The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the CEN 05/2025 notification for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (JE), Chemical Metallurgical Assistant (CMA), and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) posts. If youโre a passionate diploma or science graduate aiming for a stable government career via Indian Railways, this is your best chance! Letโs walk step-by-step through eligibility, application details, salary, selection process, and plenty more to ensure youโre set for success. ๐
Key Highlights: Railway JE, DMS, CMA Recruitment 2025
| Highlights | Details |
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| Notification No. | CEN 05/2025 |
| Organization | Indian Railways, RRBs |
| Posts | Junior Engineer (JE), DMS, CMA |
| Total Vacancies | 2,569 |
| Application Dates | 31 October 2025 โ 30 November 2025 |
| Official Website | Indian Railways |
| Job Location | Across India (All RRB Zones) |
| Category | Central Government, Technical |
Important Dates: RRB JE/DMS/CMA 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice | 04 October 2025 |
| Application Start | 31 October 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 30 November 2025 (11:59pm) |
| Fee Payment (final date) | 02 December 2025 |
| Modification window (correction) | 03 to 12 December 2025 |
| Scribe details update window | 13 to 17 December 2025 |
| CBT, DV, Medical Dates | To be notified on RRB sites |
Vacancy & Qualification Details
| Post | Pay Level | Vacancies | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Multiple) | Level 6 | Multiple | 3-yr Diploma or BE/B.Tech (same discipline) |
| Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) | Level 6 | Multiple | 3-yr Diploma or BE/B.Tech (any engineering) |
| Chemical Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) | Level 6 | Multiple | B.Sc (Physics/Chemistry/Science Subj.) โฅ 45% marks |
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Higher qualifications like BE/B.Tech are allowed in place of Diploma.
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For CMA, B.Sc must have Physics/Chemistry (specific combinations listed in notification).
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AMIE/AMIETE/GIETE not eligible.
Eligibility Criteria
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Nationality:ย Indian, or as per rules (details in notification for Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, etc).
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Age Limit:ย 18โ33 years (as on 01.01.2026)
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SC/ST: +5 years, OBC-NCL: +3 years, PwBD: +10 years + category relax, ExSM: +3 years after deduction of military service
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Medical Standards:ย Prescribed per post, including A-3, B-1, C-1 (see official details)
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Other:ย No multiple applications per candidate; choose only one RRB and give post/zone preferences.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee | Refund Details |
|---|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS (all) | โน500 | โน400 refunded after CBT (if appeared) |
| SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Female/Minority/EBC | โน250 | Refunded after CBT |
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Payment by Online (cards/netbanking/UPI) only via RRBs portal.
Pay Scale & Allowances
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Pay Level 6 (7th CPC):ย โน35,400 basic + DA, HRA, TA, other central government allowances
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Gross Salary:ย Approx. โน50,000/month after all benefits
Selection Process
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CBT (Computer-Based Test)
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Multiple sections and technical/aptitude questions
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Negative marking: 1/3 for wrong answers
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CBT available in 15 languages including English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, etc.
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Document Verification (DV)
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Medical Examination
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Medical standards (A-3/B-1/C-1) must be met per post.
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Lasik surgery rules and special requirements detailed in notification.
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How to Apply: RRB JE/DMS/CMA 2025
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Open chosen RRBโs official website (see notification for all zones).
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Create an account and authenticate with DigiLocker/Aadhaar or accepted photo ID.
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Fill out each section carefully; once submitted, only correction window is allowed.
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Upload live photo, signature, certificates.
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Pay the exam fee as per your category.
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Download and save application/receipt for reference.
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Application modification is possible (for all except account details/chosen RRB) during designated window (โน250 per change).
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification | Click Here |
| Maru Gujarat Site | www.marugujarat.in |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| FAQ | Click Here |
| Indian Railways Apply Online | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp | Click Here |
| Join Telegram | Click Here |
| Telegram Group | Click Here |
| RRB Official Web List | All RRBs Sites |
Key Takeaways: RRB JE/DMS/CMA Notification 2025
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Massive 2,569 technical vacancies across India Railways.
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Only one application per candidate; select preferred RRB and posts.
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Age, qualification, and medical standards must match post chosen.
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Language options for exam; check eligibility for refund and reservation claims.
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Final selection after CBT, DV, and medical exam.
FAQs
Q1: Can B.Tech/B.E. graduates apply for JE?
Yes, higher qualification is acceptable in lieu of relevant diploma.
Q2: How much will I be refunded after appearing for CBT?
โน400 for UR/OBC/EWS, โน250 for others.
Q3: Can I apply for more than one RRB?
No, only one RRB and one application; multiple entries will be rejected.
Q4: Do I need DigiLocker/Aadhaar for identity authentication?
Strongly recommended but alternate photo IDs allowed with more scrutiny.
Q5: What are the age relaxations?
SC/ST: +5 yrs; OBC-NCL: +3 yrs; PwBD: +10 yrs; ExSM: As per notified rules.
๐กย Final Thoughts: Start Your Technical Career in Railways!
Railway recruitment is considered one of the most reliable routes to a technical government career in India. With thousands of posts, robust salary, and benefits, the 2025 cycle is your best chance! Apply early, prepare thoroughly, and be diligent with documents and choices. Stay tuned to the official sites andย Maru Gujaratย for every update. ๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ค๏ธ
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