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RRB JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024 for Junior Engineer

RRB JE Syllabus 2024: The Railway Recruitment Board will soon release the official notification of RRB JE 2024 on the official website rrbcdg.gov.in. This is one of the biggest opportunities for Engineering candidates to secure a government job in the Indian Railways. The RRB JE 2024 will fill up various vacancies for the posts of Ā Junior Engineer (IT), Junior Engineer (JE), Chemical Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA).

Check the detailed RRB JE Syllabus 2024 and start your preparation today!

RRB JE Syllabus 2024

RRB JE selection process includes two computer-basted tests i.e. CBT 1 and CBT 2 followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. In this article, candidates will find the detailed RRB JE Syllabus 2024 for both CBT 1 and CBT 2. Candidates appearing in CBT 1 will be shortlisted based on merit for CBT 2. The merit list will be prepared qualifying a number of candidates that will equal to 15 times the total vacancies.

In order to ace through this tough competition, candidates need to be well-versed with the RRB JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern. Candidates must start preparing from now by practicing the PYQs and mock tests based on the latest RRB JE Syllabus 2024. Read through this article for complete understanding of the syllabus and make sure to cover each topic diligently.

RRB JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern

The detailed RRB JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern for both CBT 1 and CBT 2 has been provided below as per the detailed RRB JE Notification of previous year. Candidates may check the RRB JE 2024 Notification once released for latest updates and changes in the syllabus, if any.

RRB JE Exam Pattern 2024

The first and second phases of the examination will be Computer-based Tests. These CBTs will have objective or multiple-choice questions. The total duration of the examination is 1 hour and 30 minutes. Students who will qualify in the first phase can appear in CBT 2.

RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern

  • Duration: 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for candidates with Scribe)
  • Number of Questions: 100
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Negative Marking: 1/3rd Marks
  • Nature of CBT: Screening Test
  • Normalization: Applicable
  • Number of Candidates Shortlisted: 15 times the vacancies
  • Subjects: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science
RRB JE CBT I 2024 Exam Pattern
Subjects Total Number of Questions Marks allotted for each section
Mathematics 30 30
General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 25
General Awareness 15 15
General Science 30 30
Total 100 100

RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern

The subjects asked in the RRB JE 2024 CBT II are General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basic Knowledge of Computer Application, fundamentals of Environmental and Pollution, and Technical Abilities.

  • Duration: 120 Minutes (160 Minutes for candidates with Scribe)
  • Number of Questions: 150
  • Total Marks: 150
  • Negative Marking: 1/3rd Marks
  • Subjects: General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, and Tecnical Abilities
RRB JE CBT 2 Exam PatternĀ 
Sr. No. Subjects No. Of Questions Duration
1 General Awareness 15 120 min.
2 Physics & Chemistry 15
3 Basics of Computers and Applications 10
4 Basics of Environment and Pollution Control 10
5 Technical Ability 100
Total 150

RRB JE Topic Wise Syllabus

RRB JE Syllabus 2024 is given here in detail to help you start your preparation early. Check the syllabus for both CBT 1 and CBT 2 here.

RRB JE Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1
Mathematics
  • Number systems
  • BODMAS
  • Decimals
  • Fractions
  • LCM and HCF
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Percentages
  • Mensuration
  • Time and Work
  • Time and Distance
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Profit and Loss
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Elementary Statistics
  • Square Root
  • Age Calculations
  • Calendar & Clock
  • Pipes & Cistern
General Intelligence and Reasoning
  • Analogies
  • Alphabetical and Number Series
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Mathematical operations
  • Relationships
  • Syllogism
  • Jumbling
  • Venn Diagram
  • Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
  • Conclusions and Decision Making
  • Similarities and Differences
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Classification
  • Directions
  • Statement – Arguments and Assumptions, etc.
General Awareness
  • Knowledge of Current Affairs
  • Indian Geography
  • Culture and History of India including freedom struggle
  • Indian Polity and constitution
  • Indian Economy
  • Environmental issues concerning India and the World
  • Sports
  • General scientific and technological developments, etc.
General Science
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Life Sciences

(up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus)

Check the RRB JE Syllabus for Paper 2 or CBT 2 below:

RRB JE Syllabus 2024 for Paper 2
General Awareness
  • Knowledge of Current Affairs
  • Indian Geography
  • Culture and History of India including freedom struggle
  • Indian Polity and constitution
  • Indian Economy
  • Environmental issues concerning India and the World
  • Sports
  • General scientific and technological developments, etc.
Physics and Chemistry Up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus
Basics of Computers and Applications
  • Architecture of Computers
  • Input and Output Devices
  • Storage Devices
  • Networking
  • Operating System like Windows, Unix, Linux
  • MS Office
  • Various data representation
  • Internet and Email
  • Websites & Web Browsers
  • Computer Virus
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control
  • Basics of Environment
  • Adverse effect of environmental pollution and control strategies
  • Air, Water and Noise Pollution, their effect and control
  • Waste Management
  • Global Warming
  • Acid Rain
  • Ozone Depletion
Technical Abilities
  • Civil & Allied Engineering
  • Electrical & Allied Engineering
  • Electronics & Allied Engineering
  • Mechanical & Allied Engineering
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Printing Technology
  • CMA

Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT 1 and CBT 2

Candidates appearing in RRB JE 2024 exam must ensure that they at least secure the minimum percentage of marks in both CBT 1 and CBT 2 to qualify for futher stages. The Minimum Qualifying Percentages for UR, OBC, SC, and ST are 40%, 30%, 30%, and 25% respectively.

Minimum Qualifying Marks for RRB JE 2024 CBT 1 & 2
UR 40%
OBC 30%
SC 30%
ST 25%
PwBD 2% *

*: In case of shortage of PwBD candidates in the merit list, 2% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks will be allowed while conidering their category i.e. UR, OBC, SC, or ST.

RRB JE Syllabus 2024 PDF Download

We will soon provide you with the RRB JE Syllabus 2024 PDF Download Link soon after the release of the RRB JE 2024 Notification. Till then, candidates can refer to the RRB JE Syllabus 2024 mentioned above.

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FAQs

Is there any negative marking in the RRB JE 2024?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd in the RRB JE 2024.

Where can I find the RRB JE Syllabus 2024?

The RRB JE Syllabus 2024 is mentioned above for both CBT 1 and CBT 2.

What is the RRB JE Exam Pattern 2024?

The RRB JE Exam Pattern is mentioned in the above article. Each CBT contains several subjects of different weightage. Each question is of objective-type and carries 1 mark each. There is also a negative marking of 1/3rd in each paper.

What are the minimum qualifying marks for RRB JE 2024?

The minimum qualifying percentage for RRB JE Paper 1 and Paper 2 is 40% for UR category.

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