RRB JE Recruitment 2024: Short Notice for 7934 Vacancies Released; Applications Open from July 30

RRB JE Recruitment 2024: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the Central Employment Notice (CEN-03/2024) for the recruitment of 7934 Junior Engineer (JE) positions, including Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant. This announcement, published in the employment newspaper from July 27 to August 2, 2024, marks a significant opportunity for engineering professionals in India.The online application process will be open from July 30 to August 29, 2024.
RRB JE Recruitment 2024: Application Process and Important Dates
Prospective candidates can apply online through the regional RRB websites or directly via rrbapply.gov.in. The key dates for the recruitment process are as follows:
Online Application Start Date: July 30, 2024
Registration Last Date: August 29, 2024
Fee Payment Last Date: August 29, 2024
Edit/Modify Form: To be notified later
CBT Exam Date: To be notified later
Exam Admit Card: To be notified later
RRB JE Recruitment 2024: Application Fees
The application fee for the RRB JE Recruitment 2024 varies by category:
General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 500/- (with Rs. 400 refundable upon appearing in the CBT Stage 1)
SC/ST/PH/Female: Rs. 250/- (fully refundable upon appearing in the CBT Stage 1)
Application Edit/Modify Charge: Rs. 250/-
RRB JE Recruitment 2024: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria regarding age and educational qualifications:
Age Limit: 18 to 36 years as of January 1, 2025 (with age relaxation as per government rules)
Educational Qualifications: Candidates must hold an engineering diploma or degree in relevant fields such as civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics, telecommunication, and specific qualifications for JE (IT) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant positions.
RRB JE Recruitment 2024: Vacancies and Pay Scale
The RRB JE Recruitment 2024 offers a total of 7951 vacancies distributed as follows:
Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant: 7934
Chemical Supervisor/Research & Metallurgical Supervisor/Research (RRB Gorakhpur only): 17
Total: 7951
The pay scale for these positions is competitive:
Junior Engineer: Rs. 35,400 (Level-6)
Chemical Supervisor/Other: Rs. 44,900 (Level-7)
RRB JE Recruitment 2024: Selection Process
The selection process for the RRB JE Recruitment 2024 involves multiple stages:
Computer-Based Test (CBT) - Stage 1: Initial screening with objective-type questions.
Computer-Based Test (CBT) - Stage 2: Specialized and technical domain-specific questions.
Document Verification: Candidates must present original documents for verification.
Medical Examination: Ensuring medical fitness for the position.

RRB JE Recruitment 2024: Exam Pattern
The CBT exams will cover various subjects:
CBT Stage 1
Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates)
Number of Questions: Approximately 100
Subjects: General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science
Marking Scheme: 1 mark per correct answer, with a 1/3rd mark deduction for incorrect answers
CBT Stage 2
Duration: 120 minutes (160 minutes for PwBD candidates)
Number of Questions: Approximately 150
Subjects: Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, Technical Abilities
Marking Scheme: 1 mark per correct answer, with a 1/3rd mark deduction for incorrect answers
RRB JE Recruitment 2024: Syllabus
The syllabus for the RRB JE Recruitment 2024 includes topics in General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and Technical Abilities relevant to the specific engineering disciplines.