The Junior Engineer (JE) in Information Technology (IT) is an attractive position in Indian Railways, recruited by the RRB from eligible applicants. Today, I will share more about this position and the opportunities for Computer Science graduates.
Railway Junior Engineer (JE) in Information Technology (IT) Selection Process
Gayatri Gopinath, a B.Tech student in Computer Science, inquired about the selection process. Let me answer it here. It is a technical (Group C) post under Indian Railways, recruited through Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). The selection process typically consists of two main stages:
CBT 1 (Screening): Focuses on Non-Technical subjects like Mathematics, Reasoning, and General Science.
CBT 2 (Selection): Focuses on Technical Abilities, General Awareness, and Basic Computer Applications.
What Are The Duties of a Junior Engineer (IT) in Indian Railways?
Vipeesh Kumar, an RRB aspirant from Noida, asked about the job profile and responsibilities of an Information Technology JE in Indian Railways.
I will answer that here. Their key responsibilities include System Administration, Hardware Maintenance, Railway Software Updates, and Computer Network Maintenance.
RRB JE Information Technology Stage 1 (CBT-1) Exam Syllabus
This image covers the complete syllabus of the RRB JE (Junior Engineer) Information Technology Stage 1 (CBT-1) Examination. I suggest you download it.
RRB JE Information Technology Stage 1 (CBT-1) Exam Pattern
| Subject / Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Science) | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Aleena George, a Computer Science graduate from Cochin, asked for the mark distribution and the nature of the RRB JE Information Technology stage 1 exam.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 90 Minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates with a scribe) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark (0.33) deducted for every incorrect answer |
| Nature of Exam | Screening / Qualifying only (Marks not added to final merit list) |
| Objective | To shortlist candidates for the Technical Stage (CBT-2) |
RRB JE Information Technology Stage 2 (CBT-2) Exam Pattern
| Sl. No. | Subject / Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| 2 | Physics & Chemistry (Up to 10th CBSE) | 15 | 15 |
| 3 | Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 |
| 4 | Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| 5 | Technical Abilities (IT-Specific) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
Randeep Vijay and Adil Ahammad, students enrolled in the RRB exam course at CoreNetworkZ Edtech Solutions, asked about the pattern difference between CBT-1 and CBT-2. They both aspire to join Southern Railway as JE. There is a difference in exam time duration and the number of questions from CBT-1.
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 Mark (0.33) for each incorrect answer |
| Merit Impact | Final merit list is based exclusively on CBT-2 marks |
Reference
- https://www.rrbkolkata.gov.in/file/CEN%2003%202024_JE_English.pdf
- https://www.rrbchennai.gov.in/cen-052024-NTPC-Graduate.htm
Authored by: Sandeep Iyer
Sandeep Iyer graduated with a B.Tech from Anna University and completed an MBA (Finance) from Sikkim Manipal University.
He worked as an investment banker for five years with a leading private bank in India, and is now an IBPS and RRB exam trainer. He is a visiting faculty member at CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions' Chennai Institute.
He guides our students who are preparing for RRB and banking exams, and you can contact him at sandeep.iyer@corenetworkz.com.
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