The RRB JE 2025 Notification has officially been released, bringing a wave of excitement for engineering graduates aiming to join the prestigious Indian Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced 2569 vacancies for the posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical Supervisor, and Metallurgical Assistant. Hence , the online registration for RRB JE 2025 started on 31st October 2025 and will remain open until 30th November 2025.
RRB JE 2025 Notification Out
The RRB JE 2025 Notification (CEN 05/2025) provides complete details regarding vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, salary, and application dates. Therefore , aspirants with engineering degrees or diplomas now have the golden chance to secure a stable and rewarding government career. Moreover , the detailed notification is available on all regional RRB websites in both English and Hindi.
RRB JE 2025 Exam Summary
Below is a summary of the RRB JE 2025 Notification for your reference:
RRB JE Recruitment 2025- Summary | |
Name of an Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
Posts | Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Assistant |
Vacancies | 2569 |
Advt No. | CEN 05/2025 |
Mode of Application | Online |
Registration Dates | 31st October to 30th November 2025 |
Job Location | Around India |
Selection Process |
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RRB JE Salary | Rs. 35,400/- (Level 6th CPC Pay Matrix) |
Official website | |
RRB JE Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
Events | Dates |
RRB JE Detailed notification | 28th October 2025 |
Detailed Notification Release Date | 31st October 2025 |
RRB JE Apply Online Starts on | 30th November 2025 (11:59 pm) |
Last Date to Apply Online | 2nd December 2025 |
Last Date to Pay Application Fees | 3rd to 12th December 2025 |
Dates of the Window for Corrections in the Application Form | 13th to 17th December 2025 |
Hence , the aspirants are advised to complete their applications well before the last date to avoid technical delays.
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RRB JE Vacancy 2025
This time , the RRB JE 2025 Notification declares a total of 2569 vacancies distributed across multiple RRB zones for various technical posts . Here is the total vacancies and category wise zonal breakdown :
RRB JE Vacancy 2025 | |
Post | Vacancies |
Junior Engineer (Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, S&T) | 2569 |
Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Assistant | |
Depot Material Superintendent | |
Total | |
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 | 73 | 23 | 13 | 38 | 13 | 160 |
RRB GORAKHPUR | 45 | 15 | 09 | 20 | 09 | 98 |
RRB GUWAHATI | 05 | — | — | 02 | — | 07 |
RRB JAMMU-SRINAGAR | 23 | 18 | 08 | 35 | 04 | 88 |
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 | 1090 | 410 | 210 | 615 | 244 | 2569 |
RRB JE 2025 Eligibility Criteria
In the prescribed eligibility criterias, candidates must fulfill the required eligibility norms as mentioned in the RRB JE 2025 Notification.Visit Majestic Academy to explore comprehensive courses and expert coaching for RRB and other competitive exams.
Educational Qualification:
Posts | Educational Qualification |
Junior Engineer | Diploma/Degree in (Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, S&T) Engineering or Relevant Stream from a recognized university. |
Depot Material Superintendent | Diploma/Degree in Engineering from any discipline |
Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Supervisor | Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with a minimum of 55% marks |
Age Limit (as of 01.01.2026):
Posts | Age Limit |
Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | 18 to 33 years |
Age Group | Lower Age Limit (not born after) | Upper age limit (Date of Birth not earlier than) | ||
For all communities/categories | UR/EWS | OBC-NCL | SC/ST | |
18 to 33 years | 01.01.2008 | 02.01.1993 | 02.01.1990 | 02.01.1998 |
Moreover , the Age relaxations apply for OBC, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen as per government rules. Here , is the category wise age relaxation :
Community/Category | Community | Age Relaxation |
SC/ST candidates | — | 5 Years |
OBC-Non-Creamy Layer candidates | — | 3 Years |
Ex-servicemen who have put in more than 6 months of service after attestation | UR | 33 years plus the Number of years of service rendered in the Defense plus 3 years |
OBC- NCL | 36 Years plus the Number of years of service rendered in the Defense plus 3 years | |
SC/ST | 38 Years plus the Number of years of service rendered in the Defense plus 3 years. | |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | UR | 10 Years |
OBC- NCL | 13 Years | |
SC/ST | 15 Years | |
Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | UR | 38 Years |
OBC- NCL | 41 Years | |
SC/ST | 43 Years | |
Candidates who are serving in Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labor, and Substitutes, and put in a minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells) | UR | 40 years of age |
OBC- NCL | 43 years of age | |
SC/ST | 45 years of age | |
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes | UR | 33 years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. |
OBC- NCL | 36 years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. | |
SC/ST | 38 years plus the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. | |
Women candidates are widowed, divorced, or judicially separated from their husbands but not remarried. | UR | 35 years of age |
OBC- NCL | 38 years of age | |
SC/ST | 40 years of age |
RRB JE 2025 Application Fees
RRB fixes a definite fee for the application in their exams . Hence , the candidates must pay the application fee through online mode before submission.
Categories | Application Fees |
Unreserved | Rs. 500/- |
SC/ST/Minorities/EWS | Rs. 250/- |
Ex-Serviceman/PwBDs/Female/Transgender | Rs. 250/- |
RRB JE 2025 Selection Process
As mentioned in the RRB JE 2025 Notification, the recruitment will be conducted in four major stages:
- First , the CBT 1 (Computer-Based Test)
- Second , the CBT 2 (Computer-Based Test)
- Third , the Document Verification
- Lastly , the Medical Examination
Hence , to be shortlisted in the final selection , candidates must clear each stage.
RRB JE 2025 Exam Pattern
CBT 1 Exam Pattern:
RRB JE 2025 CBT 1 Exam Pattern | ||||
SNo. | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
1 | Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes |
2 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
3 | General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
4 | General Science | 30 | 30 | |
Total | 100 | 100 | ||
RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 Exam Pattern | ||||
SNo. | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
1 | General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 120 minutes |
2 | Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | |
3 | Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 | |
4 | Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | |
5 | Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 | |
Total | 150 | 150 | ||
- There will be a negative marking of ⅓ marks for incorrect answers in CBTs.
- The duration of the CBT 1 Exam is 90 minutes, and for the CBT 2 Exam is 120 minutes.
- In CBT 1, there will be 100 questions, and in CBT 2, there will be 150 questions.
- Moreover , the types of questions in the Computer-Based Test will be Objective form. (multiple-choice questions).
RRB JE 2025 Syllabus
The RRB JE 2025 Notification specifies that the syllabus will test candidates across diverse domains to ensure only the most skilled individuals are selected. So , the exam consists of CBT 1 and CBT 2, each having a different purpose and weightage.
CBT 1 Syllabus
- Mathematics – Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, and Data Interpretation
- General Awareness – Current Affairs, Indian Railways, and Government Schemes
- General Intelligence & Reasoning – Analytical and Logical Reasoning
- General Science – Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences (up to Class 10 level)
CBT 2 Syllabus
- Technical Subjects related to the engineering discipline
- Physics & Chemistry (up to Class 12 standard)
- Basics of Environment & Pollution Control
- Engineering Drawing & Graphics
- General Awareness & Reasoning (advanced level)
RRB JE 2025 Salary Structure
After the much discussion of RRB JE 2025 Notification , let’s comes to the salary part the selected candidates will receive a competitive salary along with various allowances.
- First , Junior Engineer / Depot Material Superintendent / Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant: ₹35,400 (Pay Level 6)
- Second , Chemical Supervisor / Research and Metallurgical Supervisor / Research: ₹44,900 (Pay Level 7)
Apart from the basic pay, employees receive Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance, and other Railway benefits, making this one of the most desirable positions in the government sector
RRB JE 2025 Zones and Divisions
The RRB JE 2025 Notification covers all major zones of the Indian Railways. Below is the detailed list of zones, divisions, and headquarters for candidates’ reference:
Railway Zone | Zonal Headquarter | Divisions |
Central Railway | Mumbai | 1) Mumbai 2) Nagpur 3) Bhusawal 4) Pune 5) Sholapur |
Eastern Railway | Kolkata | 1) Howrah-I 2) Howrah-II 3) Sealdah 4) Malda 5) Asansol 6) Chittaranjan 7) Kolkata Metro |
East Central Railway | Hajipur | 1) Danapur 2) Mugalsarai 3) Dhanbad 4) Sonpur 5) Samastipur |
East Coast Railway | Bhubaneshwar | 1) Khurda Road 2) Waltair 3) Sambalpur |
Northern Railway | Baroda House, New Delhi | 1) Delhi-I 2) Delhi-II 3) Ambala 4) Moradabad 5) Lucknow 6) Firozpur |
North Central Railway | Allahabad | 1) Allahabad 2) Jhansi 3) Agra |
North Eastern Railway | Gorakhpur | 1) Izzatnagar 2) Lucknow 3) Varanasi 4) DLW |
North Frontier Railway | Maligaon, Guwahati | 1) Katihar 2) Alipurduar 3) Rangiya 4) Lumding 5) Tinsukhia |
North Western Railway | Jaipur | 1) Jaipur 2) Jodhpur 3) Bikaner 4) Ajmer |
Southern Railway | Chennai | 1) Chennai 2) Madurai 3) Palghat 4) Trichy 5) Trivendrum |
South Central Railway | Secunderabad | 1) Secunderabad 2) Hyderabad 3) Guntakal 4) Vijaywada 5) Nanded |
South Eastern Railway | Garden Reach, Kolkata | 1) Kharagpur 2) Adra 3) Chakradharpur 4) Ranchi 5) Shalimar |
South East Central Railway | Bilaspur | 1) Bilaspur 2) Nagpur 3) Raipur |
South Western Railway | Hubli | 1) Bangalore 2) Mysore 3) Hubli 4) RWF/YNK |
Western Railway | Churchgate | 1) BCT 2) Vadodara 3) Ahmedabad 4) Ratlam 5) Rajkot 6) Bhavnagar |
West Central Railway | Jabalpur | 1) Jabalpur 2) Bhopal 3) Kota |
Official RRB Websites
To stay updated with every detail of the RRB JE 2025 Notification, candidates should visit their respective regional RRB websites.
Regions | Official Websites |
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 Admit Card
As per the RRB JE 2025 Notification, the admit cards will be available approximately one week before the exam. Hence , to download the admit card , follow these guidelines listed below :
- First , visit the official RRB website – rrbcdg.gov.in.
- Second , log in using your registration number and date of birth.
- Then, click on the “Download Admit Card” link on the dashboard.
- The admit card will appear on the screen.
- Lastly , download and print it for exam day.
RRB JE 2025 Cut-Off
The RRB JE 2025 Notification also specifies the expected cut-off trends based on previous years. The minimum qualifying marks are:
- General: 40%
- OBC/SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
Moreover , here we have showcased the RRB JE Cut-Off 2019 to get an idea of level competition :
RRB JE Cut Off 2019 | ||
Zone | Category | Cut-off |
Ahmedabad | Gen | 53.25 |
SC | 35.06 | |
ST | 41.59 | |
OBC | 39.86 | |
Allahabad | Gen | 74.67 |
SC | 59.89 | |
ST | 51.48 | |
OBC | 62.61 | |
Mumbai | Gen | 65.40 |
SC | 52.55 | |
ST | 44.025 | |
OBC | 54-01 | |
Conclusion
The RRB JE 2025 Notification has brought a massive opportunity for engineering aspirants aiming to join Indian Railways. With 2569 vacancies and a structured selection process, this recruitment ensures both professional stability and growth. Therefore, interested candidates must go through the notification carefully and complete the online registration at rrbapply.gov.in before 30th November 2025. Ace your RRB JE 2025 preparation with expert-guided Railway Coaching in Guwahati offered by Majestic Academy for assured success.
Frequently Asked Qusetion
How many vacancies are announced through RRB JE 2025 Notification?
A total of 2569 vacancies have been released under the RRB JE 2025 Notification for various posts like Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant across different zones.
What is the eligibility criteria for RRB JE 2025 Exam?
Candidates must possess a Diploma or Degree in Engineering or a B.Sc. in Physics and Chemistry (for Chemical & Metallurgical posts) from a recognized institution. The age limit is 18–33 years with applicable relaxations.
Is RRB JE held every year?
No, the RRB JE exam is not conducted annually. It is held based on the requirement of vacancies across different railway zones. However, the 2025 recruitment is a major announcement after several years.
What is the salary of an RRB Junior Engineer?
The salary for a Junior Engineer under RRB is ₹35,400 per month (Level 6 as per the 7th CPC), along with allowances such as DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance, making it a lucrative government job option.
Will there be an RRB JE in 2025?
Yes, the RRB JE 2025 Notification has been officially released, confirming the exam for this year. Aspirants can start applying from 31st October 2025 till 30th November 2025 through the official portal rrbapply.gov.in.
