RRB JE
Railway Recruitment Board
🚆 Railway
🇮🇳 National level
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RRB JE is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards under CEN 05/2025 for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) in Indian Railways, with 2,569 vacancies notified. Selection is through First Stage CBT (CBT-1), followed by Second Stage CBT (CBT-2), followed by Document Verification (DV), followed by Medical Examination (ME).
RRB JE 2026 — Key Facts at a Glance
| Exam name | RRB JE (Railway Recruitment Board) |
|---|---|
| Notification | CEN 05/2025 |
| Conducting body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Total vacancies | 2,569 |
| Pay | ₹35,400 per month (Level 6, 7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Age limit | 18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2026 |
| Qualification | A Diploma or Degree in the relevant engineering discipline, which varies by post and is listed post-wise in Annexure A of the CEN. CMA posts require a science degree with the specified subject combination. |
| Selection stages | First Stage CBT (CBT-1) → Second Stage CBT (CBT-2) → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination (ME) |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Qualifying marks | UR and EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25% |
| Official website | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB JE is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards under CEN 05/2025 for 2,569 vacancies in Indian Railways.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Pay Level | Initial pay | Medical / Level | Age | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | See Annexure A | 18–33 years | 2,569 (combined) |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | See Annexure A | 18–33 years | Included above |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | See Annexure A | 18–33 years | Included above |
RRB JE selection process
- First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
- Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
JE runs a two-stage CBT. CBT-2 carries 150 questions and is where the technical depth sits — its Technical Abilities section is specific to the engineering discipline of the post you applied for.
The non-technical portion is common to every post under this CEN: General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry (to Class 10 CBSE level), Basics of Computers and Applications, and Basics of Environment and Pollution Control.
Qualifying marks
Candidates must score at least UR and EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25% in the CBT to be considered for the next stage. PwBD candidates may receive a 2-mark relaxation where there is a shortage of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies.
Medical standard
Medical standards are listed post-wise in Annexure A, and several JE posts fall in the B-class range rather than the stricter A-class applied to running staff.
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What is the RRB JE vacancy under CEN 05/2025?
The RRBs notified 2,569 vacancies. The Railways reserves the right to revise this number in part or in full.
What is the age limit for RRB JE?
The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 01.01.2026. Relaxation is 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC/ST and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates.
What qualification is needed for RRB JE?
A Diploma or Degree in the relevant engineering discipline, which varies by post and is listed post-wise in Annexure A of the CEN. CMA posts require a science degree with the specified subject combination. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
What is the RRB JE application fee?
The fee is ₹500 for general candidates, of which ₹400 is refunded on appearing in the CBT. SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and EBC candidates pay ₹250, fully refunded on appearing.
What is the RRB JE selection process?
Selection is through First Stage CBT (CBT-1), followed by Second Stage CBT (CBT-2), followed by Document Verification (DV), followed by Medical Examination (ME).
Is there negative marking in RRB JE?
Yes. One third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
What are the qualifying marks for RRB JE?
UR and EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25%. PwBD candidates may receive a 2-mark relaxation where there is a shortage of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies.
What is the RRB JE salary?
₹35,400 per month (Level 6, 7th CPC Pay Matrix), plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and railway benefits such as the pass facility.
Can I apply to more than one RRB for RRB JE?
No. Only one application per candidate is accepted. Submitting multiple applications causes all of them to be rejected and can lead to debarment from future RRB recruitments.
Why is my RRB JE score different from my raw marks?
Where the CBT runs across multiple shifts with different papers, the RRBs normalise marks. Shortlisting uses normalised marks, not raw scores.