Know More About RRB JE Exam
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the Junior Engineer (JE) examination to recruit qualified engineering professionals for technical positions across Indian Railways. This examination offers excellent career opportunities for diploma holders and engineering graduates seeking stable government employment with attractive compensation packages and nationwide technical project involvement.
Two-Stage Selection Process: RRB JE follows a comprehensive evaluation system comprising CBT 1 (Computer-Based Test 1) as screening exam and CBT 2 (Computer-Based Test 2) as merit-deciding stage with technical assessment. Selected candidates undergo Document Verification and Medical Examination ensuring thorough evaluation for engineering positions requiring technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
Exam Structure: CBT 1 examination includes 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science. CBT 2 contains 150 questions for 150 marks in 120 minutes with Technical Abilities, Physics & Chemistry, Computer Applications, and Environment subjects. Both stages have 1/3 negative marking, conducted through computer-based testing system.
Features
- Engineering Opportunity: Diploma/Degree qualification with age range 18-33 years for diverse technical railway roles
- National-Level Posting: Employment opportunities across all Railway zones, production units, and engineering divisions
- Attractive Compensation: Starting salary ₹35,400 under 7th Pay Commission Level 6 with comprehensive technical allowances
Posts
Junior Engineer (Civil): Infrastructure development including track maintenance, bridge construction, building projects, water supply systems, railway land management, and civil engineering oversight ensuring safe and efficient railway operations across divisions and workshops.
Junior Engineer (Mechanical): Rolling stock maintenance including locomotive repair, coach maintenance, wagon inspection, diesel engine servicing, and mechanical equipment oversight ensuring reliable train operations and passenger safety across railway mechanical departments.
Junior Engineer (Electrical): Electrical systems management including overhead equipment (OHE) maintenance, power supply systems, traction distribution, signaling installation, lighting systems, and electrical safety ensuring uninterrupted power supply for railway operations.
Junior Engineer (Electronics): Electronic systems maintenance including telecommunication equipment, signal systems, computer hardware, software applications, IT infrastructure, and modern technology implementation supporting railway communication and control systems.
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): Store management including inventory control, material procurement, warehouse operations, vendor coordination, quality assurance, and logistics planning ensuring efficient supply chain management across railway stores and depots.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation: Monthly basic salary ₹35,400 with in-hand salary ₹42,000-₹52,000 including dearness allowance (31% of basic), house rent allowance (8-24% city-wise), transport allowance, medical benefits, pension scheme, and comprehensive government perquisites under 7th Pay Commission.
Requirements
Educational Qualification: Three-year Engineering Diploma in relevant stream (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics) OR BE/B.Tech degree from recognized university. Final year students NOT eligible. Computer literacy and technical aptitude essential for engineering responsibilities.
Age Eligibility: Age limit 18-33 years as of January 1, 2025, with standard government relaxations for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD, Ex-servicemen and other reserved categories. Medical fitness standards and Indian citizenship mandatory.
Selection Process
Two-Stage CBT: CBT 1 screening exam with 100 questions covering Mathematics (30), Reasoning (25), General Awareness (25), General Science (20) for 100 marks in 90 minutes. CBT 2 merit-deciding exam with 150 questions including Technical Abilities (100 marks), General subjects (50 marks) in 120 minutes.
Merit Calculation: CBT 1 marks used for CBT 2 shortlisting (15 times vacancies). CBT 2 normalized scores determine final merit list. Minimum qualifying marks: UR-40%, OBC/SC-30%, ST-25%. Document Verification includes original certificates, medical examination for fitness assessment.
Technical Assessment: CBT 2 Technical Abilities section covers branch-specific engineering subjects - Civil (Structural Engineering, Building Materials), Mechanical (Thermodynamics, Manufacturing), Electrical (Power Systems, Machines), Electronics (Digital Systems, Communication) requiring strong technical knowledge and application skills.
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