RRB JE Exam Guide 2026
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📊 General science topics for rrb je
| Physics |
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| Chemistry |
| Life Sciences |
📊 Basics of computers topics for rrb je
| Computers and their architecture | Input & Output devices |
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| MS Office | Storage devices |
| Operating Systems | Internet and Email |
| Websites & Web Browsers | Networking |
| Computer Virus |
📊 Basics of environment topics for rrb je
| Basics of Environment | The adverse effect of environmental pollution |
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| Pollution control strategies | Types of pollution |
| Waste Management | Global warming |
| Acid rain | Ozone depletion |
📊 RRB JE Civil Syllabus
| Engineering Mechanics – Force (resolution of forces, moment of force, composition of forces), Equilibrium, Friction, Centroid and Centre of Gravity, Simple machines |
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| Building Construction – Building components, substructure, superstructure, types of structures (load bearing, framed and composite structures) |
| Building Materials – Stones, bricks, mortars, timber and miscellaneous materials (glass, plastic, fibre, aluminium, steel, galvanised iron, bitumen, PVC, CPVC, and PPF) |
| Construction of Substructure – Job layout, earthwork, foundation (types), dewatering, coffer dams, bearing capacity |
| Construction of Superstructure – Stone masonry, brick masonry, hollow concrete block masonry, composite masonry, cavity walls, doors and windows, vertical communication (stairs, lifts, escalators), scaffolding and shoring |
| Building Finishes – Floors (finishes, process of laying), walls (plastering, pointing, painting) and roofs (roofing materials including RCC) |
| Building Maintenance – Cracks (causes, types), repairs (grouting, guniting, epoxy), settlement causes and remedial measures, re-baring techniques |
| Building Drawing – Conventions, types of lines, symbols, planning of buildings (principles of planning for residential and public buildings), drawings (plan, elevation, section, site plan, location plan, foundation plan, working drawings), perspective drawing |
| Concrete Technology – Properties of concrete, grades of cement, properties of coarse and fine aggregates, concrete mixer, proportioning, properties of fresh and hardened concrete, concrete mix design, testing of concrete, quality control, batching, transportation, placing, compaction, curing, waterproofing, admixtures, ready mix concrete (RMC), pre-stressed fibre reinforced concrete |
| Surveying – Types of survey (chain, cross staff, plane table), principles (ranging, triangulation, chaining), errors, finding area, compass survey, levelling (dumpy level), theodolite survey, contouring, tachometric survey, total station, advanced surveying equipment, aerial survey and remote sensing |
| Computer Aided Design – CAD software (AutoCAD, Auto Civil, 3D Max), CAD commands, generation of plan, elevation and section |
| Geo Technical Engineering – Application of soil mechanics in the design of foundation, pavement, earth retaining structures, bearing capacity of soil, permeability, seepage analysis, shear strength, compaction and stabilization of soil, site investigation and sub-soil exploration |
| Hydraulics – Properties of fluid, hydrostatic pressure, measurement of liquid pressure in pipes, fundamentals of fluid flow, flow through pipes, flow through open channel, flow measuring devices, hydraulic machines |
| Irrigation Engineering – Hydrology, investigation and reservoir planning, percolation tanks, diversion head works |
| Mechanics of Structures – Stress and strain, shear force and bending moment, moment of inertia, stresses in beams, analysis of trusses |
| Theory of Structures – Direct and bending stresses, slope and deflection, fixed beam, continuous beam, moment distribution method, columns |
| Design of Concrete Structures – Working stress method, limit state method, analysis and design of singly reinforced and doubly reinforced sections, shear, bond and development length, analysis and design of beams, slabs, axially loaded columns |
| Design of Steel Structures – Types of sections, grades of steel, strength characteristics, IS Code provisions, design of tension and compression members, steel roof truss, beams, columns |
| Transportation Engineering – Railway Engineering – Alignment and gauges, permanent way, railway track geometries, branching of tracks, stations and yards, track maintenance |
| Highway Engineering – Road engineering, investigation for road project, geometric design of highways, construction of road pavements and materials, traffic engineering, hill roads, drainage of roads, maintenance and repair of roads |
| Environmental Engineering – Environmental pollution and control, public water supply, domestic sewage, solid waste management, environmental sanitation and plumbing |
| Advanced Construction Techniques – Fiber reinforced concrete, polymer fibers and plastics, artificial timber, advanced concreting methods (under water concreting, ready mix concrete, special concretes), formwork, prefabricated construction, soil reinforcing techniques, hoisting and conveying equipment, earth moving machinery, excavation and compaction equipment, concrete mixers, pile driving equipment, working of hot mix bitumen plant, bitumen paver, floor polishing machines |
| Estimating and Costing – Types of estimates (approximate, detailed), mode of measurements and rate analysis |
| Contracts and Accounts – Types of engineering contracts, tender and tender documents, payment, specifications |
📊 RRB JE Electrical Syllabus
| Basic Concepts – Concepts of resistance, inductance, capacitance, and various factors affecting them; concepts of current, voltage, power, energy, and their units |
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| Circuit Law – Kirchhoff’s laws, simple circuit solutions using network theorems |
| Magnetic Circuits – Concept of flux, mmf, reluctance; different kinds of magnetic materials; magnetic calculations for conductors of different configurations, straight, circular, solenoidal, etc.; electromagnetic induction and mutual induction |
| AC Fundamentals – Instantaneous, peak, RMS and average values of alternating waves; representation of sinusoidal waveforms; simple series and parallel AC circuits consisting of R, L, and C; resonance; tank circuit; polyphase systems (star and delta connection); three-phase power; DC and sinusoidal response of R–L and R–C circuits |
| Measurement and Measuring Instruments – Measurement of power (1-phase and 3-phase, active and reactive); wattmeter method of 3-phase power measurement; measurement of frequency and phase angle; ammeter and voltmeter (both moving coil and moving iron type); extension of range using shunts and multipliers; energy meter, AC bridges; CRO; signal generator; CT, PT and other uses |
| Electrical Machines DC Machine: Construction, basic principles, characteristics, speed control, starting, losses and efficiency, braking, and voltage regulation. Transformer: Construction, principles, efficiency, losses, regulation, testing, and applications. Induction Motor: Construction, principle, starting, speed control, torque-slip characteristics, losses, efficiency, braking, and applications. Single-Phase Induction Motor: Characteristics and Applications |
| Synchronous Machines – Generation of 3-phase EMF; armature reaction; voltage regulation; parallel operation of alternators; synchronisation; control of active and reactive power; starting and applications of synchronous motors |
| Generation, Transmission and Distribution – Different types of power stations; load factor, diversity factor, demand factor; cost of generation; different types of tariffs; types of faults; short circuit current for symmetrical faults; switchgear and protection; protective relays; principles of arc extinction by oil and air; HRC fuses; protection against lightning (overcurrent, Buchholz relay); transmission systems; various transmission and distribution systems; comparison of conductor materials; efficiency of distribution; cable types and rating; earthing practices |
| Estimation and Costing – Estimation of lighting schemes; electrical installation of machines; relevant IE rules; earthing practices and IE rules |
| Utilisation of Electrical Energy – Illumination; electric heating; electric welding; electroplating; electric drives and motors |
| Basic Electronics – Working of various electronic devices; P–N junction diodes; transistors (NPN and PNP types); BJT and JFET; simple circuits using these devices |
📊 RRB JE Electronics Syllabus
| Electronic Components & Materials – Conductors, semiconductors and insulators; magnetic materials; joining and cleaning materials for UG copper cable and OFC; cells and batteries (chargeable and non-chargeable); relays, switches, MCBs and connectors |
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| Electronic Devices and Circuits – PN junction diodes; thyristors; diode and diode circuits; junction transistors; amplifiers; oscillators; multivibrators; converters; inverters and UPS |
| Digital Electronics – Number system and binary codes; Boolean algebra; logic gates; combinational and sequential logic circuits; A/D and D/A converters; counters; memories |
| Linear Integrated Circuits – Introduction to operational amplifier; linear applications; non-linear applications; voltage regulators; timers; phase-locked loop |
| Microprocessor and Microcontroller – Introduction to microprocessors; 8085 microprocessor working; assembly language programming; peripherals and other microprocessors; microcontrollers |
| Electronic Measurements – Measuring systems; basic principles of measurement; range extension methods; cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO); LCD, LED panel; transducers |
| Communication Engineering – Introduction to communication; modulation techniques; multiplexing techniques; wave propagation; transmission line characteristics; OFC fundamentals; public address systems; electronic exchange; radar; cellular and satellite communication |
| Data Communication and Networks – Introduction to data communication; hardware and interfaces; introduction to networks and networking devices; local area network (LAN); wide area network (WAN); internet working |
| Computer Programming – Programming concepts; fundamentals of C and C++; operators in C and C++; control statements; functions; arrays; string and pointers; file structure; data structure and DBMS |
| Basic Electrical Engineering – DC circuits; AC fundamentals; magnetic, thermal and chemical effects of electric current; earthing; installation; maintenance and testing |
📊 RRB JE Mechanical Syllabus
| Engineering Mechanics – Resolution of forces; equilibrium and equilibrium equations; parallelogram and triangle laws of forces; polygon law of forces; Lami’s theorem; couple and moment of a couple; conditions for equilibrium of rigid bodies; friction; dry friction and rolling friction; dynamics of particles (Newton’s laws, D’Alembert’s principle); work, power and energy; conservation of energy; motion of projectiles |
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| Material Science – Mechanical properties of engineering materials (tensile strength, compressive strength, ductility, malleability, hardness, toughness, brittleness); stress–strain curve; creep resistance; classification of steels; mild steel and alloy steels; importance of heat treatment; heat treatment processes (annealing, normalising, hardening, tempering, carburising, nitriding, cyaniding) |
| Strength of Materials – Stress and strain; stress–strain diagram; factor of safety; thermal stresses; strain energy; proof resilience and modulus of resilience; shear force and bending moment diagrams; torsion in shafts and springs; bending stresses in beams, columns, and struts |
| Machining – Working principle of lathe; types of lathes; cutting tool materials; single and multi-point cutting tools; machining operations (turning, facing, taper turning, threading, knurling, drilling, boring, reaming, keyway cutting); milling, shaping, planing; grinding; cutting fluids; introduction to shop tools |
| Welding – Introduction and classification of welding processes; advantages and limitations of welding; arc welding and gas welding (oxy-acetylene); welding equipment; electrodes; welding procedures; soldering and brazing; defects in welding; testing and inspection of welds; introduction to MIG and TIG welding |
| Grinding & Finishing Processes – Grinding by abrasive wheels; artificial and natural abrasives; cylindrical, surface, tool and cutter grinding; honing, lapping, superfinishing; electroplating; anodizing; galvanizing; metal spraying; powder coating; surface finishing processes |
| Metrology – Linear and angular measurement; slip gauges and dial indicators; bevel protractor; sine bar; limits, fits and tolerances; measurement of surface roughness; comparators; optical instruments; interferometry; gauges; inspection of machine parts |
| Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery – Properties of fluids: density, specific gravity, viscosity, surface tension, compressibility; pressure measurement; Pascal’s law; buoyancy; flow of liquids; Bernoulli’s equation; flow measurement; turbines and pumps; centrifugal and reciprocating pumps; efficiency and cavitation |
| Industrial Management – Job analysis; motivation and incentive schemes; productivity; production planning and control; inventory control (ABC, VED analysis); quality control; work study; plant layout; stores management; purchasing procedures; material handling equipment |
| Thermal Engineering – Laws of thermodynamics; heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation); steam boilers and engines; IC engines; gas turbines; refrigeration and air conditioning; compressors; thermal cycles (Carnot, Otto, Diesel, Brayton); performance analysis |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 mins |
| General Awareness & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| General Science | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 120 mins |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 | |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Topic | 2019 Weightage | 2026 Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Electrical Engineering | 14% | 12% |
| Electrical Machines | 15% | 15% |
| Power Systems | 12% | 10% |
| Electrical & Electronic Measurements | 8% | 8% |
| Basic & Digital Electronics | 8% | 9% |
| Electric Circuits & Network Theorems | 7% | 7% |
| Control Systems | 6% | 7% |
| Utilisation of Electrical Energy | 6% | 6% |
| Power Electronics | 5% | 7% |
| Microprocessors & Microcontrollers | 4% | 5% |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Topic | 2019 Weightage | 2026 Weightage |
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| Engineering Mechanics / Theory of Structures | 8–10% | 8% |
| Building Materials & Construction | 10–12% | 14% |
| Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics | 10–12% | 8% |
| SOM & Structural Engineering (RCC) | 12–15% | 13% |
| Surveying | 8–10% | 6% |
| Water Resources & Environmental Engg. | 7–8% | 8% |
| Transportation Engineering | 5–6% | 7% |
| Estimating, Costing & Construction Mgmt. | 5–6% | 6% |
| Geotechnical Engineering | — | 6% |
| Drawing, CAD & Building Planning | — | 8% |
| General Science / Computers / Environment | 6–8% | — |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Topics | 2019 Weightage | 2026 Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing + Metrology | 28% | 36% |
| SOM + Engineering Mechanics | 16% | 16% |
| Fluids & Hydraulics | 8% | 9% |
| Thermo + Heat Transfer + IC + RAC (+ Power Plant) | 24% | 16% |
| Industrial Engineering / PPC / Inventory | 8% | 9% |
| Materials Science | 6% | 9% |
| Theory of Machines (& Vibration) | 10% | 5% |
| Others / Mixed | 0% | 5% |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What subjects are included in the RRB JE CBT 1 syllabus 2026?
As per the official notification, the RRB JE CBT 1 exam comprises Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science.
Q2.What is included in the RRB JE CBT 2 syllabus?
The RRB JE CBT 2 syllabus comprises General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, and Technical Abilities.
Q3.Is the technical syllabus of the RRB JE 2026 exam different for Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical JE posts?
Yes, the technical abilities syllabus varies as per the post and differs for Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, and CMA disciplines.
Q4.What is the marking scheme for the RRB JE 2026 exam?
Each question carries 1 mark in the RRB JE exam, with a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every incorrect answer in both CBT 1 and CBT 2.
Q5.How can subject-wise weightage help in RRB JE 2026 preparation?
RRB JE subject-wise weightage helps candidates identify high and low-scoring areas and plan their preparation strategy more effectively.
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