RRB JE Recruitment 2025: Ultimate Guide to 2569+ Engineer Vacancies (CEN 05/2025)

RRB JE Recruitment 2025 @ rrbapply.gov.in: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have released the much-awaited official notification, **CEN 05/2025**, for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). This is a massive opportunity for candidates with an Engineering Diploma or Degree. The online application process begins on **31st October 2025**.

Notice Brief – RRB JE Recruitment 2025

Recruitment Body	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Notification Number	CEN 05/2025
Posts	Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
Total Vacancy	2569+ (Revised)
Salary (Initial Pay)	Rs. 35,400/- (Level 6 of 7th CPC)
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	rrbapply.gov.in

RRB JE 2025 – Important Dates (Extended)

Pay close attention to the revised deadlines to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

Notification Release	October 28, 2025
Online Application Start Date	October 31, 2025
Last Date to Apply Online (Extended)	December 10, 2025 (23:59 Hrs.)
Last Date for Fee Payment	December 12, 2025
Application Modification Window	December 13 to December 22, 2025

Vacancy Details & Post Names

This recruitment drive aims to fill 2569+ vacancies for the following technical posts in the Indian Railways:

• Junior Engineer (JE): Various streams like Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, S&T, etc.
• Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
• Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)

Salary Details (Pay Scale)

All posts notified under the RRB JE Recruitment 2025 fall under **Level 6** of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

• Initial Basic Pay: Rs. 35,400/-
• Candidates will also be entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other allowances as per railway rules.

Eligibility Criteria (Age & Education)

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 33 Years

Upper age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories:

• SC / ST: 5 Years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
• PwBD (UR): 10 Years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years

Educational Qualification

The required qualification varies by post. This is the core eligibility for the RRB JE Recruitment 2025:

Post Name	Educational Qualification Required
Junior Engineer (JE)	Three-year Diploma OR B.E./B.Tech (Degree) in the relevant engineering stream (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics).
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)	Three-year Diploma OR B.E./B.Tech (Degree) in any Engineering discipline.
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)	Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc) with Physics and Chemistry, with a minimum of 55% marks.

Selection Process (CBT 1 & CBT 2)

The selection process for all posts will consist of four stages:

1. CBT 1 (First Stage Computer Based Test – Screening)
2. CBT 2 (Second Stage Computer Based Test – Merit)
3. Document Verification (DV)
4. Medical Examination (ME)

The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the CBT 2 exam.

Exam Pattern – CBT 1

This is a common screening test for all posts. The marks from this stage are not used for the final merit list.

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Awareness	15	15
General Science	30	30
Total	100	100

• Time Duration: 90 minutes.
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Exam Pattern – CBT 2

This is the main exam for merit. The “Technical Abilities” section will be specific to your engineering stream.

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 (Your Stream)	100	100
Total	150	150

• Time Duration: 120 minutes.
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• A virtual calculator will be available on-screen during the CBT 2 exam.

Also Check: RRB JE Previous Year Papers (Download PDF)

RRB JE Recruitment 2025 Syllabus Overview

The syllabus for the RRB JE Recruitment 2025 is comprehensive. CBT 1 focuses on general aptitude, while CBT 2 is highly technical.

• CBT 1 Syllabus: Includes topics from Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science (up to 10th CBSE).
• CBT 2 Syllabus: Includes General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers, Environment, and an extensive syllabus for your specific Technical Stream (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.).

For a detailed breakdown, check our full syllabus page: RRB JE Syllabus In-Depth (Click Here)

How to Apply & Application Fee

Application Fee

Category	Fee	Refund Amount
For General / OBC / EWS Candidates	Rs. 500/-	Rs. 400/- (After appearing in CBT 1)
For SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Ex-Servicemen / EBC	Rs. 250/-	Rs. 250/- (After appearing in CBT 1)

Steps to fill RRB JE Recruitment 2025 Application From

1. Log on to the official portal i.e, www.rrbapply.gov.in
2. Click on “Create an Account” to complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
3. Log in using your registered mobile number/email and password.
4. On the homepage, search for the link “RRB NTPC Notification CEN 05/2025“ and click “Apply”.
5. Fill in all your personal, educational, and communication details accurately.
6. Upload your scanned photograph and signature as per the specified format.
7. Pay the required application fee online.
8. Verify all the details once before submitting the RRB JE Recruitment 2025 Application Form.
9. Finally, download and keep a hard copy of the application for future correspondence.

Official Notification PDF [CEN 05/2025] (Click Here)
Apply Online Link (Still Not Out) (Click Here)

FAQs

What is the last date for RRB JE Recruitment 2025?
The last date to apply online for RRB JE (CEN 05/2025) has been extended to December 10, 2025.

What is the eligibility for RRB JE 2025?
You must have a three-year Diploma or a B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant engineering stream. For CMA, a B.Sc. in Physics & Chemistry is required. The age limit is 18-33 years.

What is the salary of an RRB Junior Engineer?
The initial basic pay for an RRB JE is Rs. 35,400 (Level 6 of 7th CPC), plus DA, HRA, and other allowances.