The Railway Recruitment Board has finally released the RRB JE Recruitment 2024 Notification on its official website. They are looking to fill 7951 vacancies for various positions such as Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant, Chemical Supervisor, and Research and Metallurgical Supervisor.
The online application process started on July 30, 2024, and will remain open until August 29, 2024. If you’re interested, make sure to apply before the deadline. We have all the necessary details including direct links, application instructions, and fee information to help you through the process.
This is a great opportunity for candidates with engineering degrees or diplomas from recognized universities who dream of a government job in the prestigious Indian Railways. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the RRB JE Exam 2024.
Here’s a simplified overview of the RRB JE Recruitment 2024 Notification:
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Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)RRB Railway Junior Engineer JE Recruitment 2024 (CEN 03/2024) |
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Important Dates
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Application FeeApplication Fee:
Refund After Stage I Exam:
Payment Method: Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking only. |
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RRB JE Vacancy 2024 |
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Vacancies |
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Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant |
7934 |
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Chemical Supervisor/ Research and Metallurgical Supervisor/ Research |
17 |
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Total |
7951 |
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Railway RRB Junior Engineer CEN 03/2024 : Zone Wise Vacancy Details: Category Wise Vacancy Details |
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| RRB | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Ahmedabad | 149 | 53 | 24 | 107 | 49 | 382 |
| Ajmer | 268 | 61 | 27 | 109 | 64 | 529 |
| Bengluru | 174 | 58 | 33 | 89 | 43 | 397 |
| Bhopal | 239 | 62 | 35 | 98 | 51 | 485 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 76 | 20 | 17 | 36 | 26 | 175 |
| Bilaspur | 238 | 65 | 25 | 103 | 41 | 472 |
| Chandigarh | 150 | 43 | 29 | 88 | 46 | 356 |
| Chennai | 273 | 91 | 54 | 147 | 87 | 652 |
| Gorakhpur | 108 | 46 | 25 | 55 | 25 | 259 |
| Guwahati | 93 | 37 | 15 | 57 | 23 | 225 |
| Jammu – Srinagar | 125 | 23 | 16 | 52 | 35 | 251 |
| Kolkata | 320 | 96 | 66 | 114 | 64 | 660 |
| Malda | 74 | 19 | 10 | 41 | 19 | 163 |
| Mumbai | 596 | 203 | 89 | 346 | 143 | 1377 |
| Muzaffarpur | 04 | 02 | 00 | 04 | 01 | 11 |
| Patna | 95 | 39 | 18 | 62 | 33 | 247 |
| Prayagraj | 213 | 50 | 37 | 70 | 34 | 404 |
| Ranchi | 70 | 20 | 13 | 46 | 18 | 167 |
| Secunderabad | 248 | 104 | 45 | 130 | 63 | 590 |
| Siliguri | 17 | 05 | 01 | 04 | 01 | 28 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 45 | 18 | 10 | 32 | 16 | 121 |
| Sub Total | 3575 | 1115 | 589 | 1790 | 882 | 7951 |
RRB JE 2024 Eligibility Criteria |
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Educational Qualification |
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Age Limit (as of 01/01/2024) |
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Age Relaxations
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| Community/Category | Community | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST candidates | _ | 5 Years |
| OBC-Non-Creamy Layer candidates | — | 3 Years |
| Ex-servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months of service after attestation | UR | 33 years plus years of service in Defense plus 3 years |
| OBC-NCL | 36 years plus years of service in Defense plus 3 years | |
| SC/ST | 38 years plus years of service in Defense plus 3 years | |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | UR | 10 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 13 Years | |
| SC/ST | 15 Years | |
| Candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | UR | 38 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 41 Years | |
| SC/ST | 43 Years | |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour, and Substitutes | UR | 40 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 43 Years | |
| SC/ST | 45 Years | |
| Candidates working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization | UR | 33 years plus service length or 5 years, whichever is lower |
| OBC-NCL | 36 years plus service length or 5 years, whichever is lower | |
| SC/ST | 38 years plus service length or 5 years, whichever is lower | |
| Women candidates who are widowed, divorced, or judicially separated from their husbands but not remarried | UR | 35 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 38 Years | |
| SC/ST | 40 Years | |
RRB JE 2024 Exam Pattern
Here is the complete RRB JE 2024 Exam Pattern. Candidates should review the details to understand the format of the RRB JE 2024 Recruitment Exam, which includes CBT 1 and CBT 2. Both stages are objective in nature.
RRB JE Paper 1 Exam Pattern
- Subject Covered: Mathematics, General Awareness, General Science, and General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Total Questions: 100
- Marks per Question: 1
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
| Sr. No. | Subjects | No. Of Questions | Duration |
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| 1 | Mathematics | 30 |
90 minutes
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| 2 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | |
| 3 | General Awareness | 15 | |
| 4 | General Science | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | ||
RRB JE Paper 2 Exam Pattern
The RRB JE 2024 CBT-2 exam will include five sections:
- General Awareness
- Physics and Chemistry
- Basic Knowledge of Computer Application
- Fundamentals of Environmental and Pollution
- Technical Abilities
- Total Questions: 150
- Questions from Technical Abilities: 100
- Marks per Question: 1
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Duration: 2 hours
| Sr. No. | Subjects | No. Of Questions | Duration |
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| 1 | General Awareness | 15 |
120 min |
| 2 | Physics & Chemistry | 15 | |
| 3 | Computer Application Basics | 10 | |
| 4 | Environment & Pollution (Basics) | 10 | |
| 5 | Technical Ability | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | ||
RRB JE 2024 Documents Required
Before starting the RRB JE 2024 application, candidates should have the following soft copies ready:
| Document | Format | Size |
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| Passport-sized photo | JPEG | 35mm X 45mm, max 240 KB |
| Government ID (Aadhar Card, PAN card, etc.) | JPEG | max 500 KB |
| Educational qualification certificates (10th, 12th, Diploma/Degree marksheets) | ||
| Signature | JPEG | 80mm X 35mm, max 240 KB |
Apply Online for RRB JE Recruitment 2024 Notification |
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| Step | Description |
| 1. Apply Dates | Apply online from July 30, 2024, to August 29, 2024. |
| 2. Read Notification | Review the RRB Junior Engineer (CEN 03/2024) Notification before applying. |
| 3. Gather Documents | Collect all required documents: eligibility proof, ID proof, address details, and basic information. |
| 4. Prepare Scanned Documents | Prepare scanned copies of photo, signature, and ID proof for the application. |
| 5. Application Process | – Visit the official RRB website to apply online. |
| – Register for an RRB account and log in. | |
| – Fill out the application form, providing necessary details and documents such as ID, photo, and mark sheets. | |
| – Check the application preview and ensure all fields are completed correctly. | |
| – Pay the application fee. | |
| – Print a copy of the completed form. | |
RRB JE 2024 Salary
Selected RRB Junior Engineers receive a competitive salary package at Level 6 according to the 7th Pay Commission. The total salary includes base pay, various allowances, perks, and deductions. Note that the salary structure differs during the training period and after training is completed. Here is a detailed breakdown:
RRB JE Training Period Salary
- The salary structure during the training phase includes base pay and various allowances.
- As of September 28, 2022, the Government of India has increased the Dearness Allowance for all government employees, impacting both gross and in-hand salary.
- The Dearness Allowance, now 38% of the basic pay, is implemented from September 2022 onwards.
| RRB JE Salary Structure | Amount (In Rs.) |
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| Basic Pay | Rs. 35,400/- |
| Dearness Alowance | Rs. 10,974/- (31% of Basic Pay) |
| Total | Rs. 46,374/- (No Deductions) |
RRB JE Post-Training Salary
After successfully completing training, candidates will receive the full salary. This includes a basic pay of Rs. 36,500/- along with various allowances such as TA, DA, and HRA. The detailed salary structure is provided in the table below.
RRB JE Salary Structure |
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| Salary Components | In Rupees | Salary Components | In Rupees |
| Basic Salary | Rs. 36,500/- | Income Tax | Rs. 6,163/- |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Rs. 11,315/- | Professional Tax | Rs. 200/- |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | Rs. 9,855/- | Miscellaneous Tax | Rs. 1,000/- |
| Travel Allowance (TA) | Rs. 4,716/- | ||
| Total | Rs. 62,386/- | Total | Rs. 7,363/- |
| Net In-Hand Salary Rs. 55,023/- | |||
Some Useful Important Link Given Below |
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Apply Online |
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Download Notification |
RRB-JE-Notification-2024-PDF in English |
Download Exam Pattern |
RRB JE Exam Pattern |
Official website |
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