RRB JE Last Minute Preparation Tips 2025: Top Strategies to Crack Railway Junior Engineer Exam

Railway Recruitment Boards Junior Engineer 2025 ( RRB JE )

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Shikha Goyal
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Updated on Apr 22, 2025 07:31 IST

Candidates who are appearing for the RRB JE CBT 2 exam for session 2024 on April 22, 2025, can check here for the last-minute preparation tips. These last-minute tips not only boost the confidence level of the candidates but also keep them motivated to do well in the exam. Scroll down for more details.

RRB JE Exam Last Minute Preparation Tips

RRB JE Exam Last Minute Preparation Tips

RRB JE CBT 2 Last-Minute Preparation Tips: The Railway Recruitment Board is conducting the RRB JE CBT 2 exam for session 2024 on April 22, 2025. As less time is left for the exam, candidates should now focus on revision. They should not touch new topics, as it will create confusion. Practice previous years question papers to know the difficulty level of the exam and types of questions asked in the exam. Also, candidates should attempt mock tests to increase speed and accuracy. Scroll down to know the last-minute preparation tips for the RRB JE CBT 2 exam.

Table of content
  • RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern
  • RRB JE CBT 2 Syllabus
  • Last Minute Preparation Tips to Crack RRB JE CBT 2 exam

RRB JE 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

Q:   What are the details provided on the RRB JE admit card?
A:

The admit card of RRB JE consists of the details as mentioned below:

  • Candidate's name
  • Registration number
  • Roll number
  • Exam date and time
  • Exam venue
  • Guidelines & instructions for the exam, etc.
Q:   How to download the RRB JE admit card?
A:

The candidates can download their RRB JE admit card in the following manner

Step 1. Visit the official link given for each RRB

Step 2. Click on the “e-call letter for RRB JE Exam” tab

Step 3. Log in with the required credentials in the login window

Step 4. Enter the registration number and date of birth to download the call letter

Step 5. Download and take a print of the call letter to reproduce at the RRB offices at the time of DV

Q:   Is it mandatory to carry the RRB JE admit card to the examination centre?
A:

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.

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In the RRB JE CBT 2 exam, 150 MCQs will be asked in the examination, each carrying one mark. Subjects included are General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, and Technical Abilities. The duration of the exam is two hours, or 120 minutes. The minimum qualifying mark is 40%. Also, there will be a negative marking of 1/3rd of a mark.

Also Read: RRB JE 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

RRB JE CBT 2 Syllabus

The RRB JE CBT 2 syllabus is mentioned below:

  • Physics & Chemistry
  • General Awareness
  • Basics of Computer and Applications
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Environment and Pollution Control

Last Minute Preparation Tips to Crack RRB JE CBT 2 exam

As we know it is important to have clear understanding regarding the RRB JE Syllabus and exam pattern. Check below some useful last minute preparation tips for RRB JE CBT 2 exam:
  • Less time is left for the RRB JE CBT 2 exam, it is crucial for the candidates to revise what they have learned so far. Revise all the formulas as they are the basis of calculations and help to solve questions easily. Concentrate on what you know and what you have learned until now and ace these topics.
  • Time management also plays a crucial role in the preparation. Candidates need to have a strategy to complete all the questions in the available time. It becomes easier to manage time in the exam when candidates practice mock tests. Solve as many mock tests as possible that will help to manage time properly.
  • Candidates are also suggested to refer to their notes, if created, on concepts, theorems, and formulas. Revise them properly to ensure that you do not leave out any important or frequently asked concepts.
  • Candidates are also advised to practice direct questions that can be expected in the examination rather than spending too much time on theory revision in the last minute.
  • Practice previous years papers and mock tests to analyse score and preparation level.
  • Candidates should also plan for the exam day. They should plan what they are going to do at the RRB JE CBT 2 exam centre. Make a blueprint of the exam day strategy and practice accordingly, etc.
  • Candidates should Strengthen basics for each and every topic in the Technical abilities subject.
  • Candidates should revise basic concepts in computers, etc.

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RRB JE CBT 2 2024 Exam Shift Timings

Q:   When is the RRB JE CBT-2 2024-25 exam?
A:

The authority conducted the RRB JE CBT 2 Shift 2 2025 exam on June 4, 2025. Earlier, Railway Recruitment Board conducted the RRB JE CBT 2 2024-25 exam on April 22, 2025. Candidates who cleared the RRB CBT-1 exam were appeared in the RRB CBT-2 exam. The selection process of RRB JE consists of four stages, namely, first stage CBT 1, second stage CBT 2, document verification, and medical examination.

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Answered 2 months ago

The minimum qualifying marks in the RRB JE exam vary as per the categories. For General Category it is 40%, for SC/OBC it is 30%, and for ST it is 25%. 

General/EWS: 60 marks out of 150
SC/OBC: 45 marks out of 150
ST: 37.5 marks out of 150

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Shikha Goyal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The RRB JE CBT 1 is the first stage of the examination, which is also known as Computer Based Test 1. CBT 1 is the first stage of the selection process. It is also a qualifying exam because the marks will not be included in the final merit list. The CBT 1 exam comprises the subjects of Mathematics,

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Satyendra Garg

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Whether the RRB JE exam can be tough or not depends upon the preparation of the candidate. Also, it is possible to succeed in the exam. The difficulty level of the exam varies based on the candidates' preparation level and knowledge of the subject. The technical section can be challenging to the can

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Ishita Kaur

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

The RRB JE CBT 1 Syllabus consists of the Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science, while CBT 2 includes specialised subjects including Physics & Chemistry, Computers, Environment, and Technical Abilities.

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

It is important for a candidate to focus on the understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus and solve mock tests, previous year question papers, etc. Also, candidates can work on time management and do frequent revision.

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Kritika Sharma

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