Indian Railways JE, DMS, CMA Recruitment 2025: Apply Now for 2569 Posts!

The Ministry of Railways, through the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), has released the detailed Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2025 for the massive recruitment drive for Junior Engineers (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). This is a crucial opportunity for eligible candidates to secure a coveted technical or supervisory position in the vast network of Indian Railways.

Here is a complete, structured breakdown of the notification, important dates, and key instructions to ensure a successful application.

1. Key Recruitment Highlights

This notification covers key technical and supervisory roles classified under Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

2. Important Dates to Remember

Candidates must strictly adhere to the following timeline for their applications:

Note: The dates for the Computer Based Tests (CBTs) will be announced later on the official RRB websites.

3. Essential Application Instructions

The application process is strictly online. Candidates must pay close attention to these instructions to avoid summary rejection:

• Mode of Application: Applications must be submitted ONLINE ONLY through the official RRB websites.
• One RRB, One Application: Candidates can choose only one RRB to apply to. Submitting multiple applications to different RRBs, or even to the same RRB, will result in the rejection of all applications.
• Account Creation: A new applicant must first ‘Create an Account’. The details entered during this process (especially the Mobile Number and Email ID) cannot be modified later.
• Live Photo Capturing: Candidates must capture a live photograph at the time of application. Uploading a pre-existing photograph (digital or printed) is strictly not allowed and will lead to rejection.
• Signature Standards: The signature must be in running handwriting (cursive/joined letters), in black ink on white paper, and NOT in block or capital letters.
• Eligibility is Mandatory: Candidates must possess and fulfill all prescribed educational and technical qualifications on or before the closing date of the application (30.11.2025). Candidates awaiting final results are NOT eligible to apply.
• Modification Window: After the initial submission, corrections can be made (except ‘Create an Account’ details and Chosen RRB) during the modification window (Dec 3 to Dec 12, 2025) by paying a non-refundable fee of ₹250 for each modification.

4. Selection and Recruitment Process

The selection process is merit-based and involves three main stages:

1. Computer Based Tests (CBTs): There will be multiple CBTs.
   • Negative Marking: Be cautious! There is negative marking, with $1/3^{rd}$ of a mark deducted for every wrong answer.
2. Document Verification (DV): Candidates will be shortlisted for DV based on their merit in the 2nd Stage CBT. The shortlisting ratio is 1:1 of the vacancies.
3. Medical Examination (ME): Candidates must pass the requisite medical fitness test prescribed by the Railway Administration for the post they opted for.

Special Note on Medical Standards

• The posts have specific medical standards (A-3, B-1, C-1).
• Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery or any other surgical procedure to correct a refractory error are NOT eligible for posts requiring Medical Standards A-3. They may be eligible for B-1 subject to a one-year post-surgery duration and a medical certificate confirming visual stability.

5. Overview of the 2nd Stage CBT Syllabus

The 2nd Stage CBT is the most crucial stage for merit-based selection. It covers both general and technical subjects:

• Non-Technical Sections: General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, and Basics of Environment and Pollution Control.
• Technical Abilities Section: This part is discipline-specific, tailored to the engineering group you are applying for:
  • Civil & Allied Engineering
  • Electrical & Allied Engineering: Includes Basic concepts, Circuit law, Electrical Machines, Power systems, etc.
  • Electronics & Allied Engineering: Covers Electronic Components, Digital Electronics, Communication Engineering, etc.
  • Mechanical & Allied Engineering:
  • CMA Exam Group: Specific topics for Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants.

For the most detailed and comprehensive syllabus, candidates must refer to the full Centralised Employment Notice on the official RRB websites.

Final Advice and Next Steps

Start your preparation immediately and ensure all your documents, especially your technical/educational qualifications, are in order before the closing date.

Crucial Action: Due to the strict application rules (like the one-time choice of RRB and the live photo requirement), do not wait until the last minute. Submit your application well before the 30.11.2025 deadline to avoid technical issues.