RRB JE Exam 2018: Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Application Process, Syllabus, Admit Card and Result

The table provided below will update you about the official schedule of important RRB JE Exam events:

The above table will be updated as soon as the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) releases the official schedule for the RRB JE 2018 exam.

RRB JE Exam 2018 Exam Pattern

RRB JE Computer Based Test (CBT) includes 150 objective type questions which are to be attempted in 120 minutes. Here is the distribution of questions and marks:

Distribution of Questions and Marks

There is a provision of negative marking in the exam. 1/3^rd of the marks allotted to the question will be deducted for the wrong answer.

Nationality

• The candidate should be an Indian Citizen.
• He/she should have Aadhaar Card.

Educational Qualification

• A candidate should have 3 years Engineering Diploma from a recognised University/institute in any one of the subjects – Mechanical/Production Engineering/Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Tools & Die Making/Mechatronics/ Industrial/Machining/Automobile/Instrumentation & Control/Tools & Machining/Civil Engineering.
• B.Sc. (three years) in Civil Engineering or a combination of any sub-stream of Civil engineering basic streams from a recognised University.

Age Limit

• The applicant should not be less than 18 years and should not be more than 25 years of age.
• There is age-relaxation for Reserved Category candidates. Candidates can check the details in the official notification. 

How to Apply for RRB JE Exam 2018

Candidates can apply for the RRB JE Exam 2018 online only through the official websites of the RRBs. Follow the steps provided below:

• Go to the official website of Indian Railways - http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/.
• Click on the ‘Recruitment’ tab on the home-page.
• List of RRBs will appear on the screen, click on the one through which you want to apply.
• You will be redirected to the official website of that RRB.
• Click on the ‘Apply’ link for the JE 2018 exam.
• The RRB JE Exam 2018 Application Form can be filled in the 2 stages – Stage 1 and Stage 2.
• Stage 1 is Registration - Candidates are required to provide basic details like Name, Address, Email ID, and Phone Number.
• Upon successful registration, login credentials will be sent to the candidate’s registered email id.
• By entering the login credentials, candidates will be able to get access to the application form.
• Stage 2 is filling the Application Form - They should fill it with all the correct details about their educational qualification, age, address, gender, category and other details.
• Candidates should also upload the scanned copies of their Photograph and Signature.
• They should also pay the Application Fee for the exam. Without application fee, no application form will be submitted.

RRB JE Exam Application Fee

• General and OBC Category candidates should pay ₹ 100.
• Female/ SC/ ST Category candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

Mode of Payment

• The application fee can be paid either online or offline.
• Through online mode, the application fee can be paid through internet banking, Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Rupay/ Visa/ Master Card.
• Through offline mode, it can be paid via E-Challan method where cash is to be deposited at SBI and its associate bank branches.

RRB JE Exam Admit Card 2018

Candidates can download their Hall Ticket from the official websites of the respective RRBs. The admit cards are generally released 10 days prior to the commencement of the exam. Admit cards are to be downloaded through the online mode only. Please note that no admit card will be sent through the post. The admit card contains details such as candidate’s Name, Roll Number, examination date, venue, etc. It is mandatory to carry the admit card to the examination centres for appearing in the exam.

RRB JE Exam 2018 Result

RRB releases the JE exam result through the official websites of different RRBs. Candidates who have appeared in the examination can check the result through their log-in credentials. After the result is announced, qualified candidates are called for the document verification process. If any false information is identified during the DV process, the candidature is cancelled. The final selection of the shortlisted candidates is subject to qualifying the Medical Fitness Test.

RRB JE Exam 2018 Salary Range

Salary of the Junior Engineer comes under the Pay Band – 2. As per Pay band 2, the basic salary ranges from ₹ 9300 to ₹ 34500 with grade pay of ₹ 4200. During the training period, candidates are entitled to basic pay plus DA. On completion of training, TA, DA, and HRA are added to the basic salary. Thus, a Junior Engineer in India Railway can expect a salary starting from ₹ 42000/-.

Frequently Answered Questions (FAQ) -

Q. What is the exam date of the RRB JE Exam 2018?

It is yet to be announced.

 Q. What is the Pay Band of the RRB Junior Engineer?

The RRB JE gets salary under the Pay Band 2.

Q. How to apply for the exam?

Students can apply for the exam online through the official website of RRB.

Q. How to pay the application fee for the exam?

Candidates can pay the application fee through online or offline mode.

Q. What is the application fee for the exam?

The application fee for the General/ OBC candidates is ₹ 100. Female, SC, and ST category candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

Q. What is the nature of the question in the exam?

It has objective type questions.

Q. How many stages are there in the RRB JE exam?

There are 4 stages of the exam, namely, CBT, Interview, Medical Test, and Document Verification.

Q. What should be the educational qualification to apply for the exam?

A candidate should have a Diploma in Engineering to apply for the exam.

Q. What should be the age limit for the exam?

The applicant should not be less than 18 years and should not be more than 25 years of age.