Syllabus
RRB JE Syllabus 2026
The exam pattern and the official topic lists for RRB JE, read from the recruiting body’s own notice — with the notice’s own caveats kept, not trimmed.
1st Stage CBT
| Section | Questions | Max marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The notice calls this split indicative: the actual paper may vary.
Minimum marks to be shortlisted
| Community | Minimum |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC (NCL) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
Syllabus, section by section
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
General Awareness
- 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
General Science
Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus.
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Life Sciences
The notice calls these topics illustrative, not exhaustive.
From RRB CEN 04/2026, paragraph 13.1 (1st Stage CBT), read on 18 October 2026.
2nd Stage CBT
| Section | Questions | Max 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 |
The notice calls this split indicative: the actual paper may vary.
Syllabus, section by section
General Awareness
- 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
Physics & Chemistry
Up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus.
- Physics
- Chemistry
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
Framed in the syllabus defined for the exam group the post falls under — Annexures VIII (A) to (D) of the CEN. The four groups are named here; the CEN carries each one in full.
- Civil & Allied Engineering
- Electrical & Allied Engineering
- Electronics & Allied Engineering
- Mechanical & Allied Engineering
The notice calls these topics illustrative, not exhaustive.
From RRB CEN 04/2026, paragraph 13.2 (2nd Stage CBT), read on 18 October 2026.