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Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) has issued Centralized Employment Notice CEN 05/2025 for recruitment to Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts. Candidates will be able to check the Answer Key and submit objections as per the schedule released by the respective RRB.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) |
| Category | Answer Key |
| Status | To be released on the respective RRB website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Employment News Short Notice Date | 04/10/2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 31/10/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30/11/2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment (for submitted applications) | 02/12/2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 03/12/2025 to 12/12/2025 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window (for eligible candidates) | 13/12/2025 to 17/12/2025 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (except categories listed below) | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / Economically Backward Class (EBC) | ₹250 |
Payment Mode: Online only via Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI (service charges as applicable).
Refund Rule (as per notification):
- ₹500 fee: ₹400 will be refunded (after bank charges) only if the candidate appears in CBT Stage-I.
- ₹250 fee: Full ₹250 will be refunded (after bank charges) only if the candidate appears in CBT Stage-I.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01/01/2026.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
Age Relaxation (as per rules in the notification):
- SC / ST: 5 Years
- OBC (NCL): 3 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: UR/EWS 3 Years, OBC-NCL 6 Years, SC/ST 8 Years (after deducting service period)
- PwBD: UR/EWS 10 Years, OBC-NCL 13 Years, SC/ST 15 Years
- Railway Staff (Group C / erstwhile Group D with minimum 3 years service): UR/EWS up to 40 Years, OBC-NCL up to 43 Years, SC/ST up to 45 Years
- Widowed / Divorced / Judicially separated women (not remarried): UR/EWS up to 35 Years, OBC-NCL up to 38 Years, SC/ST up to 40 Years
Vacancy Details
Total vacancies (All RRBs): 2,569 Posts
Posts included:
- Junior Engineer (JE)
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
Note: RRB-wise and Railway Zone/PU-wise vacancy distribution is provided in Annexure-B of the notification.
Answer Key Details
How to Download Answer Key
- Visit the official website of the RRB you selected while applying.
- Login using your credentials (as provided during application).
- Open the link for CBT Answer Key / Response Sheet.
- Download the Answer Key and your Candidate Response for verification.
Objection / Challenge Process
- If RRB opens an objection window, candidates must submit objections online only through the official portal/website of the concerned RRB.
- Keep supporting proof/justification ready while raising objections.
Important Exam Instructions (as per notification)
- Negative Marking: CBT has negative marking of 1/3 marks for each wrong answer.
- Candidates should rely only on official RRB websites for authentic updates.
Selection Process
- CBT Stage-I
- CBT Stage-II
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Exam Pattern
CBT Stage-I
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 Minutes (PwBD with scribe: 120 Minutes)
- Negative marking: 1/3 marks per wrong answer
CBT Stage-II
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
- Duration: 120 Minutes (PwBD with scribe: 160 Minutes)
- Negative marking: 1/3 marks per wrong answer
- Virtual calculator: Available on screen during CBT Stage-II
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Level: Level 6 (7th CPC)
- Initial Pay: ₹35,400