RRB JE 2024: Notification, Recruitment, Eligibility, How to Apply

The RRB OR Railway Recruitment Board holds the RRB JE exam to hire JE (Junior Engineer), Junior Engineer (Information Technology), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and CMA (Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant for various railway zones all across the country. Although this is a national-level test, RRB posts openings for individual zones separately.

Those who want to take the RRB JE 2024 exam must fill out the application form online. The recruiting board has yet to release the exam notification.

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for RRB JE Exam (Junior Engineer) by using the official website.

The JE (Junior Engineer) exam is being conducted in multiple phases, First stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), and Document Verification/ Medical Examination. Candidates who passed these criteria of this examination will be considered for the RRB JE (Junior Engineer) positions.

The RRB JE (Junior Engineer) First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) exam syllabus includes Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness. The Second Stage CBT exam syllabus of the RRB JE (Junior Engineer) includes Basics of Computers and Applications, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, General Awareness, and Technical Abilities.

Aspirants must pay Rs. 500 for GEN/OBC/Other candidates and Rs. 250 for SC/ST/PWD candidates to fill out the application form for the RRB JE (Junior Engineer) exam.

In the below section of this page, you will find more information on the RRB JE (Junior Engineer) such as the syllabus of the exams, total vacancies, RRB JE exam pattern, eligibility criteria, important links or dates, how to apply for RRB Exam, and other details.

Essential Educational Qualifications: 

(A) Junior Engineer

Three years Diploma OR a combination of any substream of basic streams in relevant fields from a recognised University or Institute.

(B) Junior Engineer (Information Technology)

PGDCA / B.Tech. (Information Technology) / B.Sc. (Computer Science) / BCA / B.Tech. (Information Technology) / B.Tech. (Computer Science) / DOEACC 'B' level programme of three years term or equivalents from a recognised University or Institute via regular, open, and distance learning methods of education.

(C) Depot Material Superintendent

Three years Diploma in Engineering in any related subject from a recognized University or Institute.

(D) Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant

Bachelor's (Graduation) Degree in Science with Physics & Chemistry with at least of 45 percent marks from a recognized University or Institute..

Age limit:

The following are the permissible upper age limit relaxations as follows: 

Scheme of Railway RRB JE Selection Procedure:

The procedure of recruitment will be divided into three stages:

• First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

• Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) 

• Document Verification/ Medical Examination

Railway RRB JE First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

Important Note:-

I. The questions on the papers will be of the multiple-choice type.

II. Each question will be carried one mark.

III. Each incorrect answer will 1/3rd marks deduction.

IV. The total number of questions and the total number of marks are 100 and 100, respectively.

Railway RRB JE Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

Total Vacancies are 7951.

The following are the likely positions that will be filled up through this Exam:

Syllabus for Railway RRB JE First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

(A) 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.

(B) 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.

(C) 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.

(D) General Science

Syllabus cover of 10th standard level.

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Life Sciences

Syllabus for Railway RRB JE Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

(A) General Awareness

• Knowledge of Current affairs

• Indian geography

• Culture and history of India including freedom conflict

• Indian Polity and constitution

• Indian Economy

• Environmental problems regarding India and the World

• Sports

• General scientific and technological developments etc.

(B) Physics and Chemistry

• Up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus.

(C) Basics of Computers and Applications

• Architecture of Computers

• Input and Output devices

• Storage devices

• Networking

• Operating Systems like Windows, Unix, Linux

• MS Office

• Various data representation

• Internet and Email

• Websites & Web Browsers

• Computer Virus. 

(D) Basics of Environment and Pollution Control

• Basics of Environment

• The unfavorable effect of environmental pollution and control techniques

• Air

• Water pollution and Noise pollution - their effect and control

• Waste Management

• Global warming

• Acid rain

• Ozone depletion. 

(E) Technical Abilities

(i) Syllabus for Civil & Allied Engineering Exam Group

• Engineering Mechanics- Force (resolution of force, moment of force, force system, composition of forces), Equilibrium, Friction, Centroid and Center of gravity, Simple machines.

• Building Construction- Building components (substructure, superstructure), type of structure (load bearing, framed and composite structures).

• Building materials- Masonry materials (stones, bricks, and mortars), Timber and miscellaneous materials (glass, plastic, fiber, aluminum steel, galvanized iron, bitumen, PVC, CPVC, and PPF). For more details see the notification.

(ii) Syllabus for Electrical & Allied Engineering Exam Group

• Basic concepts: Concepts of resistance, inductance, capacitance, and various factors affecting them. Concepts of current, voltage, power, energy and their units.

• Circuit law: Kirchhoff‘s law, Simple Circuit solution using network theorems.

• Magnetic Circuit: Concepts of flux, mmf, reluctance, Different kinds of magnetic materials, Magnetic calculations for conductors of different configuration e.g. straight, circular, solenoidal, etc. Electromagnetic induction, self and mutual induction. For more details see the notification.

(iii) Syllabus for Electronics & Allied Engineering Exam Group

• Electronic Components & Materials Conductors: Semi conductor& Insulators; Magnetic materials; Jointing & Cleaning materials for U/G copper cable & OFC; Cells and Batteries (chargeable and non chargeable); Relays, Switches, MCB & Connectors.

• Electronic Devices and circuits: PN Junction diodes, thyristor; Diode and triode circuits; Junction Transistors; Amplifiers; Oscillator; M u l t i v i b r a t o r , counters; Rectifiers; Inverter and UPS.

• Digital Electronics: Number System & Binary codes; Boolean Algebra & Logic gates; Combinational & Sequential logic circuits; A/D & D/A converter, counters; Memories. For more details see the notification.

(iv) Syllabus for Mechanical & Allied Engineering Exam Group

• Material Science : Mechanical properties of engineering materials – tensile strength, compressive strength, ductility, malleability, hardness, toughness, brittleness, impact strength, fatigue, creep resistance. Classification of steels, mild steel and alloy steels. Importance of heat treatment. Heat treatment processes – annealing, normalizing, hardening, tempering, carburizing, nitriding and cyaniding.

• Strength of Materials : Stress, strain, stress strain diagram, factor of safety, thermal stresses, strain energy, proof resilience and modules of resilience. Shear force and bending moment diagram – cant leaver beam, simply supported beam, continuous beam, fixed beam. Torsion in shafts and springs, thin cylinder shells. For more details see the notification.

(v) Syllabus for Computer Science and Information Technology Exam Group

• PC Software: MS-Windows, MS-Word, MS-Excel & MS-Power Point

• Computer fundamentals: Evolution of Computers, Hardware & Software, Internet.

• C Language: Structure, Loop, Control Statements, Arrays, Pointers, Functions, Structure and Union, Files

• Computer Organisation: Number Systems, Logic Gates, Flip-Flops, Boolean Algebra, DMA, Instruction Sets. For more details see the notification.

(vi) Syllabus for Printing Technology

• Printing Systems Different printing methods; image carriers; impression and ink transfer methods; proofing methods; suitability of jobs for various printing process.

• Printing Materials Materials used for graphic reproduction; image carriers; printing substrates; inks and coatings; binding materials.

• Image Processing Types of originals – process room equipment; line and halftone photography; digital image processing; computer to fill; image editing softwares. For more details see the notification.

(vii) Syllabus for CMA Exam Group

• Measurements, Units and Dimensions, Types of measurements errors, Significance of accuracy in measurement.

• Light: Basic concepts of light - reflection, refraction, laws of reflection, total internal reflection, interference, diffraction, and polarization. The formula for magnification of microscope, telescope. Electro Magnetic spectra. For more details see the notification.

Fee Payable by Candidates for Railway RRB JE Exam:

Fee all candidates: Rs. 500/-

Note: This amount of Rs. 400 will be returned after deducting any applicable bank charges when you appear in the First Stage CBT.

EWS/ SC/ ST/ Ex-Serviceman/ PWDs/ Female/ Minorities/ Transgender: Rs. 250/- 

Note: This amount of Rs. 250 will be returned after deducting any applicable bank charges when you appear in the First Stage CBT.

Payment Method:

1- Online fee payment only through internet banking, debit/credit cards or UPI will be accepted. All applicable

service charges shall be borne by the candidate.

2- Fee can be paid by the candidates through online mode only. There will be no option to pay fee through any

other mode.