Every year, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) organizes a recruitment campaign to hire qualified candidates for a variety of technical roles. Among these, the RRB Junior Engineer (JE) exam holds significant importance as it helps fill vacancies across several categories such as Junior Engineer (JE), Junior Engineer (Information Technology), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).
In the upcoming cycle, the RRB is expected to recruit over 15,000 additional Junior Engineers, a notable increase from the vacancies announced during the 2019 recruitment drive. The selection procedure for RRB JE 2021 comprises four distinct stages, each of which candidates must pass to move ahead in the hiring process.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the exam structure for each stage of the RRB JE recruitment. Go through the details carefully to gain a clear understanding of the exam format and stages involved in the RRB JE 2021 selection process.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment in four stages. Candidates must clear each stage to progress in the selection process.
This stage consists of 100 objective-type questions, each carrying 1 mark. A negative marking of 0.33 applies for every incorrect answer. The questions are divided across the following subjects:
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Qualifying Marks:
This stage consists of 150 objective-type questions and carries a total of 150 marks. Each question carries 1 mark, and there is a 1/3rd mark penalty for each wrong answer. A virtual calculator will be available on the screen.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Qualifying Marks:
Candidates who clear CBT Stage II will be called for document verification. Original documents are mandatory; photocopies will not be accepted. Required documents include:
The final stage ensures candidates are medically fit for their designated duties. The required visual and physical standards vary as per the medical category:
