RRB JE 2026 Syllabus — CBT-1 & CBT-2 Technical Subject-wise Topics
The RRB JE 2026 Syllabus comprises general subjects in CBT-1 and heavily technical content in CBT-2. The technical section (100 marks out of 150 in CBT-2) tests in-depth knowledge of the candidate's engineering branch.
CBT-1 Syllabus
Mathematics (30 marks): Number system, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics, Percentages, Ratio-Proportion, Time-Speed-Distance, Profit-Loss, Interest calculations.
General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 marks): Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Classification, Data Interpretation, Blood Relations, Directions, Puzzles.
General Awareness (15 marks): Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, science & technology, awards, sports.
General Science (30 marks): Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences — up to 12th standard level.
CBT-2 Technical Syllabus (Branch-wise)
Civil Engineering: Building Materials, Estimating & Costing, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Irrigation, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, Concrete Technology.
Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics, IC Engines, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines.
Electrical Engineering: Circuit Theory, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Measurements, Power Electronics, Digital Electronics.
Electronics Engineering: Electronic Devices, Digital Electronics, Communication Systems, Microprocessors, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Electromagnetic Theory.
RRB JE 2026 Exam Pattern
CBT-1
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes | 1/3 per wrong answer |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | Combined | 1/3 per wrong answer |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | Combined | 1/3 per wrong answer |
| General Science | 30 | 30 | Combined | 1/3 per wrong answer |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
CBT-2 (Technical)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 120 minutes | 1/3 per wrong answer |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | Combined | 1/3 per wrong answer |
| Basics of Computer Applications | 10 | 10 | Combined | 1/3 per wrong answer |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | Combined | 1/3 per wrong answer |
| Technical Abilities (Branch-specific) | 100 | 100 | Combined | 1/3 per wrong answer |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
RRB JE Syllabus Overview
- CBT-1: Maths (30), Reasoning (25), GK (15), Science (30) — general level
- CBT-2: GK (15), Physics-Chemistry (15), Computers (10), Environment (10), Technical (100) — branch-specific
