Railway RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2025

Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2025

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Brief Description

The Government of India, Ministry of Railways, through the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), has released the Detailed Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2025. This notification invites online applications for the recruitment of 2569 vacancies for the posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). Eligible candidates with a Diploma, B.E/B.Tech, or B.Sc. can apply online through the official RRB websites from 31.10.2025 to 30.11.2025.

Important Dates

Apply Start Date31/10/2025
Apply Last Date30/11/2025 (23:59)
Fee Payment Last Date02/12/2025
Correction Window03/12 to 12/12/2025
Exam Date (CBT)To be Notified

Application Fee

General / Others₹ 500/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-S / Minorities / EBC / Transgender₹ 250/-

Note (Fee Refund):

  • For General category (₹500/-), ₹400/- will be refunded (after deducting bank charges) after appearing in the 1st Stage CBT.
  • For Reserved categories (₹250/-), the full fee of ₹250/- will be refunded (after deducting bank charges) after appearing in the 1st Stage CBT.

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: 33 Years

Age relaxation is applicable as per rules for reserved categories (e.g., 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL).

Vacancy Details: Total 2569 Posts

Post Name
Total Posts
Junior Engineer (JE)
2450
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
80
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
39
Total
2569

Eligibility Criteria

Junior Engineer (JE)

  • Three years Diploma in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / relevant Engineering discipline. OR
  • B.E / B.Tech in relevant Engineering discipline.

Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)

  • Three years Diploma in any Engineering discipline from a recognized University/Institution.

Chemical & Metallurgical Asst. (CMA)

  • Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.) in Science with Physics and Chemistry, with a minimum of 45% marks.

Selection Process

The recruitment process involves two stages of Computer Based Tests (CBTs), followed by Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination.

ModeOnline (CBT)
Exam StagesCBT-1 & CBT-2
Question TypeObjective (MCQ)
Negative MarkingYes (1/3 Mark)

How to Apply

  1. Candidates must apply online through the official website of any RRB.
  2. Create an Account on the RRB portal.
  3. Important: Choose only ONE RRB.
  4. Upload a Live Photo and scanned signature.
  5. Pay the application fee online and submit.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the last date to apply for RRB JE 2025?

The last date to submit the online application is 30th November 2025.

2. Is B.Tech eligible for RRB JE?

Yes, candidates with B.E. or B.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines are eligible to apply for the post of Junior Engineer.

3. Is there negative marking?

Yes, 1/3rd mark is deducted for every wrong answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.