• Updated on 24 Oct, 2026 by Nishad Anjum
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The RRB JE Syllabus is divided into two stages: CBT 1 and CBT 2. For the first stage, CBT 1, candidates have to study Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning (GI & Reasoning), General Awareness (GA), and General Science (GS). They have 90 minutes to answer 100 questions. Each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 1/3 mark.
The CBT 2 stage covers General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, and the Basics of Computers and Applications. It also tests candidates' technical abilities and basic knowledge of Environment and Pollution Control. This stage has more questions, with 150 questions to be answered in 120 minutes. The negative marking rule remains the same, with 1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
Both CBT 1 and CBT 2 carry 1 mark for each correct answer, where one-third (1/3) mark is deducted for every incorrect response.
What is the RRB JE CBT Stage 1 Exam Pattern and Syllabus?
RRB JE CBT Stage 1 acts as a screening test to shortlist candidates for CBT Stage 2. It consists of 100 objective-type questions carrying 1 mark each, with a total duration of 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with a scribe).
What is the Section-Wise Marks Breakdown for RRB JE CBT 1?
CBT 1 has 100 questions for 100 marks, and each question carries one mark. Mathematics has 30 questions, General Science 30, General Intelligence and Reasoning 25, and General Awareness 15. The total duration is 90 minutes.
What Topics are Included in the RRB JE CBT Stage 1 Syllabus?
The CBT 1 syllabus covers four subjects. Mathematics includes Number System, Percentages, Mensuration, and Trigonometry. Reasoning covers Series, Coding-Decoding, and Syllogism. General Awareness covers Current Affairs, Polity, and Economy, while General Science stays up to the 10th CBSE level.
What is the RRB JE CBT Stage 2 Exam Pattern and Syllabus?
Candidates shortlisted from RRB JE CBT Stage 1 move to CBT Stage 2. The second stage contains 150 objective questions for 150 marks with a total exam duration of 120 minutes.
Section-Wise Marks Breakdown for RRB JE CBT 2
RRB JE CBT 2 has 150 questions for 150 marks in 120 minutes. Technical Abilities carries 100 marks. General Awareness and Physics and Chemistry have 15 each, while Computers and Environment have 10 each.
RRB JE CBT Stage 2 Non-Technical Syllabus
The non-technical part of CBT 2 has four subjects. General Awareness covers Current Affairs, Geography, History, Polity, and Economy. Physics and Chemistry go up to 10th CBSE. Computers cover networking and MS Office. Environment covers pollution and waste management.
What is the Technical Abilities Syllabus Grouping for RRB JE CBT 2?
The Technical Abilities section for RRB JE carries the maximum weightage of 100 marks in CBT 2. Candidates must choose their exam group based on their educational qualification:
RRB JE 2026 has five technical exam groups. Civil covers Civil Engineering and Construction Technology, and Electrical covers Electrical Engineering. Mechanical covers Mechanical, Production and Automobile, Electronics covers Electronics and Computer Science, and CMA covers Physics, Chemistry and Metallurgy.
RRB JE Syllabus 2026 FAQs
What is the negative marking criteria in RRB JE CBT 1 and CBT 2?
There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer in both CBT Stage 1 and CBT Stage 2.
Is CBT Stage 1 qualifying or counted for final selection?
CBT Stage 1 is screening in nature. The marks obtained in CBT Stage 1 are used only for shortlisting candidates for CBT Stage 2.
What is the weightage of the technical subject in RRB JE CBT 2?
The Technical Abilities section consists of 100 questions out of the total 150 questions in CBT 2.
Can candidates choose any technical group for CBT Stage 2?
No, candidates must choose their technical exam group based on the educational qualification stream they hold.
What is the minimum qualifying mark for RRB JE CBT 1?
The minimum qualifying percentages are 40% for UR, 40% for EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL, 30% for SC, and 25% for ST candidates.