The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts recruitment drive every year to fill numerous Junior Engineer posts. RRB appoints candidates to post of Junior Engineer, Junior Engineer Information Technology, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) & Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). Aspirants willing to apply for RRB JE Exam 2020 can get the complete details in this post.

RRB JE 2020 Notification Details

• The RRB JE Notification 2020 will release soon expected in the month of February 2020. Once the notification release, candidates can start filling the RRB JE Application Form 2020 before the last date given by the Railway Officials mentioned in the RRB JE Notification PDF.
• Railway Recruitment Board will appoint 15000+ Junior Engineers more than the vacancies released previously.
• It may be possible there will be a change in the process of the RRB JE Recruitment Process 2020, candidates can go through the RRB JE Online Classes in which the explanation for the expected new process is mentioned by the mentor.
• Candidates who are willing to apply for the exam should go through the complete RRB NTPC Eligibility Criteria 2020.

RRB JE Recruitment 2020 Highlights

Name of the Organization	Railway Recruitment Board
Name of the Exam	RRB JE (Junior Engineer)
Job Role	Junior Engineer, Junior Engineer Information Technology, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) & Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
Job Location	Across India
Starting Date to Apply	February 2020 (Tentatively)
Last Date to Apply Online	March 2020 (Tentatively)
Total Number of Vacancy	15000+
RRB JE Eligibility Criteria	18 to 33 Years; 12th (+2 Stage) / Any Graduates
Selection for RRB NTPC	Stage 1. Stage 2, Document Verification, Medical Check-up

RRB JE Exam Dates 2020

Candidates willing to apply for Junior Engineer post in Railways are advised to go through the detailed RRB JE Exam Dates to know the schedule for each event. The below table explains all the events of the RRB JE Exam 2020 and their dates. 

Events	Dates (Tentative)
RRB JE Application Form 2020 releases on	Last Week of March 2020
Last day to fill RRB JE Application Form 2020	Third Week of April 2020
RRB JE Paper 1 Admit Card Release Date	May 2020
RRB JE Paper 1 Exam Date	May 2020
RRB JE Paper 1 Result Date	May Last Week 2020
RRB JE Paper 2 Admit Card Release	June 2020
RRB JE Paper 2 Exam Date	June 2020
RRB JE Paper 2 Result Date	June 2020
RRB JE Document Verification	August 2020

RRB JE Eligibility 2020

Keep in mind that candidates need to satisfy the given RRB JE Eligibility before they fill in the application form. The following are the basic eligibility criteria as per the RRB JE Upcoming Notification 2020.

• Age Limit- 18 years- 33 years
• Minimum Education Qualification- Graduate Degree
• Citizenship- Indian, Bhutan or Nepal

What is the age limit to apply for RRB JE?

The minimum age required to apply for railway recruitment is 18 years while the maximum age is 33 years. Note: The age limit is relaxable depending on government reservation regulations.

Branch-wise Education Qualification for RRB JE Recruitment

Here is the educational qualification required to apply for RRB JE depending upon the branch chosen:

• Junior Engineer- Diploma/Degree in Engineering or relevant stream
• Junior Engineer IT- PGDCA/B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ B.Tech (IT)/ B.Tech (Computer Science)/ DOEACC B level course of 3 years duration or equivalent from recognized university/institute
• DMS- Diploma/ Degree in Engineering from any discipline
• CMA- B.Sc. in Physics/ Chemistry with minimum 55% marks

RRB JE Previous Year Vacancy

Railway Recruitment offers job opportunities to talented and aspiring candidates by releasing a large number of vacancies. RRB JE Pre Vacancy 2019 sums up to 13,487. Check below the RRB JE Vacancy Revised 2019.

RRB JE Online Application Form 2020

RRB JE Application Form 2019 will be released online on http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/. Fill and submit the application form before the stipulated last date. Follow the steps given below to apply online for RRB JE 2019:

• Visit the official website and click on the link for online application
• Select the desired RRB after checking the vacancy offered and click on “New Registration” (for new users) or “Already Registered” (for existing users)
• Fill the registration form with all the required details and click on “Submit”
• Carefully save the registration ID and Password received
• Validate the email and mobile number by entering the OTP received
• Fill the form with all the required details:

Filled in some incorrect details in the RRB JE Application Form? Candidates can correct the information entered incorrectly when the RRB JE Application Form Correction window opens. Note that one cannot edit the following details:

• E-mail ID
• Mobile Number
• Opted RRB
• Registration Number

Candidates can finalize or modify their language of the RRB JE exam 2020. The change in language can be done until May 01, 2019. The form correction window is open now.

Application Fee for RRB JE 2020

There is an online and offline mode of payment for RRB JE. Choose a convenient payment method and submit the application form in time.

• Online Method- Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking
• Offline Method- SBI Challan/Post Office Challan

Category	Application Fee
UR/OBC	INR 500
SC/ST/OBC	INR 250

Note: The Application fee is subject to refund after the exam is conducted. SC/ST candidates will get the entire amount refunded while OBC/General candidates will get INR 400 as a refund.

RRB JE 2020 Exam Pattern

RRB JE is conducted through the online mode. RRB JE Recruitment is done in three stages. The calculation of normalized scores in Stage 1 can lead candidates to Stage 2. Here are the details of RRB JE Exam Pattern for both Stage 2 & Stage 1

RRB JE Recruitment: Exam Pattern for Stage 1

RRB JE Recruitment Stage 1 CBT is conducted in online mode. Here are the important details about the exam pattern for RRB JE Stage 1:

• There are a total of 100 questions each carrying one mark.
• This exam is marked negatively for each incorrect answer.
• Candidates lose 1/3 mark or -0.33 mark for each incorrect submission.
• There are 4 sections containing a different number of questions.
• The normalized score qualifies candidates for the CBT Stage 2 for RRB JE.

Mode	Online; Computer Based Test
Total Number of Questions	100
Type	Objective Type
Maximum Marks	100
Duration	1 hour 30 minutes (2 hours for PwD candidates)
Language of the Question Paper	English, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Konkani, Odiya, Assamese, Bengali, Manipuri, and Malayalam
Sections in the RRB JE exam 2020	Mathematics, General Awareness, General Science, General Intelligence and Reasoning
Marking Scheme	+1 for Correct Answer
Negative Marking	-1/3 for Incorrect Answer

The minimum passing marks (percentage) for each category are mentioned below:

• General category candidates must score 40% (40 marks) to qualify to Stage 2
• OBC and SC candidates have to score at least 30% (30 marks) in Stage 1 to qualify for Stage 2
• ST candidates must score 25% (25 marks) in Stage 1 to move to Stage 2.

RRB JE Recruitment: Exam Pattern for Stage 2

RRB JE Recruitment Stage 2 exam is also conducted in online mode. Given below are the details about the exam pattern for RRB JE Exam as per the RRB JE new Notification 2020.

• The total number of questions in Stage 2 is 150.
• There are 5 sections in this stage containing a different number of questions.
• Candidates can qualify for Stage 2 on the basis of normalized scores in Stage 1.
• Each question in the RRB JE exam 2020 carries 1 mark which means the candidate can score a maximum of 150 marks.
• There is a negative marking of -1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.
• Students will be provided with a virtual calculator on their screen in the Stage 2 exam.

Mode	Online; Computer Based Test
Total Number of Questions	150
Type	Objective Type
Maximum Marks	150
Duration	2 hours (120 minutes)
Language of Question Paper	English, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Konkani, Odiya, Assamese, Bengali, Manipuri, and Malayalam
Sections in the exam	Physics & Chemistry, General Awareness, Basics of Computers & Applications, Basics of Environment & Pollution Control and Technical Abilities
Marking Scheme	+1 for Correct Answer
Negative Marking	-1/3 for Incorrect Answer

The minimum marks required to qualify RRB JE Stage 2 are as follows:

• Candidates belonging to general or unreserved category must score 40% (60 marks) in Stage 2.
• OBC and SC candidates must obtain at least 30% (45 marks) in Stage 2 to qualify the RRB JE Recruitment
• Candidates belonging to ST category have to score 25% (37.50 marks) to clear Stage 2.

RRB JE Syllabus 2020

RRB JE Syllabus is crucial to begin the preparation for the recruitment exam. Given below are the section-wise and branch-wise details of RRB JE Syllabus 2019 for stage 1 and Stage 2 both. Go through the below syllabus as per the new RRB JE Notification for enhancing your exam preparation.

Important Topics from RRB JE General Intelligence Syllabus

Given below are the important topics from General Intelligence:

Number Series	Statement conclusion
Syllogism	Word Building
Input-Output	Seating arrangement,
Coding-decoding	Clock
Direction sense test	Calendar
Blood relations	Similarities and differences
Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification	Analogy
Arithmetic number series	Space visualization / orientation
Non-verbal series	Decision making
Coding and decoding	Visual memory

Important Topics from RRB JE Reasoning Syllabus

Given below are the important topics from Reasoning Ability:

Interests	Age problems
Ratio & proportion	Data Interpretation
Percentage	Time and distance/work
Pipes & Cisterns	Profit & loss
Mensuration	Algebra

Important Topics from RRB JE General Awareness Syllabus

Following are the important topics from General Awareness:

Question Will Be Asked From Indian History	Banking
Indian Polity	Sports
Current Events	Some Questions from Finance Marketing Can Be Ask In the Exam
Geography	Focus Will Be On News Related To Railway
Economy	Rail Budget
Focus Will Be On Current National & International Events	New Technologies & Reform in Indian Railway

Important Topics from RRB JE Maths Syllabus

Mentioned below are the important topics from maths syllabus in RRB JE:

Algebra Basic Algebra	Profit & Loss
Factors & Simplification	Pipes & Cisterns
Polynomials	Mensuration
Arithmetic Simple & Compound Interest	Problem on Ages
Installments	Investment
Taxation	From Data Interpretation Use of Tables and Graphs
Shares & Dividends	Histogram
Ratio & Proportion	Frequency Polygon
Percentage	Bar-Diagram
Time	Pie-Chart
Distance & Work	Pictorial Graph

Important Topics from RRB JE Civil Engineering Syllabus

Find below the important topics to be prepared from RRB JE Civil Syllabus:

Costing and Valuation & Building Materials	Highway Planning
Mechanics	Traffic Engineering
Soil Mechanics	Surveying
Structural Analysis	Coordinate system
Concrete Structures	Projections
Steel Structures	Errors and adjustments
Hydraulics, Hydrology	Curves
Construction	Environmental Engineering
Construction/ Structure Engineering and drawing	Measurements of distance and directions

Important Topics from RRB JE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus

Mentioned below are the important topics asked from RRB JE Mechanical Syllabus:

Theory of Machines	Power Engineering
Kinematics of Machine	Steam Tables
Engineering Mechanics	Thermodynamics cycles
Fluid Mechanics	I.C. Engines cycles, Casting
Heat Transfer	Machining and Machine Tool Operations
Thermodynamics	Metrology and Inspection subject’s topics

Important Topics from RRB JE Electrical Engineering Syllabus

The following are important topics asked from RRB JE Electrical Syllabus:

Basics of circuit & Power Electronics	Signals and Systems
Electrical and Electronic Measurements	Electrical Machines
Analog and Digital Electronics	Power and Control Systems etc.

Important Topics from RRB JE IT Syllabus

Here are the important topics from RRB JE IT Syllabus:

MS Office	UNIX
Computer fundamentals & organization	SAD
C, C++ & Java language	Data & Network communication
Information systems	Web technology & programming
DBMS	Software Engineering;
System programming	Environment & Pollution Control

Important Topics from RRB JE Electronics Syllabus

Find below the important topics from RRB JE Electronics Syllabus:

Electronic Devices	Generation and recombination of carriers
Energy bands	Junctions
Signal & System	Diodes
Wireless Communication	Tunnel
Carrier transport in silicon	Analog and Digital Circuits, & Communication
Diffusion current,	EMFT
Drift current, mobility, and resistivity	Basics of Signal & Systems

Important Topics from RRB JE Environment Syllabus

Here are the important topics asked in RRB JE from Environment and Pollution:

• Topics of Environment
• Pollution based topics
• Sources and Control Methods

Important Topics for RRB JE Engineering Drawing Syllabus

Prepare the basics of drawing and graphics as they are important topics for the Drawing exam in RRB JE Recruitment.

RRB JE Admit Card 2020

Admit Card for RRB JE 2019 will be released online on the official website of RRB. Candidates can download it 10-15 days before the exam date. Here are steps to download RRB JE Hall Ticket:

• Visit the official website and find the direct link to download RRB JE Admit Card
• Enter the registration number and password
• Post submission, one can find and review the admit card
• Print multiple copies of the admit card, in case of no errors

In case of errors in the admit card, report about the same to the applied RRB. They will re-issue the corrected admit card before the scheduled exam date.

RRB JE Exam Center 2020

Applicants get an option to select the exam city or their desired RRB Location while filling the RRB JE Application form.

• The Exam Center details are mentioned on the candidate's Admit Card. 
• The center is allotted on the basis of the candidate's preference. 

Documents Required for Verification in RRB JE 2020

Given below is the list of documents required during the document verification process for RRB JE 2019:

• Two self-attested photocopies of all documents and the copies should be scanned copies in the true color.
• Matriculation/ High School Certificate for DOB verification.
• Diploma/Engineering/Science Degree certificates along with the Mark-sheets of all Semesters.
• Category certificates for reserved candidates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL etc.)
• NOC from the already serving employees
• Self-declaration by Transgender candidates
• Receipt of payment if the payment was made through SBI Challan or Computerized Post Office
• J & K domicile certificate for candidates belonging to Jammu & Kashmir

Note: All the mentioned documents are checked to verify the eligibility of the candidate. They must be carried in Original hard copies.

RRB JE Preparation Books

Check the best-handpicked RRB JE Books List to prepare for all the stages of the exam. Given below are the best books for preparation of RRB JE Recruitment Process 2020:

• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

• A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

• Lucent’s General Knowledge

 

RRB JE Selection Process 2020

RRB JE Selection Process to the desired posts involves 4 stages:

• RRB JE Stage 1 exam (Online test)
• RRB JE Stage 2 exam (Online Test)
• Document Verification
• Medical Checkup

RRB JE Salary 2020

RRB JE helps candidates qualify for posts in Indian Railways. Here is the complete RRB JE Salary and Job Profile offered to the qualifying candidates-

Component	Class A Cities	Class B Cities	Class C Cities
Basic Pay	13,500	13,500	13,500
Dearness Allowance (125% of Basic)	16,875	16,875	16,875
House Rent Allowance	4050 (30% of Basic)	2,700 (20% of Basic)	1,350 (10% of Basic)
Other Allowance	4000	4000	4000
Salary In Hand	38,425	37,075	35,725
Deduction (Approx.)	2,000	2,000	2,000
Total Pay(₹)	36,425	35,075	33,725

RRB JE Result 2020

The RRB JE Result for Stage 1 will be released after the 15-45 days of the exam on the official website of RRB. The final result/candidate score is calculated through a normalized method.

Click on the Direct Link to check Previous Year RRB JE Stage 1 Result

• Download the Stage 1 Result PDF. 
• The list of shortlisted candidates for CBT 2 has been mentioned in the PDF. 
• Press Control + F and enter your Roll number/Registration number to check. 

                           Alternatively, 

• Visit the Regional RRB official website.
• Click on “RRB JE CBT 1 Result”.
• A new window will open with the RRB Result.
• Download the Stage 1 RRB Junior Engineer Result.
• Press Ctrl+F & enter your Name/ Roll No.
• Check your Result

Refer to the image for more clarity

Normalization of Marks?

Normalization takes into account the examination conducted in multi-session/ single sessions and the difficulty level of the exam.

• The method of normalization uses the marks scored in different sessions and converts them into standardized marks to make the Merit List fair.
• A common standard for the Merit List based on the normalization will be published in the descending order and the allotment will be done as per the post preferences.

RRB JE Previous Year Cut off 2019

Railway Recruitment Board has announced the RRB JE Previous Year Cut Off for Stage 1 

• A cumulative Previous Year Cut Off for RRB JE.
• There is no sectional Cut off.
• Previous Year, over 2 Lakh Junior Engineer aspirants cleared the Stage 1 of RRB JE.

The Stage 1 RRB JE Cut Off Marks for Thiruvananthapuram is mentioned in this image below. 

RRB JE Exam Analysis

• RRB JE Exam Analysis for CBT 1 will help in knowing the important topics in each section and the frequently asked questions that will help in preparing for the paper.
• Aspiring candidates can make use of the exam analysis to understand the trends of the paper, the difficulty level in each day and shift to formulate a strategy to crack the paper.
• Going through the paper analysis will help in getting that extra edge, this smart study along with the hard work you put in will be the key to clear the examination.

RRB JE Paper Analysis Shift 1

RRB JE Paper Analysis Shift 2

RRB JE Paper Analysis Shift 3

RRB JE Stage 1 Cancellation & Rescheduling Notice

The RRB JE Stage 1 Exam was canceled at 2 Locations & then rescheduled by the Railway Recruitment Board.

• RRB posted on its respective state websites that the exam was canceled in 2 centers at Kolkata and 1 center in Vadodara (Ahmedabad).
• RRB has stated that the cancellation was due to Administrative Reasons.

Official Rescheduling Notice released by the Railway Recruitment Board on its official web- www.rrbcdg.gov.in

RRB JE Cancellation Dates & Centers

The Cancellation of the Junior Engineer Stage 1 exam dates and centers has been mentioned below.

RRB JE 2019 CBT 1 Cancellation Kolkata

• Impacted center Bankura Unnayani Institute of Engineering (Center code – 404)
• Dates- 28th May, 29th May, 30th May, 31st May, 1st June.

RRB JE 2019 CBT 1 Cancellation Vadodra RRB Ahmedabad)

• Impacted center StackWise Technology 1 and StackWise Technology 2
• Dates- 24th May to 2nd June 2019.