RRB JE 2026 Exam pattern and syllabus

The RRB JE 2026 exam will be held in 3 rounds and be an Online Computer-based Test (CBT I and CBT II). Candidates who qualify in the 1st round of the exams (CBT I) will move on to the next round (CBT II). The third and final stage of the exam is the Document verification and Medical Examination of the candidates. There is negative marking in both CBT I and CBT II exams and for every incorrect attempt, one-third of marks will be deducted from the overall score of the candidate.

Different Stages of RRB JE Exam

• CBT I
• CBT II
• Document verification
• Medical examination

RRB JE Exam Pattern and Syllabus for CBT I

RRB JE Exam Pattern for CBT I

Subject Name	Number of Questions	Marks	Total Duration of the Exams
Mathematics	30	30	90 minutes
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	25
General awareness	15	15
General Science	30	30
Total	100	100

RRB JE Exam Syllabus for CBT I

➥ Subject - Mathematics

Topics

• Fraction
• Decimal
• Square root
• LCM and HCF
• Profit and Loss
• BODMAS
• Number system
• Algebra
• Mensuration
• Time and Work
• Simple Interest
• Trigonometry
• Geometry
• Time and Work
• Age calculation
• Pipes and Cistern
• Calendar and clocks

➥ Subject - General intelligence and Reasoning

Topics

• Alphabetical and Number series
• Mathematical operations
• Coding and Decoding
• Data interpretation and sufficiency
• Venn Diagrams
• Analytical Reasoning
• Similarities and Differences
• Classification
• Arguments and assumptions
• Conclusions and Decision making

➥ Subject - General Awareness

Topics

• Current affairs
• Culture and History of India
• Indian Freedom struggle
• Indian Economy
• Indian Constitution
• Geography of India
• General scientific and technological developments
• Environmental issues

➥ Subject - General Science (Class 10 syllabus)

Topics

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Life Sciences

RRB JE Exam Pattern and Syllabus for CBT II

RRB JE Exam Pattern for CBT II

Subject Name	Number of Questions	Marks	Total Duration of the Exams
General Awareness	15	15	120 minutes
Physics Chemistry	15	15
Basics of Computer Applications	10	10
Basics of environment and pollution control	10	10
Technical abilities	100	100
Total	150	150

RRB JE Exam Syllabus for CBT II

➥ Subject - General Awareness

Topics

• Current affairs
• Indian Geography
• Indian Scientific and Technological developments
• Environmental issues concerning the world
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Indian freedom struggle
• Culture and History of India
• Indian Economy

➥ Subject - Physics and Chemistry

Topics

Up to standard 10 syllabi for Physics and Chemistry

➥ Subject - Basics of Computer Applications

Topics

• The architecture of Computers
• Input and Output devices
• Storage devices
• Websites and web browsers
• Computer virus
• Internet and email
• Representations of data

➥ Subject - Basics of Environment and Pollution Control

Topics

• Ozone depletion
• Acid rain
• Adverse effects of environmental pollution and control
• Waste management
• Air, water, and noise pollution

Technical Syllabus

➥ Subject - Mechanical and Allied Engineering

Topics

• Thermal Engineering
• Industrial Management
• Engineering Mechanics
• Strengths of materials
• Hydraulics Mechanics
• Machining
• Fluid Mechanics
• Grinding and finishing process

➥ Subject - Electrical and Allied Engineering

Topics

• Basics concepts of Magnetic Circuit
• Measuring and measuring instruments
• Synchronous machines
• Estimation and Costing
• Circuit laws and AC fundamentals
• Transmission and distribution of switchgear
• Utilization of electrical energy and protection

➥ Subject - Electronics and Allied Engineering

Topics

• Basic Electrical Engineering
• Digital electronics
• Data Communication and Network
• Electronic devices and circuits
• Microprocessor and microcontroller
• Linear integrated circuit
• Computer programming and Communication Engineering

➥ Subject - Civil and Allied Engineering

Topics

• Building construction and materials
• Irrigation Engineering
• Contracts and Accounts
• Mechanics of structures
• Building drawing, finishes, and maintenance
• Theory of structures
• Estimation and Costing
• Highway Mechanics
• Engineering Mechanics
• Computer-aided design
• Design of concrete structures
• Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering
• Advanced construction techniques and equipment

➥ Subject - Printing Technology

Topics

• Printing materials
• Plate making methods
• Digital imaging
• Advanced Printing Technologies
• Printing systems
• Image processing
• Packing technologies
• Web offset printing
• Printer’s accounting and estimation
• Color separation and management
• Paper and ink
• Design and advertising in Print media
• Finishing process of printing
• Gravure and screen printing

RRB JE 2026 Document verification

Candidates who qualify for both CBT I and CBT II will be called for the Document verification process. Final candidates for RRB JE 2026 must appear for the Medical Fitness test.

Top Recommended Books for RRB JE 2026 Syllabus

Subjects	Name of the Books
Mathematics	Practice Book on Quicker Maths by K.Kundan and M.Tyra Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive examinations by R S Agarwal Fast Track Objective Mathematics by Rajesh Verma
General awareness	Pratiyogita Darpan by Upkar Publications Manorama Year Book by Malayala Manorama RRB JE General awareness book by Disha Publications
General Science	General knowledge by Lucent publication Environment G K by Shivkumar
General intelligence and reasoning	A modern approach to verbal and nonverbal reasoning by R S Agarwal General intelligence and test of reasoning by Showick Thorpe General Intelligence and reasoning by Kunwar Ishwar Singh Rathode
Civil Engineering	RRB Railway Recruitment Board Civil Engineer Practice workbook by Kiran publications
Electronics Engineering	Indian Railways Junior Engineer electronics recruitment exam by Arihant Publications RRB Railway Recruitment Board Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Examination guide for Junior Engineer by GKP
Electrical Engineering	Guide to RRB Junior Engineer Electricals by Disha Publications RRB Junior Engineer Exam Electrical by Dr. Chandresh Agarwal
Computer Science	Handbook of Computer Science and IT by Surbhi Mitra Objective Computer Science and Information Technology by G K Mithal

RRB JE 2026 Exam Language

The default language of the RRB JE Exam is English. However, candidates have the option to select any other language as the mode of exam other than English. These languages are- Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Konkani, Kannada, Punjabi, Telugu, Odia, Tamil, Urdu, Manipuri, Malayalam, and Marathi.

Preparation tips to crack the RRB JE exam 2026

• Understand the syllabus and the exam pattern properly before starting your preparation.
• Prepare a timetable and allot time for all the subjects on the basis of their weight.
• Complete studying the entire syllabus properly from textbooks and reference books.
• After completing each section, solve all the questions related to it.
• Pay extra attention to the topics that you find difficult.
• The Mathematics and the General Science sections have the maximum weightage, so prepare them thoroughly and solve all the related questions.
• After completing the entire syllabus, attempt mock tests and solve sample papers.
• Time management is of utmost importance during the exams so try to solve the question papers before time leaving room for revision and corrections if any.