The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a major recruitment notification for 2,569 vacancies under the Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2025. The notification includes openings for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) positions. The online application process will begin on October 31, 2025, and eligible candidates can apply through the official RRB regional websites or via indianrailways.gov.in.
RRB JE Recruitment 2025 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the RRB JE 2025 recruitment, including key dates, eligibility, and selection process.
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The RRB JE 2025 recruitment drive includes positions across multiple categories. The post-wise distribution is as follows:
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the RRB JE 2025 exam, candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions:
- Educational Qualification:
- Junior Engineer (JE): Diploma or Degree in Engineering (relevant discipline).
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): Diploma in Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA): Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years as of January 1, 2026. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Salary and Allowances
The initial pay for RRB JE 2025 posts is ₹35,400 per month under Pay Level 6 as per the 7th CPC. Employees are also entitled to several allowances, including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Transport Allowance, along with other benefits as per railway service norms
Selection Process
The recruitment process for RRB JE 2025 will include multiple stages designed to assess both technical and general aptitude:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT-I) – Preliminary screening test
- Computer-Based Test (CBT-II) – Subject-specific technical examination
- Document Verification (DV) – Verification of academic and category certificates
- Medical Examination – Final medical fitness assessment conducted by authorized railway doctors
Candidates must qualify each stage to be considered for final appointment
Application Fee
The fee details for RRB JE 2025 are as follows:
The payment can be made online using debit/credit cards, UPI, or net banking
How to Apply for RRB JE Recruitment 2025?
Applicants can follow the steps below to apply once the link becomes active on October 31, 2025:
- Visit the official website: indianrailways.gov.in
- Select the respective regional RRB portal
- Click on “RRB JE Recruitment 2025 Apply Online”
- Fill out the registration form with accurate details
- Upload the required documents and pay the fee
- Submit the application and keep a printout for future use
