The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, invites online applications for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) through Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2025.
This recruitment aims to strengthen India’s railway infrastructure with skilled technical manpower and offers attractive pay, allowances, and career advancement opportunities.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News | 04.10.2025 |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 31.10.2025 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 30.11.2025 (23:59 hours) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 02.12.2025 |
| Modification Window for Application Corrections | 03.12.2025 to 12.12.2025 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window | 13.12.2025 to 17.12.2025 |
Apply early to avoid last-day technical issues. Modification after final submission is allowed only within the given correction window.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Notification No. | CEN 05/2025 |
| Post Names | Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) |
| Departments | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical & Metallurgical |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced (Zone-wise) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | CBT-I, CBT-II, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Official Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | Diploma / Degree in Engineering relevant to the discipline |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Diploma / Degree in Engineering or Science with Physics / Chemistry |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry |
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 18 – 33 Years |
| OBC | 18 – 36 Years |
| SC / ST | 18 – 38 Years |
Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules.
| Post | Pay Level | Initial Pay (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | Level 6 (7th CPC) | ₹35,400/- |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Level 6 (7th CPC) | ₹35,400/- |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Level 6 (7th CPC) | ₹35,400/- |
Additional allowances include DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and other benefits as per Railway norms.
Detailed post-wise and zone-wise vacancy information will be announced on each RRB’s official website.
The selection process will consist of the following stages:
Candidates will be shortlisted for CBT-II based on normalized marks in CBT-I.
Final selection is purely merit-based and subject to medical fitness.
| Subject | 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 | 90 Minutes |
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computer Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Subjects (as per post) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Both CBTs are objective and conducted online. Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
Candidates should apply for only one RRB zone. Multiple applications will be rejected.
| Category | Fee | Refund after CBT-I |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹500 | ₹400 refunded after CBT-I |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Minorities / Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 | Full refund after CBT-I |
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Here |
| Apply Online | RRB Zone Websites |
| Official Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in |
Q1. What is the RRB CEN 05/2025 recruitment for?
For Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts.
Q2. What is the salary for RRB JE/DMS/CMA?
Pay Level-6 of the 7th CPC – ₹35,400 plus allowances.
Q3. What is the selection process?
CBT-I, CBT-II, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Q4. What is the exam pattern?
Two CBTs – CBT-I (General) and CBT-II (Technical). Objective-type questions with negative marking.
Q5. Is there any refund of exam fee?
Yes, ₹400 refunded for General/OBC and full ₹250 refund for SC/ST/PwBD/Women after CBT-I.
Source: Official RRB Notification – CEN 05/2025
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