Exam date, eligibility requirements, application form, and more for RRB JE 2023

RRB 2020-21 (Railway Jobs) Published on 16 February 2023

What is the RRB?


Railway Recruitment Board is referred to by its entire name. It was formerly known as the Railway Recruitment Commission. The following positions are being filled through a Central Government Exam: Junior Engineer (IT), Junior Engineer (JE), Chemical Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).


The RRB JE Recruitment Exam is managed by the Railway Recruitment Board. The major goal of RRB JE Recruitment is to identify applicants with exceptional intelligence and exceptional fitness. For those who desire to work as government engineers for the Indian Railways, the RRB JE test is a fantastic opportunity.


2023 RRB JE Exam Dates


The following table lists the potential exam dates for RRB JE 2023 because the RRB has not yet published the official notification:


Events with Dates (Tentative) 


Notification release date for RRB JE 2023 - January 2023

Last date of application - February 2023

Last date for paying the examination fee- February 2023

Application status check- February 2023

RRB JE 2023 CBT-I Examination Centers release- A week before examination

RRB JE 2023 CBT-I admit card download- A week before examination

RRB JE 2023 CBT-I examination date- Last week of May 2023

RRB JE 2023 CBT-I answer key release date - First week of June 2023

RRB JE CBT-I 2023 Result- Last week of June 2023

RRB JE 2023 CBT-II examination Centers release- August 2023

RRB JE 2023 CBT-II examination date - August 2023

RRB JE 2023 CBT-II admit card- August 2023

RRB JE 2023 CBT-II Result- November 2023



Notification for RRB JE 2023


The official announcement for the JE and other jobs examination is anticipated to be released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) in January 2023. Along with the official notification, which can be viewed on, application forms are anticipated to be released http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/


RRB JE 2023 Opening


The RRB will announce the number of open positions for JE 2023 in the official notice. For the 2023 session, there are anticipated to be about 13,000 Junior Engineers (JE) job openings. The number of openings for junior engineers (IT) is anticipated to be 29.


RRB JE Exam Pattern for 2023


The examination will begin with a computer-based test. The exam lasts for an hour and 30 minutes in total. Students who pass the first phase will show up for CBT-II. The entire RRB JE Exam pattern is shown below:


Exam format for RRB JE CBT-I:


Subject

Question

Marks

Duration

Mathematics

30

30

90 Minutes

General Intelligence and Reasoning

25

25

General Awareness

15

15

General Science

30

30

Total

100

100



Exam format for RRB JE CBT-II:


Subject

Question

Marks

Duration

General Awareness

15

15

120 Minutes

Chemistry & Physics

15

15

Basics of Computer & Application

10

10

Basics of Environment & Pollution Control

10

10

Technical Abilities

100

100

Total

150

150



JE 2023 RRB Syllabus


Below is a list of the RRB JE 2023 curriculum. The following themes are used to create the question paper:


The following is the specific subject-by-subject syllabus for CBT-I:


Mathematics


Calendar, clock, pipes, and cisterns are examples of other items. calculations for age, the square root, basic statistics, trigonometry, algebraic geometry, profit and loss, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Ratio and Proportion, LCM and HCF, Percentage, Mensuration, Fractions, Decimal, and BODMAS are some examples of mathematical relationships.


Reasoning and General Intelligence


Analogies, Directions, Analytical Reasoning, Similarities and Differences, Conclusions and Decision Making, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, Jumbling, Mathematical Operations, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, Jumbling,


General Knowledge


Current events, scientific and technological advances, environmental concerns, sports, Indian politics and the constitution, Indian culture and history with a focus on the freedom movement, and Indian geography.


General Science


Life science, physics, and chemistry.


The following is the specific subject-by-subject syllabus for CBT-II:


General Knowledge


Current events, scientific and technological advances, environmental concerns, sports, Indian politics and the constitution, Indian culture and history with a focus on the freedom movement, and Indian geography.


Chemistry and Physics


Up to the tenth standard, CBSE curriculum.


Computer Fundamentals and Applications


Computer architecture, input and output devices, storage devices, networking, websites and web browsers, computer viruses, the internet and email, different data representation, Windows, Linux, and Unix operating systems, and Microsoft Office


Environmental and pollution control fundamentals


Environmental pollution's negative effects and prevention methods, as well as acid rain, ozone depletion, waste management, global warming, and noise pollution are all covered.


Technical Syllabus for RRB JE


The following is the RRB JE 2023 Technical Syllabus syllabus:


Mechanical Allied Engineering

Unit 1: Thermal Engineering

Unit 2: Hydraulic Machinery

Unit 3: Strength of Materials

Unit 4: Industrial Management

Unit 5: Grinding and Finishing Process

Unit 6: Welding

Unit 7: Fluid Mechanics

Unit 8: Metrology

Unit 9: Machining


Electrical and Allied Engineering

Unit 1: Basic concepts

Unit 2: Measurements and measuring instruments

Unit 3: Basic Electronics

Unit 4: Circuit Law

Unit 5: Synchronous Machines

Unit 6: Estimation and costing

Unit 7: Electrical Machines

Unit 8: Generation Transmission and distribution

Unit 9: Switchgear utilization of Electrical Energy and Protection

Unit 10: AC Fundamentals

Unit 11: Magnetic Circuits


Electronics and Allied Engineering

Unit 1: Communication Engineering

Unit 2: Computer Programming

Unit 3: Microprocessor and Microcontroller

Unit 4: Linear Integrated Circuit

Unit 5: Electronic Devices and circuits

Unit 6: Data Communication Network

Unit 7: Electronic Devices and circuits

Unit 8: Basic Electrical Engineering

Unit 9: Digital Electronics

Unit 10: Electronic Components and Materials

Unit 11: Electronic Measurements


Civil and Allied Engineering

Unit 1: Environmental Engineering Advanced Construction Techniques and Equipment

Unit 2: Geo-Technical

Unit 3: Estimating and Costing

Unit 4: Transportation Engineering

Unit 5: Computer-Aided Design

Unit 6: Engineering Mechanics

Unit 7: Highway Engineering

Unit 8: Design of concrete structures

Unit 9: Theory of structures

Unit 10: Building drawing, finishes, and Maintenance

Unit 11: Construction of substructure and superstructure

Unit 12: Mechanics of structure

Unit 13: Design of steel structures

Unit 14: Irrigation Engineering

Unit 15: Contracts and Accounts

Unit 16: Concrete Technology

Unit 17: Engineering Mechanics

Unit 18: Building Construction and materials


Printing Technology

Unit 1: Sheetfed offset Machines

Unit 2: Design and ad in Print Media

Unit 3: Printing Finishing Processing

Unit 4: Color Separation and Management

Unit 5: Paper and ink

Unit 6: Flexo, Gravure and Screen Printing

Unit 7: Printer’s Accounting and Estimating

Unit 8: Web offset Printing

Unit 9: Printing Machine Maintenance

Unit 10: Printing Systems

Unit 11: Advanced Printing Technologies

Unit 12: Digital Imaging

Unit 13: Image Processing

Unit 14: Package Technology

Unit 15: Plate making Methods

Unit 16: Publishing Software

Unit 17: Printing Materials


RRB JE 2023 Qualifications


Candidates must meet the RRB JE eligibility requirements in order to apply for the RRB JE in 2023. The basic requirements for RRB JE 2023 are shown here.


  1. Maximum Age - The minimum and maximum ages are 18 and 33 respectively. Candidates who identify as ST/SC/OBC/PWD will also have additional age restrictions, which they can read in their exam form.


  1. Educational Background - Candidates for JE must hold an engineering diploma or degree from an accredited college or university. Candidates for JE (IT) must have a B.Sc., B.Tech., PGDCA, or BCA in computer science.


  1. Applicants must not be in their final year of study towards a degree or diploma.


JE 2023 RRB Application Form


The JE application will be accessible beginning in January 2023 and running until the end of February 2023.


The following are the steps to complete the RRB JE 2023 application form:


  1. Click the RRB JE Application form or the RRB JE Apply Online link while you are on the official RRB website.
  2. Candidates can start filling out the RRB JE application forms by clicking "already registered" on the front page after registering on the RRB portal.
  3. Include your contact information and educational background.
  4. Choose your preferences based on the post.
  5. Make an online payment with a credit or debit card, NEFT, UPI, or another gateway.
  6. Upload scanned copies of the necessary paperwork, pictures, and signatures.
  7. To make a final submission, check the declaration box and press the submit button.
  8. The application form should be printed out.


Application Fees for RRB JE


For candidates in the general category, the application form will cost INR 500. It would cost INR 250 for ST/SC/OBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen/PWD.


FAQs for RRB JE Recruitment


Is there an interview section of the RRB JE 2023 exam?


No. The sole requirements for eligibility are passing the CBT-I and CBT-II tests, then having your documents verified and having a medical exam.


Can final-year applicants for the RRB JE Exam?


No, individuals who are awaiting the final outcome or the examination for the required educational qualification are not eligible to apply for the RRB JE exam.


Has the RRB JE 2023 exam been given a negative marking system?


Yes. Each incorrect response will result in negative marks of 1/3 for the RRB JE 2023 test.