RRB JE Syllabus 2026 for CBT 1, 2 Exam Pattern and Technical Abilities

Published on: January 13, 2026
RRB JE Syllabus 2026
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RRB JE Syllabus 2026; The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) has released the official exam pattern and syllabus along with the official notification. The candidates looking forward to RRB JE Recruitment must be aware of the detailed syllabus and exam pattern to excel in the exam with a good score. In this article, we are covering RRB JE Syllabus for Junior Engineer, Chemical Supervisor & Metallurgical Supervisor, Depot Material Superintendent posts. This will help you to prepare for RRB JE 2026 Exam. Let’s understand the RRB JE Syllabus and exam pattern:

RRB JE Syllabus 2026 Overview

BoardRailway Recruitment Board (RRBs)
Exam NameRRB JE 2026
CategorySyllabus 
Exam Dates19th, 20th February, 3rd March 2026
No. of QuestionsCBT 1- 100
CBT 2- 150
Marking Scheme1 mark
Negative Marking⅓rd mark
Selection ProcessFirst Stage of CBTSecond Stage of CBTDocument VerificationMedical Examination
Official websitehttps://rrbcdg.gov.in/

RRB JE Exam Pattern 2026

Before proceeding to RRB JE Syllabus 2026, the candidates must have knowledge about the RRB JE Exam Pattern for the CBT 1 and CBT 2 exams. As per the latest notification pdf, the RRB JE CBT 1 and CBT 2 Exam Pattern is discussed below. 

RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2026

  1. There will be 100 MCQs asked in the CBT 1 Exam with 1 mark each.
  2. The subjects included in RRB JE CBT 1 are Mathematics, General Awareness & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science.
  3. Minimum Qualifying Marks- 40%
  4. The duration of the exam is 1.5 hours (90 minutes).
  5. There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer.
SubjectNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
Mathematics303090 mins
General Awareness & Reasoning2525
General Awareness1515
General Science3030
Total100100

RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2026

  1. There will be 150 MCQs asked in CBT 2 Exam with 1 mark each.
  2. The subjects included in RRB JE CBT 2 are General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, and Technical Abilities
  3. Minimum Qualifying Marks- 40%
  4. The duration of the exam is 2 hours (120 minutes).
  5. There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer.
SubjectNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
General Awareness1515120 mins
Physics & Chemistry1515
Basics of Computers and Applications1010
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control1010
Technical Abilities100100
Total150150

RRB JE CBT 1 Syllabus 2026

The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choice and will likely include questions about Mathematics, General Awareness & Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science. The Subject-wise RRB JE Syllabus 2026 is discussed below. 

RRB JE Syllabus for Mathematics

  1. Number systems
  2. BODMAS
  3. Decimals
  4. Fractions
  5. LCM and HCF
  6. Ratio and Proportion
  7. Percentages
  8. Mensuration
  9. Time and Work
  10. Time and Distance
  11. Simple and Compound Interest
  12. Profit and Loss
  13. Algebra
  14. Geometry
  15. Trigonometry
  16. Elementary Statistics
  17. Square Root
  18. Age Calculations
  19. Calendar & Clock
  20. Pipes & Cistern

RRB JE Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning

  1. Analogies
  2. Alphabetical and Number Series
  3. Coding and Decoding
  4. Mathematical operations
  5. Relationships
  6. Syllogism
  7. Jumbling
  8. Venn Diagram
  9. Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
  10. Conclusions and Decision-Making
  11. Similarities and Differences
  12. Analytical reasoning
  13. Classification
  14. Directions
  15. Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.

RRB JE Syllabus for General Awareness

  1. Knowledge of Current affairs
  2. Indian Geography
  3. Culture and history of India including the freedom struggle
  4. Indian Polity and Constitution
  5. Indian Economy
  6. Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments etc.

d) RRB JE Syllabus: Mathematics: General Science

Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus).

RRB JE Syllabus 2026 for CBT 2

The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choice and are likely to include questions about General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control and Technical abilities for the post. The syllabus for General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control is common for all notified posts:

RRB JE Syllabus for General Awareness

  1. Knowledge of Current affairs
  2. Indian Geography
  3. Culture and history of India including freedom struggle
  4. Indian Polity and Constitution
  5. Indian Economy
  6. Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments etc.

RRB JE Syllabus for Physics and Chemistry

In this section, you need to solve questions on 12th standard Physics and Chemistry. Therefore, open your 10th standard physics and chemistry books and refer to them for this section as there will be 15 questions from it.

RRB JE Syllabus for Basics of Computers and Applications

  1. Computers and their architecture
  2. Input & Output devices
  3. MS Office
  4. Storage devices
  5. Operating Systems
  6. Internet and Email
  7. Websites & Web Browsers
  8. Networking
  9. Computer Virus

RRB JE Syllabus for Basics of Environment and Pollution Control

  1. Basics of Environment
  2. The adverse effect of environmental pollution
  3. Pollution control strategies
  4. Types of pollution
  5. Waste Management
  6. Global warming
  7. Acid rain
  8. Ozone depletion

RRB JE Syllabus Technical Abilities

The Detailed Syllabus for Technical Sections is mentioned below:

RRB JE Syllabus – Mechanical & Allied Engineering

SubjectImportant Topics
Engineering MechanicsForces, Equilibrium, Friction, Moments, Lami’s theorem, Projectile motion, MOI of sections, Newton’s laws, Energy & Momentum
Material ScienceMechanical properties, Classification of steels, Heat treatment processes
Strength of MaterialsStress–strain, Thermal stress, Bending & torsion, Beams, Shafts, Thin cylinders
MachiningLathe, Cutting tools, Milling, Drilling, Gear manufacturing, Cutting fluids
WeldingArc & Gas welding, Electrodes, Defects, Testing, MIG, TIG, Brazing
Grinding & FinishingGrinding machines, Abrasives, Honing, Lapping, Coating processes
MetrologySlip gauges, Comparators, Surface roughness, Interferometry
Fluid Mechanics & MachinesProperties of fluids, Bernoulli’s theorem, Pumps, Cavitation
Industrial ManagementPPC, Inventory control, PERT & CPM, Material handling
Thermal EngineeringLaws of thermodynamics, IC engines, Refrigeration, Compressors

RRB JE Syllabus – Computer Science & Information Technology

SubjectImportant Topics
PC SoftwareMS-Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Computer FundamentalsHardware, Software, Internet
C ProgrammingLoops, Arrays, Pointers, Files
Computer OrganizationNumber system, Logic gates, DMA
Data Structures (C++)Stack, Queue, Linked list, Sorting
DBMSSQL, RDBMS, Joins, PL/SQL
Operating System (Linux)File system, Commands, Processes
Web TechnologiesHTML, Internet, Security, Networking
Java ProgrammingOOPs, Threads, Applets
Software EngineeringSDLC, Testing, Project management
Data CommunicationOSI, TCP/IP, Ethernet

RRB JE Syllabus – Civil & Allied Engineering

SubjectImportant Topics
Engineering MechanicsForce, Friction, Equilibrium
Building MaterialsCement, Bricks, Timber, Steel
Building ConstructionFoundations, Masonry, Finishes
Concrete TechnologyMix design, Testing, RCC
SurveyingChain, Compass, Leveling, Theodolite
Geotechnical EngineeringSoil properties, Bearing capacity
HydraulicsFluid flow, Pipes, Machines
Irrigation EngineeringReservoirs, Canals
Transportation Engg.Roads, Railways, Bridges
Environmental Engg.Water supply, Sewage
RCC & Steel DesignBeams, Slabs, Columns
Estimating & CostingRate analysis, Contracts

RRB JE Syllabus – Electrical & Allied Engineering

SubjectImportant Topics
Basic ElectricalVoltage, Current, Power
Circuit LawsKirchhoff’s laws, Network theorems
Magnetic CircuitsFlux, MMF, Induction
AC FundamentalsRLC circuits, 3-phase systems
MeasurementsWattmeter, CRO, CT, PT
DC MachinesMotors, Generators
TransformersTests, Efficiency
Induction MotorsTorque, Speed control
Synchronous MachinesAlternators, Motors
Power SystemsGeneration, Protection
ElectronicsDiodes, Transistors

RRB JE Syllabus – Electronics & Allied Engineering

SubjectImportant Topics
Electronic ComponentsDiodes, Batteries, Relays
Electronic CircuitsAmplifiers, Oscillators
Digital ElectronicsLogic gates, Counters
ICsOp-Amp, Timers
Microprocessor8085, Assembly language
MeasurementsCRO, Transducers
CommunicationModulation, OFC, Radar
NetworkingLAN, WAN
ProgrammingC, C++, Data structures
Basic ElectricalDC & AC fundamentals

RRB JE Syllabus – Printing Technology

SubjectImportant Topics
Printing SystemsOffset, Gravure, Screen
Printing MaterialsPaper, Ink, Substrates
Image ProcessingDigital imaging
Binding & FinishingModern binding
Publishing SoftwareDTP tools
Plate MakingCTP, CTF
Machine MaintenanceLubrication, Testing
Advanced PrintingDigital, Security printing
Package TechnologyLabels, Barcoding

RRB JE Syllabus – CMA (Chemical / Physics / General Science)

SubjectImportant Topics
MeasurementsUnits, Errors
PhysicsLight, Heat, Sound, Mechanics
Electricity & MagnetismCircuits, Motors
Modern PhysicsAtomic & Nuclear physics
ChemistryAcids, Bases, Salts
Organic ChemistryCarbon compounds
Environmental ChemistryPollution, Green chemistry
MetallurgyExtraction, Corrosion
Periodic TableTrends, Bonding

Is there any negative marking in RRB JE CBT

Yes, there will be a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.

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