The advertisement for the recruitment of Junior Engineer is all set to be released officially by the Railway Recruitment Control Board on 30 July and 29 August 2024. Candidates who are seeking a job for the post of JE in Indian Railways are highly recommended to stay tuned in order to get detailed information about it.
RRB JE Notification 2024
Candidates who are seeking a job as Junior Engineer in Indian Railways need to know that the window to apply for recruitment is likely to be available for four weeks on the web portal after the release of the advertisement at To apply online, a direct link will be also activated below once the advertisement is made public officially.
| Country | India |
| Post Names | JE, JE (IT), DMS, Chemical Supervisor, Metallurgical Supervisor |
| Vacancies | 7911 |
| Eligibility Criteria | Engineering Diploma/Degree, specific qualifications for JE (IT) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (General/OBC), ₹250 (Female/SC/ST/Minorities/EWS/PH) |
| Apply Date | 30 July and 29 August 2024 |
| Selection Process | CBT-1, CBT-2, Document Verification, Medical Exam |
| Notification PDF | Check Here |
| Apply Link | Check Here |
| Official Website | rrcb.gov.in/ |
In order to submit an application form for the recruitment of Junior Engineer in the Indian Railways, a candidate will have to provide basic and educational details, attach documents with a photograph and signature, in the required size and format, and make fee payment by the deadline via visiting the webportal,
RRB JE Vacancy 2024
The number of vacancies for the recruitment of Junior Engineer is announced officially by the Railway Recruitment Control Board, there are a total number of 7911 vacancies for JE and other posts, you may check the post-wise number of positions by going through the listed points.
- Junior Engineer – 7346
- Junior Engineer (Information Technology) – 398
- Depot Material Superintendent – 150
- Chemical Supervisor – 05
- Metallurgical Supervisor – 12
RRB JE Eligibility Criteria 2024
To apply for recruitment of Junior Engineer in Indian Railways, one must meet certain eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit. You can go through the listed points to check the educational qualification and age limit.
Educational Qualification:
- Junior Engineer (JE): A candidate must possess a Diploma or Degree in Engineering or relevant disciplines from a recognized university or institution.
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): Candidates applying for this position should have a Diploma or Degree in Engineering from any discipline.
- Junior Engineer (Information Technology): Candidates need to have completed PGDCA/B.Sc. (Computer Science)/BCA/B.Tech (IT)/B.Tech (Computer Science)/DOEACC B level course of 3 years duration or equivalent from a recognized university or institution.
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant: Aspiring candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized university or institution.
Age Limit:
- A candidate at least have turned 18 years old, and the applicant’s age must not exceed 33 years.
- There will be upper age relaxation for 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for persons with Benchmark Disability.
RRB JE Application Fee 2024
To apply for recruitment of Junior Engineer or any other post in the Indian Railways, a candidate will have to make payment of ₹500/-, the payable amount for all female aspirants and Scheduled Caste/Tribes, Minorites and Economically Weaker Section, Physically Handicapped male aspirants will have to make payment of ₹250/-.
RRB JE Selection Process 2024
Selection process for recruitment of JE and other posts in the Indian Railways consists three stages, which are CBT-1, CBT-2, Document Verification and Medical Examination. Get the detailed information regarding each from below.
CBT-1:
- Candidates who will apply for recruitment of JE in the Indian Railways will be called for the CBT-1, which is likely to be administered by the last quarter of 2024.
- In the CBT-1, a total number 100 objective-type questions will be asked from different sections, each will be of 1 mark with a provision of negative marking of ⅓ marks. The time duration will be 90 minutes, and the medium of the exam is English & Hindi.
CBT-2:
- Candidates who clear the Computer Based Test – 1 will be called for CBT-2, each one needs to know that it will take place two-three months after the CBT-1, likely in the first quarter of 2025.
- A total 150 MCQs of each other 1 mark, incase of incorrect response ⅓ mark will be deducted. The time duration of the exam will be 120 minutes, and the medium of the exam will be the same as CBT-1.
Document Verification & Medical Examination:
- Aspirants who will clear the CBT-2, will be called for the Document Verification & Medical Examination, and the final selection list will be prepared.