The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released its CEN 05/2025 notification, announcing a major recruitment drive for 2,570 posts across various technical roles. Aspiring candidates can look forward to positions such as Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) within the Indian Railways.
Interested and eligible applicants can submit their applications online via the official website, rrbapply.gov.in. The application window is set to open on October 31, 2025, and will close on November 30, 2025. This recruitment initiative aims to bolster the workforce across diverse engineering and technical departments of the Indian Railways.
Detailed Vacancy and Eligibility Criteria
This recruitment drive features 2,570 vacancies, meticulously distributed among Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant roles. To qualify, candidates must possess an engineering degree or a diploma in a relevant field. The age criteria for applicants range from 18 to 33 years, with the age calculation cut-off date being January 1, 2026. Furthermore, age relaxation provisions will be applied in accordance with existing government regulations for candidates belonging to reserved categories.
Application Fees and Payment Information
For candidates falling under the General, Other Backward Class (OBC), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories, an application fee of Rs. 500 is required. However, candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PWD), Ex-Servicemen (ESM), and female applicants will pay a reduced fee of Rs. 250. All payments must be processed online through the designated payment gateways on the official RRB portal.
Multi-Stage Selection Process
The selection process for RRB JE CEN 05/2025 is structured into several comprehensive stages to ensure the recruitment of the most suitable candidates. It commences with the CBT-I (Computer-Based Test – Stage I) written examination, followed by the CBT-II (Computer-Based Test – Stage II). Candidates who successfully clear these examinations will then proceed to the document verification phase, culminating in a thorough medical examination prior to final selection.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online
Prospective candidates can easily apply for the RRB JE CEN 05/2025 recruitment by following these clear steps:
- Visit the official RRB website: rrbapply.gov.in.
- Locate and click on the ‘RRB JE CEN 05/2025 notification’ link.
- Click on the ‘Apply Online’ link and meticulously read all provided instructions.
- Complete the application form with accurate personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload all necessary documents, including scanned photographs and signatures, ensuring they adhere to the specified format and size.
- Proceed to pay the application fee online using your preferred payment method.
- Finally, submit the completed application form before the closing date.
Important Websites and Application Modification
For more detailed information and updates, candidates are encouraged to visit the official websites: rrbapply.gov.in and indianrailways.gov.in. It is highly recommended to retain a copy of your submitted application form and the payment receipt for future reference. Should any modifications be necessary, the application form can be edited between December 3 and December 12, 2025.