RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 Exam Analysis OUT: Check (Shift1 & 2) Difficulty Level, Question paper, Answer Key, Expected Cutoff
Railway Recruitment Boards Junior Engineer 2025 ( RRB JE )
The RRB JE 2024 CBT 2 exam was conducted on April 22, 2025. Scroll down for RRB JE 2024 CBT 2 exam analysis for Shifts 1 and 2 based on student reactions including the overall difficulty level, topics asked, question paper, answer key, good attempts & more.
RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Analysis
The Railway Recruitment Board conducted the RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 exam on April 22, 2025 in two shifts for 2024 session. The RRB JE CBT 2 exam analysis for the session 2024 is provided here for both the shifts. Analysis is an important part of the examination as it provides information regarding the difficulty level of the examination, the question paper, the topics asked in the exam, etc. Candidates can predict, regarding the cutoff, whether it will rise or drop. The duration of the exam is two hours. Total number of questions asked are 150. Candidates can check below the detailed RRB JE CBT 2 exam analysis based on the student reactions, overall difficulty level, topics asked, memory-based questions and answers, etc.
RRB JE 2024 CBT 2 Exam Analysis (Shift 2)
As per the students' reactions, the overall difficulty level of the Shift 2 exam was Moderate.
In General Awareness constitution questions were asked, current affairs questions from around six months were asked..
In civil, railway, irrigation, tender, etc. questions were asked. Technical questions asked were average.
The Railway Recruitment Board released a short notification for the RRB JE 2024 exam. The RRB JE 2024 online applications started on July 30, 2024. The Boards provided a month to fill out the RRB JE applications 2024. Here are the important dates for the RRB JE 2024 recruitment:
Short Notification Release Date: July 27, 2024
Online Application Start Date: July 30, 2024
Last Date for Online Application: August 29, 2024
First Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) Date: Dec 16, 17 and 18, 2024
Second Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-2) Date: April 22, 2025
These dates are crucial for candidates preparing to apply for the positions of Junior Engineer and other related roles under the RRB JE 2024 recruitment
Yes, it is mandatory to carry the RRB JE admit card to the examination centre. Candidates need to produce the admit card as evidence at the RRB JE exam centres 2025 for the verification process. Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to take the exam. Also, candidates are required to carry a valid photo ID proof along with the admit card.
Good Attempts: General Awareness 40 and Civil: 110
RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Analysis (April 22, 2025): Difficulty Level both Shifts
The RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Analysis will be provided below. Candidates can refer to the table to know about the subject-wise analysis including the difficulty level, good attempts, and more.
| Sections | Difficulty Level (Shift 1) | Difficulty Level (Shift 2) |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | Easy | Easy |
| Physics & Chemistry | Easy | Basic |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | Basic | Easy to Moderate |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | Easy | Moderate |
| Electrical Engineering | Moderate | Moderate |
| Mechanical Engineering | Moderate | Moderate |
| Civil Engineering | Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
| Electronics Engineering | Easy to Moderate | Moderate |
| Total Questions & Overall Difficulty Level | Easy to Moderate | Moderate |
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RRB JE CBT 2 (April 22, 2025) Good Attempts
Candidates can check below the number of good attempts:
| Sections | Good Attempts (Shift 1) | Good Attempts (Shift 2) |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 9-10 | 7-9 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 9-11 | 8-11 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 5-7 | 5-7 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 6-8 | 7-9 |
| Technical Knowledge | 70-75 | 75-78 |
| Total | 110-120 | 110-125 |
Read More: RRB JE CBT 2 2024 Exam Shift Timings
RRB JE 2024 CBT 2 Exam Analysis (Shift 1, Memory-Based Questions)
Questions Asked in Electrical Branch
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- Exam date and time
- Exam venue
- Guidelines & instructions for the exam, etc.
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RRB JE 2024 CBT 2 Exam Analysis (Shift 1)
Candidates can check below the RRB JE 2024 CBT 2 exam analysis based on the students reactions:
As per the students' reactions:
The overall difficulty level of the exam is moderate, some students felt easy to moderate.
Cutoff will be high
Good attempts: 110
Questions asked were average in difficulty
Civil Branch questions were moderate
As compared to 2019, RRB JE 2024 CBT 2 exam is a bit difficult.
In Electronics, questions asked in depth.
In Mechanical and Applied branch, candidates attempted 44 questions in non technical. the level of questions were Easy. On an average exam was moderate.
Also Read: RRB JE Last Minute Preparation Tips 2025
RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Timings 2024
Candidates can check below the RRB JE CBT 2 exam timings including the reporting time, gate closing time and exam start time.
| Time | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting Time | 7:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Gate Closing Time | 8:30 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Exam Start Time | 9:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Exam Duration- 120 mins |
Also Read: RB JE 2025 Exam Day Guidelines
RRB JE 2024 CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check below in detail about the RRB JE 2024 CBT 2 exam pattern.
| Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
120 Minutes |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
The RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 result will be released zone-wise in the form of a PDF. It will consist of the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for document verification & medical examination.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
The authority conducted the RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 exam on April 22 and June 4 at several centres across the country. It is expected that the RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 result will be released in July 2025 for 7951 vacancies. The result comprises the merit list, cutoff marks, and scorecards of qualified candidate
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The candidates can see below the details of the RRB JE 2024 minimum qualifying marks:
| Sl.No. | Category/Community | Minimum Qualifying Marks Out of 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Un-Reserved | 40% |
| 2 | Economically Weaker Section | 40% |
| 3 | Other- Backward Category (OBC) | 30% |
| 4 | Scheduled Caste | 30% |
| 5 | Scheduled Tribe | 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.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The exam pattern of CBT 2 is as follows
Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
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 | 120 Minutes | |
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Candidates can check below the RRB JE 2025 CBT 1 exam pattern.
Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
General Science | 30 | 30 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
Time | 90 Minutes | |
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The RRB JE selection process consists of four stages namely CBT 1, CBT 2, medical test and document verification. Candidates who want to secure a position as a Junior Engineer within RRB, they need to successfully clear all these stages.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, there is a negative marking in the RRB JE CBT 2 exam. One-third mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
After the release of the RRB JE Answer Key, the Railway Recruitment Board will announce the result and cutoff score for all the positions.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The following steps shall be followed to download RRB CBT 2 Provisional Answer key 2025 for the session 2024:
- Visit the official website of your respective regional RRB
- On the "the latest Announcements" or "Important Links", click on "Junior Engineer Answer Key"
- Enter the allotted Registration number
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The last date to raise objection for RRB JE CBT 2 Shift 2 Answer key 2025 for 2024 session was June 12, 2025. The authority released the RRB JE CBT 2 Provisional Answer Key on June 7, 2025. The prescribed fee for raising objection is Rs.50/- plus applicable Bank Service Charges per question. In case
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Beginner-Level 5
The RRB JE (Railway Recruitment Board Junior Engineer) is not held every year. The scheduling of the exam depends on the availability of vacancies within the Indian Railways. For instance, the last RRB JE exam was conducted in 2019, and the next recruitment notification was released for 2024, indicating a gap of several years between the exams.