RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2024 - Apply Online for 7951 Vacancies
Railway Recruitment Board (Ministry of Railways) will soon release the official notification for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (JE). The online application process will start from 30th July 2024. Candidates can apply online by visiting the official website. The detailed information about age limit, educational qualification, application fee, and selection process for this recruitment is given below.
Highlights
Important Information for RRB JE Recruitment 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the notification for Junior Engineer (JE) positions, announcing 7951 vacancies across various regions. The notification, published in the employment news on July 22, 2024, includes posts for Junior Engineer (JE), Junior Engineer (IT), Depot Materials Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). The detailed notification will be available on the official RRB website from July 29, 2024.
RRB JE Recruitment 2024 Overview
The RRB JE application process will be open from July 30, 2024, to August 29, 2024. The recruitment process involves Online CBT Exam (CBT 1 & CBT 2), document verification, and a medical examination. Candidates can apply online through the official RRB website once the registration link is active.
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date | 30 July 2024 |
| Last Date for Apply | 29 August 2024 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 29 August 2024 |
| Form Correction / Modified Date | Available Soon |
| CBT Exam Date | Available Soon |
Application Fee for RRB JE Recruitment
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has prescribed the application fee for candidates applying for Junior Engineer (JE) posts. General, OBC and EWS category candidates have to pay Rs 500/- while SC, ST and PWD category candidates have to pay Rs 250/-. Female candidates of all categories are also charged Rs 250/-. Candidates have to pay their examination fee through online mode, such as debit card, credit card or net banking, by the given date.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / PH | Rs. 250/- |
| All Category Female | Rs. 250/- |
| Payment Mode | Online |
Fee Refund (After appearing in Stage I Exam) :
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 400/- |
| OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PH | Rs. 250/- |
| All Category Female | Rs. 250/- |
| Payment Mode | Online |
Age Limit for RRB JE Recruitment
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has prescribed age limit for candidates applying for Junior Engineer (JE) posts. The minimum age of the candidate should be 18 years and maximum age should be 36 years. Age will be calculated as on 1st January 2025. As per government rules, age relaxation will also be provided to the candidates.
| Description | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 36 years |
| Age Relaxation | |
| For SC/ST Candidates | 5 years |
| For OBC-Non-Creamy Layer Candidates | 3 years |
Educational Qualification for RRB JE Recruitment
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced that candidates applying for Junior Engineer (JE) posts must have an engineering diploma or degree, and specific qualifications are also required for JE (IT) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts. For detailed information, candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.
Vacancy Details for RRB JE Recruitment
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a total of 7951 posts for Junior Engineer (JE) posts, which include various posts related to Junior Engineer and Chemical. The details of these posts are provided in the table below.
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Asst.) | 7,934 |
| Chemical Supervisor / Research and Metallurgical Supervisor / Research | 17 |
| Total Post | 7951 |
Sector wise vacancy details:
| Zone | No. Of Posts |
|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | 382 |
| RRB Ajmer | 529 |
| RRB Bangalore | 397 |
| RRB Bhopal | 485 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 175 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 472 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 356 |
| RRB Chennai | 652 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 259 |
| RRB Guwahati | 225 |
| RRB Jammu and Srinagar | 251 |
| RRB Kolkata | 660 |
| RRB Malda | 163 |
| RRB Mumbai | 1,377 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 11 |
| RRB Patna | 247 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 404 |
| RRB Ranchi | 167 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 590 |
| RRB Siliguri | 28 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 121 |
| Total Post | 7951 |
Salary for RRB JE Recruitment
Candidates applying for the Junior Engineer (JE) posts by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will be provided with a monthly salary, and they will also get the benefit of dearness allowance. The details in this regard are presented in the table below.
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| During Training Period | |
| Basic Salary | ₹35,400/- |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ₹10,974/- |
| Total Salary | ₹46,374/- |
| After Training | |
| Basic Salary | ₹36,500/- |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ₹11,315/- |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹9,855/- |
| Travel Allowance (TA) | ₹4,716/- |
| Total Salary | ₹62,386/- |
| Net Salary (After Deductions) | ₹55,023/- |
Selection Process for RRB JE Recruitment
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will conduct the examination of candidates applying for Junior Engineer (JE) posts through Computer Based Test (CBT) online. For detailed information, candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Online CBT Exam
Exam Pattern for RRB JE Recruitment
CBT 1
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| General Science | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
CBT 2
| Subjects | 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 |
How to apply
Visit the official RRB website https://indianrailways.gov.in.
Select the zone in which you wish to apply.
Register by entering your name, email ID, and mobile number.
Complete the application form by filling in the required details.
Pay the application fee (Rs 500 for general category and Rs 250 for reserved categories).
Submit the application form after filling it.
After submitting the application form, take a printout of it and keep it with you.
FAQ's
- When will the application process start and end?
The application process will begin on July 30, 2024 and will go on till August 29, 2024.
- What is the age limit?
The minimum age of the candidate should be 18 years and maximum age 36 years. Age will be calculated as on 1st January 2025. SC/ST candidates will be given relaxation of 5 years and OBC-Non-Creamy Layer candidates will be given relaxation of 3 years.
- What is the number of posts?
A total of 7951 posts have been announced, which include Junior Engineer, Depot Materials Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant.
- What will be the salary and allowances?
The monthly salary during the training period will be ₹35,400/- and dearness allowance will be ₹10,974/-, totaling ₹46,374/-. The basic salary after training will be ₹36,500/- and total salary will be ₹62,386/-.
- What will be the selection process?
The selection process includes online CBT exam (CBT 1 and CBT 2), document verification and medical examination.