RRB JE Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern – CBT 1 & CBT 2

The RRB Junior Engineer (JE) 2026 selection process consists of two Computer Based Tests (CBT-1 and CBT-2), followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. CBT-1 is used for screening, while CBT-2 is the main examination for further selection.

RRB JE CBT-1 Exam Pattern 2026

• Duration: 90 Minutes
• Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for every wrong answer
• Nature: Screening Examination

RRB JE CBT-1 Syllabus

1. Mathematics

• Number System
• BODMAS
• Decimals and Fractions
• LCM and HCF
• Ratio and Proportion
• Percentage
• Mensuration
• Time and Work
• Time and Distance
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Profit and Loss
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Elementary Statistics
• Square Root
• Age Calculations
• Calendar and Clock
• Pipes and Cistern

2. General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies
• Alphabetical and Number Series
• Coding and Decoding
• Mathematical Operations
• Relationships
• Syllogism
• Jumbling
• Venn Diagram
• Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
• Conclusions and Decision Making
• Similarities and Differences
• Analytical Reasoning
• Classification
• Directions
• Statement, Arguments and Assumptions

3. General Awareness

• Current Affairs
• Indian Geography
• Indian History and Culture
• Freedom Struggle
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Indian Economy
• Environmental Issues
• Sports
• General Scientific and Technological Developments

4. General Science

Questions are based broadly on Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to the 10th-standard level.

RRB JE CBT-2 Exam Pattern 2026

• Duration: 120 Minutes
• Question Type: Objective MCQs
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
• Technical Ability: 100 Questions / 100 Marks

RRB JE CBT-2 Syllabus

1. General Awareness

• Current Affairs
• Indian History
• Indian Geography
• Indian Polity
• Indian Constitution
• Indian Economy
• Sports
• Environment
• General Science and Technology
• Important National and International Events

2. Physics & Chemistry

• Measurements
• Units and Dimensions
• Motion
• Force and Laws of Motion
• Work, Power and Energy
• Heat
• Light
• Sound
• Electricity
• Magnetism
• Electromagnetism
• Matter
• Chemical Reactions
• Acids, Bases and Salts
• Metals and Non-Metals
• Basic Chemistry

3. Basics of Computers & Applications

• Computer Fundamentals
• Operating Systems
• MS Office
• Internet
• Computer Networks
• Input and Output Devices
• Storage Devices
• Data Representation
• Computer Security
• Email
• Web Browsing
• Basic Computer Applications

4. Environment & Pollution Control

• Basics of Environment
• Environmental Pollution
• Air Pollution
• Water Pollution
• Noise Pollution
• Waste Management
• Global Warming
• Ozone Layer
• Climate Change
• Environmental Protection
• Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy

RRB JE Technical Abilities Syllabus 2026

The Technical Abilities section carries 100 questions and 100 marks in CBT-2. The syllabus depends on the engineering discipline/post selected by the candidate.

Civil Engineering

• Engineering Mechanics
• Building Materials
• Construction Technology
• Building Construction
• Surveying
• Soil Mechanics
• Strength of Materials
• Structural Engineering
• RCC Design
• Steel Structures
• Fluid Mechanics
• Hydraulics
• Irrigation Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Railway Engineering
• Estimation and Costing
• Engineering Drawing

Electrical Engineering

• Basic Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Circuits
• Electrical Machines
• Transformers
• Power Systems
• Generation of Electrical Power
• Transmission and Distribution
• Electrical Measurements
• Electrical Drives
• Control Systems
• Utilization of Electrical Energy
• Power Electronics
• Basic Electronics
• Electrical Materials

Mechanical Engineering

• Engineering Mechanics
• Strength of Materials
• Theory of Machines
• Machine Design
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Thermodynamics
• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Mechanics
• IC Engines
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Industrial Engineering
• Material Science
• Engineering Drawing

Electronics & Communication / S&T

• Basic Electronics
• Electronic Devices
• Digital Electronics
• Analog Electronics
• Communication Systems
• Network Theory
• Microprocessors
• Microcontrollers
• Measurements
• Control Systems
• Signals and Systems
• Computer Fundamentals
• Optical Fibre Communication
• Microwave Engineering

RRB JE Minimum Qualifying Marks

RRB JE Selection Process 2026

RRB JE Preparation Strategy

• Give special attention to Technical Abilities, which carries 100 marks in CBT-2.
• Practice Mathematics and Reasoning regularly.
• Revise General Science and current affairs frequently.
• Solve RRB JE previous-year questions.
• Take regular mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
• Prepare according to your selected engineering discipline.