The Railway Recruitment Board is set to recruit candidates for various positions including Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant, Chemical Supervisor (Research), and Metallurgical Supervisor (Research). This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 7951 vacancies.
Candidates interested in these positions can apply online through the official RRB website. The application process is entirely online, ensuring a smooth and efficient application experience. The age limit for applicants is between 18 and 36 years. There are also category-wise reservations applicable for PWBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities), Ex-Servicemen, SC (Scheduled Castes), ST (Scheduled Tribes), OBC (Other Backward Classes), and EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) categories. This recruitment drive provides a great opportunity for individuals seeking Central Government Jobs.
Candidates seeking Railway Jobs should seize this opportunity and apply for these openings starting from 30th July 2024. The last date for application submission is 29th August 2024. The selected candidates will receive a salary ranging from Rs 35,400 (Level 6) to Rs 44,900 (Level 7). Students awaiting results are not eligible to apply for these vacancies. Candidates are allowed to submit only one application; multiple applications for different posts will be rejected. The selection process will be based on two stages of computer-based examinations. For more details, please refer to the official notification.
Overview of RRB JE Recruitment 2024
| Organization Name | Ministry of Railways – Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Various Posts |
| Total Vacancy | 7951 |
| Start date | 30.07.2024 |
| Last date | 29.08.2024 |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Details | Dates |
|---|---|
| Opening date of application | 30.07.2024 |
| Closing date for Submission of Application including payment of fee | 29.08.2024 (23:59 hours) |
| Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee | 30.08.2024 to 08.09.2024 |
Vacancy Details of RRB JE Recruitment 2024
| RRB | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 149 | 53 | 24 | 107 | 49 | 382 |
| Ajmer | 268 | 61 | 27 | 109 | 64 | 529 |
| Bengaluru | 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 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 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 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 28 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 45 | 18 | 10 | 32 | 16 | 121 |
| Total | 3575 | 1115 | 589 | 1790 | 882 | 7951 |
Eligibility Criteria of RRB JE Recruitment 2024
Minimum 18 years and maximum 33 years as on 01.09.2024 i.e. candidates must have been born not earlier than 30.06.1991 and not later than 01.07.2003. Maximum age indicated is for unreserved and EWS candidates. Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable as per Government of India guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
Age Relaxation
| Sr | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| (i) | Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 05 Years |
| (ii) | Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer) | 03 Years |
| (iii) | Persons with Benchmark Disability as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 Years |
| (iv) | Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | Age concession up to the age of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates |
Qualification
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer | Diploma/Degree in Engineering or Relevant Stream from a recognized university. |
| Depot Material Superintendent | Diploma/Degree in Engineering from any discipline. |
| Junior Engineer (Information Technology) | PGDCA/B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ BTech (IT)/ BTech (Computer Science)/ DOEACC B level course of 3 years duration or equivalent from a recognized university/institute. |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with minimum 55% marks. |
Salary
| S.N. | Post | Pay Level in 7th CPC | Initial Pay (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chemical Supervisor / Research and Metallurgical Supervisor / Research | Level 7 | 44,900 |
| 2. | Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant | Level 6 | 35,400 |
Selection Process of RRB Recruitment
As outlined in the previous year’s RRB JE Notification, the selection process for candidates involves four distinct phases. Candidates must qualify at each stage to be shortlisted for the Railway JE 2024 Recruitment.
Stage 1: 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-I)
Stage 2: 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
Stage 3: Document Verification
Stage 4: Medical Examination
Mode of Application
- Candidates should submit their application via Online mode only.
Application Fee
- Rs 250/- application fee is required for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC candidates.
- Application fee is Rs 500/- for all other candidates.
How To Apply RRB JE Recruitment 2024
- Visit the official website at indianrailways.gov.in.
- Locate the advertisement for the mentioned posts and click on it.
- The notification will open; read it carefully.
- Verify your eligibility for the desired role.
- If eligible, click on the “Apply Online” link.
- Enter your details accurately and fill out the application form.
- Finally, click the “Submit” button and print the completed application form.
Important Date
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |