 4: Now fill in basic details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number to generate a registration ID and password. This step is mandatory before applying.
Step 5: Now fill in basic details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number to generate a registration ID and password. This step is mandatory before applying.
Login
Step 6: Sign in to RRB Account under Login with Aadhaar and Login with RRB Account Credential.
Step 7: Now enter your registration ID and password to log in to the application portal.
Fill Application Form
Step 8: Now, Applicant fill the complete the online application form with personal information, educational qualifications, communication details, and choice of posts.
Upload Documents
Step 9: Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other documents as per specifications mentioned in the official notification.
Pay Application Fee
Step 10: Pay the application fee online through net banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI as applicable.
Step 11: Finally, Submit the application form and take a printout of the application confirmation page and fee payment receipt for future reference.
