RRB JE Exam Date 2024 Out, CBT 1 Exam Starts from 16 Dec
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is conducting the RRB JE Recruitment 2024 to fill 7951 vacancies for various technical and engineering posts across different zones in India. The recruitment process includes CBT 1, CBT 2, document verification, and a medical examination.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
30th July 2024
Online Application Period
30th July to 29th August 2024
Last Date to Pay Application Fee
29th August 2024
Application Correction Window
30th August to 8th September 2024
City Intimation Release Date
6th December 2024
Admit Card Release Date
12th December 2024
CBT 1 Exam Dates
16th, 17th, 18th December 2024
Answer Key Release (CBT 1)
23rd December 2024
CBT 2 Exam Date
To Be Notified
Vacancies
Total Posts: 7951
Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant: 7934 vacancies
Chemical Supervisor/Research & Metallurgical Supervisor/Research (RRB Gorakhpur only): 17 vacancies
Zone-Wise Vacancies
Zone
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
04
02
00
04
01
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
05
01
04
01
28
Thiruvananthapuram
45
18
10
32
16
121
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Junior Engineer (JE): diploma/degree in engineering or relevant stream.
Depot Material Superintendent: diploma/degree in any engineering discipline.
Junior Engineer (IT): BCA/B.Sc. (Computer Science)/BTech (IT or Computer Science) or equivalent qualification.
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant: Bachelor’s in Science (Physics and Chemistry) with a minimum of 55% marks.
Age Limit
Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 33 years
Exam Pattern
CBT 1 (Computer-Based Test 1)
Total Questions: 100
Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD with a scribe)
Sections:
Mathematics: 30 questions
General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 questions
General Awareness: 15 questions
General Science: 30 questions
Salary Structure
Post
Pay Level
Salary
Chemical Supervisor/Research & Metallurgical Supervisor/Research
Level 7
₹44,900/month
Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant
Level 6
₹35,400/month
Selection Process
CBT 1 (Qualifying Round)
CBT 2 (Final Stage)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
RRB JE Recruitment 2024 Salary Structure
The salary details for different posts under the RRB JE Recruitment 2024 are summarized below:
Post
Pay Level
Basic Pay
Other Allowances (as per railway rules)
Total Salary (approx.)
Chemical Supervisor / Research & Metallurgical Supervisor / Research
Level 7
₹44,900/month
HRA, DA, Travel Allowance, etc.
₹65,000–₹70,000/month
Junior Engineer (JE)
Level 6
₹35,400/month
HRA, DA, Travel Allowance, etc.
₹50,000–₹55,000/month
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
Level 6
₹35,400/month
HRA, DA, Travel Allowance, etc.
₹50,000–₹55,000/month
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
Level 6
₹35,400/month
HRA, DA, Travel Allowance, etc.
₹50,000–₹55,000/month
Additional Benefits
House Rent Allowance (HRA): Based on the posting location (urban, semi-urban, rural).
Dearness Allowance (DA): Revised periodically as per government regulations.
Travel Allowance (TA): allowance for official travel expenses.
Other Benefits:
Medical facilities for self and dependents.
Pension benefits under the New Pension Scheme (NPS).
Job stability and promotion opportunities.
This competitive salary, combined with allowances and benefits, makes RRB JE positions highly sought-after.
RRB JE Recruitment 2024 Syllabus
Subjects
Topics
Mathematics
Number systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Knowledge of Current Affairs, Indian Geography, Culture and History of India, including the freedom struggle, Indian politics and Constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments
General Awareness
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, statements, arguments, and Assumptions
General Science
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, statements, arguments, and Assumptions