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RRB JE 2024

Do you know the Indian Railways released a huge number of golden opportunities to recruit talented and deserving candidates for the post of Junior Engineer? Whenever the Indian Railways or its associated government organisations releases a job notification, lakhs of aspirants appear for the respective exams, especially the RRB-JE exam is the most preferred option for engineering students. So, let us delve into the RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2024 and the different aspects associated with the RRB-JE 2024.

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RRB JE 2024 Eligibility Criteria

In terms of nationality, the RRB-JE recruitment process comprises specific eligibility criteria. This includes the following:

 

  • Indian Citizen or subject of Bhutan or Nepal
  • A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before the year 1962 (specifically 1st January) with the plan or intention to settle in India.
  • An individual who has Indian origin and migrated from specific countries. This includes Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with a plan to settle permanently in the country.

Educational Qualification

In terms of education, the candidate must have completed an Engineering degree or diploma from a recognized institute in India. You can check out the Railway Junior Engineer recruitment exam details listed below: 

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Age Limit

As per the latest RRB JE Recruitment Notification 2024, the minimum prescribed age to apply for the RRB-JE exam is 18 years and the prescribed maximum age  (as on 01.01.2025) is 36 years. 

Age relaxation

Along with this, you need to keep in mind that the RRB has provided the required age relaxation for candidates belonging to certain categories. Age relaxation plays a significant role in determining the RRB-JE Age Limit for several candidates. Therefore, individuals planning to attempt the exam must refer to the RRB JE Age Limit before starting with the dedicated exam preparation.

S.No. Categories or Community Community Age Relaxation
1 SC/ST categories ---- 5 Years
2 OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates ---- 3 Years
3 Ex-servicemen candidates (ones who have put in more than 6 months of service after attestation) UR/EWS 3 years (after deduction of length of service from age)
OBC – NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) 6 years (after deduction of length of service from age)
SC/ST 8 years (after deduction of length of service from age)
4 Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) UR/EWS 10 Years
OBC – NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) 13 Years
SC/ST 15 Years
5 Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, and Substitutes and put in a minimum of 3 years of service. UR/EWS 40 Years
OBC – NCL (Non- Creamy Layer) 43 Years
SC/ST 45 Years
6 Candidates currently working in the Quasi-Administrative offices linked with the Railway organization. This includes Railway canteens, Co-operative Societies, and Institutes. Up to the length of service rendered or 5 years
whichever is less.
7 Women candidates who have not remarried but who are divorced, widowed, or judicially separated from their husbands. UR/EWS 35 Years
OBC – NCL (Non- Creamy Layer) 38 Years
SC/ST 40 Years

Application Fee (Examination Fee)

The application fee to apply for the post of Junior Engineer (JE) is as follows: 

For all unreserved categories) - Rs. 500/- (an amount of ?400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st stage CBT.)

Candidates who belong to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBDs, Females, Transgender, Minorities, and Economically Backward Classes (EBC) - Rs. 250/-. This fee of 250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in 1st stage CBT.

Note: Only candidates who attend 1st stage CBT will get a refund of their examination fee as mentioned above.

Candidates can pay online fee with debit cards/credit cards, internet banking, and UPI. Candidates can use any one of the payment modes to pay the application fees. 

Selection procedure of RRB JE exam 

The RRB-JE recruitment process shall comprise of the following 4 stages: 

1. Stage – 1:
Computer-Based Test – 1 (CBT – 1)

2. Stage – 2: 

Computer-Based Test – 2 (CBT – 2)

3. Stage – 3: Document verification

4. Stage – 4: Medical examination

Marks weightage of RRB JE exam

The marks weightage of the RRB – JE 2024 recruitment exam is divided into the above-mentioned selection stages:

Stage Subjects & CBT – 1 Marks Questions
CBT – 1 Mathematics 30 30
General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 25
General Awareness 15 15
General Science 30 30
Total 100 100

The second stage, CBT – 2 (Stage-II) is the next stage of the RRB – JE exam’s selection process.

Stage Subjects & CBT – 2 Marks Questions
CBT – 2 General Awareness 15 15
Physics and Chemistry 15 15
Basics of Computer and Applications 10 10
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control 10 10
Technical Abilities 100 100
Total 150 150

RRB JE 2024 Syllabus - Important Subjects & Topics

Computer Based Test (CBT)- I 

1. MATHEMATICS:

  • Number Systems
  • Pipes and Cisterns
  • Calendar and Clock
  • Age Calculations
  • Square Root
  • Elementary Statistics
  • Trigonometry
  • Algebra Geometry
  • Profit and Loss
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Time and Work
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • LCM & HCF
  • Percentage
  • Mensuration
  • Fractions
  • Decimal
  • BODMAS (Brackets, Orders, Division, Multiplication, Addition, and Subtraction)

2. 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. 

3. GENERAL AWARENESS:

  • Knowledge of Current Affairs
  • Indian Geography
  • Culture and History of India including the freedom struggle, Indian Polity, and constitution
  • Indian Economy
  • Environmental issues concerning India and World, Sports, General, Scientific, and technological developments. etc. 

4. GENERAL SCIENCE:

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Life Sciences

Computer Based Test (CBT)- II

1. GENERAL AWARENESS:

  • Knowledge of Current Affairs
  • Indian Geography
  • Indian Polity, and constitution
  • Indian Economy
  • Culture and history of India including the freedom struggle
  • Environmental issues concerning India and the World
  • Sports
  • General Scientific and Technological Developments

2. PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY

This segment of the RRB JE Exam 2024 makes it essential for the aspirants aiming to crack the RRB-JE recruitment process to prepare up to10th standard CBSE syllabus.

3. BASICS OF COMPUTERS AND APPLICATIONS:

  • Architecture of Computers
  • Input and Output Devices
  • Storage Devices
  • Computer Virus
  • Networking
  • Operating Systems such as Windows, Unix, and Linux
  • MS Office
  • Various data representation
  • Internet and Email
  • Websites and Web Browsers

4. BASICS OF ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL:

  • Basics of Environment
  • Adverse effect of environmental pollution and control strategies
  • Air, water, and noise pollution – their effect and control
  • Acid Rain
  • Waste Management, Global Warming
  • Ozone Depletion

5. TECHNICAL ABILITIES:

It is important to keep an eye on the RRB-JE 2024 detailed notification to stay updated with the exam date, latest RRB-JE syllabus. 

The candidates must refer to the following table to understand regarding exam groups related to the RRB JE exam. The table will help you to find out the degrees/diplomas eligible for this competitive exam. One of the unique aspects of the RRB-JE exam is that the engineering streams are divided into different exam groups. The exam groups are as follows:

S.No. Three years Diploma in Engineering or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology Exam Group
1 Mechanical Engineering Mechanical and Allied Engineering
Production Engineering
Automobile Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Machining Engineering
Tools and Machining Engineering
Tools and Die-Making Engineering
Combination of any sub-stream linked with the basic streams of the above disciplines
2 Electrical Engineering Electrical and Allied Engineering
Combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Electrical Engineering
3 Electronics Engineering Electronics and Allied Engineering
Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Communication Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Information Technology
Combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of the above disciplines
4 Civil Engineering Civil and Allied Engineering
Combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Civil Engineering
B.Sc in Civil Engineering (3 years duration)
S.No. Educational Qualifications Exam Group
1 B.Sc. Chemistry and Physics CMA
2 Degree or it's equivalent in Chemical Technology/Metallurgical Engineering Chemical and Metallurgical
Supervisor

Technical Syllabus of RRB JE Exam (Engineering Stream-wise)

Now, let us dive into the most important topics associated with the RRB-JE exam.

1. Civil and Allied Engineering:

  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Building Construction
  • Building materials
  • Construction of substructure & superstructure
  • Building finishes, maintenance, and drawing
  • Surveying
  • Concrete Technology
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
  • Geo Technical Engineering
  • Hydraulics
  • Irrigation Engineering
  • Mechanics of Structures
  • Theory of Structures
  • Design of Concrete & Steel Structures
  • Transportation and Highway Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Advanced Construction Techniques and Equipment
  • Estimating and Costing
  • Contracts and Accounts

2. Mechanical and Allied Engineering:

  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Material Science
  • Strength of Materials
  • Machining, Welding, Grinding, and Finishing Processes
  • Metrology
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery
  • Industrial Management
  • Thermal Engineering

3. Electrical and Allied Engineering:

  • Basic concepts
  • Circuit Law: Kirchoff’s Law and Simple Circuit Solution using network theorems
  • Magnetic Circuit
  • AC Fundamentals
  • Measurement and measuring instruments
  • Electrical Machines and Synchronous Machines
  • Generation, Transmission, and Distribution (Switchgears and Protection)
  • Estimation and costing
  • Utilization of electrical energy
  • Basic Electronics

4. Electronics and Allied Engineering:

  • Electronic Components and Materials
  • Electronic Devices and Circuits
  • Digital Electronics
  • Linear Integrated Circuit
  • Microprocessor and Microcontroller
  • Communication Engineering
  • Electronic Measurements
  • Data communication and Network
  • Basic Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Programming

5. CMA Group (B.Sc Chemistry and Physics):

  • Measurements, Units, and Dimensions, Types of errors in measurements, and Significance of accuracy in measurement
  • Light, Heat, and Sound
  • Mechanics & Magnetism
  • Electricity & Electro Magnetism
  • Modern Physics
  • Electronics and Communications
  • Matter
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Acids, Bases, and Salts
  • Atomic Structure
  • Periodic Classification of Elements
  • Chemical Bonding
  • Carbon and its Compounds
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Metallurgy

6. Chemical and Metallurgical Supervisor :

  • Fuels
  • Material Science & Nonferrous metals
  • Engineering Polymers
  • Thermodynamics
  • Applied Chemistry & Important Industrial Chemicals
  • Applied Physics
  • Basic Computer Science - Hardware & Software
  • Instrumentation & Measurement
  • Energy, Environment & Ecology
  • Basic Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanism
  • Strength of Materials
  • Fluid Mechanics & Manufacturing Processes
  • Welding & Foundry
  • Basic Electrical Engineering
  • Semi-Conductors
  • Basic Civil Engineering: Building Materials & Building Construction

Document Verification (DV)

In the next stage of the Railway Junior Engineer Recruitment, candidates need to keep a check on the document verification round. This round of the selection process is popularly known as the DV. Therefore, you need to ensure that you keep the required documents handy for the successful completion of this step and move toward the next step. The best part associated with the RRB-JE recruitment is that the RRB-JE detailed notification indicates the requirement of certain documents to proceed to the next significant step. In addition, it also helps the respective candidates avail the possible waivers and/or facilities that Railway Recruitment Board has to offer to them during the application process.

Candidates must arrange certain documents based on their respective categories to appear for this Railway Engineering Exam. This includes the form of Caste Certificate for SC/ST, EWS, OBC Certificate, and Declaration Form. Apart from this, the candidates who want to avail of a fee waiver to apply for the Railway Junior Engineer Recruitment exam must ensure that they possess the Income Certificate for Economically Backward Class (EBC). It will help them receive the waiver facility successfully and sit for this competitive exam. One must keep certain information handy while referring to the Annexure related to the Document Verification (DV) step.

Medical Requirements

Candidates need to ensure that they fulfill the specified medical requirements present in the RRB-JE recruitment notification in the best possible manner. It will help them increase their chances of selection as a Junior Engineer via this Railway Engineering Exam. Here are the crucial factors that determine the fulfilment of the medical requirements to become a Junior Engineer with the Railway Recruitment Board. In this stage of the Railway Junior Engineer Recruitment, candidates undergo the general fitness and vision standards (both distance vision and near vision) to crack the final round of this Railway Engineering Exam with the desired scores.

S.No MEDICAL STANDARD GENERAL FITNESS VISION STANDARDS
1 A-3 Physically fit in all aspects Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D)
Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and
must pass the test for different types of vision: Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Mesopic Vision, and Night Vision.
2 B-1 Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D)
Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required;
Must pass the test for Colour Vision, Mesopic Vision, Binocular Vision, and Night Vision.
3 B-2 Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D).
Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses at the time of reading or close work is required.
In this medical standard, the candidate needs to pass the Binocular Vision.
4 C-1 Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses.
Near Vision: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses while reading or close work.
Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when the candidate is put into the reading or close work.

Note: (i) Candidates must ensure that they are medically fit and eligible as per prescribed medical standards for the posts opted for by them.

(ii) Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery or any other surgical procedure to correct refractory error are not eligible for posts that require Medical Standards A3.

After understanding the important parts associated with the RRB-JE exam, let us check out the most promising career growth opportunities available for talented folks with this exam.

Career growth opportunities via the RRB JE exam

After the release of the RRB-JE recruitment notification, interested students have one question that pops up in their minds. The question is – What are the career growth opportunities for RRB Junior Engineers?

You must keep note that if you perform well as an RRB Junior Engineer, then you will have remarkable opportunities to grow with the Indian Railways and create an impactful career in the upcoming years. These posts at the next level are as follows:

  • Senior Engineer/ Senior Section Engineer
  • Assistant Divisional Engineer (AEN)
  • Divisional Engineer (DE)
  • Senior Divisional Engineer (Sr. DEN)

How to apply for the RRB JE exam?

If you are aiming to crack the RRB-JE 2024 exam, you need to ensure that you apply for this position as per the guidelines that the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has set for the candidates. Here are the steps that you need to follow to apply for the Railway Junior Engineer Recruitment and secure the popular designation of a Junior Engineer.

You can read the official notification associated with the RRB-JE Exam 2024 as and when it releases on the official website. In this way, you can ensure that you do not rely on fake notifications and wait to apply for dream positions. Interested candidates can visit the official websites associated with the Railways Recruitment Board (RRB) and fill up the application online to appear in this exam.

Click here to download-RRB Junior Engineer 2024 Official Notification 

Live-Online Courses for RRB JE (CBT1 & CBT2)

Frequent Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is RRB?

Ans. RRB is Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). It functions under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India.

Q. What are the names of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) present in India?

Ans. As per the latest updates on the RRB official website, currently, 21 RRBs are present across India. You can find the names of RRBs below.

  • Allahabad
  • Ajmer
  • Ahmedabad
  • Bilaspur
  • Bangalore
  • Bhopal
  • Bhubaneshwar
  • Chandigarh
  • Chennai
  • Gorakhpur
  • Guwahati
  • Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)
  • Kolkata
  • Malda
  • Mumbai
  • Muzaffarpur
  • Patna
  • Ranchi
  • Secunderabad
  • Siliguri
  • Thiruvananthapuram

Q. What is the RRB – JE exam?

Ans. RRB – JE exam is an all-India level exam conducted to recruit talented candidates for various posts such as Junior Engineer (JE), Chemical Material Superintendent (CMS), Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA), Chemical Supervisor (Research) and Metallurgical Supervisor (Research).

Q. What is the exam fee for the RRB – JE exam?

Ans. The exam fee for RRB – JE exam is Rs. 500 for all candidates except those who receive a concession in any form. If a candidate belongs to the SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, Transgender, Minorities, and Economically backward classes, then they will have to pay an application fee of Rs. 250 at the time of applying for the post of RRB Junior Engineer.

Q. What is the age limit for the RRB – JE 2024?

Ans. The eligible age to apply and appear for the RRB – JE exam ranges between 18 years to 36 years (As per the latest RRB-JE 2024 notification).

Q. What are the different posts for which RRB holds its recruitment exam?

Ans. RRB conducts several recruitment exams for a range of different posts. This includes Junior Engineer (JE), Chemical Material Superintendent (CMS), Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA), Chemical Supervisor (Research) and Metallurgical Supervisor (Research).

Q. Is a negative marking scheme applicable in the RRB-JE exam?

Ans. Yes. Negative marking is applicable in the RRB-JE exam. To be precise, the exam checkers deduct 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer out of the total marks allotted for each question.

Q. What is the selection procedure for the RRB-JE exam?

Ans. The concerned officials conduct three selection stages of the RRB-JE exam to recruit deserving candidates. This includes the CBT-1 exam, CBT-2 exam, document verification, and medical examination. (Check out the details about each section above).

Q. What are some good books for RRB-JE?

Ans. If you are preparing for the RRB-JE exam, you must opt for the best resources to build a strong base for the respective subjects. You can refer to books like MADE EASY RRB-JE CBT-1: Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning, and MADE EASY RRB-JE CBT-1: General Awareness and General Science.

Q. What is the duration of the RRB-JE exam?

Ans. The duration of the RRB-JE exam is 90 minutes and 120 minutes for CBT-1 and CBT-2 papers, respectively.

Q. Is RRB JE 2024 official notification released?

Ans. Yes the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released RRB-JE exam 2024 official notification ; stay connected with MADE EASY on different social media platforms to get informed about the comprehensive course for RRB JE 2024 preparation. 

All the best for your RRB-JE 2024 exam prep and attempt!

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