RRB JE 2025 (CEN 05/2025) recruited 2,585 JEs including 860+ Civil. CBT-1 was held February–March 2026; CBT-2 is scheduled for 2 July 2026. Full analysis: vacancy zone-wise, exam pattern, civil syllabus, selection process, and pay scale.
⚠ LIVE: CBT-2 for RRB JE CEN 05/2025 is scheduled on 2 July 2026. If you are a shortlisted candidate, your preparation window is extremely limited. Focus exclusively on the civil engineering technical syllabus.
RRB JE 2025 (CEN 05/2025) is a centralized recruitment drive by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) to fill 2,585 Junior Engineer posts across Indian Railways. For Civil Engineering candidates, this is one of the highest-vacancy government exams of the year, with approximately 860–1,000 Civil engineering posts across 17+ railway zones and production units.
The selection is a two-stage CBT process. CBT-1 (General aptitude, 100 marks) has already been conducted. Shortlisted candidates now face CBT-2 (Technical + General, 150 marks) on 2 July 2026 — the decisive round that determines the final merit.
Civil Posts (Approx)
860–1,000
Basic Pay
₹35,400–₹1,12,400
Zone-wise Vacancy Distribution
Vacancies for CEN 05/2025 are distributed across all 17 Railway Recruitment Boards. Civil engineering posts include JE (Civil), JE (P-Way), JE (Bridge), JE (Works), and related disciplines:
| Railway Zone / RRB | Total Vacancies (All Streams) | Civil Engineering Posts (Approx) |
|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad (Western Rly) | 160–200 | 55–75 |
| RRB Allahabad (NCR / NR) | 180–220 | 65–80 |
| RRB Bangalore (SWR) | 80–120 | 30–45 |
| RRB Bhopal (WCR) | 90–130 | 32–48 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar (ECOR) | 80–110 | 28–42 |
| RRB Chandigarh (NR) | 90–120 | 32–44 |
| RRB Chennai (SR) | 150–190 | 52–70 |
| RRB Guwahati (NFR) | 60–90 | 22–34 |
| RRB Kolkata (ER / Metro) | 130–170 | 46–62 |
| RRB Mumbai (CR / WR) | 200–240 | 70–88 |
| RRB Patna (ECR) | 100–140 | 36–52 |
| RRB Secunderabad (SCR) | 140–180 | 50–66 |
| RRB Siliguri (NFR Sub) | 40–60 | 14–22 |
| Other RRBs (Jammu, Ranchi, etc.) | 200–300 | 70–110 |
| Total (All RRBs) | 2,585 | 860–1,000 (est) |
📌 Apply to the RRB that covers your preferred zone. You may only apply to ONE RRB. Inter-zone transfer is not guaranteed after appointment.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Details |
|---|
| Nationality | Indian / Nepalese / Bhutanese / Tibetan refugee (settled before 1-Jan-1962) / Person of Indian Origin from specified countries |
| Educational Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering (3-year) from recognized university / AICTE-approved institution |
| Age (General / EWS) | 18–36 years (as on 01-Jan-2025) |
| Age (OBC-NCL) | 18–39 years |
| Age (SC / ST) | 18–41 years |
| Age (PwBD — General) | 18–46 years |
| Age (Ex-Servicemen) | Deduct service length + 3 years from age; not exceeding 39 years |
Exam Pattern — CBT-1 (Completed)
CBT-1 Status: CompletedCBT-1 results have been declared. The table below is for reference. Shortlisted candidates must now prepare exclusively for CBT-2 technical content.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | Clubbed |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | Clubbed |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | Clubbed |
| General Science | 30 | 30 | Clubbed |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes (120 for PwBD) |
Negative Marking in CBT-1: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer. No deduction for skipped questions.
Exam Pattern — CBT-2 (2 July 2026)
CBT-2 — Merit Determining StageCBT-2 is the final and decisive stage. 115 out of 150 questions are from the Civil Engineering technical syllabus. This is where merit ranks are made or broken.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | Clubbed |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 10 | 10 | Clubbed |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | Clubbed |
| Technical Abilities — Civil Engineering | 115 | 115 | Clubbed |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 120 Minutes (160 for PwBD) |
⚠ Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer in CBT-2. With 115 technical questions, blind guessing can destroy your score. Attempt only when reasonably confident.
Civil Engineering Technical Syllabus — CBT-2
| Topic | Sub-Topics Covered | Approx. Weightage |
|---|
| Engineering Drawing & Graphics | Projection views, isometric, scale, section, dimensioning | 5–8 Q |
| Building Materials | Cement (grades, tests), bricks (IS 1077), aggregates, steel bars, timber | 8–12 Q |
| Estimating, Costing & Valuation | Rate analysis, quantities (earthwork, masonry, plastering), BOQ | 8–10 Q |
| Surveying & Levelling | Chain, compass, plane table, theodolite, Dumpy level, EDM, contouring, areas | 8–12 Q |
| Earth Pressure, Retaining Walls & Slopes | Rankine's, Coulomb's theory, passive/active pressure, gravity retaining walls, factor of safety | 5–8 Q |
| Soil Mechanics & Foundation | Classification (IS 1498), compaction (Proctor), consolidation (Terzaghi), bearing capacity, pile capacity | 8–12 Q |
| Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics | Continuity equation, Bernoulli, Darcy-Weisbach, Manning's, orifices, weirs, notches | 8–12 Q |
| Irrigation Engineering | Duty-delta, crop water requirement, canal design (Lacey/Kennedy), dams (gravity, earth) | 5–8 Q |
| Transportation & Highway Engineering | Geometric design, IRC: SP-73, CBR, flexible pavement (Marshall test), railway track components | 8–12 Q |
| Environmental Engineering | Per capita water demand, treatment (coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, chlorination), sewage collection & STP | 5–8 Q |
| Theory of Structures | SFD & BMD (UDL, point loads), trusses, propped cantilever, continuous beams, slope-deflection method | 8–12 Q |
| Concrete Technology | Workability (slump, V-B, compaction factor), mix design (IS 10262), curing, IS 456:2000 | 5–8 Q |
| RCC Design | Singly & doubly reinforced beams, T-beams, slabs (one-way & two-way), columns, footings (IS 456) | 8–12 Q |
| Steel Design | Tension members, compression members, beam design, connections (bolted & welded), IS 800:2007 | 5–8 Q |
Selection Process
1
CBT-1 — General Aptitude (100 Marks)
✔ Completed. Merit-list published by respective RRBs. ~3–5x vacancies shortlisted for CBT-2.
2
CBT-2 — Technical (150 Marks) — 2 July 2026
Merit-determining stage. Civil engineering technical knowledge (115 Q) is the core focus. Shortlisted for DV based on marks.
3
Document Verification (DV)
Original certificates for education, category, domicile verified at RRB office. ~1.3–1.5x vacancies called for DV.
4
Medical Examination
Standard medical fitness test. Vision norms (near/distance, colour), physical condition assessed.
5
Final Merit & Appointment
Based on CBT-2 marks only. Posting to railway zone/division as per merit and vacancy.
Pay Scale & Benefits
| Component | Details |
|---|
| Pay Level | Level 6 (7th CPC) |
| Basic Pay (Entry) | ₹35,400/month |
| Dearness Allowance | ~50% of Basic (biannual revision) |
| House Rent Allowance | 8–24% of Basic (based on city classification) |
| Railway Pass | Privilege Passes for travel on Indian Railways (employee + family) |
| Railway Medical | Free treatment at Railway hospitals for employee & dependants |
| Gross Monthly (Metro Posting) | ₹55,000–₹68,000 (approximate) |
| Pension | National Pension System (NPS) |
✔ Railway Privilege Passes (free train travel for self & family) are a significant benefit not available in most other government jobs.
Last-Minute CBT-2 Preparation Strategy — 12 Days
| Days | Focus Area | Target Topics |
|---|
| Day 1–2 | Theory of Structures + RCC | SFD/BMD numericals, IS 456 beam & column design |
| Day 3–4 | Soil Mechanics + Foundation | Bearing capacity (Terzaghi), shear strength, pile formula |
| Day 5–6 | Hydraulics + Irrigation | Pipe flow, weir formulas, Lacey/Kennedy design |
| Day 7 | Transportation + Environment | CBR, Marshall, per capita demand, STP processes |
| Day 8 | Surveying + Building Materials | Traverse computation, cement tests, brick IS codes |
| Day 9 | Steel Design + Concrete Technology | IS 800 connections, Mix design IS 10262 |
| Day 10 | Estimating + Earth Pressure | Rankine's theory, Earthwork calculation methods |
| Day 11 | Physics/Chemistry + Computers + Environment | Non-technical sections: 35 marks, quick wins |
| Day 12 | Full Mock Test + Revision | Timed 150Q mock, revise formulae sheets |
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