The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Recruitment 2024 to fill a total of 7,951 vacancies. The recruitment drive includes positions for Junior Engineers (JE), Junior Engineers (IT), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants (CMA). This article provides detailed information about the recruitment process, important dates, eligibility criteria, and more.
Important Dates (Tentative)
- Short Notification Release: 22 July 2024
- Detailed Notification Release: 29 July 2024
- Online Application Start Date: 30 July 2024
- Online Application End Date: 29 August 2024
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 29 August 2024
- Form Correction Date: To be announced
- CBT Exam Dates: To be announced
Application Fee (Tentative)
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
- SC / ST / PH: ₹250
- All Female Candidates: ₹250
Fee Refund After Stage I Exam:
- General: ₹400
- OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PH: ₹250
- All Female Candidates: ₹250
Payment methods include Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other modes.
Age Limit (As of 01 January 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 36 years
- Age Relaxation: As per government rules
Vacancy Details (Tentative)
- Total Posts: 7,951
- Junior Engineer (Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant): 7,934
- Chemical Supervisor / Research and Metallurgical Supervisor / Research: 17
Zone-Wise Vacancy Details: To be announced
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Three Years Diploma or BE/B. Tech in relevant engineering streams. Final year students are not eligible.
- Nationality: Indian citizens, Nepalese or Bhutanese subjects, Tibetan exiles who arrived before January 1, 1962, or individuals of Indian origin from certain countries.
Selection Process
- CBT Stage 1: General Knowledge, Mathematics, General Science, General Intelligence, and Reasoning.
- CBT Stage 2: General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Computer Application Basics, Environment & Pollution, and Technical Abilities.
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
CBT Stage 1:
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Number of Questions: 100
- Subjects: Mathematics (30), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25), General Awareness (15), General Science (30)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 for each wrong answer
CBT Stage 2:
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Number of Questions: 150
- Subjects: General Awareness (15), Physics & Chemistry (15), Computer Application Basics (10), Environment & Pollution (10), Technical Ability (100)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 for each wrong answer
Documents Required
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Government ID (Aadhar Card, PAN card, etc.)
- Educational Certificates
- Signature
Application Process
- Visit the Official RRB Website
- Register with Personal Details
- Fill Out the Application Form
- Select the Post and Pay the Fee
- Submit the Application
Salary and Benefits
- Training Period Salary:
- Basic Pay: ₹35,400
- Dearness Allowance (DA): ₹10,974
- Total (No Deductions): ₹46,374
- Post-Training Salary:
- Basic Salary: ₹36,500
- DA: ₹11,315
- HRA: ₹9,855
- TA: ₹4,716
- Gross Salary: ₹62,386
- Deductions: ₹7,363
- Net In-Hand Salary: ₹55,023
Career Growth
- Junior Engineer
- Senior Section Engineer/Senior Engineer
- Assistant Divisional Engineer (AEN)
- Divisional Engineer (DEN)
- Senior Divisional Engineer (Sr. DEN)
Zone and Divisions
Detailed zone and division information can be found in the official notification. The recruitment covers various railway zones across India, including Central Railway, Eastern Railway, Northern Railway, and more.
Preparation Tips
- Complete the Syllabus: Ensure all topics are covered.
- Practice Mock Tests: Helps in improving speed and accuracy.
- Focus on Weak Areas: Strengthen areas of difficulty.
- Stay Updated: Keep an eye on official notifications and updates.
For detailed information, refer to the official RRB website and the notification PDF once available.
