RRB JE Recruitment 2024, Apply Online

RRB JE Recruitment 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the RRB JE Recruitment 2024, inviting applications for a variety of positions including Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA), Chemical Supervisor (Research), and Metallurgical Supervisor (Research). This recruitment is conducted under the Ministry of Railways, as per the guidelines outlined in Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No. 03/2024.

The application process will commence on July 30, 2024. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in pursuing a career with the Indian Railways are encouraged to review the details below and submit their applications online within the specified timeline.

For more detailed information, please refer to the official notification before applying.

RRB JE Recruitment 2024 Overview

Application Fee

• General and Others: ₹500 (₹400 refundable upon attendance in 1st Stage CBT)
• SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities, Economically Backward Class: ₹250 (₹250 refundable upon attendance in 1st Stage CBT)
• Payment Mode: Online through internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI

Important Dates

• Opening Date of Application: 30th July 2024
• Closing Date for Submission of Application: 29th August 2024 (23:59 Hrs)
• Dates for Modification Window: 30th August 2024, to 8th September 2024
• CBT Date: To be announced later on official RRB websites

Age Limit

The age limit for candidates applying for the RRB JE Recruitment 2024 is set between 18 to 33 years as of January 1, 2025

Detailed Age Limits by Post

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 33 years

Age Relaxation

To provide relief to those who may have missed recruitment opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a one-time age relaxation of 3 years beyond the prescribed upper age limit is offered for all categories:

• SC/ST candidates: Additional 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: Additional 3 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation according to the length of service in the armed forces
• PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities):
  • General/EWS: 10 years
  • OBC: 13 years
  • SC/ST: 15 years
• Railway employees with at least 3 years of service: Up to 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC, and 45 years for SC/ST
• Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Judicially Separated but not Remarried: Up to 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST

Qualification

Candidates applying for various positions under this recruitment must meet the specific educational qualifications required for each post:

1. Junior Engineer (JE) / Depot Material Superintendent (DMS):

• A diploma in Engineering or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field is mandatory.

2. Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA):

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Chemistry or Physics is required.

3. Chemical Supervisor:

• A degree or its equivalent in Chemical Technology from a recognized University or Institution.
• The degree must cover one or more of the following specialized fields:
  • Petroleum Products
  • Paints and Corrosion Prevention
  • Polymers
• Proficiency in any computer programming language is essential.

4. Metallurgical Supervisor:

• A degree or its equivalent in Metallurgical Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
• Proficiency in any computer programming language is essential.

Selection Process

The selection process for RRB JE Recruitment 2024 consists of several stages:

1. 1st Stage CBT: A screening test of 100 questions focusing on Mathematics, General Intelligence, Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science.
2. 2nd Stage CBT: A more detailed exam with 150 questions covering General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, and Technical Abilities specific to the post.
3. Document Verification (DV): Candidates shortlisted based on their performance in CBT will undergo document verification.
4. Medical Examination (ME): Final selection will be contingent upon passing a medical fitness test

Salary for RRB JE

The salary structure for RRB JE Recruitment 2024 positions follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix:

• Junior Engineer (JE), DMS, CMA: Level 6 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix with an initial pay of ₹35,400 plus allowances.
• Chemical Supervisor (Research), Metallurgical Supervisor (Research): Level 7 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix with an initial pay of ₹44,900 plus allowances.

Vacancy Details

A total of 7,951 vacancies are available under RRB JE Recruitment 2024, distributed across various posts:

• Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant: 7,934 vacancies.
• Chemical Supervisor (Research) and Metallurgical Supervisor (Research): 17 vacancies, specifically under RRB Gorakhpur.

The Railways Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the region-wise details. Check vacancy details from the below table.

Candidates can read the full notification before applying online.

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