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RRB has announced revised exam dates for the first stage of the Junior Engineer (JE) Computer-Based Test (CBT-1). The RRB JE 2024 CBT-1 exam for 7,951 JE vacancies will be held from 13th to 17th December 2024, as confirmed by the Railway Recruitment Board. Applicants should maximize their preparation efforts. The link to check application status has been active since 23rd October 2024. Candidates can review the exam pattern, syllabus, and admit card details below for RRB JE Recruitment 2024.
RRB JE Exam Date 2024 [Revised]
The Railway Recruitment Board revised the exam schedule for the 2024 RRB JE exam on 21st November 2024. RRB JE CBT 1 Exam 2024 will be conducted on the 16th, 17th, and 18th December 2024. Candidates should review the updated dates below, mark them in their calendars, and start preparing for the exam. Regularly checking the official website for any further updates or changes in the schedule is recommended. Consistent preparation and thorough revision will be key to success in this examination.
RRB JE Recruitment 2024
Through this recruitment, the Railway Recruitment Board will fill Junior Engineer positions across various streams and departments. After reviewing the basic exam information, candidates should familiarize themselves with all relevant details of the recruitment process to ensure they are well-prepared.
| RRB JE Recruitment 2024: Overview | |
| Name of the Examination | RRB Junior Engineer Exam |
| Name of the Posts | Junior Engineer (JE), Junior Engineer (IT), Depot Materials Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) |
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
| Advertisement Number | CEN No. 03/2024 |
| RRB JE Notification 2024 | 27th July 2024 (Released) |
| Job Category | Govt Jobs 2024 |
| Exam Type Level | All India Level |
| RRB JE 2024 Vacancies | 7951 (New) |
| RRB JE 2024 Selection Process |
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| Official Website | https://indianrailways.gov.in/ |
RRB JE Application Status 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board released the RRB JE Application Status 2024 for the Computer-Based Test on the official website, to check the acceptance and rejections of candidate’s application forms. The online link to check the application status is active from 23rd October 2024, candidates can check their status from the direct link provided here.
Click Here to Check RRB JE Application Status
RRB JE Notification 2024
Candidates can find the complete details for RRB JE 2024 in the PDF published on 27 July 2024. The notification includes information on the selection process, eligibility criteria, and key dates. Candidates are advised to download this notification and go through it for a clearer understanding of the RRB JE Recruitment 2024.
RRB JE Notification 2024 – Click Here to download the Notification
RRB JE 2024: Important Dates
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the exam date for Junior Engineer posts on the official web portal. To stay informed about all crucial dates, candidates should refer to the official notification PDF. The table below outlines important dates related to RRB JE 2024 recruitment, including registration deadlines and exam schedules.
| RRB JE 2024: Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 27th July 2024 |
| RRB JE 2024 Online Registration Start | 29th July 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online for RRB JE 2024 | 29th August 2024 |
| Last Date to make the registration fees payment | 29th August 2024 |
| Dates for Modification window for corrections | 30th August 2024 to 8th September 2024 |
| RRB JE Application Status 2024 | 23rd October 2024 onwards |
| RRB JE Admit Card 2024 | November 2024 |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | 16th, 17th and 18th December 2024 [Revised] |
RRB JE 2024 Vacancy
The Railway Recruitment Board has announced a total of 7,951 vacancies. Among these, 7,934 are for the positions of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant. Additionally, 17 vacancies are available for the roles of Chemical Supervisor and Research and Metallurgical Supervisor across various departments. The post-wise vacancy distribution is detailed below.
| RRB JE Vacancy 2024 | |
| Name Of The Posts | Vacancy Details |
| Junior Engineer (JE) | 7934 |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | |
| Metallurgical Supervisor Research | 17 |
| Chemical Supervisor Research | |
| Total | 7951 |
RRB JE Region-Wise Vacancy
Candidates can check the RRB JE region-wise vacancy in the below table. The vacancies are categorised according to the respective categories.
| RRB | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Ahmedabad | 149 | 53 | 24 | 107 | 49 | 382 |
| Ajmer | 268 | 61 | 27 | 109 | 64 | 529 |
| Bengaluru | 174 | 58 | 33 | 89 | 43 | 397 |
| Bhopal | 239 | 62 | 35 | 98 | 51 | 485 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 76 | 20 | 17 | 36 | 26 | 175 |
| Bilaspur | 238 | 65 | 25 | 103 | 41 | 472 |
| Chandigarh | 150 | 43 | 29 | 88 | 46 | 356 |
| Chennai | 273 | 91 | 54 | 147 | 87 | 652 |
| Gorakhpur | 108 | 46 | 25 | 55 | 25 | 259 |
| Guwahati | 93 | 37 | 15 | 57 | 23 | 225 |
| Jammu – Srinagar | 125 | 23 | 16 | 52 | 35 | 251 |
| Kolkata | 320 | 96 | 66 | 114 | 64 | 660 |
| Malda | 74 | 19 | 10 | 41 | 19 | 163 |
| Mumbai | 596 | 203 | 89 | 346 | 143 | 1377 |
| Muzaffarpur | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| Patna | 95 | 39 | 18 | 62 | 33 | 247 |
| Prayagraj | 213 | 50 | 37 | 70 | 34 | 404 |
| Ranchi | 70 | 20 | 13 | 46 | 18 | 167 |
| Secunderabad | 248 | 104 | 45 | 130 | 63 | 590 |
| Siliguri | 17 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 28 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 45 | 18 | 10 | 32 | 16 | 121 |
| Total | 3575 | 1115 | 589 | 1790 | 882 | 7951 |
RRB JE 2024 Apply Online
The link to apply online for RRB JE Recruitment 2024 has now been closed. Candidates who have submitted their applications should begin preparing for the exam, as starting early can provide a significant advantage. Candidates are encouraged to visit the official website regularly for updates relating to the released of RRB JE Admit card.
Click Here to Apply Online for RRB JE Recruitment 2024 (Inactive)
RRB JE 2024 Correction Window
The correction window for the RRB JE 2024 recruitment has been closed on 8th September 2024. Candidates who had applied for the Junior Engineer positions must have rectified any mistakes in their applications before this date. It is important for the candidates to keep the updated version of their application copies, as this updated application will be required during the document verification process. By keeping the updated application copy, candidates will be able to smoothly navigate the document verification stage of the RRB JE 2024 recruitment process.
Click Here for Correction in RRB JE Recruitment 2024 Application Form (Inactive)
RRB JE 2024 Application Fee
Candidates applying for the RRB JE 2024 Recruitment will need to pay an application fee to complete their application process. The fee structure varies by category. Refer to the table below for detailed information on the application fees for each category.
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR/OBC/EWS | Rs. 500 (₹ 400 will be refunded on appearing in 1st Stage CBT) |
| SC/ST | Rs. 250 (₹ 250 will be refunded on appearing in 1st Stage CBT) |
| EX-Servicemen/PwD/Female | Rs. 250 (₹ 250 will be refunded on appearing in 1st Stage CBT) |
| Note: Only candidates who attend 1st stage CBT will get a refund of their examination fee as mentioned above. | |
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RRB JE 2024 Eligibility
Candidates wishing to apply for the RRB JE Recruitment 2024 must meet the basic eligibility criteria outlined in the official notification PDF. To qualify for the Junior Engineer positions, candidates need to adhere to specific age limits and educational qualifications. Check the details below to ensure you meet these requirements.
Educational Qualification
Check post-wise educational qualifications in the table below.
| RRB JE Post Name | RRB JE Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | Diploma/Degree in Engineering |
| Junior Engineer (IT) | PGDCA/B.Sc/B.Tech/BCA in Computer Science or IT |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Diploma/Degree in Engineering |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | 45% marks in the Bachelor’s Degree (Science) with Physics and Chemistry |
Note:- Candidates in the final year of their degree/diploma are not eligible to apply for the RRB JE 2024 examination.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)
The candidates should ensure that their age falls within the age range mentioned in the notification as ‘Born not earlier than’ and ‘Born not after than’ dates. The age limit criteria for RRB JE 2024 are as follows:
- The minimum age limit to apply for the post is 18 years, whereas the maximum age limit is 36 years.
Age Relaxation for RRB JE Recruitment 2024
Age relaxation for different categories provided by the Railway Recruitment Board is given below.
| Categories | Upper Age Limit (Not Born Earlier Than) | Lower limit of Date of Birth (Not after) |
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| Unreserved | 02-01-1989 | 01-01-2007 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 02-01-1986 | 01-01-2007 |
| SC/ST | 02-01-1984 | 01-01-2007 |
Candidates applying for the RRB JE Recruitment 2024 from various categories should also check whether they are eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit as mentioned in the official notification. The Category-wise age relaxation is as follows:
| Category/Community | Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST candidates | — | 5 Years |
| OBC-Non-Creamy Layer candidates | — | 3 Years |
| Ex-servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months of service after attestation | UR & EWS | 3 Years |
| OBC- NCL | 6 Years | |
| SC/ST | 8 Years | |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | UR | 10 Years |
| OBC- NCL | 13 Years | |
| SC/ST | 15 Years | |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour, and Substitutes and put in a minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells) | UR & EWS | 40 years of age |
| OBC- NCL | 43 years of age | |
| SC/ST | 45 years of age | |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, cooperative societies, and Institutes | – | Up to the length of service rendered or 5 years whichever is less. |
| Women, widowed, divorced, or judicially separated from their husbands but not remarried. | UR & EWS | 35 years of age |
| OBC- NCL | 38 years of age | |
| SC/ST | 40 years of age |
RRB JE Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
The RRB JE 2024 Selection Process includes four stages, and every candidate who wishes to get selected for any post of RRB Junior Engineer must qualify for all the stages which are mentioned below.
Stage 1- First Stage of CBT
Stage 2- Second Stage of CBT
Stage 3- Document Verification
Stage 4- Medical Examination
RRB JE 2024 Exam Pattern
The RRB JE Recruitment 2024 will consist of two phases, both of which are Computer-Based Tests (CBTs) with objective questions. The first phase, CBT-I, will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Candidates who pass this phase will move on to CBT-II, which has a duration of 2 hours.
RRB JE 2024 Exam Pattern for CBT 1 Exam
The CBT-I exam for RRB JE Recruitment 2024 is qualifying in nature. Candidates will need to answer 100 questions, each worth 1 mark, within 90 minutes. The questions will be divided into four sections: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science.
| Subjects | Total Number of Questions | Marks allotted for each section |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB JE 2024 Exam Pattern for CBT 2
In the RRB JE 2024 CBT-II, the subjects covered will include General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications, Fundamentals of Environmental and Pollution, and Technical Abilities.
- It comprises a total of 150 questions.
- The total marks for CBT-II will be 150 marks
- The time duration of RRB JE 2024 CBT-2 will be 120 minutes.
| RRB JE 2024 Exam Pattern – Paper 2 | |||
| Sr. No. | Subjects | No. Of Questions | Duration |
| 1 | General Awareness | 15 | 120 min. |
| 2 | Physics & Chemistry | 15 | |
| 3 | Computer Application Basics | 10 | |
| 4 | Environment & Pollution (Basics) | 10 | |
| 5 | Technical Ability | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | ||
RRB JE 2024 Syllabus
Candidates preparing for the RRB JE CBT-1 and CBT-2 exams should familiarize themselves with the detailed syllabus and exam pattern for each paper. The official notification provides a topic-wise syllabus for both stages. Understanding the syllabus will help candidates create a focused and effective study plan for the selection process.
| Parts | Subject | Topics |
| Part 1 | General Knowledge |
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| Part 2 | General Science |
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| Part 3 | General Aptitude (Mathematics) |
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| Part 4 | General Reasoning |
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| Part 5 | Basics Knowledge of Computers |
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| Part 6 | Fundamentals of Environment |
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| Part 7 | Technical Abilities |
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RRB JE 2024 Salary
The RRB Junior Engineer Salary and the salary of other posts like Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) falls in the range between Rs.35400 – Rs.112400. The grade pay and Pay band of RRB JE Salary 2024 is mentioned in below table:
| Name of the Post | Pay Level in 7th CPC | Pay Band | Grade pay |
| Junior Engineer (JE) | Level 6 | Rs.35400 – Rs.112400 | Rs. 4,200 |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | |||
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | |||
| Chemical Supervisor | Level 7 | ||
| Research and Metallurgical Supervisor | – | – |
RRB JE Previous Year Papers
The examination dates for RRB JE Recruitment 2024 are yet to be announced on the official website. The candidates planning to appear for the RRB JE Exam must start preparing themselves from now onwards by solving the RRB JE Previous Year Question Papers. These papers will help you practice last year’s questions and will build up your confidence in solving papers as well.
RRB JE 2024 Cut Off
RRB JE cut-off marks are the minimum scores required for candidates to pass each stage of the exam and proceed to the next phase or secure final selection. The Railway Recruitment Board will release the cut-off marks separately for each stage of the selection process. These cut-offs can vary by region due to differences in the number of candidates and exam shifts. For more details on the RRB JE Cut-Off 2024, refer to the link below.
RRB JE 2024 Regions
There are a total of 21 regions in the Railway Recruitment Board for which the announcement of vacancies has been done. Candidates can refer to the below table and understand the names and their official regional websites.
| Region | Official Website |
| Ahmedabad | https://www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in/ |
| Chennai | https://www.rrbchennai.gov.in/ |
| Muzaffarpur | https://www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in/ |
| Ajmer | https://www.rrbajmer.gov.in/ |
| Gorakhpur | https://www.rrbgkp.gov.in/ |
| Patna | https://www.rrbpatna.gov.in/ |
| Bengaluru | https://www.rrbbnc.gov.in/ |
| Guwahati | https://www.rrbguwahati.gov.in/ |
| Prayagraj | https://rrbald.gov.in/ |
| Bhopal | https://rrbbhopal.gov.in/ |
| Jammu-Srinagar | https://www.rrbjammu.nic.in/ |
| Ranchi | https://www.rrbranchi.gov.in/ |
| Bhubaneswar | https://www.rrbbbs.gov.in/ |
| Kolkata | https://www.rrbkolkata.gov.in/ |
| Secunderabad | https://rrbsecunderabad.gov.in/ |
| Bilaspur | https://rrbbilaspur.gov.in/ |
| Malda | https://www.rrbmalda.gov.in/ |
| Siliguri | https://www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in/ |
| Chandigarh | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
| Mumbai | https://rrbmumbai.gov.in/ |
| Thiruvananthapuram | https://rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in/ |
| Check RRB JE Related Link | |
| RRB JE Vacancy 2024 | RRB JE Syllabus 2024 |
| RRB JE Previous Year Question Paper | RRB JE Salary Structure |
| RRB JE Admit Card 2024 | |
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