RRB JE Exam 2025: Complete Guide to Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Selection Process

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the Junior Engineer (JE) Exam to recruit skilled engineers for various technical posts in Indian Railways. The RRB JE Exam 2025 is a golden opportunity for diploma and degree holders in engineering who aspire to build a career in one of India’s largest government organizations.
In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know — from the exam pattern and syllabus to the selection process and preparation tips — so you can plan your preparation effectively.
RRB JE Exam 2025 Overview
The RRB JE Exam is conducted to fill technical positions such as Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) in different departments of Indian Railways.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | RRB JE (Junior Engineer) Exam 2025 |
Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
Post Names | Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, CMA |
Exam Level | National |
Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Selection Stages | CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification, Medical Exam |
Eligibility | Diploma or Degree in Engineering (relevant discipline) |
Official Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB JE Exam 2025 Important Dates
Event | Tentative Date |
Notification Release | 18 Sep, 2025 |
Start Date | 31 Oct, 2025 |
Last Date | 30 Nov, 2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
CBT – I Exam Date | Announce Soon |
CBT – II Exam Date | Announce Soon |
Total Vacancies | 2570 |
RDS Jr. Vacancy 2023 – Complete Table
Post Name | Sub Department | Department | Approved Vacancies |
Junior Engineer / Electrical / Design Drawing & Estimation | Design & Drawing | Electrical | 14 |
Junior Engineer / Electrical / EMU | EMU | Electrical | 77 |
Junior Engineer / Electrical / General Services | General Services | Electrical | 112 |
Junior Engineer / Electrical | PU | Electrical | 45 |
Junior Engineer / Electrical / TRD | TRD | Electrical | 95 |
Junior Engineer / Electrical / TRS | TRS | Electrical | 117 |
Junior Engineer / Electrical (Workshop) | Workshop | Electrical | 29 |
Junior Engineer / Bridge | Bridge | Engineering | 34 |
Junior Engineer / Civil / Design Drawing & Estimation | Design & Drawing | Engineering | 105 |
Junior Engineer / P Way | P Way | Engineering | 425 |
Junior Engineer / Civil / Design Drawing & Estimation | PU | Engineering | 8 |
Junior Engineer / Works | PU | Engineering | 15 |
Junior Engineer / Track Machine | Track Machine | Engineering | 121 |
Junior Engineer / Works | Works | Engineering | 146 |
Junior Engineer / Civil / Workshop | Workshop | Engineering | 8 |
Junior Engineer / Carriage & Wagon | Carriage & Wagon | Mechanical | 291 |
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | CMT | Mechanical | 63 |
Junior Engineer / Mechanical / Design Drawing & Estimation | Design & Drawing | Mechanical | 21 |
Junior Engineer / Diesel Electrical | Diesel Shed | Mechanical | 55 |
Junior Engineer / Diesel Mechanical | Diesel Shed | Mechanical | 55 |
Junior Engineer / Mechanical / Power | Power | Mechanical | 5 |
Junior Engineer / Design / Mechanical | PU | Mechanical | 9 |
Junior Engineer / Mechanical | PU | Mechanical | 119 |
Junior Engineer / Mechanical / Design Drawing & Estimation | PU | Mechanical | 3 |
Junior Engineer / Welder | PU | Mechanical | 3 |
Junior Engineer / Diesel Electrical (Workshop) | Workshop | Mechanical | 4 |
Junior Engineer / Diesel Mechanical (Workshop) | Workshop | Mechanical | 8 |
Junior Engineer / Mechanical (Workshop) | Workshop | Mechanical | 166 |
Junior Engineer / Millwright | Workshop | Mechanical | 4 |
Junior Engineer / S & T / Design Drawing & Estimation | Design & Drawing | S&T | 15 |
Junior Engineer / Research / Instrumentation | R&D | S&T | 5 |
Junior Engineer / Signal | Signal | S&T | 90 |
Junior Engineer / Telecommunication | Tele | S&T | 98 |
Junior Engineer / S & T (Workshop) | Workshop | S&T | 10 |
Depot Material Superintendent | Stores Depot | Stores | 195 |
Total | 2570 |
RRB JE 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for RRB JE 2025, candidates must meet the following conditions
- Educational Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Age Limit: 18 to 33 years (Age relaxation applicable as per government norms).
- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
RRB JE 2025 Selection Process
The selection process for RRB JE 2025 consists following stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) – Screening test for all applicants.
- Computer-Based Test (CBT 2) – Core technical exam based on the candidate’s engineering discipline.
- Document Verification (DV) – Verification of academic and personal documents.
- Medical Examination – To ensure medical fitness as per railway standards.
RRB JE 2025 Exam Pattern
CBT 1 Exam Pattern
Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
General Science | 30 | 30 | |
Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Note: CBT 1 is a qualifying stage for CBT 2.
CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 120 minutes |
Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | 120 minutes |
Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 | 120 minutes |
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | 120 minutes |
Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 | 120 minutes |
Total | 150 | 150 | 2 hours |
RRB JE 2025 Detailed Syllabus
CBT 1 Syllabus
- Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics, Profit & Loss, Time & Distance.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Series, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Syllogism, Direction Sense, Analogies.
- General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian Economy, Polity, Geography, Railways Awareness.
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (10th standard level).
CBT 2 Syllabus
- Technical Subjects: Based on engineering discipline (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science, etc.)
- Computer Applications: Basics of MS Office, Hardware, Software, Internet.
- Environment & Pollution Control: Waste management, air/water pollution, environmental laws.
RRB JE 2025 Document Verification & Medical Exam
After qualifying both CBTs, candidates must appear for:
- Document Verification: Educational certificates, ID proof, category certificate (if applicable).
- Medical Fitness Test: To ensure physical and visual fitness as per RRB guidelines.
RRB JE 2025 Preparation Tips
- Understand the syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly.
- Follow a daily study schedule — divide time between technical and non-technical sections.
- Practice previous year question papers to understand exam trends.
- Attempt Mock Tests to improve speed & accuracy.
- Stay updated with current affairs and railway-related developments.
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