The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have officially released the detailed RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2025 Notification (CEN No. 05/2025). This recruitment drive offers 2,569 vacancies across various zones of Indian Railways for the posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).
Eligible candidates can apply online from 31 October 2025 to 30 November 2025 through the official RRB websites.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | 4 October 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 31 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 November 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 2 December 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 3 December to 12 December 2025 |
| CBT Exam Dates | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release | 10 days before exam |
All updates and e-call letters will be available only on the official RRB websites and indianrailways.gov.in.
🧾 Total Vacancies and Posts
The RRB JE Recruitment 2025 is being conducted for a total of 2,569 vacancies under three categories:
- Junior Engineer (JE)
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
Detailed RRB-wise and Railway-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official CEN 05/2025 notification on respective RRB portals.
💰 Salary and Pay Scale
All selected candidates will receive a basic pay of ₹35,400/- (Pay Level 6 as per 7th CPC) along with allowances such as DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and other Railway benefits. The approximate gross monthly salary ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹60,000, depending on the posting location.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years
Age Relaxation:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
- SC/ST: +5 years
- PwBD: +10 to +15 years (as applicable)
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a Diploma or Degree in Engineering (relevant discipline) from a recognized university or institution.
- For DMS: Diploma/Degree in Engineering in any discipline.
- For CMA: Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry.
- Final-year students or those awaiting results are not eligible.
- Qualification must be obtained on or before 30 November 2025.
⚕️ Medical Standards
Applicants must meet the prescribed medical fitness standards as per the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM). The medical criteria vary by post and department.
💻 Application Process
Interested candidates must apply online only through their respective RRB’s official websites.
Steps to Apply Online:
- Visit your respective RRB website (e.g., RRB Mumbai, RRB Chennai, RRB Allahabad, etc.).
- Click on “CEN 05/2025 – JE/DMS/CMA Recruitment” link.
- Register with valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload scanned photographs, signatures, and documents.
- Pay the examination fee and submit the form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for reference.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee | Refund After CBT-1 |
|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 refunded |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ExSM / Female / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 refunded |
Fees are payable via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
🧮 Selection Process
The recruitment process involves four stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT-1)
- Computer-Based Test (CBT-2)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT-1: Preliminary Stage
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Total Questions: 100
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
- Sections:
- Mathematics – 30
- General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25
- General Awareness – 15
- General Science – 30
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS: 40%
- OBC/SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
(PwBD candidates get 2% relaxation.)
CBT-2: Main Stage
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Total Questions: 150
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
- Sections:
- General Awareness – 15
- Physics & Chemistry – 15
- Basics of Computers – 10
- Environment & Pollution Control – 10
- Technical Subjects – 100
The technical syllabus varies by engineering discipline (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, etc.), as detailed in Annexure-VII (A–E) of the official notification.
📋 Important Guidelines
- Candidates can apply to only one RRB; multiple applications will result in disqualification.
- Fee refunds will be processed only after appearing in CBT-1.
- All certificates (EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD) must be in the prescribed format and valid as of 30 November 2025.
- Separate e-call letters will be issued to scribes, where applicable.
- Candidates should regularly check the official RRB websites for updates regarding exam dates, city intimation, and results.
🔗 Official Websites of RRBs
Applicants can access their respective regional boards from the central portal:
👉 www.indianrailways.gov.in → Recruitment → RRBs.
This site links to all regional RRB portals, including:
- RRB Ahmedabad
- RRB Ajmer
- RRB Allahabad
- RRB Bangalore
- RRB Bhopal
- RRB Bhubaneswar
- RRB Chennai
- RRB Guwahati
- RRB Kolkata
- RRB Mumbai
- RRB Patna
- RRB Ranchi, and others.
🧠 Preparation Tips
- Focus on core subjects related to your engineering branch.
- Practice mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Revise General Awareness and current affairs from the last 6 months.
- Use the previous year’s papers to understand question trends.
📢 Conclusion
The Railway RRB JE Recruitment 2025 (CEN 05/2025) is a golden opportunity for diploma and engineering graduates seeking a stable and prestigious career in Indian Railways. With a strong pay scale, job security, and nationwide openings, the competition will be intense.
Candidates are advised to read the complete notification carefully and apply only through the official RRB websites before the deadline on 30 November 2025.
Official Website: https://www.indianrailways.gov.in
