Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) – Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2025
Recruitment for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)

About the Recruiting Authority

Organization Name (English): Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Organization Name (Hindi): रेलवे भर्ती बोर्ड (आरआरबी), रेलवे मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) function under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, and conduct nationwide examinations for various technical and non-technical posts across Indian Railways. This notification invites eligible Indian citizens to apply online for technical positions under CEN No. 05/2025.

Post Names & Nature of Work

Junior Engineer (JE) – Technical supervisory role in engineering departments of Railways
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) – Supervisory role in material management and railway depots
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) – Lab & testing-based job in railway departments related to chemical/metallurgical analysis

These roles are crucial for railway engineering, safety, material control, and technology development in various departments and zones across India.

Total Vacancies

Total Vacancies: 2569 Posts

Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease based on administrative requirements of Indian Railways. RRB-wise and Railway-Zone-wise vacancy distribution is provided in Annexure-B in the official notification.

Salary & Job Type

Pay Level: Level-6 as per 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC)
Base Monthly Pay: ₹35,400 (excluding allowances)
Type of Job: Central Government Permanent Position
Training: Training is mandatory; only stipend paid during training

Educational Qualifications

Junior Engineer (JE)

Three-year Diploma in Engineering OR Bachelor's Degree (B.E./B.Tech)
Accepted branches depend on specific JE category (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Electronics, Computer/IT, and allied engineering streams)

Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)

Three-year Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized institution

Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)

B.Sc. Degree with Chemistry & Physics as subjects

Important: Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible. Qualification must be possessed on or before the closing date of application.

Age Criteria

Age Limit: 18 to 33 years

Age reference date: 01 January 2026

Category	Age Relaxation
OBC-NCL	+ 3 years
SC/ST	+ 5 years
PWD	+ 10/13/15 years (as applicable)

Important Dates

Indicative Notice in Employment News	04 October 2025
Start of Online Applications	31 October 2025
Closing Date for Application	30 November 2025 (23:59 hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment	02 December 2025
Correction Window	03 – 12 December 2025
Scribe Data Submission	13 – 17 December 2025
CBT Exam Date	To be announced on RRB websites

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General	₹500 (₹400 refunded after CBT)
SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Women/Minorities	₹250 (Refundable after CBT)

Mode of Selection

Computer-Based Test (CBT) with negative marking (1/3 mark deduction)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Fitness Test as per Railway Medical Standards
Mandatory Training (Stipend during training only)

Important Instructions for Candidates

Only one application can be submitted per candidate
Live photograph upload during application is mandatory
Aadhaar/DigiLocker authentication recommended
SC/ST candidates may avail free sleeper-class travel pass for exam (conditions apply)
Vacancies may increase or decrease as per railway requirement

Helpline & Assistance

Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in
Contact Numbers: 9592001188 / 01725653333

Warning: Candidates are advised to avoid fake websites and agents. Recruitment is strictly merit-based. Any attempt to influence the selection process may result in cancellation and legal action.

Official Links

Official Notification PDF: Download Here
Official Website: https://rrbranchi.gov.in/

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) Recruitment 2025