RRB JE Notification 2025 (Soon): Check Official Notification PDF Here

Railway Recruitment Boards Junior Engineer 2025 ( RRB JE )

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Jul 10, 2025 13:28 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

RRB JE Notification 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will release the RRB JE 2025 Notification tentatively in September 2025 at the respective regional websites. The application form will also be released along with the notification online. Candidates before applying should check the RRB JE 2025 eligibility criteria. Those candidates who fill out the application form will be able to sit in the exam, and also the RRB JE admit card 2025 will be issued.

The RRB JE 2025 exam dates will also be released along with the notification. The RRB JE 2025 exam will be conducted to recruit the eligible candidates as Junior Engineers in the government sector. The recruitment is conducted mainly for the candidates possessing the engineering degrees or diploma qualifications from a recognized university. The RRB JE 2025 notification comprises details including eligibility, the application process, exam dates, the pattern, vacancies, and more.

Table of content
  • RRB JE 2025 Eligibility Criteria
  • RRB JE 2025 Dates
  • RRB JE Notification 2025: Application Process
  • RRB JE Salary 2025
  • RRB JE Selection Process 2025
  • RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025
  • RRB JE Notification Syllabus 2025
  • RRB JE Notification 2025 FAQs
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RRB JE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the RRB JE 2025, candidates must check the eligibility criteria laid down by the examination authority in terms of age, educational qualification, and nationality.

RRB JE Eligibility Parameter

RRB JE Eligibility

Nationality

A candidate must be either:

(i) a citizen of India, or

(ii) a citizen of Nepal, or

(iii) a subject of Bhutan, or

(iv) Tibetan who came over to India, before January 1, 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.

It is also 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.

RRB JE Age Limit 2025

Candidates can check below the RRB JE age limit that varies according to the post he or she is recruited to. Scroll down for details:

Post

Prescribed age in normal course (as on 01.01.2025)

Prescribed age in normal course (as on 01.01.2025)

Chemical Supervisor/Research and Metallurgical Supervisor/Research

18 to 33 years

18 to 36 years

Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant

18 to 33 years

18 to 36 years

RRB JE Age Relaxation 2025

* It is to be noted that the date of birth filled by the candidate in their application should be the same as recorded in their Matriculation/SSLC or an equivalent certificate. No subsequent request for change in date of birth will be considered. Any difference in the date of birth will lead to disqualification of the candidate.

RRB JE 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB JE 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
04 Jun ' 25

RRB JE 2024 CBT 2 Shift 2 Exam Date

22 Apr ' 25

RRB JE 2024 CBT 2 Exam Date

16 Dec ' 24 - 18 Dec ' 24

RRB JE 2024 CBT 1 Exam Date

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RRB JE Notification 2025: Application Process

The RRB JE Application Form 2025 will be made available online. The application fee for the RRB JE exam is INR 500 for all candidates except fee concession categories, while it is INR 250 for PwBD, Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Communities, and Economically Backward Class. Candidates who will attend the RRB JE CBT 1st stage will be refunded their examination fee. The window to modify the RRB JE application form is made available after the application process closes. The application process comprises the following stages:

  1. Official Website: Visit the RRBs official website
  2. Create an account: Candidates need to first "Create an account" for CEN through the link provided on the official website of RRB. They should have an active personal mobile number and a valid email ID for receiving OTPs for account creation. Also, there is no provision to change the details filled in the 'Create an Account' form, including the mobile number and email ID.
  3. Online Application: If a candidate has already created an account for CENs, then there should be the same account credentials to log in and apply for it. Provide Details: Candidates need to enter all the personal details, including name, date of birth, and contact information, to complete the registration process. Double-check the information mentioned by the candidate while filling the application form. Verify the email ID and phone number by entering the OTP sent to the registered contact information. So, in the future, all the updates and notifications will be received.

RRB JE 2025 Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the RRB JE 2025 application fee and it varies as per the categories. Details are mentioned below:

Category

Application Fee

Unreserved

INR 500 (Out of INR 500, an amount INR 400 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in the first stage of CBT).

SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities or

Economically Backward Class (EBC)

INR 250 (This fee shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in the first stage of CBT).

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RRB JE Salary 2025

Selected candidates for the Junior Engineer (JE) position by the RRB are paid as per the 7th Pay Commission. The pay scale is Level 6. Grade Pay is INR 4200. The pay band is INR 35,400 to INR 112,400. Names of the posts that lie in this pay band are RRB Junior Engineer (JE), EEB Junior Engineer (Information Technology), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).

House Rent Allowances (HRA)

 Tier 1 cities: 24% HRA + TA of INR 3,600 + Current DA on TA

Tier 2 cities: 18% HRA + TA of INR 1,800 + Current DA on TA

Tier 3 cities: 8% HRA + TA of INR 1,800 + Current DA on TA

TA is Transport Allowance

RRB JE 2025 Salary Calculation & Deductions

Basic: INR 35, 400

DA: 35,400 X 17% = INR 6,018

HRA: 35, 400 X 24% = INR 8,496

TA: 3,600 + 3,600 X 17% = 3,600 + 612 = 4,212

RRB JE Gross Salary (35,400 + 6,018 + 8,496 + 4,212) = INR 54, 126

In the in-hand salary, EPF and NPS is deducted which is shown below:

NPS is 10% of Basic salary = INR 3,540

Professional tax = INR 200

CGIS = INR 30

Total Deductions = INR 3,770

RRB JE (in hand salary) =  INR 54,126 – INR 3,770 = INR 50,356 (approx.)

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RRB JE Selection Process 2025

Candidates are required to apply in an online mode by visiting the official website of RRBs. Also, 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. A candidate's application to more than one RRB will lead to rejection of all the applications.

The RRB JE recruitment process comprises the below mentioned stages:

  1. 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
  2. 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
  3. Document Verification (DV)
  4. Medical Examination (ME)

All the information related to the RRB JE examination schedule and venues will be provided to the eligible candidates in due course via RRB websites, SMS, or email. Also, requests for the postponement of any of the stages or for a change of the venue, date, and shift will not be entertained under any circumstances.

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RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025

The first stage of CBT is screening in nature, and the standard questions for the CBT will be generally in conformity with the educational standards or minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the posts. However, the normalized score of the first-stage exam shall be used only for shortlisting candidates for the second-stage exam as per their merit.

Also Read: RRB JE 2025 Exam Pattern

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RRB JE Notification Syllabus 2025

The RRB JE Syllabus comprises topics from Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science for CBT 1, and in CBT 2, General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, and Technical Abilities. For more details, candidates can click the link provided below:

Also Read: RRB JE 2025 Syllabus

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RRB JE Notification 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below the FAQs related to RRB JE Notification.

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Answered 2 months ago

The minimum qualifying marks in the RRB JE exam vary as per the categories. For General Category it is 40%, for SC/OBC it is 30%, and for ST it is 25%. 

General/EWS: 60 marks out of 150
SC/OBC: 45 marks out of 150
ST: 37.5 marks out of 150

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Shikha Goyal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The RRB JE CBT 1 is the first stage of the examination, which is also known as Computer Based Test 1. CBT 1 is the first stage of the selection process. It is also a qualifying exam because the marks will not be included in the final merit list. The CBT 1 exam comprises the subjects of Mathematics,

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Satyendra Garg

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Whether the RRB JE exam can be tough or not depends upon the preparation of the candidate. Also, it is possible to succeed in the exam. The difficulty level of the exam varies based on the candidates' preparation level and knowledge of the subject. The technical section can be challenging to the can

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Ishita Kaur

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

The RRB JE CBT 1 Syllabus consists of the Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science, while CBT 2 includes specialised subjects including Physics & Chemistry, Computers, Environment, and Technical Abilities.

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

It is important for a candidate to focus on the understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus and solve mock tests, previous year question papers, etc. Also, candidates can work on time management and do frequent revision.

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Kritika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6