RRB JE Notification was issued by the Railway Recruitment Board on 27 July 2024. RRB JE Online Application 2024 Window is open for interested candidates from 30 July to 29 August 2024. Candidates can submit their RRB JE Online Application for various posts of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant, Chemical Supervisor (Research) and Metallurgical Supervisor (Research) by visiting the official Railway Recruitment Board website.
A total of 7951 vacancies are announced by the RRB for the various posts, Those who want to apply for the RRB JE Recruitment 2024 should check the RRB JE Notification 2024 carefully as it contains all the required information that candidates should know before applying for the RRB JE 2024 Recruitment. Scroll down this page and get updates on RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2024.
RRB JE 2024 Application Form is out now for those who want to appear in the RRB JE Exam 2024. RRB JE Selection Process will consist of two stages of Computer-Based Tests (CBT), which will be followed by document verification (DV) and a medical examination (ME). Candidates are advised to apply within the stipulated time frame to avoid last-minute technical issues in the last minute.
RRB JE Exam 2024 Application Can be submitted by 29 August 2024. Below we are providing a table with a concise summary of the RRB JE 2024 Recruitment:-
RRB JE Recruitment Highlights 2024 |
|
Exam Conducting Organization |
Railway Recruitment Board |
Exam Name |
Junior Engineer |
Vacancies |
7951 |
Application Dates |
30 July to 29 August 2024 |
Application Mode |
Online |
Examination Mode |
Computer Based Test |
Job Location |
India |
Selection Process |
|
RRB Junior Engineer 2024 Exam Date will be announced soon by the Railway Recruitment Board. Those who want to appear in the RRB JE Exam 2024 can check this table for all the relevant dates related to the RRB JE Recruitment 2024:-
Event |
Date |
Notification Release Date |
27 July 2024 |
Application Start Date |
30 July 2024 |
Last Date to Apply |
29 August 2024 |
Exam Date |
To Be Announced |
Admit Card Release Date |
To Be Announced |
Answer Key |
To Be Announced |
Result/Final Selection |
To Be Announced |
RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment Notification 2024 is out and candidates can download it to check all the required details related to the RRB JE Recruitment. Check this table to get all the relevant links related to the RRB JE 2024 Recruitment:-
Railway Junior Engineer Admit Card 2024 (Inactive) |
RRB JE 2024 Answer Key (Inactive) |
Railway Junior Engineer Result 2024 (Inactive) |
A total of 7951 vacancies were announced by the Railway Recruitment Board for the various positions. Refer to the table below for detailed post-wise vacancy information by post:
RRB JE Vacancy 2024 |
|
Post Name |
Vacancy |
Chemical Supervisor / Research / Research and Metallurgical Supervisor |
17 (RRB Gorakhpur only) |
Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant |
7934 |
Total |
7951 |
RRB Junior Engineer Application 2024 should be submitted by eligible candidates who meet all the requirements of the RRB. Candidates must ensure that they meet all the required educational and technical qualifications for the position by the application closing date for this Recruitment. Those who are awaiting final results for their educational or technical qualifications are NOT eligible to apply.
Check this section to know the detailed eligibility criteria of RRB JE 2024 Recruitment:-
To be eligible for the RRB JE position, candidates must be Indian citizens, citizens of Nepal, subjects of Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, with the intent to settle permanently. Additionally, candidates of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries, also with the intention of permanent settlement, are eligible.
Note:- Except for Indian citizens, candidates must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
To apply for the RRB JE candidates must be between the ages as detailed below:-
RRB JE Age Limit 2024 |
|
Post Name |
Age Limit |
Chemical Supervisor |
18-36 years as of 1 January 2025 |
Research and Metallurgical Supervisor |
18-36 years as of 1 January 2025 |
Research |
18-36 years as of 1 January 2025 |
Junior Engineer |
18-36 years as of 1 January 2025 |
Depot Material Superintendent |
18-36 years as of 1 January 2025 |
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant |
18-36 years as of 1 January 2025 |
In accordance with government regulations, upper-age relaxation is permitted for candidates belonging to various categories as follows:
RRB JE Relaxation Age |
|
Category |
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
SC/ST |
5 years |
OBC |
3 years |
Ex-servicemen |
|
PWD |
|
Candidates who have served in Group 'C' or previously held Group 'D' positions, as well as those working as Casual Labourers or Substitutes in the Railways with at least three years of service (whether continuous or intermittent) |
|
Candidates employed in quasi-administrative roles within railway organizations, including positions in railway canteens, cooperative societies, and affiliated institutions. |
Up to the length of service rendered (or) 5 years, whichever is lower. |
Women candidates who are divorced, widowed or legally separated from their spouses and remain unmarried |
|
RRB JE Educational Qualification must be obtained from a recognized institute or university by the closing date for online application submission, which is August 29, 2024. Candidates who are awaiting the results of their final examination for the prescribed educational/technical qualifications are not eligible to apply.
Post-wise RRB JE Educational Qualification is detailed below that candidates must have to appear in the examination:-
RRB JE Educational Qualification |
|
Post Name |
Educational Qualification |
Chemical Supervisor / Research |
A Chemical Technology degree or its equivalent from a recognized university or institution, encompassing one or more of the following areas: a) Petroleum Products, b) Paints and Corrosion Prevention, c) Polymers. Proficiency in a computer programming language is required. |
Metallurgical Supervisor / Research |
A degree or its equivalent in Metallurgical Engineering from a recognized university or institution. Knowledge of a computer programming language is essential. |
Junior Engineer / Electrical / General Services / Electrical (EMU & TRS) Junior Engineer / Electrical (Design) / TRD / Electrical (Workshop) |
A Three-Year Diploma in: (a) Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or (b) a combination of any sub-streams within the basic fields of Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, from a recognized university or institute. |
Junior Engineer / Civil (P- Way & Bridge) / Civil (Design Drawing and Estimation) / Works / Civil (Works & Research) / Design / Civil / Civil / Workshop |
A Three-Year Civil Engineering Diploma, or a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of three years duration, or a combination of any sub-streams within the basic field of Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institute. |
Junior Engineer / Track Machine |
A Three-Year Diploma in: (a) Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation and Control Engineering, or (b) a combination of any sub-streams within the basic fields of Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation and Control Engineering, from a recognized university or institute. |
Junior Engineer / Mechanical (C & W) / Mechanical (Design & Workshop) / Diesel Mechanical / Mechanical / Mechanical (Design) |
A Three-Year Diploma in: (a) Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Instrumentation and Control, Tools and Machining, Tools and Die Making, Automobile, or Production Engineering, or (b) a combination of any sub-streams within the basic fields of Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial, Machining, Instrumentation and Control, Tools and Machining, Tools and Die Making, Automobile, or Production Engineering, from a recognized university or institute. |
Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant |
A Bachelor's Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry, with a minimum of 45% marks, from a recognized university or institute. |
Junior Engineer / Diesel Electrical (Workshop) |
A Three-Year Diploma in: (a) Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or (b) a combination of any sub-streams within the basic fields of Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, from a recognized university or institute. |
Junior Engineer / S and T / Design Drawing and Estimation / Telecommunication / Signal / S and T (Workshop) |
A Three-Year Diploma in: (a) Electrical, Electronics, Information Technology, Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or (b) a combination of any sub-streams within the basic fields of Electrical, Electronics, Information Technology, Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering. |
Depot Material Superintendent |
A Three-Year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized university or institution. |
RRB JE Application Form must be submitted by 29 August 2024. To apply for the RRB JE Recruitment 2024, candidates should follow these steps:
Candidates must pay the application fee based on their community or category. The fee can only be paid online using internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI. All associated service charges are the responsibility of the candidate. Payment through any other method is not allowed.
Please refer to the table below for the application fees by category:
RRB JE Application Fee |
|
Category |
Application Fee |
Unreserved |
₹500/- (₹400/- will be refunded, after deducting bank charges, once the candidate appears for the 1st stage CBT) |
SC, Ex-Servicemen, ST, Female, Transgender, Economically Backward Class (EBC) or Minorities |
₹250/- (Refundable, subject to bank charges, upon attending the 1st stage CBT.) |
RRB JE Selection Process is a 4 layer process in which candidates will progress through these stages, starting with the Computer-Based Tests, followed by document verification and a medical examination.
The selection process for the RRB JE consists of the following stages:
Before appearing for the RRB JE Examination candidates must be familiar with the Examination pattern of the RRB Junior Engineer. There will be two Computer Based Tests. In this section, we are detailing both the CBT Patterns for your reference:-
RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern |
|||
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
90 Minutes |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
|
General Awareness |
15 |
15 |
|
General Science |
30 |
30 |
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
90 Minutes |
RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern |
|||
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
General Awareness |
15 |
15 |
120 Minutes |
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 |
120 Minutes |
RRB JE Exam Syllabus 2024 issued with the RRB JE 2024 Notification. The syllabus for both the CBTs is different. Below we are providing a table for both RRB JE Syllabus for your reference:-
RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Syllabus |
|
Subject |
Syllabus |
Mathematics |
Number systems, LCM and HCF, BODMAS, Decimals, Mensuration, Fractions, Time and Work, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Time and Distance, Profit and Loss, Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Simple and Compound Interest, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern. |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
Analogies, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Alphabetical and Number Series, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Relationships, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Conclusions and Decision Making, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc. |
General Awareness |
Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, Sports, Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, General Scientific and technological developments etc. |
General Science |
Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus). |
RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Syllabus |
|
General Awareness |
Knowledge of Current affairs, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian geography, Indian Economy, Sports, General Scientific and Technological Developments etc |
Physics & Chemistry |
Up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus. |
Basics of Computers and Applications |
Architecture of Computers; input and Output devices; Networking, Storage devices, Operating Systems like Windows, Unix, Linux; MS Office; Various data representations; Internet and Email; Websites & Web Browsers; Computer Viruses. |
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control |
Basics of Environment; Global warming, Adverse effect of environmental pollution and control strategies; Air, water and Noise pollution, their effect and control; Acid rain; Ozone depletion Waste Management. |
Technical Abilities |
Subject Specific |
The RRB JE Admit Card 2024 will be available online on the respective regional RRB websites for each stage of the examination. Typically, admit cards are released four to five days before the scheduled exam date. Candidates will need to enter their user ID and password to download the RRB JE admit card.
To download the RRB JE Admit Card 2024, follow these steps:
The RRB JE answer key is officially released a few days (usually within a month) after the exam. The answer key is provided along with the candidate response sheet and question papers (series-wise). It enables candidates to match their answers against the official answers.
Candidates can also raise objections to the answer key through the objection-raising window.
To download the RRB JE answer key after its release, follow these steps:
The Railway Recruitment Board typically releases the RRB JE Result separately on each regional website after completing the examination. Results are published for each stage of the selection process.
To check the RRB JE Result 2024, follow these steps:
RRB JE Minimum Qualifying Marks are detailed in the RRB JE Notification 2024. The minimum percentage of marks required for both Stage 1 and Stage 2 is:
RRB JE Cut-off Marks 2024 |
|
Category |
Qualifying Marks |
Unreserved |
40% |
EWS |
40% |
OBC |
30% |
SC |
30% |
ST |
25% |
Note:- PwBD candidates may receive a 2% relaxation in the minimum percentage of marks if there is a shortage of PwBD candidates for reserved vacancies.
Upon completing all stages of the RRB JE Recruitment Process, candidates will be appointed by the Railway. They will receive a salary corresponding to the position for which they are selected, along with any applicable allowances. Below is a table outlining the RRB JE Salary Structure for your reference:
RRB JE Salary Structure 2024 |
||
Post Name |
Pay Scale |
Initial Pay |
Chemical Supervisor |
Level 7 |
44,900 |
Research and Metallurgical Supervisor |
Level 7 |
44,900 |
Research |
Level 7 |
44,900 |
Junior Engineer |
Level 6 |
35,400 |
Depot Material Superintendent |
Level 6 |
35,400 |
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant |
Level 6 |
35,400 |
Studying previous years' papers is a valuable strategy for preparing for the RRB JE exam. Analyzing these papers allows you to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses, and gain a deeper insight into the exam pattern, which can significantly enhance your performance.
Here is a direct link to the RRB JE Previous Year Papers for your reference: