About Post : RRB JE Syllabus 2026 :-
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued the Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) recruitment under CEN 04/2026.
This syllabus covers both stages of the examination — CBT-1 and CBT-2 — in full.
CBT-1 is the screening stage, while CBT-2 decides the final merit.
It is for candidates who want a clear, subject-wise plan for Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science and Technical Abilities.
Use this syllabus to revise each subject in order and to practise the technical section of your own branch.
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Short Information & Overview
| Recruitment Name | RRB JE Syllabus 2026 — Railway Recruitment Boards |
| CEN Number | CEN 04/2026 |
| Exam Stages | CBT-1, CBT-2, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Exam Mode | Online Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Subjects | Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers, Basics of Environment & Pollution Control, Technical Abilities |
| Official Website | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB JE Exam Pattern 2026
| Stage | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
| CBT-1 | Mathematics (30), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25), General Awareness (15), General Science (30) | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
| CBT-2 | General Awareness (15), Physics & Chemistry (15), Basics of Computers (10), Basics of Environment & Pollution Control (10), Technical Abilities (100) | 150 | 150 | 120 minutes | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
CBT-1 is screening only and its marks are not counted in the final merit. CBT-2 marks decide the merit list. Candidates eligible for a scribe get 120 minutes for CBT-1 and 160 minutes for CBT-2.
RRB JE Subject Wise Syllabus 2026
Mathematics (CBT-1, 30 Marks)
- Number System
- 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
- Trigonometry
- Elementary Statistics
- Square Root
- Age Calculations
- Calendar and Clock
- Pipes and Cisterns
General Intelligence & Reasoning (CBT-1, 25 Marks)
- Analogies
- Alphabetical and Number Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Relationships
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Venn Diagrams
- Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency
- Conclusions and Decision Making
- Similarities and Differences
- Analytical Reasoning
- Classification
- Directions
- Statement, Arguments and Assumptions
General Awareness (CBT-1, 15 Marks; CBT-2, 15 Marks)
- Current Affairs
- Indian Geography
- Indian History and Culture
- Freedom Struggle
- Indian Polity
- Indian Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Environmental Issues
- Sports
- General Scientific Developments
- Technological Developments
General Science (CBT-1, 30 Marks)
- Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to 10th standard level
- Physics: Units and Measurements, Force and Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Light, Sound, Electricity, Magnetism
- Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical Reactions, Acids, Bases and Salts, Periodic Table, Metals and Non-Metals
- Life Science: Biology Basics, Human Body Systems, Plant Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Basic Life Processes
Physics & Chemistry (CBT-2, 15 Marks)
- Physics: Units and Measurements, Motion, Force, Work, Power and Energy, Gravitation, Heat and Thermodynamics, Sound, Light, Reflection and Refraction, Electricity, Magnetism, Modern Physics, Semiconductor Basics
- Chemistry: Matter and Its Nature, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Periodic Table, Acids, Bases and Salts, Metals and Non-Metals, Carbon and Its Compounds, Hydrocarbons, Functional Groups, Polymers, Corrosion, Alloys, Metallurgy, Environmental Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Pollution, Ozone Depletion, Greenhouse Effect, Global Warming
Basics of Computers (CBT-2, 10 Marks)
- Computer Architecture
- Input and Output Devices
- MS Office
- Storage Devices
- Operating Systems
- Internet and Email
- Websites and Web Browsers
- Computer Networking
- Computer Viruses
Basics of Environment & Pollution Control (CBT-2, 10 Marks)
- Basics of Environment
- Environmental Pollution
- Effects of Pollution
- Pollution Control Strategies
- Types of Pollution
- Waste Management
- Global Warming
- Acid Rain
- Ozone Depletion
Technical Abilities — Civil Engineering (CBT-2, 100 Marks for the branch)
- Engineering Mechanics, Building Construction, Building Materials, Construction of Substructure, Construction of Superstructure, Building Finishes, Building Maintenance, Building Drawing, Concrete Technology, Surveying, Computer-Aided Design, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics, Irrigation Engineering, Mechanics of Structures, Theory of Structures, Design of Concrete Structures, Design of Steel Structures, Transportation Engineering, Highway Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Advanced Construction Techniques and Equipment, Estimating and Costing, Contracts and Accounts
Technical Abilities — Electrical Engineering
- Basic Concepts, Circuit Law, Magnetic Circuit, AC Fundamentals, Measurement and Measuring Instruments, Electrical Machines, Synchronous Machines, Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Estimation and Costing, Utilization of Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics
Technical Abilities — Electronics Engineering
- Electronic Components & Materials, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Digital Electronics, Linear Integrated Circuit, Microprocessor and Microcontroller, Electronic Measurements, Communication Engineering, Data Communication and Network, Computer Programming, Basic Electrical Engineering
Technical Abilities — Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics, Material Science, Strength of Materials, Machining, Welding, Grinding & Finishing Process, Metrology, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery, Industrial Management, Thermal Engineering
Technical Abilities — Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
- Measurements, Units & Dimensions, Light, Heat, Sound, Mechanics, Magnetism, Electricity & Electromagnetism, Modern Physics, Electronics & Communications, Matter, Chemical Reactions, Acids, Bases and Salts, Atomic Structure, Periodic Classification of Elements, Chemical Bonding, Carbon and its Compounds, Environmental Chemistry, Metallurgy
RRB JE Selection Process 2026
- First Stage CBT (CBT-1) — Screening
- Second Stage CBT (CBT-2) — Merit
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Important Links
| Official Notification (CEN 04/2026) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| RRB JE Recruitment 2026 | Click Here |
| Syllabus Download | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many questions are there in RRB JE CBT-1?
CBT-1 has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes.
Q2. How many questions are there in RRB JE CBT-2?
CBT-2 has 150 questions for 150 marks in 120 minutes, including 100 Technical Abilities questions.
Q3. Is there negative marking in RRB JE?
Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.
Q4. Is CBT-1 counted in the final merit?
No, CBT-1 is only for screening and shortlisting; the final merit is based on CBT-2.
Q5. What is the selection process for RRB JE 2026?
CBT-1, then CBT-2, then Document Verification and Medical Examination.