RRB JE Vacancy 2024: Indian Railways Announces 7911 Vacancies for Junior Engineer and Other Posts
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has made a significant announcement that is bound to excite many aspiring engineers across India. The RRB has unveiled a whopping 7911 vacancies for various technical positions including Junior Engineer (JE) in both safety and non-safety categories, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA), Chemical Supervisor/Research, and Metallurgical Supervisor/Research. This recruitment drive comes after a five-year hiatus, offering a golden opportunity for engineering graduates and diploma holders to secure a prestigious position within Indian Railways.
Table of Contents
- Overview of RRB JE Vacancy 2024
- Detailed Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
- Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution for JE (Safety Category)
- Zone and Production-Wise Vacancy Distribution for JE (Non-Safety Category), DMS, CMA, Chemical and Metallurgical Supervisor
- Eligibility Criteria
- Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Overview of RRB JE Vacancy 2024
The RRB's latest recruitment drive aims to fill 7911 positions across several technical roles. These positions are crucial for the functioning and maintenance of various railway operations, ensuring both safety and efficiency. This notification is particularly noteworthy as it opens the door for engineering graduates and diploma holders to join Indian Railways, one of the largest employers in the country.
2. Detailed Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The total of 7911 vacancies is distributed among several key positions. Here's a detailed breakdown:
- Junior Engineer (JE) (Safety and Non-Safety): 7346 vacancies
- Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): 398 vacancies
- Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA): 150 vacancies
- Chemical Supervisor/Research: 5 vacancies
- Metallurgical Supervisor/Research: 12 vacancies
3. Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution for JE (Safety Category)
Out of the total vacancies, 7346 are earmarked for Junior Engineer (JE) roles in both safety and non-safety categories. The zone-wise distribution is as follows:
Central Zone
- Bilaspur: 142
- Mumbai: 616
- Total: 758
East Coast Zone
- Bhubaneswar: 171
- Secunderabad: 58
- Total: 229
East Central Zone
- Muzaffarpur: 8
- Patna: 227
- Ranchi: 78
- Total: 313
Eastern Zone
- Kolkata: 376
- Malda: 105
- Total: 481
North Central Zone
- Allahabad: 319
North Eastern Zone
- Gorakhpur: 154
Northeast Frontier Zone
- Guwahati: 179
- Siliguri: 24
- Total: 203
Northern Zone
- Allahabad: 42
- Chandigarh: 254
- Jammu: 43
- Total: 339
North Western Zone
- Ajmer: 346
South Central Zone
- Mumbai: 26
- Secunderabad: 376
- Total: 402
South East Central Zone
- Bilaspur: 290
South Eastern Zone
- Kolkata: 108
- Malda: 38
- Ranchi: 79
- Total: 225
Southern Zone
- Chennai: 431
- Thiruvananthapuram: 121
- Total: 552
South Western Zone
- Bangalore: 343
West Central Zone
- Ajmer: 104
- Bhopal: 332
- Total: 436
Western Zone
- Ahmedabad: 290
- Bhopal: 98
- Mumbai: 343
- Total: 731
Overall Total: 6121
4. Zone and Production-Wise Vacancy Distribution for JE (Non-Safety Category), DMS, CMA, Chemical and Metallurgical Supervisor
The remaining vacancies are allocated for the JE (Non-Safety), DMS, CMA, Chemical Supervisor, and Metallurgical Supervisor positions as follows:
Zonal Railways
Central Zone
- Bilaspur: 6 (JE Non-Safety)
- Mumbai: 152 (JE Non-Safety), 125 (DMS), 37 (CMA)
- Total: 158 (JE Non-Safety), 125 (DMS), 37 (CMA)
East Coast Zone
- Bhubaneswar: 18 (JE Non-Safety)
- Secunderabad: 3 (JE Non-Safety)
- Total: 21 (JE Non-Safety)
East Central Zone
- Muzaffarpur: 3 (JE Non-Safety)
- Patna: 17 (JE Non-Safety), 2 (DMS)
- Total: 20 (JE Non-Safety), 2 (DMS)
Eastern Zone
- Kolkata: 50 (JE Non-Safety), 59 (DMS)
- Malda: 11 (JE Non-Safety)
- Total: 61 (JE Non-Safety), 59 (DMS)
North Central Zone
- Allahabad: 48 (JE Non-Safety), 4 (DMS), 5 (CMA)
North Eastern Zone
- Gorakhpur: 8 (JE Non-Safety), 10 (DMS), 8 (CMA)
Northeast Frontier Zone
- Guwahati: 34 (JE Non-Safety), 22 (DMS), 7 (CMA)
- Siliguri: 4 (JE Non-Safety)
- Total: 38 (JE Non-Safety), 22 (DMS), 7 (CMA)
Northern Zone
- Chandigarh: 34 (JE Non-Safety), 27 (DMS)
- Jammu: 5 (JE Non-Safety)
- Total: 39 (JE Non-Safety), 27 (DMS)
North Western Zone
- Ajmer: 24 (JE Non-Safety), 23 (DMS), 16 (CMA)
South Central Zone
- Secunderabad: 93 (JE Non-Safety), 19 (DMS), 2 (CMA)
South East Central Zone
- Bilaspur: 34 (JE Non-Safety)
South Eastern Zone
- Kolkata: 47 (JE Non-Safety), 47 (DMS)
- Malda: 9 (JE Non-Safety)
- Ranchi: 10 (JE Non-Safety)
- Total: 66 (JE Non-Safety), 47 (DMS)
Southern Zone
- Chennai: 87 (JE Non-Safety), 16 (DMS), 22 (CMA)
South Western Zone
- Bangalore: 21 (JE Non-Safety), 12 (DMS)
West Central Zone
- Ajmer: 16 (JE Non-Safety)
- Bhopal: 41 (JE Non-Safety), 6 (DMS), 7 (CMA)
- Total: 57 (JE Non-Safety), 6 (DMS), 7 (CMA)
Western Zone
- Ahmedabad: 34 (JE Non-Safety), 6 (DMS)
- Bhopal: 2 (JE Non-Safety)
- Mumbai: 63 (JE Non-Safety), 2 (DMS), 15 (CMA)
- Total: 99 (JE Non-Safety), 8 (DMS), 15 (CMA)
Production Units
RDSO (Gorakhpur): 63 (JE Non-Safety), 5 (Chemical Supervisor), 12 (Metallurgical Supervisor)
ICF (Chennai): 106 (JE Non-Safety), 8 (CMA)
RWF (Bangalore): 24 (JE Non-Safety), 1 (DMS)
RCF (Patna): 14 (DMS), 8 (CMA)
PLW (Jammu): 63 (JE Non-Safety), 18 (DMS), 31 (CMA)
Total: 351 (JE Non-Safety), 18 (DMS), 31 (CMA), 5 (Chemical Supervisor), 12 (Metallurgical Supervisor)
Sub Total: 1225 (JE Non-Safety), 398 (DMS), 150 (CMA), 5 (Chemical Supervisor), 12 (Metallurgical Supervisor)
5. Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for these positions, candidates must meet certain educational and professional criteria. Generally, candidates should have an engineering degree or diploma in relevant fields. Additionally, specific requirements may apply for each role, which will be detailed in the official notification.
6. Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Candidates planning to apply must familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and syllabus for the RRB JE examination. This typically includes sections on General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and Technical Subjects pertinent to the specific engineering discipline. Detailed information will be available in the official RRB JE Notification 2024.
For more detailed information, candidates can refer to the following resources:
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are released by RRB? A total of 7911 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Safety & Non-Safety), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA), Chemical Supervisor, and Metallurgical Supervisor posts have been released by RRB.
Q2. When will the RRB JE Notification 2024 PDF be released? The RRB JE Notification 2024 PDF is expected to be released in July-August 2024.
Q3. Who can apply for these vacancies? Candidates with engineering qualifications (Degree or Diploma) and who meet the other eligibility criteria can apply for these vacancies.
Q4. How can candidates apply for the RRB JE Recruitment 2024? Candidates can apply online through the official RRB website once the notification is released. Detailed instructions will be provided in the notification.
This announcement marks a significant opportunity for aspiring engineers to embark on a career with Indian Railways. Candidates are encouraged to prepare diligently and stay updated with the latest information regarding the RRB JE Vacancy 2024 to maximize their chances of success.