The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is all set to release the RRB JE 2025 notification for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts. According to the official indent letter issued on 18th September 2025 by Railway Board, a total of 2570 vacancies have been approved for recruitment across multiple categories in Pay Level-6.
This upcoming notification is one of the most awaited recruitment drives for engineering aspirants in India, providing a golden opportunity to secure a prestigious position in Indian Railways.
Total Vacancies Approved: 2570
Posts Covered: Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
Pay Level: Level 6 (7th CPC)
Departments: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, S&T, Stores, and CMT
Official Letter Date: 18th September 2025
Recruitment Process: Centralized Employment Notification (CEN)
Below is the category-wise distribution of vacancies as per the official RRB JE 2025 indent letter
RRB_JE_2025_Indent Lettter
| SN | Post Name | Department | Sub-Department | Approved Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JE / Electrical / Design Drawing & Estimation | Electrical | Design & Drawing | 77 |
| 2 | JE / Electrical / EMU | Electrical | EMU | 14 |
| 3 | JE / Electrical / General Services | Electrical | General Services | 112 |
| 4 | JE / Electrical | Electrical | PU | 45 |
| 5 | JE / Electrical / TRD | Electrical | TRD | 95 |
| 6 | JE / Electrical / TRS | Electrical | TRS | 117 |
| 7 | JE / Electrical (Workshop) | Electrical | Workshop | 29 |
| 8 | JE / Bridge | Engineering | Bridge | 34 |
| 9 | JE / Civil / Design Drawing & Estimation | Engineering | Design & Drawing | 105 |
| 10 | JE / P Way | Engineering | P Way | 425 |
| 11 | JE / Civil / Design Drawing & Estimation | Engineering | PU | 15 |
| 12 | JE / Works | Engineering | Works | 121 |
| 13 | JE / Track Machine | Engineering | Track Machine | 146 |
| 14 | JE / Works | Engineering | Works | 1 |
| 15 | JE / Civil / Workshop | Engineering | Workshop | 291 |
| 16 | JE / Carriage & Wagon | Mechanical | Workshop | 21 |
| 17 | Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | CMT | CMT | 4 |
| 18 | JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing & Estimation | Mechanical | Design & Drawing | 5 |
| 19 | JE / Diesel Electrical | Mechanical | Diesel Shed | 63 |
| 20 | JE / Diesel Mechanical | Mechanical | Diesel Shed | 55 |
| 21 | JE / Mechanical / Power | Mechanical | Power | 55 |
| 22 | JE / Design / Mechanical | Mechanical | PU | 119 |
| 23 | JE / Mechanical | Mechanical | PU | 4 |
| 24 | JE / Mechanical / Design Drawing & Estimation | Mechanical | PU | 10 |
| 25 | JE / Welder | Mechanical | Workshop | 166 |
| 26 | JE / Diesel Electrical (Workshop) | Mechanical | Workshop | 9 |
| 27 | JE / Diesel Mechanical (Workshop) | Mechanical | Workshop | 15 |
| 28 | JE / Mechanical (Workshop) | Mechanical | Workshop | 90 |
| 29 | JE / Millwright | Mechanical | Workshop | 98 |
| 30 | JE / Research / Instrumentation | Mechanical | R&D | 3 |
| 31 | JE / S&T / Design Drawing & Estimation | S&T | Design & Drawing | 195 |
| 32 | JE / Signal | S&T | Signal | 63 |
| 33 | JE / Telecommunication | S&T | Tele | 55 |
| 34 | JE / S&T (Workshop) | S&T | Workshop | 119 |
| 35 | Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Stores | Depot | 195 |
| Total | — | — | — | 2570 |
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The eligibility criteria as per Annexure-B of the official letter include Diploma / B.Sc. / Engineering qualifications. A summary is provided below:
| Category | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| JE (Electrical, Mechanical, S&T) | Three-year Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in relevant branch OR combination of sub-streams |
| JE (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering OR B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (3 years) |
| CMA | B.Sc. with Physics & Chemistry as main subjects |
| DMS | Diploma in Engineering (any stream) |
Note: Final eligibility will be confirmed in the official notification.
The Railway/PU-wise vacancy distribution has been given in the official indent. Candidates can expect vacancies across Northern Railway (NR), Southern Railway (SR), Eastern Railway (ER), Western Railway (WR), Central Railway (CR), ICF, RCF, RDSO, etc.
Like previous recruitment cycles, the RRB JE 2025 selection process is expected to include:
Computer Based Test (CBT-1) – Screening test
Computer Based Test (CBT-2) – Technical paper
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination
Q1. How many vacancies are approved for RRB JE 2025?
Ans: A total of 2570 vacancies have been approved across JE, DMS, and CMA posts.
Q2. When will the official RRB JE 2025 notification be released?
Ans: The Railway Board has approved the indent, and the Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) is expected soon.
Q3. What is the pay scale for RRB JE 2025?
Ans: All posts are in Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400/- basic pay) as per 7th CPC.
Q4. Can final year students apply?
Ans: No, only candidates with a completed Diploma / Degree as per eligibility can apply.
Q5. Which RRB will conduct the exam?
Ans: Being a centralized notification, all 21 RRBs will participate, and the exam will be conducted pan-India.
The RRB JE 2025 notification is a massive opportunity for engineers and diploma holders aiming to join the Indian Railways. With 2570 approved vacancies across various technical departments, candidates should start their exam preparation now to secure a spot in this highly competitive recruitment.
Stay tuned for the official CEN release, detailed eligibility criteria, and online application dates.
If you are an aspirant, make sure to prepare with the right study materials, mock tests, and previous year papers to maximize your chances of success.
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