The RRB JE Exam Recruitment Notification is released by the Railway Board consequently. The Railways Recruitment Board(RRB) conducts the RRB Junior Engineer exam to recruit the eligible and suitable candidates with science and engineering backgrounds to fill in the various technical posts that are notified in the official notification. RRB JE Notification complete details are given here in this article for your reference. Candidates who are having a passion with an engineering background to get into the Railway sector then this is the best opportunity.
The RRB JE Exam is for the recruitment of the following posts:
- Junior Engineer
- Junior Engineer (IT)
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
- Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
RRB JE Eligibility Criteria:
The Railway Recruitment Board has set the Eligibility Criteria for the posts of Junior Engineer(JE), Depot Material Superintendent & Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant. The eligibility criteria consist of age limit, educational qualification, medical verification, and citizenship. The application for the RRB JE Exam can only be completed once the prescribed eligibility criteria for the same have been fulfilled. Candidates must go through the eligibility criteria carefully while filling the application for the RRB JE. For your guidance here we have given in detail.
RRB Junior Engineer Eligibility – Nationality
As per the RRB Exam eligibility regarding nationality, a candidate must belong to the following categories:
- A citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal
- A subject of Bhutan
- A Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 to permanently settle in India
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with to permanently settle in India.
RRB JE Age Limit:
As per the prescribed age criteria given in the official notification candidates should possess
Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 33 years
RRB JE Educational Qualification:
As per the prescribed educational qualification given in the official notification candidates should possess
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| JE | Candidates must have three years Diploma in Civil Engineering/Mechanical/ Production/ Automobile / Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering/ Control/ Tools & Machining/ Tools & Die Making/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or B.Sc in Civil Engineering from a Recognized University/Institute |
| JE (IT) | Candidates need to possess PGDCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ B.Tech. (Information Technology)/ B.Tech. (Computer Science)/ DOEACC ‘B’ level course of three years duration or equivalent |
| DMS | Applicants should possess a three-year Diploma in Engineering from any govt. recognized university or equivalent |
| CMA | Candidates have to complete Bachelors degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with minimum 55% marks |
RRB JE Application Process:
Application Mode: Online
Application Fee:
- UR/OBC: Rs. 500/-
- SC/ST/PWD: Rs. 250/-
Payment Mode: Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI/SBI Challan/Post Office Challan
RRB Junior Engineer Selection Process:
The Railway Recruitment Board JE selection process has been conducted in 4 stages. They are
(i) CBT-I
(ii) CBT-II
(iii) Document Verification
(iv) Medical Examination
RRB JE Exam Pattern: CBT-I
1st Stage:
| Section | No of Questions | Max Marks | Time Duration |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| General Science | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Note:
- 1st stage CBT will be an Online objective type examination.
- 33 negative marks will be implemented for every wrong answer.
- UR – 40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%.
- This percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PWBD candidates.
RRB JE Exam Pattern 2021: CBT-2
Shortlisting of Candidates for the DV shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by them in 2nd Stage CBT. The normalization scheme to be adopted for shortlisting the candidates from 1st Stage CBT to 2nd Stage CBT and for DV on the basis of performance in 2nd Stage CBT is detailed below
2nd Stage
| Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Time Duration |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 150 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 |
Note:
- 1st stage CBT will be an Online objective type examination.
- 33 negative marks will be implemented for every wrong answer.
- UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%.
- These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PWBD candidates
RRB JE Syllabus: CBT – I
| Mathematics | Number systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions, etc |
| General Awareness | Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity, and constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments, etc |
| General Science | Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus |
RRB JE CBT 2 Syllabus
| General Awareness | Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments etc |
| Physics and Chemistry | Up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus. |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | Basics of Environment; Adverse effect of environmental pollution and control strategies; Air, water and Noise pollution, their effect and control; Waste Management, Global warming; Acid rain; Ozone depletion |
| Technical Abilities | The educational qualifications mentioned against each post shown in Annexure-A, have been grouped into different exam groups as below. Questions on the Technical abilities will be framed in the syllabus defined for various Exam Groups given at Annexure-VII-A, B, C, D, E, F & G. |
RRB JE Exam – Frequently Asked Questions:
- Are the candidates appearing in the final year of their graduation eligible to apply for the RRB JE Notification?
Ans. No, the candidates appearing for the final year or awaiting the final result of the prescribed educational qualification are not eligible to apply for the notification. He/She must possess the prescribed qualification before filling the online application.
- Is there negative marking for wrong attempts in RRB JE paper II?
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3 rd marks for each wrong answer in CBT 1 & 2.
- What is the minimum eligible marks for each category?
Ans. UR – 40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%.
- Is there any interview for the selection of RRB JE candidates?
Ans. There is no interview round in the Railway JE recruitment process. RRB Junior Engineer official notification has never mentioned any details regarding the Interview/personality test/group discussion or any such process.
