What is RRB JE (Railway Junior Engineer) Exam? - Full Form, Salary, Work Profile and Pattern

Document Required

• Scanned recent Passport size photo and signature
• Cast Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• EBC Certificate (if applicable)
• Adhard Card (mobile number Linked)
• Class 10 marksheet & Certificate
• Class 12 marksheet & Certificate
• Diploma/Engineering marksheet & Certificate

1. Account Creation

• To apply for RRB JE exam, the candidate needs to visit the official website of RRB.
• After visiting the site the candidate should click on the "Apply" button and select the "Create an Account" option.
• Next a form will appear on the screen, where the candidate needs to fill in personal information, contact details, and set a password. Afterward they should click the "Create an Account" button.

2. Login

• Once the account is created the candidate will be redirected to the homepage. Here they need to click on the "Apply" button and then select the "Already have an account" option.
• The candidate should enter the registered mobile number or email and password to log in.

3. Application Form

After successful logging in the candidate needs to choose the RRB according to the vacancy and preferences and click "Next" button.

A form will appear on the screen, where the candidate needs to fill in the following details accurately:

• Personal Details: Fill in community details, present address, permanent address, category details, and then click "Save and Next" button.
• Other Details: In this section the candidate needs to fill in category details, EBC details (if applicable), bank details and click "Save and Next" button.
• Educational Qualification: Here the candidate must enter their educational qualifications and click "Next" button.
• Document Upload: The candidate needs to upload a recent scanned passport-size photo and signature as per the specifications and then click "Save and Next" button.
• Preference: In this section the candidate needs to select the post, zone, and PU (Production Unit) based on the selected RRB. Candidates can choose one or more posts. Afterward select the exam group and click "Save & Preview" button.
• Submit: After reviewing the form for accuracy, the candidate should click the "Submit" button.

RRB JE Exam Pattern

The RRB JE exam is conducted in two main sections:

• Computer Based Test (CBT) - 1
• Computer Based Test (CBT) - 2

RRB JE Selection Process

The selection process of RRB Junior Engineer (JE) takes place in below stages:

• CBT 1 Answer Key: A some days after the CBT 1 exam RRB releases the answer key for the RRB JE exam.
• CBT 1 Result: After the CBT 1 answer key the result for CBT 1 is declared.
• CBT 2 Exam: Candidates who qualify in CBT 1 are deemed eligible by RRB to appear for the CBT 2 exam.
• CBT 2 Answer Key: After the CBT 2 exam the answer key for CBT 2 is released.
• CBT 2 Result: The final result (based only on CBT 2) is declared by RRB.
• Document Verification: Once the final result of the RRB JE exam is announced, only the qualified candidates are called for document verification. Candidates are sent to the next stage only if their documents are found valid.
• Medical Test: After successful document verification the candidate must submit a standard medical report. Only those candidates who are found physically and medically fit are selected for JE post.
• Final Selection: Candidates who pass all stages are issued a joining letter by the official railway authorities.

RRB JE Branches

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science and Information Technology
• Chemical Metallurgy Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• Production
• Automobile
• Control
• Tools & Machining
• Computer Engineering
• B.Sc (Computer Science)
• BCA
• B.Tech (Information Technology)
• B.Tech (Computer Science)
• B.Sc Physics
• B.Sc Chemistry

RRB JE Promotion

• Junior Engineer (JE)
• Senior Section Engineer/Senior Engineer (SSE/SE)
• Assistant Divisional Engineer (ADE)
• Divisional Engineer (DE)
• Senior Divisional Engineer (SDE)

1. RRB JE Technical Work Profile

• Work Supervision: The supervision of RRB JE is an entry-level responsibility. In this responsibility the JE supervises the work of technicians and workers.
• Maintenance of Railway Assets: The JE maintains railway tracks, bridges, signals, and rolling stock properly.
• Repairs and Troubleshooting: If there is any fault in the railways electrical systems, mechanical parts, or signal equipment the JE is responsible for its repair.
• Upgradation and Implementation: The JE upgrades existing systems and implements new technologies.

RRB JE Department wise Work Profile

1. Technical Work Profile

• Civil Engineering: In the Civil Engineering department the Civil JE is responsible for the construction, quality control, inspection, supervision, and provision of railway tracks, bridges, tunnels, station buildings, and materials required for the projects.
• Electrical Engineering: The RRB JE Electrical Engineer plans, repairs, maintains, and supervises electrical systems and infrastructure (such as transformers, circuit breakers, lighting, air conditioning, and power supply systems) for Railways.
• Electronic Engineering: In the Electronics Engineering department the Electronic JE repairs railway signal equipment like relays, track circuits, point machines, and interlocking systems, as well as installs and maintains railway communication networks.
• Mechanical Engineering: In the Mechanical Engineering department the RRB JE Mechanical plans, repairs, and maintains railway mechanical infrastructure and rolling stock (such as locomotives, coaches, wagons, engines, and suspensions).
• Information Technology: In the IT department the IT JE is responsible for software/website development and updates, network security, IT infrastructure, troubleshooting, etc. to digitize railway operations.

RRB JE Benefits and Allowances

• Job Security
• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Medical Allowance
• Special Duty Allowance
• Night Duty Allowance
• Overtime Allowance
• Pension
• Promotion Opportunity
• Leave Benefit
• Railway Travel Pass

RRB JE Advantage

• Long Term Career: Like other Government service the position of Junior Engineer (JE) in Railways offers excellent job security.
• Good Salary and Pension: JEs receive a competitive salary during their tenure and are entitled to a pension after retirement.
• Fixed Working Hours: Compared to private companies RRB JE have fixed working hours, meaning they work within a set schedule.
• Contribution to Major Projects: Indian Railways builds many infrastructure projects such as new railway lines, signals, electric transmission lines, rail bridges and stations. JE gets a chance to work in big and complex projects.
• Employment for Family Member: In the unfortunate event of an employee death while in service, Indian Railways provides employment opportunities to a family member of the deceased.

RRB JE Disadvantage

• Competitive Exam: Every year recruitment for the post of JE in railways comes out for a limited number of JE posts, but lakhs of people from all over the country apply for these few posts.
• Infrastructure Challenges: RRB JE job also has infrastructure challenges. Indian Railways has old and complex infrastructure projects Upgrading them is quite challenging.