RRB JE 2025 Syllabus: Download Section-Wise CBT 1, CBT 2 Syllabus PDF
Railway Recruitment Boards Junior Engineer 2025 ( RRB JE )
Registration - 31 Oct '25 - 10 Dec '25
RRB JE Syllabus 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board released the RRB JE notification 2025 on the official website. The application process is ongoing. Candidates who are planning to appear for the RRB JE exam must know about the syllabus and pattern to score good marks in the examination. It includes negative marking, number of questions asked, marking scheme, selection process, etc. Scroll down to know more about the syllabus of RRB JE including CBT 1, CBT 2, Technical Abilities, exam pattern and more.
- RRB JE CBT 1 Syllabus 2025
- RRB JE CBT 2 Syllabus 2025
- RRB JE Technical Abilities Syllabus 2025
- RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025
- RRB JE Preparation Tips 2025
- RRB JE Syllabus FAQs 2025
RRB JE CBT 1 Syllabus 2025
Candidates can check below the syllabus of RRB JE CBT 1 exam.
| Subject |
Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics |
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| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
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| General Awareness |
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| General Science |
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, the syllabus for RRB JE Stage 1 and 2 are different. As Stage 1 CBT focusses on the general subjects including Mathematics, General Science, General Awareness, etc. While in Stage 2 CBT techincal specific subject is asked along with the General Awareness & Science, basics of computer and applications, etc.
RRB JE CBT 2 Syllabus 2025
Candidates can check below the CBT 2 syllabus for RRB JE exam.
| Subject |
Syllabus |
|---|---|
| General Awareness |
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| Physics and Chemistry |
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| Basics of Computers and Applications |
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| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control |
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| Technical Abilities |
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Also Read: RRB JE Exam Pattern
Commonly asked questions
This section includes topics similar to RRB JE Stage 1. Scroll down for details:
- Indian History and Culture
- Current Affairs
- Freedom Struggle
- Geography of India
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Economy of India
- Sports
- Science and Technology, etc.
RRB JE Technical Abilities Syllabus 2025
Candidates can check below the RRB JE Technical abilities syllabus for RRB JE exam.
| Subject |
Topics |
|---|---|
| Civil & Allied Engineering Exam Group– JE |
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| Electrical & Allied Engineering Exam Group– JE |
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| Electronics & Allied Engineering Exam Group– JE |
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| Mechanical & Allied Engineering Exam Group– JE |
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| CMA Exam Group |
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| Chemical and Metallurgical Supervisor Exam Group |
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Commonly asked questions
The syllabus of civil and allied engineering is vast and covers several topics to test the professional knowledge of a candidate. It is subject specific in discipline. Some of the topics asked are provided below:
- Engineering Mechanics
- Building Construction
- Construction of Substructure
- Building Materials
- Building Finishes
- Building Maintenance
- Building Drawing
- Concrete Technology, etc.
RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025
The CBT is the first stage and is of screening nature. The standard of questions for the CBT will be generally in conformity with the educational standards or minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the posts. The normalized score of Stage 1 exam shall be used only for short listing of candidates for Stage 2 exam as per their merit. The questions will be of objective type with multiple choices.
Candidates who are shortlisted for Stage 2 of CBT availing the reservation benefits of a community, PwBD and ExSM shall continue to be considered only against that community for all subsequent stages of recruitment process.
RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern
| Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Marks for each Section |
|---|---|---|
| CBT 1 |
||
| CBT 1 |
||
| Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
| General Awareness |
15 |
15 |
| General Science |
30 |
30 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
| Time in Minutes |
90 |
|
Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories:
- UR: 40%
- EWS: 40%
- OBC: 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them
RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Short listing of Candidates for the Stage 2 of CBT exam shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by them in the Stage 1 of CBT Exam.
Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for Stage 2 shall be 15 times the community wise total vacancy of Posts notified against the RRB as per their merit in Stage 1 CBT.
| Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Marks for each Section |
|---|---|---|
| CBT 2 |
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| CBT 2 |
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| General Awareness |
15 |
15 |
| 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 |
| Time in Minutes |
120 |
|
Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories:
- UR: 40%
- EWS: 40%
- OBC: 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
This percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates, in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them. Virtual calculator will be made available on the Computer Monitor during Stage 2 of CBT.
Commonly asked questions
In the RRB JE CBT 1, in total 100 questions will be asked. Marks awarded is 100 and candidates need to complete the exam in 90 minutes. There is a negative marking, one third marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
On the other hand in the RRB JE CBT 2, total number of questions asked will be 150 and total marks aswared also 150. The duration of an exam is 120 minutes.
RRB JE Preparation Tips 2025
- Read and understand in detail RRB JE Syllabus and exam pattern to understand the nature of an exam, topics asked and the structure of the paper.
- Prepare as study plan and stick to it
- Revise regularly
- Strengthen conceptual knowledge of technical subjects
- Identify the topics that require improvement
- Solve previous year question papers and improve speed
- Be positive and maintain confidence level, etc.
Also Read: RRB JE Notification
Commonly asked questions
As per the short notice released, the RRB JE 2025 application process started from October 31 to December 10, 2025 for the posts of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant and other Posts. Vacancy announced are 2588.
RRB JE Syllabus FAQs 2025
Candidates can check below more FAQs related to the RRB JE 2025 Syllabus.
Commonly asked questions
A total of 2569 vacancies were announced by the authority for the RRB JE 2025 examination under adv no. CEN 05/2025. Now, it has been revised to 2588. Posts included are Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant.
RRB JE Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
In the RRB JE CBT 1, in total 100 questions will be asked. Marks awarded is 100 and candidates need to complete the exam in 90 minutes. There is a negative marking, one third marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
On the other hand in the RRB JE CBT 2, total number of questions asked will be 1
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The syllabus of civil and allied engineering is vast and covers several topics to test the professional knowledge of a candidate. It is subject specific in discipline. Some of the topics asked are provided below:
- Engineering Mechanics
- Building Construction
- Construction of Substructure
- Building Materials
J
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
This section includes topics similar to RRB JE Stage 1. Scroll down for details:
- Indian History and Culture
- Current Affairs
- Freedom Struggle
- Geography of India
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Economy of India
- Sports
- Science and Technology, etc.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, the syllabus for RRB JE Stage 1 and 2 are different. As Stage 1 CBT focusses on the general subjects including Mathematics, General Science, General Awareness, etc. While in Stage 2 CBT techincal specific subject is asked along with the General Awareness & Science, basics of computer and applic
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
A total of 2569 vacancies were announced by the authority for the RRB JE 2025 examination under adv no. CEN 05/2025. Now, it has been revised to 2588. Posts included are Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The RRB JE 2025 application link was activated online on October 31, 2025 at rrbapply.gov.in. The last date to apply is November 30, 2025.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
As per the short notice released, the RRB JE 2025 application process started from October 31 to December 10, 2025 for the posts of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant and other Posts. Vacancy announced are 2588.
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Contributor-Level 6
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