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RRB JE Syllabus along with Test structure 2026 - CBT 1, CBT 2 Subject-wise Topics

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review RRB JE Syllabus 2026 for CBT 1 in addition to CBT 2 subject-wise topics, marks distribution, negative marking, hiring procedure, as well as branch-wise technical syllabus (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, CSE). collect syllabus PDF.

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Topic
Sub-topics
Basic Concepts
Resistance, inductance, capacitance, current, voltage, power, energy, units
Circuit Law
Kirchhoff's laws, network theorems
Magnetic Circuit
Flux, mmf, reluctance, magnetic materials, electromagnetic induction, self/mutual induction
AC Fundamentals
Instantaneous/peak/RMS/average values, sinusoidal waveforms, series/parallel AC circuits, resonance, poly-phase systems, star/delta connection
Measurement and Instruments
Power/energy measurement, wattmeter methods, frequency/phase measurement, ammeters, voltmeters, multimeters, Megger, AC bridges, CRO, CT, PT
Electrical Machines
DC machines, transformers

construction, equivalent circuit, tests, efficiency), 3-phase induction motors, single-phase motors

Synchronous Machines
EMF generation, armature reaction, voltage regulation, parallel operation, synchronizing
Generation, Transmission & Distribution
Power stations, load factor, tariffs, faults, switchgear, protection, Buchholz relay, Merz-Price system, lightning arresters, cables
Estimation and Costing
Lighting scheme estimation, electric installation, IE rules, earthing practices
Utilization of Electrical Energy
Illumination, electric heating, welding, electroplating, electric drives and motors
Basic Electronics
Diodes, transistors

BJT, JFET), simple circuits using these devices

Details

RRB JE Selection Process 2026
  • aspirants are shortlisted through the following stages, in order:
  • According to the latest notice, First Stage CBT (CBT 1): A screening-level test covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, in addition to General Science. Only applicants who clear CBT 1 (based on RRB's normalization as well as cut-off process) move to CBT 2.
  • Second Stage CBT (CBT 2): A more technical test covering General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computer Applications, Basics of Environment & Pollution Control, along with Technical Abilities specific to the candidate's engineering discipline. Final merit is based on CBT 2 performance.
  • Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted aspirants , based on CBT 2 merit along with category-wise posts , are called to verify educational certificates, category certificates, as well as other documents.
  • The official notification states that, Medical Examination (ME): applicants who clear DV undergo a medical fitness test as stated in the medical standards prescribed for the specific post.
  • Note: CBT 1 is only a qualifying/screening stage as well as its marks are not typically counted toward final merit, which is based on CBT 2. This is consistent with the pattern description in the reference sources; aspirants should confirm the exact merit-weightage rule in the department notice.
  • It is informed that, furthermore Read: RRB JE 04/2026 Recruitment 2026 Notification
RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern
  • Interested applicants should know that, CBT 1 consists of 100 objective-type MCQs, to be completed in 90 minutes. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, along with 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern
  • CBT 2 consists of 150 objective-type MCQs, to be completed in 120 minutes (2 hours), with the same marking scheme of 1 mark per correct answer along with 1/3 mark negative marking per wrong answer. Since Technical Abilities alone accounts for 100 of the 150 marks in CBT 2, it carries the largest share of this stage this is a direct read of the marks distribution above, not a separate weightage claim from any source.
RRB JE Syllabus 2026
  • The RRB JE Syllabus is divided into the CBT 1 syllabus (screening-level, common to all test-takers) as well as the CBT 2 syllabus (common sections plus a Technical Abilities section specific to the candidate's engineering branch). The detailed topic-wise breakdown is mentioned below.
1. Mathematics (CBT 1)
  • Number systems
  • BODMAS
  • Decimals
  • Fractions
  • According to the latest notice, LCM in addition to HCF
  • Ratio as well as Proportion
  • Candidates should note that, Percentages
  • Mensuration
  • The conducting body has announced that, Time along with Work
  • Time as well as Distance
  • Simple in addition to Compound Interest
  • Profit as well as Loss
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Elementary Statistics
  • It is informed that, Square Root
  • The official notification states that, Age Calculations
  • Calendar & Clock
  • Pipes & Cistern
2. General Intelligence and Reasoning (CBT 1)
  • Analogies
  • Alphabetical along with Number Series
  • Coding in addition to Decoding
  • Mathematical operations
  • Relationships
  • Syllogism
  • Jumbling
  • Venn Diagram
  • The conducting body has announced that, Data Interpretation as well as Sufficiency
  • Conclusions as well as Decision-Making
  • Similarities along with Differences
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Classification
  • Candidates should note that, Directions
  • The official notification states that, Statement – Arguments in addition to Assumptions
3. General Awareness (CBT 1 and CBT 2 – common)
  • Current affairs
  • The department has confirmed that, Indian Geography
  • The conducting body has announced that, Culture as well as history of India, including the freedom struggle
  • Candidates should note that, Indian Polity in addition to Constitution
  • Aspirants are advised that, Indian Economy
  • The conducting body has announced that, Environmental issues concerning India as well as the world, sports, as well as general scientific along with technological developments
4. General Science (CBT 1)
  • Physics, Chemistry, along with Life Sciences up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus
5. Physics and Chemistry (CBT 2)
  • Questions are set from 12th-standard-level Physics as well as Chemistry, carrying 15 questions in CBT 2.
6. Basics of Computer Applications (CBT 2)
  • The conducting body has announced that, Computers as well as their architecture
  • Input & Output devices
  • MS Office
  • Storage devices
  • Operating Systems
  • Internet in addition to Email
  • Websites & Web Browsers
  • Networking
  • Computer Virus
7. Basics of Environment and Pollution Control (CBT 2)
  • Basics of Environment
  • Candidates should note that, Adverse effects of environmental pollution
  • Pollution control strategies
  • Types of pollution
  • Candidates should note that, Waste Management
  • Global warming
  • Acid rain
  • Ozone depletion
8. Technical Abilities (CBT 2 – branch-specific)
  • This section carries 100 of the 150 marks in CBT 2 as well as is based on the engineering branch/discipline the candidate has applied for. The branch-wise syllabus is mentioned below.
(D) Mechanical & Allied Engineering
  • Note: The Mechanical branch syllabus, per the reference sources, furthermore includes Industrial Management along with Thermal Engineering topics (thermodynamics laws, IC engines, refrigeration cycles) that are not repeated in the table above for brevity refer to the authorized announcement for the entire branch syllabus.
(F) Printing Technology
  • Covers printing systems, printing materials, flexo/gravure/screen printing, printing finishing processes, image processing, design & advertising in print media, sheet-fed as well as web offset machines, publishing software, colour separation, plate-making methods, in addition to printer's accounting per the branch-wise syllabus in the reference sources. Refer to the department notice for the full topic list, as this branch's syllabus is extensive.
(G) Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
  • The CMA technical syllabus covers general science topics at an intermediate level, including:
  • The department has confirmed that, Measurements, units, dimensions, along with errors in measurement
  • Light: reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, polarization
  • Heat: transmission, expansion, calorimetry, latent heat
  • Sound: propagation, characteristics, resonance, Doppler effect
  • Mechanics: motion, friction, Newton's laws, momentum, gravitation
  • Magnetism as well as Electricity & Electromagnetism
  • The conducting body has announced that, Modern Physics: atomic models, radioactivity, nuclear reactions
  • As per the official update, Electronics along with Communications: semiconductors, diodes, transistors, logic gates
  • Matter, Chemical Reactions, Acids/Bases/Salts
  • Atomic Structure as well as Periodic Classification of Elements
  • Chemical Bonding, Carbon along with its Compounds
  • Environmental Chemistry in addition to Metallurgy
How to Prepare for RRB JE Exam 2026
  • Start with the syllabus, not question banks. Map out CBT 1 subjects first since it's the qualifying stage, then move to your specific Technical Abilities branch for CBT 2.
  • Build a subject-wise timetable. Since Technical Abilities alone carries 100 of 150 marks in CBT 2, allocate proportionally more study time to your branch subjects than to General Awareness or Computer Basics.
  • Use RRB JE previous year question papers (PYQs). This helps you understand question difficulty along with recurring topic patterns across CBT 1 as well as CBT 2.
  • Take sectional mock tests as you finish each subject. Don't wait until the full syllabus is done test topic-wise to catch weak areas early.
  • Revise General Science along with General Awareness weekly. These sections change least in preparation strategy however need regular touchpoints, unlike technical subjects that need deep, one-time study.
  • The department has confirmed that, Practice negative-marking-aware attempts in mocks. With 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer, build the habit of skipping low-confidence questions during timed practice.
RRB JE Syllabus 2026 - Important Links
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