What is RRB JE Exam?
RRB JE or Railway recruitment board Junior Engineer exam is conducted by the Indian railway recruitment board. Recruitment under RRB is based on available vacancies within various depts of the railway. This exam is not conducted every year like some of the other govt job exams.
RRB has a total of 21 centres throughout India. The exam for the junior engineer is done according to various regions of the RRB. For each region, there is a particular official website. If an entrant wants to apply for this exam they have to apply through their particular region’s official website.
Entrants should only apply through the official websites of RRB of their specific region. There is a chance that an entrant may get forged if they try to apply for RRB jobs through a 3rd party website. Going forward we will discuss, the correct process to apply through the official’s website. Before that, it’s important to know that there is an application fee of Rs 500 for unreserved entrants and a Rs 250 exam fee is payable for reserved groups of entrants. This application fee is not refundable under any instance. The application forms and admit card both are available online only.
Let’s have a look at some important details about the RRB JE exam:
RRB JE Exam Info:
| EXAM INFORMATION |
| Exam Name- |
Railway Recruitment Board Junior Engineer. |
| Conducted By |
Railway Recruitment Board |
| Official Website Link |
Official Website (http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/) |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Application Mode |
Online / Computer Based |
| RRB JE Exam Pattern |
CBT-I – Negative marking there in this phase. Compulsory for all entrants.
CBT-II- Negative marking there in this phase. Compulsory for all entrants. However, in the phase, the test may vary as per technical abilities. |
| RRB JE Eligibility |
Citizenship- Indian
Education- Graduate
Age- 18 – 33 years
Physical ability test may vary from post to post. |
| Exam Time |
CBT-I – Timing to complete the exam is 120 mins for PwD entrants and 90 mins for normal entrants.
CBT-II – Timing to complete the exam is 160 mins for PwD entrants and 120 mins for normal entrants. |
Knowing the RRB JE Syllabus is very important because in CBT-II it will vary according to various technical abilities required for different job posts. We will now have a look at the official links from where entrants can select their regions and apply for the exam:
Region-wise Official weblinks:
Entrants must select their region and after logging into the particular official website of their region and apply for the exam. Have look at the RRB JE Application Status for tricks and tips on applying online. Let’s have a look into the important dates relating to the RRB JE exam:
Important Dates:
| Probable Dates for RRB JE |
RRB JE Events |
| Jan 2020 1st Week. |
Vacancy Notice Release. |
| The first week of Jan 2020. |
Online Application Start Date. |
| Jan 2020 Last Week. |
Online Application Closing Date. |
| Feb 1st Week 2020. |
Online Application Fee Payment Closing Date. |
| No Later than Feb first week of 2020. |
Offline Application Fee Payment Closing Date. |
| Second Week of February 2020. |
Online Application Receipt Closing Date in all aspects. |
| In April 2020. |
CBT-I Admit Card Release Date. |
| Either in April 2020 or May 2020. |
Computer Based Test Phase I. |
| Date Yet to Be Released. |
CBT Phase-I Result Release. |
| Not Yet Announced. |
Computer Based Test Phase-II Admit Card Release. |
| Date Yet to Be Released. |
Computer Based Test Phase-II. |
| Not Yet Announced. |
CB Test Phase-II Result Release. |
| Date Yet to Be Released. |
Qualified entrant’s Document Verification. |
| Date Yet to Be Released. |
Qualified entrant’s Medical Test. |
The application and admit card release both is done through the official website of RRB. The entrants must go to their specific regions and download the admit card as soon as it is released. Let’s have a look at the admit downloading process:
RRB JE Admit Card- Downloading Process:
All admit cards or hall tickets will be released on the official website of RRB JE. However, the exact admit card release date for RRB JE 2020 has not yet been declared. Whatsoever, we would have a look into the process of downloading the admit card:
- Firstly, log in to the official website of RRB JE.
- Secondly, browse for the admit card download link within the website.
- Once you click on the download link, you will get an option to put your password or registration number or some other details. Fill in the info and submit.
- You will now be able to view your admit card and download it from within the website.
- Now you can get it printed, thereafter keep it safe to carry it in the exam centre.
In conclusion, we have found that the exam is a target for almost 30 lacks entrants each year. To get success in one go, entrants must be aware of all the exam details. Entrants may download the RRN JE Notice PDF for further assistance.
RRB JE Exam FAQs:
How many regional websites are there to applying for RRB JE?
There are a total of 21 regional websites to choose from for applying for the RRB JE exam.
How can I get my admit card or hall ticket for the exam?
RRB will release all admit cards through their particular regional website within the time they have announced.
Can I pay the examination fee for RRB JE pay by BHIM or UPI?
Yes, you can pay your exam fees by BHIM, UPI, Rupay Debit or Credit Card, Mastercard, Maestro Card and bank’s payment portals.
Is the Adhar Card number mandatory to put in the application form?
No, it is not mandatory to put adhaar card no in the application. The mandatory fields are indicated by the red star in the form.
Can I take a pen or pencil to the exam hall?
No, pen and pencils are on the banned item list for the exam hall.
If I carry my mobile phone can I store it in a locker in the exam hall and take it out after the exam?
No, RRB will not take duty for the safe storage of your personal items.
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