Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) invites online applications for 2569 posts of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) under CEN No. 05/2025.
RRB JE, DMS, CMA Recruitment 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the official Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2025 for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).
This is a massive opportunity for candidates holding an Engineering Diploma, B.E./B.Tech degree, or a B.Sc (Physics/Chemistry). A total of 2569 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive. Eligible candidates can start applying online from October 31, 2025.
All important details related to this recruitment, such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, and application fee, are provided below.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Application Starts
October 31, 2025
Last Date to Apply Online
November 30, 2025 (at 23:59 hours)
Last Date for Fee Payment
December 02, 2025
Application Correction Window
December 03 to December 12, 2025
Application Fee
Category
Fee
Refund Amount (After appearing in CBT-1)
General / OBC / EWS
₹ 500/-
₹ 400/-
SC / ST / PwBD
₹ 250/-
₹ 250/-
Female / Transgender / EBC
₹ 250/-
₹ 250/-
Note: The fee must be paid online only via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
RRB JE Vacancy 2025: Post Details
Post Name
Total Vacancies
Pay Scale (7th CPC)
Junior Engineer (JE)
2569 (Combined)
Level 6 (Initial Pay ₹ 35,400/-)
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
Level 6 (Initial Pay ₹ 35,400/-)
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
Level 6 (Initial Pay ₹ 35,400/-)
Total
2569
Eligibility Criteria (Age Limit & Qualification)
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026):
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 33 Years
Note: Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates is applicable.
Educational Qualification:
Post
Qualification
Junior Engineer (JE)
3-year Diploma or B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant engineering stream (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, S&T, etc.).
Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
3-year Diploma or B.E./B.Tech degree in any engineering discipline.
Chemical & Metallurgical Asst. (CMA)
B.Sc. Degree with Physics and Chemistry (with a minimum of 45% marks).
Important: Candidates awaiting their final results are NOT eligible to apply. You must possess the required qualification on or before the closing date (30.11.2025).
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be done in 4 stages:
CBT-1 (Stage 1): Computer Based Test (Screening Nature)
CBT-2 (Stage 2): Computer Based Test (For Merit)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination
RRB JE 2025: Exam Pattern
There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.
CBT-1 (Stage 1) – Screening Test
Subject
Questions
Marks
Time
Mathematics
30
30
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25
25
General Awareness
15
15
General Science (10th Std. Level)
30
30
Total
100
100
90 Minutes
CBT-2 (Stage 2) – Merit Deciding
Subject
Questions
Marks
Time
General Awareness
15
15
Physics & Chemistry (10th Std. Level)
15
15
Basics of Computers
10
10
Basics of Environment & Pollution
10
10
Technical Abilities (Your Trade)
100
100
Total
150
150
120 Minutes
How to Apply
Visit the official RRB website of your region.
On the homepage, click the link for “CEN No. 05/2025 (JE/DMS/CMA)”.
First, click on “Create an Account” to complete your registration. (If you already have an account, log in directly).
After logging in, fill out the application form carefully.
A Live Photo will be captured from your webcam or mobile camera while filling the form. Pre-uploaded photos are not required.
Upload your scanned signature and other required documents (like SC/ST certificate).
Pay the application fee (₹500/- or ₹250/-) according to your category.
Submit the final form and take a printout for your records.
