RRB JE selection process
- CBT-1 (screening)
- CBT-2 (merit)
- Document verification
- Medical examination
RRB JE exam pattern 2026
CBT-1
| Subject / section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Screening test common to all posts. Used only to shortlist candidates for CBT-2 (zone-wise and post-category-wise).
CBT-2
| Subject / section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities (as per your exam group/branch) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Technical section differs by exam group (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics/S&T, Chemical & Metallurgical etc.). Final merit is prepared from CBT-2 normalised marks.
RRB JE syllabus 2026 – topic-wise
CBT-1 syllabus
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 and trigonometry
- Elementary statistics
- Square root
- Age problems
- Calendar and clock
- Pipes and cisterns
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies
- Alphabet 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
- Current affairs
- Games and sports
- Art and culture of India
- Indian history and freedom struggle
- Indian and world geography
- Indian polity and governance
- Economy
- Science and technology developments
- UN and world organisations
- Environment
- Basics of computers
- Abbreviations
- Transport systems in India
- Famous personalities
- Government schemes and bodies
- Flora and fauna of India
General Science
- Physics (up to Class 10 level)
- Chemistry (up to Class 10 level)
- Life sciences / Biology (up to Class 10 level)
CBT-2 syllabus
Physics & Chemistry
- Physics and Chemistry up to Class 12 level
Basics of Computers and Applications
- Computer architecture
- Input and output devices
- Storage devices
- Networking
- Operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux)
- MS Office
- Data representation
- Internet and e-mail
- Websites and web browsers
- Computer viruses
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control
- Basics of environment
- Effects of pollution and control strategies
- Air, water and noise pollution
- Waste management
- Global warming
- Acid rain
- Ozone depletion
Technical Abilities
- Branch-specific syllabus given in the notice for each exam group (e.g. Civil: building materials, surveying, structures, hydraulics, construction; Mechanical: thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machines, production; Electrical: circuits, machines, power systems, measurement)
Tip: solve RRB JE previous year papers to see which topics are asked most.
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Official links
- RRB Chandigarh (CEN pages for JE)
- RRB Chandigarh - CEN 05/2025 JE page
- RRB Chennai
- RRB online application portal
Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice. Information here is compiled by the RBE team from official notices; last updated 27 Sep 2026.