Ministry of Railways (Railway Recruitment Boards - RRB)
Railway RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Syllabus 2026: CBT 1 & CBT 2 Exam Pattern & PDF
रेलवे कनिष्ठ अभियंता (RRB JE CEN 03/2026) विस्तृत पाठ्यक्रम | प्रथम चरण CBT-1, द्वितीय चरण CBT-2 (तकनीकी शाखाएं), अंक योजना व स्कोर कैलकुलेटर
100 Qs / 90 Min
CBT-1 Screening
-1/3rd (0.33)
Negative Marking (CBT 1 & 2)
150 Marks
CBT-2 Technical Merit
100 Marks
Core Engineering Abilities
1:15 Ratio
CBT-1 Shortlisting for CBT-2
Diploma / Degree
Engineering Qualification
RRB Junior Engineer (JE / DMS / CMA) 2026 Overview: भारतीय रेलवे द्वारा जूनियर इंजीनियर (सिविल, मैकेनिकल, इलेक्ट्रिकल, इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स, एवं कंप्यूटर साइंस/आईटी), डिपो सामग्री अधीक्षक (DMS) एवं रासायनिक व धातुकर्म सहायक (CMA) के पदों पर भर्ती प्रक्रिया 2 प्रमुख चरणों में आयोजित की जाती है: 1st Stage CBT (स्क्रीनिंग परीक्षा - 100 प्रश्न) तथा 2nd Stage CBT (मुख्य तकनीकी मेरिट परीक्षा - 150 प्रश्न)।
CBT-1 केवल स्क्रीनिंग परीक्षा है जिससे रिक्तियों के 15 गुना अभ्यर्थियों को CBT-2 के लिए शॉर्टलिस्ट किया जाता है। अंतिम चयन मेरिट सूची पूर्णतः CBT-2 (150 अंक) के नॉर्मलाइज़्ड अंकों के आधार पर तैयार की जाती है। नीचे विस्तृत विषयवार सिलेबस, ब्रांच-वाइज तकनीकी टॉपिक्स, अनुशंसित पुस्तकें और ऑनलाइन स्कोर कैलकुलेटर उपलब्ध हैं।
RRB JE 4-Stage Selection Process 2026
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Stage 1: First Stage CBT (Screening
Test)
Qualifying (15x Shortlist)
- Exam Pattern: 100 Multiple Choice Questions for 100 Marks in 90 Minutes (120 Mins for PwBD).
- Subjects: Mathematics (30), General Science (30), Reasoning (25), General Awareness (15).
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd (0.33) marks per wrong answer. Marks are not added to final appointment merit.
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Stage 2: Second Stage CBT (Technical Merit
Exam)
100% Final Merit Basis
- Exam Pattern: 150 Multiple Choice Questions for 150 Marks in 120 Minutes (2 Hours).
- Structure: 100 Questions from Technical Abilities (Engineering Discipline) + 50 Questions from Non-Tech (GA, Physics/Chem, Computers, Environment).
- This stage strictly decides the rank for Document Verification and final selection.
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Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)
& Biometrics
1:1 Ratio Calling
- Candidates equal to the number of category-wise vacancies are called based on CBT-2 normalized marks.
- Thorough verification of Engineering Diploma / Degree certificate, marks sheets, caste / category certificates, and Aadhaar biometrics.
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Stage 4: Comprehensive Medical
Examination
Fit for Duty
- Conducted by Railway Medical Officers to ensure medical standard compliance: A-3, B-1, or B-2 depending on technical post requirement.
- Strict assessment of distant & near vision, colour blindness, field of vision, and general surgical health.
1. RRB JE 1st Stage CBT (Screening Test - 100 Marks)
| S.No. | Subject (विषय / अनुभाग) | Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics (गणित) | 30 Qs | 30 Marks |
90 Minutes (120 Mins for PwBD) |
| 2 | General Science (भौतिक, रसायन व जीव विज्ञान 10वीं स्तर) | 30 Qs | 30 Marks | |
| 3 | General Intelligence & Reasoning (तर्कशक्ति) | 25 Qs | 25 Marks | |
| 4 | General Awareness (सामान्य ज्ञान व समसामयिकी) | 15 Qs | 15 Marks | |
| कुल योग (Total): | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 1/3 Negative Marking | |
2. RRB JE 2nd Stage CBT (Technical Merit Exam - 150 Marks)
| S.No. | Subject (विषय / अनुभाग) | Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Awareness (समसामयिकी व सामान्य ज्ञान) | 15 Qs | 15 Marks |
120 Minutes (160 Mins for PwBD) |
| 2 | Physics & Chemistry (10th Standard CBSE Level) | 15 Qs | 15 Marks | |
| 3 | Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 Qs | 10 Marks | |
| 4 | Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 Qs | 10 Marks | |
| 5 | Technical Abilities (Engineering Discipline) | 100 Qs | 100 Marks | |
| कुल योग (Total Merit Score): | 150 Questions | 150 Marks | 1/3 Negative Marking | |
3. Subject-Wise Detailed Syllabus for RRB JE (CBT 1 & CBT 2)
1. Mathematics (CBT 1 - 30 Marks)
30 Questions | 30 Marks
- Arithmetic: Number System, BODMAS Rule, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Partnership.
- Commercial Mathematics: Time and Work, Pipes and Cisterns, Speed, Time and Distance, Problems on Trains, Boats and Streams.
- Pure & Advanced Mathematics: Elementary Algebra, Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Basic Geometry (Triangles, Circles, Polygons), Trigonometric Ratios and Identities, Heights & Distances, Mensuration 2D (Area & Perimeter) and 3D (Volume & Surface Area), Elementary Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation), Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock.
2. General Science (CBT 1: 30 Marks | CBT 2: 15 Marks)
Physics & Chemistry (10th Standard)
- Physics (भौतिक विज्ञान): Units and Dimensions, Motion, Gravitation, Work, Power & Energy, Sound and Waves, Light (Reflection, Refraction, Optical Instruments), Electricity (Ohm's Law, Circuits, Heating Effect), Magnetism & Electromagnetic Induction, Sources of Energy.
- Chemistry (रसायन विज्ञान): Matter & States of Matter, Atoms and Molecules, Modern Periodic Table & Periodicity, Chemical Reactions & Equations, Acids, Bases & Salts, Metals and Non-Metals, Carbon and its Compounds, Chemical Bonding.
- Life Sciences / Biology (CBT 1 only): Cell Structure, Plant & Animal Tissues, Human Organ Systems (Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, Excretory, Nervous), Diseases & Prevention, Nutrition, Genetics & Evolution basics.
3. Basics of Computers & Environment (CBT 2 - 20
Marks)
Computers: 10M | Environment: 10M
- Basics of Computers & Applications (10 Marks): Computer Architecture, Input & Output devices, Storage devices (Primary & Secondary Memory), Networking concepts, LAN/WAN, Internet & Web Browsers, Email protocols, Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, Unix), MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Computer Viruses, Data representation (Binary/Hexadecimal), Algorithms & Flowcharts.
- Basics of Environment & Pollution Control (10 Marks): Environmental pollution (Air, Water, Soil, Noise), Ozone depletion and Greenhouse gases, Global warming and Climate change, Acid rain, Municipal Solid Waste Management & Biomedical Waste, Hazardous waste disposal, Central & State Pollution Control Board regulations, Renewable energy resources.
4. Technical Abilities (CBT 2 - 100 Marks Engineering
Discipline)
Core Engineering • 100 Marks
- Civil & Allied Engineering: Engineering Mechanics, Building Construction & Materials (Cement, Concrete, Bricks), Surveying (Chain, Compass, Theodolite, Total Station), Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, RCC Design (IS 456), Steel Structures (IS 800), Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Hydrology & Water Resources, Highway & Railway Engineering, Environmental Engineering (Water supply, Sewage treatment).
- Mechanical & Allied Engineering: Engineering Mechanics, Theory of Machines & Mechanisms, Strength of Materials (Stress, Strain, Bending, Torsion), Machine Design, Thermodynamics & Applied Thermodynamic Cycles, IC Engines, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (RAC), Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery, Manufacturing & Production Technology (Casting, Welding, Machining, CNC), Metrology & Inspection, Industrial Engineering & Operations Research.
- Electrical & Allied Engineering: Basic Electrical Circuit Concepts (KCL, KVL, Network Theorems), Magnetic Circuits, AC Fundamentals & Polyphase Systems, Electrical Machines (Single & 3-Phase Transformers, DC Generators & Motors, Induction Motors, Synchronous Machines), Power Systems (Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Fault Analysis, Switchgear & Protection), Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments, Control Systems, Power Electronics & Drives.
- Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering: Electronic Devices & Semiconductor Physics (Diodes, BJT, MOSFET), Analog Circuits (Amplifiers, Oscillators, Op-Amps), Digital Electronics (Boolean algebra, Logic gates, Flip-flops, Counters, Combinational circuits), Microprocessors (8085/8086) & Microcontrollers, Communication Systems (AM, FM, PM, Digital Modulation PCM, Optical Fibres, Satellite Communication), Signals and Systems.
- Computer Science & Information Technology: PC Software, Data Structures using C/C++, Operating Systems concepts (Process management, Memory management, Deadlocks), Database Management Systems (DBMS & SQL queries), Computer Networks & OSI Model, Network Security, Software Engineering, Object-Oriented Programming (Java / Python), Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
RRB JE Engineering Discipline & Exam Group Mapping
| Eligible Educational Qualification | Exam Group for CBT-2 | Technical Syllabus Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering / Civil Engg with Computer Specialization | Civil & Allied Engineering | Surveying, Concrete, SOM, RCC, Highway & Rail Engg |
| Mechanical / Production / Automobile / Industrial Engg | Mechanical & Allied Engineering | Thermodynamics, SOM, Theory of Machines, Manufacturing |
| Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Power Engineering | Electrical & Allied Engineering | Circuits, Machines, Power Systems, Measurements |
| Electronics / Telecommunication / Instrumentation Engg | Electronics & Allied Engineering | Analog & Digital Circuits, Microprocessors, Telecom |
| Computer Science / Information Technology / BCA / B.Sc (CS) | Computer Science & IT | Data Structures, DBMS, Networking, OS, Software Engg |
RRB JE Subject-Wise Chapter Weightage Analysis
| Subject | CBT-1 / CBT-2 Qs | High-Yield Scoring Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Abilities (CBT-2) | 100 Qs (CBT-2) | Core Branch Engineering Concepts: SOM, RCC, Surveying, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Circuit Theory, Transformers & Motors, Analog/Digital Electronics. |
| Mathematics (CBT-1) | 30 Qs (CBT-1) | Number System & BODMAS (4-5 Qs), Mensuration 2D/3D (4 Qs), Time & Work (3 Qs), SI/CI & Profit-Loss (4 Qs), Trigonometry & Algebra (3 Qs). |
| General Science (Physics & Chem) | 30 Qs / 15 Qs | Electricity & Circuits, Work-Power-Energy, Optics & Lenses, Sound, Modern Periodic Table, Chemical Reactions, Cell Biology. |
| Reasoning & General Awareness | 25 Qs + 15 Qs | Coding-Decoding, Series, Syllogisms, Venn Diagrams, Current Affairs (last 8 months), Indian Polity & Static Railway GK. |
| Computers & Environment | 20 Qs (CBT-2) | Computer Architecture & Networking, MS Office, Pollution Types, Global Warming, Waste Management & Environmental Acts. |
Recommended Best Books for Railway RRB JE Preparation
CBT-2 Technical Branch
- Youth Competition Times (YCT): Civil / Mech / Electrical JE Chapterwise Solved Papers.
- Made Easy / IES Master: RRB JE Technical Question Bank & Practice Sets.
- Standard Handbooks: Relevant branch handbook for quick formula revisions.
Science, Environment & IT
- Lucent's General Science: Comprehensive coverage for Physics & Chemistry.
- Arihant / Youth: Basics of Computers & Environment for RRB JE CBT-2.
- NCERT 9th & 10th: Standard science fundamentals.
CBT-1 Maths & Reasoning
- RS Aggarwal: Quantitative Aptitude & Verbal/Non-Verbal Reasoning.
- Kiran / Pinnacle: Railway Non-Tech Chapterwise Solved TCS Papers.
- CBT Mock Test Series: Attempt 1 full non-tech mock weekly for speed building.
RRB JE Cut-Off Trends & Target Safe Score
| Category | CBT-1 Normalized Cut-Off (out of 100) | CBT-2 Final Cut-Off (out of 150) | Target Safe Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | 62 - 76 Marks | 105 - 122 Marks | 72+ (CBT-1) | 118+ (CBT-2) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy) | 56 - 70 Marks | 98 - 116 Marks | 66+ (CBT-1) | 110+ (CBT-2) |
| EWS (Economically Weaker) | 52 - 68 Marks | 92 - 112 Marks | 64+ (CBT-1) | 105+ (CBT-2) |
| SC / ST Categories | 44 - 60 Marks | 80 - 100 Marks | 55+ (CBT-1) | 92+ (CBT-2) |
Important Useful Links
| Resource / Official Link | Action |
|---|---|
| RRB JE Recruitment 2026 Notification Page | View Vacancy Details |
| RRB Group D Level-1 Detailed Syllabus 2026 | View Group D Syllabus |
| RRB ALP & Technician Detailed Syllabus 2026 | View ALP Syllabus |
| Official Railway Application Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Indian Railways Official Web Portal | indianrailways.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (RRB JE FAQs)
Q1. Is CBT 1 score counted in the final merit list of RRB JE?
No, CBT-1 is purely a screening/qualifying examination used to shortlist candidates for CBT-2 (approx. 15 times the category vacancies). The final merit list is 100% determined by normalized marks obtained in CBT-2 (150 Marks).
Q2. What is the technical abilities weightage in RRB JE CBT-2?
In CBT-2, Technical Abilities carry 100 questions (100 Marks) out of the total 150 marks based on the candidate's core engineering discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or CS/IT).
Q3. What is the negative marking in RRB JE CBT 1 and CBT 2?
There is a negative marking of 1/3rd (0.33 marks) for each incorrect response in both CBT-1 and CBT-2. For every 3 wrong answers, 1 mark is deducted from the total score.
Q4. Can B.Tech / B.E. graduates apply for RRB Junior Engineer (JE)?
Yes, candidates possessing either a 3-year Diploma in Engineering or a 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) in relevant branches are fully eligible to apply for RRB JE posts.
Q5. What are the common non-technical subjects in RRB JE CBT-2?
The 50 non-technical marks in CBT-2 comprise General Awareness (15 Marks), Physics & Chemistry 10th Standard (15 Marks), Basics of Computers and Applications (10 Marks), and Basics of Environment and Pollution Control (10 Marks).
Disclaimer: The syllabus, exam pattern,
engineering discipline mappings, and cutoff benchmarks presented on this page are compiled for educational
guidance based on official Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) CEN notifications. Candidates are strongly
advised to refer to the official portal (rrbapply.gov.in) for official
notifications and updates.