RRB JE 2021 Notification – Apply Online & Application Form For 14033 Vacancies : Railway Recruitment Board will release RRB JE 2021 notification soon on its website. RRB Junior Engineer notification will be released for recruiting on 14,000 vacancies. RRB JE 2021 apply online process begins soon after the release of notification. RRB JE recruitment notification is for the Junior Engineer position, Junior Engineer (Information Technology), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).
- Important Dates
- Notification
- Eligibility
- Application Form
- Apply Online
- Exam Fee
- Exam Pattern
- Syllabus
- Admit Card
- Results
- Cut Off
RRB JE recruitment 2021 is for filling up positions in different Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways. The total number of positions is 14033, divided as follows:
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant – 494
- Depot Material Superintendent – 456
- Junior Engineer (Information Technology) – 49
- Junior Engineer – 13034
RRB JE salary will be Rs.35400 plus allowances as applicable. The test for RRB for Junior Engineer Position will be conducted for 150 marks and the question paper will have 150 questions of which 60 questions will be generic and 90 questions will be from technical subjects.
RRB JE 2021 Important Dates
For those planning to apply for the RRB JE Recruitment, they should be aware of the important dates. Here are the important dates for the RRB JE Recruitment 2021:
| Description | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of Notification | To be notified |
| Starting Date of Online Registration of Application | To be notified |
| Closing Date for Online Registration of Application | To be notified |
| Fee Payment Online (Net Banking/Credit/Debit Card/UPI) | To be notified |
| SBI Bank Challan/Post Office Challan | To be notified |
| Final Submission of Applications | To be notified |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified |
| Date of Computer-Based Test | To be notified |
| Result for computer-based test | To be known after the test |
| Document Verification | To be notified after result announcement |
| Medical Examination | Date to be known after the announcement of the result |
RRB JE 2021 Notification Release
The RRB JE notification will be released on the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board. The website links for different branches of RRB from which candidates are recommended to see the notification are given in the table below:
| RRB Branch | Website |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Thiruvananthapuram | www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
| Ajmer | www.rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Siliguri | www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| Allahabad | www.rrbald.gov.in |
| Secunderabad | www.rrbusecunderabad.gov.in |
| Bangalore | www.rrbbnc.gov.in |
| Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Bhopal | www.rrbbpl.nic.in |
| Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Bhubaneswar | www.rrbbbs.gov.in |
| Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Chandigarh | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in |
| Chennai | www.rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| Jammu-Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
Candidates are recommended to apply only through the official website of the appropriate branch of the RRB based on the place to which they belong.
Download RRB JE Notification 2021
RRB JE Eligibility
Age Limit
As on the 1st of January 2021, the applicants must be between the age group of 18 and 33 years. The relaxation of the upper age limit will be applicable to all eligible candidates. The complete details in this respect are indicated on the official notification.
Educational Qualification Requirement
The educational qualification required for different positions for which RRB JE Recruitment is announced is as follows:
- Junior Engineer – Degree or diploma in engineering in the appropriate discipline that will be notified on the official website of RRB.
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant – UG Degree in Science with chemistry and physics with at least 45% of marks.
- Junior Engineer (Information Technology) – Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications/Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Bachelor of Computer Applications/B. Tech in IT/Computer Science/DOEACC B Level Course of three-year duration or a similar course from a recognized board/university/institute.
- Depot Material Superintendent – Diploma/Degree in the appropriate branch of engineering.
Medical Standard
Candidates should make sure that they meet the prescribed medical standards for the appropriate position. Candidates can get the details in this respect from the official notification. Candidates, who are found medically unfit will not be appointed even if they are eligible by other means.
RRB JE Application Form
The application form will be available on the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board on the appropriate websites as mentioned above. The application process will begin soon after the release of notification.
RRB JE – How To Apply Online?
The application process for the RRB JE 2021 is detailed below:
- Candidates will have to visit the appropriate website of the region to which they belong.
- When they visit the appropriate website, they will have to first register themselves.
- To register, candidates will have to provide their name, Email ID, mobile number, DOB. On submission of these details, they will get their login credentials to their registered Email ID. They will get an activation link to their Email.
- Then, candidates will have to log in to the appropriate website of RRB using the activation link for submission of an online application.
- As the first stage after login, they will have to select the post, exam language, communication address, education details and they will also have to select the examination center. After filling up all the details, they will have to go to the payment stage.
- The payment should be paid through net banking or debit card. Payment of the application fee can also be done offline.
- Once, payment is made, candidates will have to upload their signature and a recent photograph. Then, candidates will also have to upload their caste certificate (if applicable).
- The photograph should be recent in the size 3.5 x 3.5 cm in JPG/JPEG Format. The size of the file should be between 15 and 40KB.
- After uploading the photograph, candidates will have to preview the photo. If it looks correct, they can submit the photograph. Otherwise, they will have to upload a fresh photograph.
- Finally, the application should be submitted and candidates are recommended to take a printout of the application for future reference.
Examination Fee
The fee to be paid by all candidates except those falling under the fee-concession category is Rs.500. Out of this fee, Rs.400 will be refunded duly deducting bank charges when they appear for the first stage of Computer Based Test. In the case of reserved category candidates, women, and transgender, the fee to be paid is Rs.250 and this fee of Rs.250 will be entirely refunded after deducting bank charges when appearing for the first stage of the computer-based test.
Documents Needed
Candidates will need the following documents ready when they apply for RRB JE:
- 10th standard certificate as candidates will have to enter their date of Birth and name as in this certificate.
- Year of passing, the name of the board, state of education, SSLC/10th, or Matric Roll Number. So, candidates should need the appropriate documents.
- Caste Certificate in the case of reserved category candidates
- Aadhaar Card
- A Valid Email ID and Mobile Number
- People with disability should have a disability certificate
- Appropriate certificate for Ex-Servicemen Category
RRB JE Exam Pattern
Here is the RRB JE exam pattern of CBT 1 and CBT 2 stages:
- RRB JE written exam will be held in 2 stages, CBT 1 and CBT 2.
- CBT 1 and CBT 2 will be objective type exams with multiple choices.
- CBT 1 exam will be conducted for 100 marks and CBT 2 will be conducted for 150 marks.
- CBT 1 will be held for 90 minutes and CBT 2 will be held for 120 min.
- CBT 1 will be screening in nature and marks secured in CBT 1 will not be considered in final merit.
CBT 1 Exam Pattern
| Name of the subjects | Total Questions | Utmost Marks | Duration of the Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 min |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| General Science | 30 | 30 | |
| 100 | 100 |
CBT 2 Exam Pattern
| Name of the subjects | Total Questions | Utmost Marks | Duration of the Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 120 min |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 | |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | |
| Technical Subjects | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
RRB JE Syllabus
The RRB JE syllabus for technical subjects differs based on the branch for which candidates apply. In addition to this syllabus for technical subjects, the details of the syllabus for other papers can be gathered by candidates from the official notification.
CBT 1 Syllabus
| Mathematics | General Intelligence and Reasoning | General Awareness | General Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number systems, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Distance, BODMAS, Fractions, Percentages, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Decimals, Time and Work, LCM and HCF, Simple and Compound Interest, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Pipes & Cistern, Profit and Loss, Algebra. | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Jum -bling, Relationships, Venn Diagram, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions, Syllogism, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Directions, Analytical reasoning, Similarities and Differences, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Classification, Conclusions and Decision Making. | Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Indian geography, Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian Polity and constitution, Sports, Indian Economy, General scientific and technological developments, Culture and history of India including freedom struggle. | Chemistry, Life Sciences, Physics. (Up to 10th Standard CBSE) |
CBT 2 Syllabus
| General Awareness | Physics and Chemistry | Basics of Computers and Applications | Basics of Environment and Pollution Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Indian geography, Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian Polity and constitution, Sports, Indian Economy, General scientific and technological developments, Culture and history of India including freedom struggle. | Up to 10th standard CBSE | Storage devices, Architecture of Computers; Networking, Operating System like Windows, Linux, Unix; input and Output devices; MS Office; Internet and Email; Websites & Web Browsers; Computer Virus, Various data representation. | Global warming; Acid rain, Basics of Environment; Air, water and Noise pollution, their effect and control; Waste Management, Ozone depletion, Adverse effect of environmental pollution and control strategies. |
Selection Process
Candidates shortlisted from the CBT 1 written test will be called for CBT 2 written exam. Candidates will be selected for the RRB JE Position based on the merit they secure in the CBT 2 written examination and finally, candidates will be selected after document verification and medical examination.
RRB JE Admit Card
For the exam that is to be conducted in the month of May and June 2021 (22nd May – June 2nd), candidates can download the admit card which was released in May 2021.
How To Download Admit Card?
- Candidates will have to visit the appropriate website of the RRB to the region to which they belong.
- They will have to click on the link called “Admit Card for RRB JE 2021”
- When they click on this link, they will be prompted to enter their credentials.
- After entering the required details, they will see the admit card displayed on the screen.
- They will have to make sure that the details are correct and then, they will have to download the RRB JE Admit Card 2021.
Download RRB JE Admit Card 2021
RRB JE Results 2021
Candidates can check the results for the RRB JE 2021 from the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board from the appropriate website to the region to which they belong.
RRB JE Cut Off 2021
Candidates can expect different cut-offs based on the category to which they belong. The range of cut-off for different categories is as follows:
| Category | Cut-Off Range |
|---|---|
| ST | 64-70 |
| SC | 68-72 |
| OBC | 75-79 |
| General | 76-84 |
Candidates can expect the cut-off within the appropriate range based on the category to which they belong to as mentioned earlier. It can be anywhere in the range given above.