I have LASIK surgery. Can I apply?

For A-3 posts (Track Machine, P-Way), NO. For B-1/C-1 posts (DMS, Workshop), Yes, provided your vision is stable and meets specific criteria.

Can B.Sc graduates apply for JE posts?

Generally No, except for JE Civil (if B.Sc Civil) and CMA posts (B.Sc Physics/Chem).

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The eligibility criteria for RRB JE are often confused with exams like SSC JE or GATE. Here is the simplified, no-confusion, “fine-print” version of who is actually eligible.

1. Educational Qualification

Golden Rule: You must have a Diploma (3 Years) OR a B.E./B.Tech Degree in the relevant engineering stream.

Final Year Students: NOT eligible. You must have your final mark sheet/certificate by Dec 10, 2025.
B.Sc Candidates: Eligible for CMA (must have Physics & Chemistry). Rare exceptions exist for B.Sc (Civil Engineering).

Stream Mapping (Very Important)

Civil Engineering (Diploma/Degree): Eligible for JE Civil, P-Way, Design, Works.
Mechanical / Electrical: Eligible for overlapping posts (Diesel Shed, Carriage & Wagon etc.).
CS / IT: Eligible for JE (IT), some S&T posts depending on notification.

2. Age Limit (As of Jan 1, 2026)

Railways offer higher age limits compared to many central exams.

General / EWS: 18 to 33 Years (sometimes relaxed to 36 in delayed cycles).
OBC–NCL: 18 to 36 Years.
SC / ST: 18 to 38 Years.

3. Medical Standards (The Silent Killer)

Warning: Many candidates clear the exam but fail the medical test. Vision standards are extremely strict.

A-3 Standard (Strictest)

Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (Power ≤ 2D).

Required for: Track Machine, P-Way, Works (Civil posts).

B-1 Standard

Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (Power ≤ 4D).

Required for: Mechanical/Electrical posts in workshops.

B-2 / C-1 Standard

Lower medical standards for non-safety posts like DMS.

Note: Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery are disqualified for A-3 and B-1 medical categories.

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RRB JE Eligibility 2025: B.Tech vs Diploma, Age Limit & Medical