RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Timings 2025: Check Reporting Time & Exam Day Guidelines
Railway Recruitment Boards Junior Engineer 2025 ( RRB JE )
The RRB JE 2025 re-exam for CBT 2 Shift 2 is conducted on June 4. The Shift 2 will start at 2:30 PM. Candidates can check below the RRB JE CBT 2 shift timings, reporting time, exam day guidelines, and more.
RRB JE Exam Shift Timings
RRB JE CBT 2 Shift 2 Exam: The Railway Recruitment Board is conducting the RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 Shift 2 re-exam for session 2024 on June 4, 2025, at various centres across the country. The RRB JE CBT 2 2025 admit cards were released on the official website. It is advised to the candidates to read the important instructions mentioned on the admit card. The RRB JE CBT 2 Shift 2 re-exam will start at 2:30 pm. It will conclude at 4:30 pm. Candidates are not allowed to enter the exam venue after the closure of the entry. Also, check below the reporting time, gate closing time, shift timings, guidelines, and more.
The RRB released 7,934 RRB JE vacancies in the official notification. RRB JE recruitment is a recruitment exercise meant to recruit the Junior Engineer (JE), Junior Engineer (Information Technology) Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) in various Departments of Railways.
The RRB JE (Railway Recruitment Board Junior Engineer) is not held every year. The scheduling of the exam depends on the availability of vacancies within the Indian Railways. For instance, the last RRB JE exam was conducted in 2019, and the next recruitment notification was released for 2024, indicating a gap of several years between the exams.
The candidates can download their RRB JE admit card in the following manner
Step 1. Visit the official link given for each RRB
Step 2. Click on the “e-call letter for RRB JE Exam” tab
Step 3. Log in with the required credentials in the login window
Step 4. Enter the registration number and date of birth to download the call letter
Step 5. Download and take a print of the call letter to reproduce at the RRB offices at the time of DV
- RRB JE CBT 2 Re-Exam Timings 2025
- RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 Exam Pattern
- RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Timings 2025: Exam Day Guidelines
RRB JE CBT 2 Re-Exam Timings 2025
Candidates can check below the RRB JE CBT 2 Shift 2 re-exam timings including the reporting time, gate closing time and exam start time.
| Time | Shift 2 |
|---|---|
| Reporting Time | 1:00 PM |
| Gate Closing Time | 2:00 PM |
| Exam Start Time | 2:30 PM |
| Exam Duration- 120 mins |
RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
24 Jun '25 - 14 Jul '25
23 Jun '25 - 18 Jul '25
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29 Jun '25 - 21 Jul '25
1 Jul '25 - 21 Jul '25
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26 Jun '25 - 24 Jul '25
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29 Jul '25
7 Jul '25 - 4 Aug '25
In the RRB JE CBT 2 exam, there will be 150 MCQs asked in the examination, each carrying one mark. Subjects included are General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, and Technical Abilities. The duration of the exam is two hours, or 120 minutes. The minimum qualifying mark is 40%. Also, there will be a negative marking of 1/3rd of a mark. Candidates can check below in detail about the RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 exam pattern.
| Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
120 Minutes |
|
RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Timings 2025: Exam Day Guidelines
Yes, it is mandatory to carry the RRB JE admit card to the examination centre. Candidates need to produce the admit card as evidence at the RRB JE exam centres 2025 for the verification process. Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to take the exam. Also, candidates are required to carry a valid photo ID proof along with the admit card.
The Railway Recruitment Board released a short notification for the RRB JE 2024 exam. The RRB JE 2024 online applications started on July 30, 2024. The Boards provided a month to fill out the RRB JE applications 2024. Here are the important dates for the RRB JE 2024 recruitment:
Short Notification Release Date: July 27, 2024
Online Application Start Date: July 30, 2024
Last Date for Online Application: August 29, 2024
First Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) Date: Dec 16, 17 and 18, 2024
Second Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-2) Date: April 22, 2025
These dates are crucial for candidates preparing to apply for the positions of Junior Engineer and other related roles under the RRB JE 2024 recruitment
The rescheduled RRB JE CBT 2 exam dates was June 4, 2025. The Railway Recruitment Board cancelled the RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 Shift 2 exam for CEN 03/2024. The CBT 2 exam was conducted on April 22, 2025 (Shift 2). As per the official release, due to a technical error in the software system, some questions were repeated from shift 1 to shift 2, which impacted the RRB JE CBT 2 exam conducted in the 2nd shift. Due to this, the shift 2 RRB JE CBT 2 exam was cancelled.
RRB JE CBT 2 exam day guidelines are provided below:
- Candidates can check RRB JE CBT 2 admit card carefully and bring discrepancies, if any, to the notice of the exam conducting authority.
- Bring the printout of RRB JE CBT 2 admit card along with the original photo identity card.
- Candidates are advised to visit RRB JE CBT 2 exam centre in advance to familarise themselves with the location to avoid the last minute hassle in their own interest.
- They should reach the exam centre well in advance.
- Candidates should read the instructions carefully before the exam.
While appearing for the exam, candidates must carry the below-mentioned documents for verification:
- Mandatory Items to Carry to Exam Venue:
- Printed e-call letter (RRB JE CBT 2 admit card)
- Colour passport-size photograph
- Valid original photo ID card
- Aadhaar Requirement:
- Aadhaar card must be carried to facilitate Aadhaar-enabled biometric verification under the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Rules 2020
- Photo ID Requirement:
- At least two original and valid photo ID cards (not photocopied, scanned, or expired) must be presented
- Acceptable ID cards include:
- Voter ID Card
- Aadhaar Card or printed e-Aadhaar
- Driving License
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Employer-issued ID (for Govt. employees)
- School/College/University photo ID
- SSLC/HSC mark sheet with photo
- Candidates must note that photocopies of ID proofs will not be accepted, and the photo on the RRB JE 2024 CBT 2 admit card as well as the passport-sized photograph must match the candidate’s actual face.
- Banned items/electronic gadgets such as Mobile phones, pager, watches, earphone, Bluetooth enabled devices, microphone, health bands, calculators, book, pen, paper, pencil, eraser, pouch, scale, writing pad, metallic wears, bangles, religious symbols, ornaments, mangal sutra, belts, bracelets, handbag, cap, purse, camera, water bottle, packaged/open food items etc. are not allowed inside the Test Centre. Any infringement of this instruction shall entail summary rejection besides legal action including debarment from future examinations. Candidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the banned items including mobile phones etc. to the venue of the examination, as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assured. Candidates are requested not to apply Henna on their hands/Feet as this obstructs the capture of Biometrics.
- There will be a negative marking for wrong answers. For every wrong answer, 1/3rd mark will be deducted.
- Also, rough sheets / pen would be provided by the invigilator at the examination center. Candidates are strictly instructed not to bring any rough sheets / pen. All the rough sheets and pens used should be handed over to the invigilator on completion of exam.
- Candidates are requested to carry their Aadhaar Card to the Exam center. There will be Aadhaar enabled biometric verification of candidates at the exam center.
- Candidates, including those, who have verified their Aadhaar during the application submission stage, are requested to ensure that their Aadhaar remains in unlocked condition in the UIDAI system before coming to exam center to avoid inconvenience and facilitate registration and exam-related processes on the exam day.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
The RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 result will be released zone-wise in the form of a PDF. It will consist of the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for document verification & medical examination.
G
Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The authority conducted the RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 exam on April 22 and June 4 at several centres across the country. It is expected that the RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 result will be released in July 2025 for 7951 vacancies. The result comprises the merit list, cutoff marks, and scorecards of qualified candidate
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The candidates can see below the details of the RRB JE 2024 minimum qualifying marks:
| Sl.No. | Category/Community | Minimum Qualifying Marks Out of 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Un-Reserved | 40% |
| 2 | Economically Weaker Section | 40% |
| 3 | Other- Backward Category (OBC) | 30% |
| 4 | Scheduled Caste | 30% |
| 5 | Scheduled Tribe | 25% |
This percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates, in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
K
Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The exam pattern of CBT 2 is as follows
Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
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 | 120 Minutes | |
J
Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Candidates can check below the RRB JE 2025 CBT 1 exam pattern.
Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
General Science | 30 | 30 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
Time | 90 Minutes | |
S
Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The RRB JE selection process consists of four stages namely CBT 1, CBT 2, medical test and document verification. Candidates who want to secure a position as a Junior Engineer within RRB, they need to successfully clear all these stages.
C
Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, there is a negative marking in the RRB JE CBT 2 exam. One-third mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
M
Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
After the release of the RRB JE Answer Key, the Railway Recruitment Board will announce the result and cutoff score for all the positions.
C
Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The following steps shall be followed to download RRB CBT 2 Provisional Answer key 2025 for the session 2024:
- Visit the official website of your respective regional RRB
- On the "the latest Announcements" or "Important Links", click on "Junior Engineer Answer Key"
- Enter the allotted Registration number
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The last date to raise objection for RRB JE CBT 2 Shift 2 Answer key 2025 for 2024 session was June 12, 2025. The authority released the RRB JE CBT 2 Provisional Answer Key on June 7, 2025. The prescribed fee for raising objection is Rs.50/- plus applicable Bank Service Charges per question. In case
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Beginner-Level 5
The authority conducted the RRB JE CBT 2 Shift 2 2025 exam on June 4, 2025. Earlier, Railway Recruitment Board conducted the RRB JE CBT 2 2024-25 exam on April 22, 2025. Candidates who cleared the RRB CBT-1 exam were appeared in the RRB CBT-2 exam. The selection process of RRB JE consists of four stages, namely, first stage CBT 1, second stage CBT 2, document verification, and medical examination.