RRB Recruitment 2024: JE, DMS, and Technical Supervisor Vacancies
Updated: 27 Jul 2024
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) invite online applications for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant, Chemical Supervisor (Research), and Metallurgical Supervisor (Research). Eligible candidates must apply by 29 August 2024. Age limit is 18-36 years as on 01 January 2025, with relaxations for reserved categories. Applications are processed online with a fee of ₹500 or ₹250 depending on category.
📅 Important Dates - RRB Recruitment CEN 03/2024
Application Start Date: 30 Jul 2024
Application End Date: 29 Aug 2024
Modification Window: 30 Aug to 08 Sep 2024
👤 Age Limit - RRB Recruitment CEN 03/2024
Min Age: 18 Years
Max Age: 36 Years
SC/ST Relaxation: 5 Years
OBC Relaxation: 3 Years
Ex-SM Relaxation: 3/6/8 Years
PwBD Relaxation: 10/13/15 Years
Female Widowed/Divorced: 35/38/40 Years
💰 Application Fee - RRB Recruitment CEN 03/2024
UR/EWS Fee: ₹500/-
SC/ST/EBC Fee: ₹250/-
Modification Fee: ₹250/- (non-refundable)
Refund Amount: ₹400/- or ₹250/- on CBT-I appearance
Service Charges: Borne by candidate
Payment Mode: Online only (Internet banking, Debit/Credit card, UPI, CSC e-wallet)
📌 Vacancies - RRB Recruitment CEN 03/2024
Total Vacancies: 7951
RRB-wise Vacancy Summary
| RRB | Total Vacancies | Ex-SM |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 382 | 38 |
| Ajmer | 529 | 50 |
| Bengaluru | 397 | 41 |
| Bhopal | 485 | 48 |
| Bhubaneswar | 175 | 17 |
| Bilaspur | 472 | 46 |
| Chandigarh | 356 | 37 |
| Chennai | 652 | 66 |
| Gorakhpur | 259 | 22 |
| Guwahati | 225 | 24 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 251 | 23 |
| Kolkata | 660 | 65 |
| Malda | 163 | 19 |
| Mumbai | 1377 | 141 |
| Muzaffarpur | 11 | 1 |
| Patna | 247 | 25 |
| Prayagraj | 404 | 39 |
| Ranchi | 167 | 18 |
| Secunderabad | 590 | 57 |
| Siliguri | 28 | 2 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 121 | 11 |
| Total | 7951 | 790 |
🎓 Post Qualifications - RRB Recruitment CEN 03/2024
Chemical Supervisor / Research: Degree in Chemical Technology (Petroleum, Paints & Corrosion, Polymers) + Knowledge of a computer language.
Metallurgical Supervisor / Research: Degree in Metallurgical Engineering + Knowledge of a computer language.
Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant: B.Sc. in Science with Physics & Chemistry (min 45%).
Junior Engineers & Depot Material Superintendent: Three-year Diploma in respective engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, S&T, etc.) OR B.E./B.Tech in the same discipline. Depot Material Superintendent accepts Diploma in any engineering discipline.
📄 Application Process & Eligibility
Applications must be submitted online only by 29 August 2024. Candidates can modify applications between 30 August and 8 September 2024 by paying ₹250. Each candidate can apply to only one RRB and one common application. Eligibility is provisional and subject to document verification. CSC centers can be used for submission. Scribe facility available for eligible PwBD candidates. Exam medium: English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages.
📄 Examination & Selection
The selection process involves two stages of Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification and medical examination. Shortlisting for the 2nd CBT is typically at 15 times the vacancy count. Marks will be normalized. Negative marking applies at 1/3rd per wrong answer.
📄 Shortlisting & Merit Calculation
Shortlisting for DV is based on normalized marks from the 2nd CBT. A Merit Index is calculated using a formula considering raw/normalized marks, qualifying marks (40 for UR), and mean marks of the top 0.1% or 10 candidates. A combined merit list across disciplines is prepared for post allotment.
📄 Medical Standards & PwBD Suitability
Candidates must meet prescribed medical fitness standards. Visual acuity standards vary by category (A-3, B-1, B-2, C-1). LASIK surgery makes candidates ineligible for Medical Standard A-3. Ex-servicemen have different standards. Specific posts require Medical Standard B1 (Chemical/Metallurgical Supervisors), C1/A3/B2 for various Junior Engineer roles. PwBD suitability varies: OL/DW/AAV for most JE posts; OL/DH/HH for Electrical JE; OL for Metallurgical Supervisor. No PwBD suitability for Chemical Supervisor.
📄 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
CBT-I: 90 mins (120 for PwBD), 100 questions (Math, Reasoning, GA, Gen Science). CBT-II: 120 mins (160 for PwBD), 150 questions (GA, Physics/Chem, Computers, Environment, Technical). Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC 30%, SC/ST 25%. Virtual calculator provided for CBT-II. Civil & Allied JE Syllabus: Engineering Mechanics, Building Construction & Materials, Concrete Technology, Surveying, CAD, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics, Irrigation, Structural Mechanics & Design, Transportation & Highway Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Advanced Construction, Estimating/Costing, and Contracts.
📄 Reservation & Eligibility Criteria
Vertical reservation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS with specific certificates. Horizontal reservation for Ex-SM & PwBD. EBC candidates get fee concession only, not job reservation. Minority candidates need affidavit. NOC required for govt/PSU employees. PwBD candidates get 20 mins compensatory time per hour.
📄 Document Verification & E-Call Letter
Candidates must submit original documents (Matriculation, 10+2, Degree/Diploma, category certificates, NOC, etc.) at DV. E-call letters are downloaded from RRB websites ~4 days before CBT. SC/ST candidates get free sleeper class travel authority on e-call letter. Valid photo ID is mandatory at exam center.
📄 Detailed Syllabus by Engineering Group
Electrical & Allied JE: Basic concepts, Circuit laws, Magnetic circuits, AC fundamentals, Measurement instruments, Electrical machines (DC, Transformers, Induction, Synchronous), Generation/Transmission/Distribution, Estimation/Costing, Utilization of Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics.
Electronics & Allied JE: Electronic components/devices, Digital electronics, Linear ICs, Microprocessors/Microcontrollers, Electronic measurements, Communication engineering, Data communication/networks, Computer programming (C/C++), Basic Electrical Engg.
Mechanical & Allied JE: Engineering mechanics, Material science, Strength of materials, Machining, Welding, Grinding/Finishing, Metrology, Fluid mechanics & hydraulic machinery, Industrial management, Thermal engineering.
CMA Group: Measurements, Light, Heat, Sound, Mechanics, Magnetism, Electricity & Electromagnetism, Modern physics, Electronics & communications, Matter, Chemical reactions, Acids/Bases/Salts, Atomic structure, Periodic classification, Chemical bonding, Carbon compounds, Environmental chemistry, Metallurgy.
Chemical & Metallurgical Supervisor: Fuels, Material science, Engineering polymers, Thermodynamics, Applied chemistry, Applied physics, Basic computer science, Instrumentation & measurement, Energy/Environment/Ecology, Basic mechanical/electrical/civil engineering, Welding/Foundry.