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RRB JE Recruitment : Exam Dates, Exam Pattern, Cut-offs, Salary etc.
CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE (CEN) NO. 05/2025 Recruitment of JE/DMS/CMA
IMPORTANT DATES:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News | 04.10.2025 |
| Opening date of Online application | 31.10.2025 |
| Closing date for Submission of Online Application | 30.11.2025 (23:59 hours) |
| Last Date for Application fee payment for the submitted applications | 02.12.2025 |
| Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee (Please Note: Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form and ‘Chosen RRB’ cannot be modified) | 03.12.2025 to 12.12.2025 |
| Dates during which eligible scribe candidates must provide their scribe details in the application portal | 13.12.2025 to 17.12.2025 |
Note:
The detailed CEN-05/2025 will be uploaded on the official websites of the RRBs (see Para 16.0) In the Detailed Notification. The link for submission of the online application will be made live on these websites.
1. Dates for the CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination will be communicated from time to time through the official websites of the concerned RRBs.
2. The results of the CBT and Empanelment will be uploaded on the official websites of the concerned RRBs. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the following posts mentioned in the table below. Applications complete in all respects must be submitted ONLINE ONLY latest by 23.59 hours of 30.11.2025.
RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Candidates should apply only through online mode through the official websites of any RRBs. Candidates can apply to only one RRB and only one common online application (in order of preference for any or all the notified posts). The selection of RRB once exercised shall be final. Application to more than one RRB by a candidate will lead to rejection of all the applications.
The recruitment process shall comprise of the following stages:
(i) 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I)
(ii) 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-II)
(iii) Document Verification (DV)
(iv) Medical Examination (ME)
(c) Information on examination schedule and venues will be given to eligible candidates in due course through RRB websites, SMS and/or email.
(d) Request for postponement of any of the stages or for change of venue, date and shift will not be entertained under any circumstances.
(e) NOTE-I: - Candidates are not permitted to use calculators and other electronic gadgets. They should not, therefore, bring the same inside the Examination Premises. If any candidate is found to possess mobile phone, Bluetooth or any other means of wireless communication, in working or switched off mode, his/her candidature shall be cancelled forthwith and he/she will be debarred from RRB examinations besides legal action as deemed fit.
(f) Candidates will have to download the city and date intimations, e-call letters and travel authority (wherever applicable) from the links provided on the official web-sites of RRBs. Candidates should read the instructions on the e-Call Letter carefully and follow them scrupulously. Failure to comply with the instructions may lead to cancellation of their candidature.
(g) Mock/Practice tests will also be made available on RRBs official website to the candidates to acquire familiarity with the online examination process.
1st Stage CBT (Common for all notified posts of this CEN) :
Duration : 90 minutes (120 Minutes for candidates who are eligible for use of a Scribe)
No. of Questions: 100
The 1st stage CBT is of screening nature and the standard of questions for the CBT will be generally in conformity with the educational standards and/or minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the posts. The normalized score of 1st stage exam shall be used only for short listing of candidates for 2nd stage exam as per their merit. Candidates who are shortlisted for 2nd stage CBT availing the reservation benefits of a community, PwBD and ExSM shall continue to be considered only against that community for all subsequent stages of recruitment process.
| Subjects | No. of Questions (CBT-I) | Marks for each Section (CBT-I) |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Time in Minutes | — | 90 |
i. . The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variations in the actual question papers.
ii. There shall be negative marking in CBT (Computer Based Test/Examination) and marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer @ 1/3 of the marks allotted for each question.
iii. Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR -40%, EWS-40%, OBC(NCL)-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%. This is also applicable to Ex-servicemen candidates, as per their community. These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
2nd Stage CBT:
Short listing of Candidates for the 2nd Stage CBT exam shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by them in the 1st Stage CBT Exam. Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for 2nd Stage shall be 15 times the community wise total vacancy of Posts notified against the RRB as per their merit in 1st Stage CBT. However, Railways reserve the right to increase/decrease this limit in total or for any specific category(s) as required to ensure availability of adequate candidates for all the notified posts.
Duration : 120 minutes (160 Minutes for candidates who are eligible for use of a Scribe)
No of Questions: 150
The section wise Number of questions and marks are as below:
| Subjects (CBT-II) | No. of Questions | Marks for each Section |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Time in Minutes | — | 120 |
i. The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variations in the actual question papers.
ii. There shall be negative marking in CBT (Computer Based Test/Examination) and marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer @ 1/3 of the marks allotted for each question.
iii. Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC(NCL)-30%, SC-30%, ST-25%. This is also applicable to Ex-servicemen candidates, as per their community. This percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates, in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
iv. Virtual calculator will be made available on the Computer Monitor during 2nd Stage CBT.
Discipline Mapping Table
Table One
| S.No. | Three years Diploma in Engineering or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology | Exam Group |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanical EngineeringMechanical and Allied EngineeringProduction EngineeringAutomobile EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringMechatronics EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringMachining EngineeringTools and Machining EngineeringTools and Die Making EngineeringCombination of any sub stream of basic streams of above disciplines | Mechanical and Allied Engineering |
| 2 | Electrical EngineeringCombination of any sub stream of basic streams of Electrical Engineering | Electrical and Allied Engineering |
| 3 | Electronics EngineeringElectronics and Allied EngineeringInstrumentation and Control EngineeringCommunication EngineeringComputer Science and EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceInformation TechnologyCombination of sub streams of basic streams of above disciplines | Electronics and Allied Engineering |
| 4 | Civil EngineeringCombination of any sub stream of basic streams of Civil EngineeringB.Sc., in Civil Engineering of 3 years duration | Civil and Allied Engineering |
Table Two
| S. N. | Educational Qualifications | Exam Group |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc., Chemistry and Physics | CMA |
Note:
a) All the candidates with the above qualification shall be tested in the Exam Group mapped as per the above chart. A candidate possessing more than one minimum educational qualification, mapped to different Exam Groups, can choose any one Exam Group, provided he/she opts for the post(s) whose educational qualification is mapped to the chosen exam group. However, these candidates would be eligible for all the opted posts as per educational qualification.
b) The educational qualification for the post of DMS (Depot Material Superintendent) is Three Years Diploma in Engineering i.e., a candidate with Three Years Diploma in any of Engineering disciplines, can apply for these posts as applicable. Candidates with educational qualifications not figuring in the above chart and eligible for DMS posts have to choose any one of the above listed Exam Groups other than CMA Exam Group, during the registration for online applications of this CEN.
SHORTLISTING OF CANDIDATES FOR 2nd STAGE CBT, DV AND EMPANELMENT:
Short listing of Candidates for the DV shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by them in 2nd Stage CBT. The normalization scheme to be adopted for short listing the candidates from 1st Stage CBT to 2nd Stage CBT and for DV on the basis of performance in 2nd Stage CBT is detailed below:
NORMALISATION OF MARKS:
a) Whenever CBT is conducted in multiple sessions for the same syllabus, the raw marks obtained by the candidates in different sessions will be converted to normalized marks.
b) The raw marks for a single session CBT and normalized marks for multi-session CBTs will be used for computing Merit Index, which is a common benchmark for generating merit for candidates from different Exam Groups.
DOCUMENT VERIFICATION (DV):
(a) Candidates will be shortlisted for Document Verification based on their marks and merit in the 2nd stage CBT and options. The number of shortlisted candidates will be equal to the number of vacancies.
(b) In case two or more candidates secure equal marks, their merit position shall be determined by age criteria i.e., the older candidate shall be given higher merit than the younger candidate and in case age being same, then alphabetical order (A to Z) of the name (Given name, not surname) shall be taken into account to break the tie.
(c) During document verification, candidates will have to produce their original certificates. No additional time will be given and the candidature of the candidates not producing their original certificates on the date of verification is liable to be forfeited.
(d) Empanelment of candidates will be based on merit and subject to successful completion of document verification and passing prescribed medical examination.
(e) Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration/RRB, final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates.
(f) On completion of all stages of recruitment process, RRB will allot Railway zone/Production unit as per the option of eligible candidates, subject to merit, medical standard and vacancy position. Once candidates are empanelled, as per their merit and choice, they will forfeit the right to be considered for their preference in the next priority zone/unit. However, RRBs also reserve the right to allot Railway zone/unit, which is/are not opted by the candidate, if considered in administrative interest, subject to the candidates’ meeting eligibility requirements.
(g) Candidates may please note that RRBs only recommend names of empanelled candidates to the Railway Administrations concerned. The offer of appointment is issued only by the respective Railway Administrations.
(h) In case of any shortfall in empanelment or other exigencies, RRBs reserve the right to utilise the candidates down in the merit list if required, as per merit and options of such candidates. This however, will not confer any vested right on such candidates to be considered for appointment.
RRB JE Recruitment 2025 Apply Online
How to Apply for RRB JE Exam?
Candidates must read all the information and instructions given the detailed CEN carefully before filling the ONLINE application to prevent mistakes.
Create an Account
Create an Account with RRBs:
List of RRB Websites
| RRB | Official Website |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Chandigarh | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Ajmer | www.rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Chennai | www.rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Prayagraj | www.rrbald.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Bengaluru | www.rrbbnc.gov.in |
| Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Bhopal | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Jammu-Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Secunderabad | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Bhubaneswar | www.rrbbbs.gov.in |
| Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Siliguri | www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in |
| Thiruvananthapuram | www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
Identity Authentication Advisory
General Guidelines for submission of Online applications
a) Candidates must use only the link provided on the official RRB websites for applying against this CEN. Please read all the information and instructions given in the detailed CEN carefully before filling up the ONLINE application.
b) Candidates must fill the ONLINE application form with correct information and re-check before submission.
c) Applicant will not be able to make any correction in the ONLINE application after submission of the application.
d) Medium of Examination: Questions for CBT will be available in English, Hindi and 13 regional Indian languages (viz., Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu). Accordingly, candidates must choose their medium of examination from any one amongst those listed in the ONLINE application form. CBT questions will be displayed in the language opted and in English.
e) Multiple applications to different RRBs or same RRB, will lead to rejection of all the applications. Any attempt to submit more than one application by a candidate against this CEN shall result in disqualification and debarment from the recruitment process.
f) After submission of application, candidate will be directed to opt for the mode of payment of examination fee as explained in para 7.1 and complete the payment process.
IMPORTANT: Please be cautious about the genuineness of the mode of payment as well as Last Date for payment of Application fee payment for the submitted applications against this CEN. While making payment avoid unauthorised websites.
g) Finally, acceptance of ONLINE application will happen only after receiving confirmation of fee payment. The applicant will receive a confirmation on successful payment ONLINE through email & SMS.
RRB JE Application Fee
Candidates will have to pay the prescribed fee as per their community/category detailed below:
| S.No. | Categories / Communities of Candidates | Fee (in Rs.)/Candidate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | For all candidates (except categories mentioned below at Sl. No. 2).Out of this fee of Rs.500/-, an amount of Rs.400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in 1st stage CBT. | 500/- |
| 2 | For candidates who belong to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC)*.(Caution to Candidates: EBC should not be confused with OBC or EWS.)This fee of Rs.250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in 1st stage CBT. | 250/- |
NOTE: 1) Only candidates who attend 1st stage CBT will get a refund of their examination fee as mentioned above.
RRB JE Syllabus 2025
RRB JE CBT 1 Syllabus
Mathematics: Number systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern.
General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
General Awareness:
Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General Scientific and technological developments etc.
General Science:
Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus).
RRB JE CBT 2 Syllabus
The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control and Technical abilities for the post. The syllabus for General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control is common for all notified posts under this CEN as detailed below:
a) General Awareness:
Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General Scientific and Technological Developments etc.
b) Physics and Chemistry: Up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus.
c) Basics of Computers and Applications:
Architecture of Computers; input and Output devices; Storage devices, Networking, Operating System like Windows, Unix, Linux; MS Office; Various data representation; Internet and Email; Websites & Web Browsers; Computer Virus.
d) Basics of Environment and Pollution Control:
Basics of Environment; Adverse effect of environmental pollution and control strategies; Air, water and Noise pollution, their effect and control; Waste Management, Global warming; Acid rain; Ozone depletion.
e) Technical Abilities:
The educational qualifications mentioned against each post shown in Annexure-A, have been grouped into different exam groups as below. Questions on the Technical abilities will be framed in the syllabus defined for various Exam Groups given at Annexure-VII-A, B, C, D,& E (In Detailed Notification).
RRB JE Previous Year Cutoffs
The RRB JE 2025 exam is yet to be conducted, so for now, you may go through the previous years’ exam cut off marks to get an idea of the trends for the cut off marks. Here are the previous years’ RRB JE Cut off marks.
RRB Ahmedabad JE Cut off marks 2024

RRB Ajmer JE Cut off marks 2024

RRB Chennai JE Cut off marks 2024

RRB Gorakhpur JE Cut off marks 2024

RRB Prayagraj JE Cut off marks 2024

RRB Muzaffarpur JE Cut off marks 2024

RRB Bhubaneswar JE Cut off marks 2024

RRB Siliguri JE Cut off marks 2024

RRB Bilaspur JE Cut off marks 2024

RRB JE Previous Year Cut off marks
| Zone Name | General (UR) | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allahabad | 61.45 | 54.42 | 47.36 | 41.32 |
| Mumbai | 61.52 | 53.19 | 41.27 | 35.46 |
| Secunderabad | 66.28 | 59.27 | 53.26 | 41.36 |
| Kolkata | 58.37 | 53.62 | 47.21 | 38.25 |
| Ahmedabad | 64.37 | 59.35 | 47.26 | 40.32 |
| Bhopal | 60.27 | 52.36 | 44.52 | 33.48 |
| Ajmer | 62.26 | 56.27 | 51.32 | 46.27 |
| Chennai | 59.27 | 46.32 | 39.36 | 34.31 |
| Bhubaneswar | 61.32 | 54.37 | 49.63 | 47.38 |
| Patna | 79.67 | 74.37 | 68.23 | 57.26 |
| Bangalore | 51.32 | 46.27 | 33.67 | 31.28 |
| Ranchi | 74.56 | 68.35 | 61.32 | 55.28 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 51.35 | 45.34 | 37.24 | 28.36 |
| Muzaffarpur | 74.67 | 69.23 | 61.32 | 54.37 |
| Guwahati | 72.32 | 67.43 | 63.56 | 56.32 |
| Chandigarh | 70.32 | 61.43 | 54.62 | 49.21 |
| Bilaspur | 61.32 | 53.56 | 44.21 | 39.52 |
| Gorakhpur | 72.62 | 66.36 | 54.67 | 47.32 |
| Siliguri | 68.34 | 58.21 | 53.37 | 46.63 |
| Malda | 72.36 | 68.21 | 61.23 | 53.47 |
| Jammu | 63.21 | – | 47.32 | 41.27 |
RRB JE Vacancy 2025
| No. | Post | Pay Level in 7th CPC | Total Vacancies (All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | Level 6 | 2569 |
| Grand Total (All RRBs) | 2569 |
Note: RRB-wise & Railway Zone-wise detailed distribution of vacancies is given in the Annexure B (In the Detailed Notification
RRB JE Salary Structure 2025
| No. | Post | Pay Level in 7th CPC | Initial Pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Total Vacancies (All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | Level 6 | 35,400 | See Annexure-A (In Detailed Notification) | 2569 |
| Grand Total (All RRBs) | 2569 |
Job Responsibilities of RRB JE - Civil
o Selected aspirants will have to work as supervisors (work Inspector) in the civil engineering department.
o Responsible for periodical accounting verification of stores & tools.
o They need to ensure that the Railway Tracks are maintained on timely basis for safe & smooth operation of trains.
o RRB JE-Civil are responsible for construction of railway buildings, water supply, etc.
o They are also responsible for periodic maintenance of workshops, bridges and construction in railway division.
Job Responsibilities of RRB JE - Electrical
o The RRB JE Electrical Engineers are responsible for maintenance of electric locomotive, equipment overhead, traction distribution, air
conditioning & Lightening in the train, power supply, etc.
o Also, they are accountable for Safeguarding and producing the mainline of EMU’s & electric locomotives.
o Monitoring & maintenance of valuable equipment such as OHE and substations (PS).
Job Responsibilities of RRB JE - Electronics
o The main responsibility of an electronics engineer is to oversee the signalling installation of the railway stations.
o They are also responsible for finalization of work budget proposal, revenue, and periodic review.
Job Responsibilities of RRB JE - Mechanical
o The major responsibility of RRB JE in mechanical branch is to check the component’s condition of passenger coaches & goods wagon.
o Maintenance of rolling stock of diesel to make it defect free.
Job Responsibilities of RRB JE – Information Technology
o Updating content on the railway’s official website on regular basis.
o Also, the office equipment like fax machines and photocopiers, etc should be managed & maintained on regular basis.
RRB JE Eligibility Criteria
| No. | Post | Pay Level in 7th CPC | Initial Pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Age (as on 01-01-2026) | Total Vacancies (All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | Level 6 | 35,400 | See Annexure-A (In Detailed Notification) | 18-33 years | 2569 |
| Grand Total (All RRBs) | 2569 |
NATIONALITY / CITIZENSHIP:
(a) A candidate must be either:
(i) a citizen of India, or
(ii) a citizen of Nepal, or
(iii) a subject of Bhutan, or
(iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before 01.01.1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
(vi) Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above, shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
(b) A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination provisionally. However, the Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India has to be submitted during Document Verification, failing which his/her candidature shall be rejected.
RRB JE Age Limit :
AGE LIMIT: The lower and upper age limits indicated for a particular post(s) in the vacancy table will be reckoned as on 01.01.2026
Date of birth of candidates should be between the dates given below:(Both dates inclusive)
| S.N. | Age Group | Lower age limit as on 01.01.2026 (not born after) | Upper age limit as on 01.01.2026 (Date of Birth not earlier than) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For all communities/categories | UR/EWS | OBC-NCL | SC/ST | ||
| 1 | 18–33 | 01.01.2008 | 02.01.1993 | 02.01.1990 | 02.01.1988 |
Age Relaxation in upper age limit / maximum upper age for the following categories / communities in the table below are applicable subject to submission of requisite certificates.
| Sl. No. | Community / Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit / Maximum Upper Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC & ST candidates | 5 Years |
| 2 | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates | 3 Years |
| 3 | Ex-servicemen with at least six months continuous service after attestation | — |
| Ex-servicemen (UR & EWS) | 3 years (after deduction of length of service from age) | |
| Ex-servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 years (after deduction of length of service from age) | |
| Ex-servicemen (SC & ST) | 8 years (after deduction of length of service from age) | |
| 4 | Persons With Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | — |
| PwBD – UR & EWS | 10 Years | |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | 13 Years | |
| PwBD – SC & ST | 15 Years | |
| 5 | Candidates who are serving Group C and erstwhile Group D Railway Staff with minimum 3 years’ service as well as Substitutes with minimum 3 years’ service (continuous or broken spells) in Railways | — |
| UR & EWS | 40 Years of age | |
| OBC (NCL) | 43 Years of age | |
| SC & ST | 45 Years of age | |
| 6 | Candidates working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway (Canteens, Co-operative Societies, Institutes) | Up to the length of service rendered OR 5 years, whichever is less |
| 7 | Female candidates who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried | — |
| UR & EWS | 35 Years of age | |
| OBC (NCL) | 38 Years of age | |
| SC & ST | 40 Years of age |
i) If a candidate is eligible for age relaxation on more than one ground, he/she will get the maximum amongst the relaxations for which he/she is eligible (not cumulative).
ii) SC, ST & OBC (NCL) candidates applying against UR vacancies will not be eligible to get any age relaxation.
iii) PwBD candidates applying against UR vacancies will be allowed age relaxation applicable for PwBD (UR) only – subject to conditions of suitability.
iv) Age relaxation to PwBD & ExSM candidates will be as given in para 5.2 (In the detailed notification)
RRB JE Education Qualification 2025:
| Cat. No. | NAME OF THE POST | LEVEL IN 7th CPC | DEPARTMENT / SUB-DEPARTMENT | MEDICAL STANDARD | MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Engineer / Electrical | Level-6 | ELECTRICAL — Design & Drawing & Production Unit | C1 | Three years Diploma in (a) Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Engineering OR (b) a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Engineering from a recognized University / Institute. |
| 2 | Junior Engineer / Electrical EMU & TRS | Level-6 | ELECTRICAL — EMU & TRS | A3 | Same as Above |
| 3 | Junior Engineer / Electrical / TRD | Level-6 | ELECTRICAL — TRD | A3 | Same as Above |
| 4 | Junior Engineer / Electrical / General Services | Level-6 | ELECTRICAL — General Services | B1 | Same as Above |
| 5 | Junior Engineer / Electrical (Workshop) | Level-6 | ELECTRICAL — Workshop | C1 | Same as Above |
| 6 | Junior Engineer / Civil (P. Way & Bridge) | Level-6 | ENGINEERING — P Way & Bridge | A3 | (a) Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of three years duration OR (b) a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Civil Engineering from a recognized University / Institute. |
| 7 | Junior Engineer / Civil (Design, Drawing & Estimation) | Level-6 | ENGINEERING — Design & Drawing & Production Unit | C1 | Same as Above |
| 8 | Junior Engineer / Civil (Works) | Level-6 | ENGINEERING — Works & Production Unit | B1 | Same as Above |
| 9 | Junior Engineer / Civil / Workshop | Level-6 | ENGINEERING — Workshop | C1 | Same as Above |
| Cat. No. | NAME OF THE POST | LEVEL IN 7th CPC | DEPARTMENT / SUB-DEPARTMENT | MEDICAL STANDARD | MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Junior Engineer / Track Machine | Level-6 | ENGINEERING — Track Machine | A3 | (a) Three years Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Automobile / Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation and Control Engineering OR (b) a combination of any sub stream of these from a recognized University / Institute. |
| 11 | Junior Engineer / Carriage & Wagon | Level-6 | MECHANICAL — Carriage & Wagon | B1 | Three years Diploma in (a) Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Industrial / Machining / Instrumentation & Control / Tools & Machining / Tools & Die Making / Automobile / Production Engineering OR (b) combination of any basic sub streams from a recognised University/Institute. |
| 12 | Junior Engineer / Mechanical (Design & Workshop) | Level-6 | MECHANICAL — Design & Drawing, Workshop & Production Unit | C1 | Same as Above |
| 13 | Junior Engineer / Mechanical / Power | Level-6 | MECHANICAL — Power | A3 | Same as Above |
| 14 | Junior Engineer / Diesel Mechanical | Level-6 | MECHANICAL — Diesel Shed | B1 | Same as Above |
| 15 | Junior Engineer / Diesel Mechanical (Workshop) | Level-6 | MECHANICAL — Workshop | C1 | Same as Above |
| 16 | Junior Engineer / Mechanical and Mechanical (Workshop) | Level-6 | MECHANICAL — Workshop & Production Unit | C1 | Same as Above |
| 17 | Junior Engineer / Welder | Level-6 | MECHANICAL — Production Unit | C1 | Same as Above |
| Cat. No. | NAME OF THE POST | LEVEL IN 7th CPC | DEPARTMENT / SUB-DEPARTMENT | MEDICAL STANDARD | MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | Level-6 | MECHANICAL — CMT | B1 | B.Sc. in Physics & Chemistry with minimum 45% marks from a recognized University / Institute with any of the following: (a) B.Sc with Physics major and Chemistry as a subject OR (b) B.Sc with Chemistry major and Physics as a subject OR (c) B.Sc with any other Science subject (incl. Mathematics / Mathematical Statistics) with both Physics & Chemistry as subjects in the course. |
| 19 | Junior Engineer / Diesel Electrical | Level-6 | MECHANICAL — Diesel Shed | B1 | Three years Diploma in (a) Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Engineering OR (b) combination of any sub-stream of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Engineering from a recognized University / Institute. |
| 20 | Junior Engineer / Diesel Electrical (Workshop) | Level-6 | MECHANICAL — Workshop | C1 | Same as Above |
| Cat. No. | NAME OF THE POST | LEVEL IN 7th CPC | MEDICAL STANDARD | DEPARTMENT / SUB-DEPARTMENT | MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | JUNIOR ENGINEER / S and T / SIGNAL | 6 | A3 | S and T / SIGNAL | Three years Diploma in (a) Electrical / Electronics / Information Technology / Communication Engineering / Computer Science and Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering OR (b) a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Electrical / Electronics / Information Technology / Communication Engineering / Computer Science and Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering from a recognized University / Institute. |
| 22 | JUNIOR ENGINEER / S and T / TELECOMMUNICATION | 6 | A3 | S and T / TELECOMMUNICATION | Same as Above |
| 23 | JUNIOR ENGINEER / RESEARCH / INSTRUMENTATION | 6 | B1 | S and T / R and D | Same as Above |
| 24 | JUNIOR ENGINEER / S and T / DESIGN DRAWING and ESTIMATION | 6 | C1 | S and T / DESIGN and DRAWING | Same as Above |
| 25 | JUNIOR ENGINEER / S and T (WORKSHOP) | 6 | C1 | S and T / WORKSHOP | Same as Above |
| 26 | DEPOT MATERIAL SUPERINTENDENT | 6 | C1 | STORES / STORES DEPOT | Three Years Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University / Institution. |
STANDARD OF MEDICAL FITNESS: Candidates called for DV will have to pass requisite medical fitness test(s) conducted by the Railway Administration to ensure that they are medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the post(s) opted for by them. Visual Acuity Standard is an important medical fitness for Railway Service. The medical requirements against different medical standards for different categories are outlined below:
| S. N. | Medical Standard | General Fitness | Vision Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A-3 | Physically fit in all respects | i. Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D) ii. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses iii. Must pass test for Colour vision, Binocular vision, Night vision and Mesopic vision. |
| 2 | B-1 | Physically fit in all respects | i. Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D) ii. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required iii. Must pass test for Colour vision, Binocular vision, Night vision and Mesopic vision. |
| 3 | C-1 | Physically fit in all respects | i. Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses ii. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. |