Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will soon release notification for Junior Engineer (JE) posts. So, engineering graduates looking for government jobs can apply for the posts. The PDF notification will contain essential details exam date, application process, fees, eligibility, exam stages, and many more details. Anticipated vacancies for RRB JE are 13000+. Railway job is credible in terms of the competitive pay scale and other perks. More information on RRB JE is elaborated below.
RRB is a central government agency that comes under the Ministry of Railways to recruit railway department staff. The selection process for RRB JE 2023 is done through CBT I & II (Computer-Based Test), document verification, and medical examination.
| Particulars | Job Details |
| Exam Name | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Junior Engineer (JE) |
| No. of Posts | 13000+ |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
| Mode of Exam | Online Mode |
| Selection Process | CBT I & II, Document Verification & Medical Examination |
| RRB JE Vacancy for 2023 | To be notified |
RRB will publish soon the detailed notification on the number of vacancies for the JE post. The last RRB JE exam was conducted in 2019-20 to fill the 13000+ vacancies for JE posts.
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
| Junior Engineer (JE) | 12918 |
| Junior Engineer (IT) | 29 |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | 227 |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | 387 |
| Total | 13561 |
Candidate should have scored 45% minimum in Engineering diploma/degree from a recognized college or university. Check out the table below to know the post-wise qualification for RRB JE.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Junior Engineer (JE) | Engineering degree/diploma |
| Junior Engineer (IT) | B.tech/BCA/B.Sc/PGDCA |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Degree/Diploma in Engineering |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Minimum 45% marks in bachelor’s degree with Physics and Chemistry |
The minimum age limit to apply for RRB JE is of 18 years while the maximum age limit is of 33 years as of 1/1/2023. Age relaxations are provided as per government regulations.
| S.no | Category/Community | Age Relaxation |
| 1 | SC/ST | 5 years |
| 2 | OBC Non-Creamy Layer Candidates | 3 years |
| 3 | Ex-servicemen in service for more than 6 months | UR: 33 years old+service duration+3 years defense services OBC-NCL: 36 years of age+service duration+3 years of defense services SC/ST: 38 years of age+service duration+3 years of defense services |
| 4 | A person with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | UR: 10 years OBC-NCL: 13 years SC/ST: 15 years |
| 5 | Candidates domiciled in J&K from 1/1/1980 to 31/12/1989 | UR:38 years of age OBC-NCL: 41 years of age SC/ST: 43 years of age |
| 6 | Candidates serving in railways Group C & D posts for less than 3 years | UR: 40 years of age OBC-NCL: 43 years of age SC/ST: 45 years of age |
| 7 | Candidates are working in railway administrative offices such as canteens and cooperative organizations. | UR: 33 years (age)+service duration or 5 years whichever is lower OBC-NCL: 36 years (age)+service duration+5 years whichever is lower SC/ST: 38 years (age)+service duration or 5 years whichever is lower. |
| 8 | Women candidates widowed or judiciary separated from thier husband | UR: 35 years of age OBC-NCL: 38 years of age SC/ST: 40 years of age |
The selection for RRB JE is a four steps process. It includes two phases of online MCQ tests followed by the document verification and then, medical examination. The board prepares the merit list of the selected candidates to become Junior Engineers in Indian railways.
Check out the exam pattern for the RRB JECBT-I & II online examination.
CBT-I Online Computer Test Paper Pattern
| S.No | Subjects | No. of Questions |
| 1 | Maths | 30 |
| 2 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 |
| 3 | General Awareness | 15 |
| 4 | General Science | 30 |
| Total | 100/Time: 90 minutes |
CBT-II Computer-based online test exam pattern
| S.no | Subjects | No. of Questions |
| 1 | General Awareness | 15 |
| 2 | Physics & Chemistry | 15 |
| 3 | Computer Application Basics | 10 |
| 4 | Environment & Pollution (Basics) | 10 |
| 5 | Technical Ability | 100 |
| Total | 150/Time:120 minutes |
RRB will soon release the official notification for JE posts. All the links in the table will be active after the notification release
| RRB JE Events | Tentative Dates |
| Notification Release | Notified Soon |
| Online Application Start | Notified Soon |
| Last Date to Apply | Notified Soon |
| CBT I Exam Date | Notified Soon |
| CBT I Results | Notified Soon |
| CBT II Exam Date | Notified Soon |
| CBT II Results | Notified Soon |
| Medical Examination | Notified Soon |
| Document Verification | Notified Soon |
| Merit List | Notified Soon |
RRB JE aspirants should keep thier vision clear after being selected for the post. They can see immense growth in thier career after joining as a Junior Engineer (JE) in Indian Railways. The in-hand of a JE is around Rs. 61k including all perks and allowances in Railways.
RRB JE exam may be conducted by the end of 2023.
The expected number of vacancies will be 13000+ for the RRB JE 2023.
RRB will release the official notification for RRB JE 2023 by the end of June on RRB’s official website.
Candidates will be updated on the start date and last date to apply for RRB 2023 after the release of the official notification.
Candidates with 45% marks in the engineering diploma/degree from a recognized institution are eligible to apply for RRB JE 2023.
The age limit for RRB JE 2023 is 18-33 years old as of 1/1/2023.
The selection process for RRB JE 2023 is CBT-I, CBT-II, document verification, and medical examination.
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