RRB JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - CBT 1, CBT 2 Subject-wise Topics
The Railway Recruitment Board Junior Engineer selection runs through two computer based tests. CBT 1 is a screening test of 100 questions in 90 minutes; CBT 2 carries 150 questions in 120 minutes and is the stage that decides the final rank list. Both apply a penalty of one third of a mark for a wrong answer.
Last Updated 16 August 2026
Selection Stages
| Stage | Mode | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT 1 | Objective, computer based | 100 | 90 minutes |
| CBT 2 | Objective, computer based | 150 | 120 minutes |
| Document verification and medical examination | Qualifying | — | As notified |
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT 1 — Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes for the paper |
| CBT 1 — General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 | — |
| CBT 1 — General Awareness | 15 | 15 | — |
| CBT 1 — General Science | 30 | 30 | — |
| CBT 2 — Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 | 120 minutes for the paper |
| CBT 2 — General Awareness | 15 | 15 | — |
| CBT 2 — Physics and Chemistry | 15 | 15 | — |
| CBT 2 — Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 | — |
| CBT 2 — Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | — |
Negative marking. One third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer, in both CBT 1 and CBT 2.
Subject-wise Syllabus
Mathematics (CBT 1)
30 questions · 30 marks
- Number systems
- 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
General Intelligence and Reasoning (CBT 1)
25 questions · 25 marks
- Analogies
- Alphabetical and number series
- Coding and decoding
- Mathematical operations
- Relationships
- Syllogism
- Venn diagrams
- Data interpretation and sufficiency
- Conclusions and decision making
- Analytical reasoning
- Classification
- Directions
- Statement and arguments
General Awareness (CBT 1 and CBT 2)
15 questions · 15 marks
- Current affairs
- Indian geography
- Culture and history of India including the freedom struggle
- Indian polity and constitution
- Indian economy
- Environmental issues
- Science and technology
- General scientific and technological developments
General Science (CBT 1)
30 questions · 30 marks
- Physics at Class 10 standard
- Chemistry at Class 10 standard
- Life sciences at Class 10 standard
Technical Abilities (CBT 2)
100 questions · 100 marks
- Subject knowledge of the engineering discipline applied for
- Discipline-specific core papers as set out in the RRB notification for the exam group
Physics and Chemistry (CBT 2)
15 questions · 15 marks
- Physics up to Class 10 standard
- Chemistry up to Class 10 standard
Basics of Computers and Applications (CBT 2)
10 questions · 10 marks
- Computer architecture
- Input and output devices
- Storage devices
- Networking
- Operating systems
- MS Office
- Internet and email
- Websites and web browsers
- Computer virus
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control (CBT 2)
10 questions · 10 marks
- Basics of environment
- Air, water and noise pollution and their control
- Waste management
- Global warming
- Acid rain
- Ozone depletion
Important Links
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Confirm against the official notification. Syllabus and exam pattern are revised from time to time. Job Times 24 summarises them for study planning; the notification on the conducting body’s website is the authority.