The Ministry of Railways through its Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) is recruiting for 7951 vacancies for various regular posts, including Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) across various Railway Zones/Production Units in India. The official notification (CEN No. 03/2024) was released on 30/07/2024. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 30/07/2024 to 29/08/2024.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization Ministry of Railways - Railway Recruitment Boards
Post Name Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA), Chemical Supervisor/Research, Metallurgical Supervisor/Research
Advt No. CEN 03/2024
Nature of Job Regular
Vacancies 7951
Salary Level 6 (Rs. 35,400/-) and Level 7 (Rs. 44,900/-) as per 7th CPC
Job Location Various Railway Zones/Production Units across India
Category Engineering, Science

Post Details

S.No. Post Name Vacancies
1 Chemical Supervisor / Research and Metallurgical Supervisor / Research 17
2 Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant 7934

Age Eligibility

Post Name Age Criteria (as on 01/01/2025)
Chemical Supervisor / Research
Metallurgical Supervisor / Research
Junior Engineer
Depot Material Superintendent
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant
18-36 years
Category Age Relaxation
SC & ST 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years
Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months service) 3 years (UR & EWS)
6 years (OBC-NCL)
8 years (SC & ST)
PwBD 10 years (UR & EWS)
13 years (OBC-NCL)
15 years (SC & ST)
Serving Group 'C', erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff & Substitutes (min 3 yrs service) 40 years (UR & EWS)
43 years (OBC-NCL)
45 years (SC & ST)
Candidates in Railway Quasi-Administrative Offices Up to length of service or 5 years (whichever less)
Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Female Candidates (not remarried) 35 years (UR & EWS)
38 years (OBC-NCL)
40 years (SC & ST)

Selection Process

Selection Process Stages Details
1st Stage CBT Common for all posts
Nature of Exam Screening Test
Duration 90 mins (120 mins for PwBD candidates with Scribe)
No. of Questions 100
Score Use Shortlisting for 2nd Stage CBT based on merit and normalized score
Syllabus Mathematics (Numbers, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio, Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, SI & CI, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Square Root, Age, Calendar, Clock, Pipes) Gen. Intelligence & Reasoning (Analogies, Series, Coding, Decoding, Math Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Data Interpretation, Conclusions, Decision Making, Similarities & Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statements) Gen. Awareness (Current Affairs, Indian Geography, Culture, History (including freedom struggle), Polity, Constitution, Economy, Environment, Sports, Science, Tech) and Gen. Science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Science up to 10th standard CBSE)
2nd Stage CBT Exam group specific syllabus
Duration 120 mins (160 mins for PwBD candidates with Scribe)
No. of Questions 150
Score Use Shortlisting for Document Verification based on normalized score and merit
Common Syllabus General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry (up to 10th CBSE), Basics of Computers & Applications, Basics of Environment & Pollution Control
Post Name Additional 2nd Stage CBT Syllabus
Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical & Allied, S&T) Technical Abilities as per the specific Diploma/B.Sc. Engineering discipline (See Annexure-VII A, B, C, D in the original notice)
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant Technical Abilities as per CMA exam group syllabus (See Annexure-VII E in the original notice)
Chemical Supervisor / Research Technical Abilities as per Chemical & Metallurgical Supervisor exam group (See Annexure-VII F in the original notice)
Metallurgical Supervisor / Research Technical Abilities as per Chemical & Metallurgical Supervisor exam group (See Annexure-VII F in the original notice)
Depot Material Superintendent Technical Abilities - Candidates choose any Exam group EXCEPT CMA group during registration
Document Verification Verification of original documents as per the notice
Medical Examination Conducted by Railway Administration as per the medical standard required for the post

Exam Fee

Category Fee (Rs) Refund (Rs) after 1st Stage CBT Additional Fee on Modification
General/EWS 500 400 (Bank Charges Deducted) Rs 250 per Modification + Difference in fee (if applicable)
SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC 250 250 (Bank Charges Deducted) Rs 250 per Modification + Difference in fee (if applicable)

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official website of any RRB from the provided list.
  2. Create an account if you don't have one for 2024 CENs, or use existing login details. No changes allowed later in "Create an Account" information.
  3. Apply for chosen post(s) of only one RRB through the online application. Access the CEN 03/2024 link on the website and read all instructions carefully.
  4. If eligible for a scribe, indicate your choice and provide scribe's details.
  5. Keep ready: (a) Recent passport photo (JPEG, 30-70 KB), (b) Scanned signature (JPEG, 30-70 KB), (c) SC/ST Certificate for free travel pass (PDF, max 500 KB), (d) PwBD candidates - passport photo only, (e) Scribe's passport photo, if applicable.
  6. Pay the exam fee online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI. Note service charges are borne by the candidate.
  7. Confirm online payment; you will receive confirmation by email and SMS. Your application is only accepted after payment confirmation.

Important Dates

Online registration start date 30/07/2024
Online registration last date 29/08/2024 23:59 hours
Payment date of application fees 30/07/2024 - 29/08/2024 23:59 hours
Modification window for Application Form 30/08/2024 - 08/09/2024

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