rrb je 2025

RRB JE 2025 — Notification released for 2,569 vacancies

Complete guide: important dates, vacancy distribution, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, pay details and how to apply online for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical posts.

Official Notification (What’s new)

The Railway Recruitment Boards have published the detailed RRB JE Notification 2025 (CEN 05/2025) announcing 2,569 vacancies across technical posts. Candidates holding the required engineering qualifications should review the notification carefully before applying.

Official PDFs (English / Hindi) are available on the regional RRB websites and the central portal. Ensure you download and read the document fully to check post-wise eligibility and zone preferences.

Exam Summary — At a glance

Key Dates

Vacancy distribution (zone-wise summary)

The table below gives a zone-wise category breakup. Use the official notification for post-wise and discipline-wise vacancy counts.

Eligibility & Age Limits

Different posts carry different educational requirements. Below are the essential criteria at a glance.

Age (as on 01-01-2026)

General: 18–33 years. Category relaxations apply as per government rules (OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwBD additional relaxation, ex-servicemen concessions, etc.). Refer to the official notification for full details.

How to Apply — Online

Applications must be submitted through the official portal only. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official application website: rrbapply.gov.in
2. Register using a valid email and mobile number
3. Complete the online form, upload documents and pay the required fee
4. Submit and save the application/print confirmation

Go to Apply Portal

Application Fees

Payments are accepted online. Fee refund policies (if any) will be as per the official notification.

Selection Process

The selection comprises four stages — two computer-based tests followed by document verification and a medical exam. Candidates must qualify each stage to move forward.

1. CBT-I (Screening)
2. CBT-II (Detailed/Technical)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

Exam Pattern — CBT Details

Both CBTs use objective (MCQ) format. Negative marking: one-third (⅓) mark for each wrong answer.

CBT-I (90 minutes)

CBT-II (120 minutes)

Syllabus Overview

Syllabus covers technical topics (discipline-specific), basic mathematics, logical reasoning, general science (up to 10th standard) and current affairs. The detailed syllabus for each technical stream is in the official PDF.

• Mathematics: Number systems, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, ratio & proportion, time & work, percentages.
• Reasoning: Analogies, series, coding/decoding, syllogism, blood relations, directions, puzzles, data interpretation.
• General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian polity, basic economy, geography, environment.
• General Science: Fundamental concepts from Physics, Chemistry & Biology (10th level).

Pay & Perks

In addition to basic pay, employees receive allowances such as DA, HRA and other benefits as per Railway rules.

Admit Card

Hall tickets will be issued on the official RRB portal. Download instructions:

1. Visit the official RRB site
2. Login with registration number and date of birth
3. Download and print the admit card

Cut Offs — What to expect

Qualifying marks are usually published after CBT-I. Expected minimums (indicative): 40% — General, 30% — OBC/SC, 25% — ST. Zone-wise cutoffs vary; past year data can be used for reference.

Sample cutoffs (2019)

This article is a simplified, user-friendly summary of the official RRB JE 2025 notification. Always refer to the official notification for definitive instructions and legal provisions.