Explore the complete subject-wise syllabus for the RRB Junior Engineer (JE) examination. Prepare Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science and the common CBT-II subjects along with the Technical Abilities syllabus according to your engineering discipline.
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Number System, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry & More
Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Data Interpretation & More
Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Sports & More
Physics, Chemistry & Life Sciences up to 10th Standard
CBT-II consists of General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control and Technical Abilities.
Current Affairs, Geography, History, Polity, Economy, Environment & More
Physics and Chemistry up to 10th Standard CBSE Level
Computer Architecture, OS, MS Office, Internet, Networking & More
Pollution, Waste Management, Global Warming, Ozone & More
Civil, Electrical, Electronics & Mechanical Engineering Groups
Technical questions are based on the Technical Abilities syllabus prescribed for the relevant RRB JE Exam Group. The official notification maps engineering qualifications into Civil & Allied, Electrical & Allied, Electronics & Allied and Mechanical & Allied Engineering groups.
The RRB JE recruitment process consists of two stages of Computer Based Tests followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT-I | Mathematics | 30 | 90 Minutes |
| CBT-I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | |
| CBT-I | General Awareness | 15 | |
| CBT-I | General Science | 30 | |
| CBT-I Total | 100 | 90 Minutes | |
| CBT-II | General Awareness | 15 | 120 Minutes |
| CBT-II | Physics & Chemistry | 15 | |
| CBT-II | Basics of Computers & Applications | 10 | |
| CBT-II | Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | |
| CBT-II | Technical Abilities | 100 | |
| CBT-II Total | 150 | 120 Minutes | |
CBT-I contains 100 objective-type questions covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science.
CBT-II contains 150 questions covering General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Computer Applications, Environment & Pollution Control and Technical Abilities.
One-third mark is deducted for every wrong answer in the CBT examinations.
A virtual calculator is made available on the computer monitor during the second stage CBT.
The RRB JE recruitment process consists of two stages of Computer Based Tests followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
The first-stage CBT is a screening examination used for shortlisting candidates for the second-stage CBT.
The second-stage CBT contains common subjects along with Technical Abilities according to the candidate's applicable exam group.
Candidates shortlisted after the CBT stages are called for verification of their original educational and other required documents.
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical standards applicable to the post for which they are being considered.
The Technical Abilities section is based on the engineering discipline mapped to the candidate's qualification.
| Engineering Qualification | Exam Group |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Civil & Allied Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering | Electrical & Allied Engineering |
| Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Communication, Computer Science / IT related qualifications | Electronics & Allied Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering and mapped allied engineering disciplines | Mechanical & Allied Engineering |
The CBT examination is conducted according to the language options available in the RRB examination process.
The examination is conducted in Computer Based Test mode with objective-type multiple-choice questions.
Candidates should follow the official RRB instructions for examination-language and CBT-related information.
Build strong fundamentals in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics and the remaining notified Mathematics topics.
Practise analogy, series, coding-decoding, syllogism, Venn diagrams, data interpretation, analytical reasoning and other notified topics.
Cover current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, sports, scientific developments and 10th-standard Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences.
Prepare Physics & Chemistry, Computer Applications and Environment & Pollution Control along with General Awareness.
Focus primarily on the Technical Abilities syllabus belonging to your applicable Civil, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical exam group.
CBT-I covers Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science. Mathematics includes Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock and Pipes & Cistern. General Intelligence & Reasoning includes analogies, alphabetical and number series, coding-decoding, mathematical operations, relationships, syllogism, jumbling, Venn diagrams, data interpretation and sufficiency, conclusions and decision making, similarities and differences, analytical reasoning, classification, directions, statement-arguments and assumptions. General Awareness includes current affairs, Indian geography, culture, history including freedom struggle, polity and constitution, economy, environmental issues, sports and scientific and technological developments. General Science covers Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to 10th-standard CBSE level.
CBT-II covers General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control and Technical Abilities.
The Computer syllabus includes Computer Architecture, Input and Output Devices, Storage Devices, Networking, Operating Systems such as Windows, Unix and Linux, MS Office, data representation, Internet and Email, Websites and Web Browsers and Computer Virus.
The syllabus includes Basics of Environment, adverse effects of environmental pollution and control strategies, Air, Water and Noise Pollution, their effects and control, Waste Management, Global Warming, Acid Rain and Ozone Depletion.
CBT-II contains 150 objective-type questions. General Awareness has 15 questions, Physics & Chemistry 15 questions, Basics of Computers and Applications 10 questions, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control 10 questions and Technical Abilities 100 questions.
Technical Abilities are based on the applicable RRB JE Exam Group. The official notification provides separate syllabi for Civil & Allied Engineering, Electrical & Allied Engineering, Electronics & Allied Engineering and Mechanical & Allied Engineering.
The Civil & Allied Engineering syllabus includes Engineering Mechanics, Building Construction, Building Materials, Construction of Substructure, Construction of Superstructure, Building Finishes, Building Maintenance, Building Drawing, Concrete Technology, Surveying, Computer Aided Design, Geo Technical Engineering, Hydraulics, Irrigation Engineering, Mechanics of Structures, Theory of Structures, Design of Concrete Structures, Design of Steel Structures, Transportation Engineering, Highway Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Advanced Construction Techniques and Equipment, Estimating and Costing and Contracts and Accounts.
The Electrical & Allied Engineering syllabus includes Basic Concepts, Circuit Law, Magnetic Circuit, AC Fundamentals, Measurement and Measuring Instruments, Electrical Machines, Synchronous Machines, Generation Transmission and Distribution, Estimation and Costing, Utilization of Electrical Energy and Basic Electronics.
The Electronics & Allied Engineering syllabus includes Electronic Components and Materials, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Digital Electronics, Linear Integrated Circuits, Microprocessor and Microcontroller, Electronic Measurements, Communication Engineering, Data Communication and Network, Computer Programming and Basic Electrical Engineering.
The Mechanical & Allied Engineering syllabus includes Engineering Mechanics, Material Science, Strength of Materials, Machining, Welding, Grinding and Finishing Process, Metrology, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery, Industrial Management and Thermal Engineering.
Yes. The official notification provides negative marking of one-third mark for every wrong answer in the CBT.
The information provided on this page has been prepared for educational purposes based on the official Railway Recruitment Board notification for Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment. The examination pattern and syllabus information has been organized from the official notification for easier preparation. Candidates should verify any subsequent changes through the official RRB websites before relying on the information for examination purposes.