RRB JE 2026 syllabus: section-wise topics for every stage
CBT 1 is a common screening paper of Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science. CBT 2 adds Physics and Chemistry, computers and environment to the common blocks, plus 100 questions from your engineering branch (Exam Group).
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In the CBT 1 paper General Science and General Awareness are separate blocks: General Science carries 30 questions and General Awareness 15 (the CEN marks both splits as indicative).
Mathematics
CBT 1- 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
Quantitative Aptitude notes and practice · 23 topics
General Intelligence & Reasoning
CBT 1- 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 Intelligence & Reasoning notes and practice · 20 topics
General Science and General Awareness
CBT 1- General Science: Physics (up to 10th standard CBSE)
- General Science: Chemistry (up to 10th standard CBSE)
- General Science: Life Sciences (up to 10th standard CBSE)
- Current affairs
- Indian geography
- Culture and history of India including the freedom struggle
- Indian Polity and constitution
- Indian Economy
- Environmental issues concerning India and the world
- Sports
- General scientific and technological developments
Tip: General Science carries 30 questions against 15 for General Awareness in CBT 1, so the 10th-standard science parts deserve more preparation time.
General Awareness notes and practice · 14 topics
General Awareness
CBT 2- Same scope as CBT 1 General Awareness (15 questions)
General Awareness notes and practice · 14 topics
Physics and Chemistry
CBT 2- Physics and Chemistry up to 10th standard CBSE (15 questions)
General Awareness notes and practice · 14 topics
Basics of Computers and Applications
CBT 2- Architecture of computers
- Input and output devices
- Storage devices
- Networking
- Operating systems like Windows, Unix, Linux
- MS Office
- Data representation
- Internet and email
- Websites and web browsers
- Computer virus
Tip: This block carries 10 questions in CBT 2, along with 10 more from Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, so the site's computer practice covers both well.
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control
CBT 2- Basics of environment
- Adverse effects of environmental pollution and control strategies
- Air, water and noise pollution, their effects and control
- Waste management
- Global warming
- Acid rain
- Ozone depletion
General Awareness notes and practice · 14 topics
Technical Abilities (Exam Group)
CBT 2- Mechanical and Allied Engineering (Annexure VIII-A): engineering mechanics, material science, strength of materials, machining, welding, grinding and finishing, metrology, fluid mechanics and hydraulic machinery, industrial management, thermal engineering and allied topics
- Electrical and Allied Engineering (Annexure VIII-B): basic concepts, circuit laws, magnetic circuits, AC fundamentals, measurement and measuring instruments, electrical machines, synchronous machines, generation, transmission and distribution, estimation and costing, utilisation of electrical energy, basic electronics
- Electronics and Allied Engineering (Annexure VIII-C): electronic components and materials, electronic devices and circuits, digital electronics, linear integrated circuits, microprocessor and microcontroller, electronic measurements, communication engineering, data communication and networks, computer programming, basic electrical engineering
- Civil and Allied Engineering (Annexure VIII-D): engineering mechanics, building construction and materials, substructure and superstructure, building finishes, maintenance and drawing, concrete technology, surveying, CAD, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics, irrigation engineering, mechanics of structures, theory of structures, design of concrete and steel structures, transportation (railway and highway) engineering, environmental engineering, advanced construction techniques, estimating and costing, contracts and accounts
- CMA group (Annexure VIII-E, for Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant): measurements, units and dimensions; light, heat, sound, mechanics, magnetism, electricity and electromagnetism, modern physics, electronics and communications; matter, chemical reactions, acids, bases and salts, atomic structure, periodic classification, chemical bonding, carbon and its compounds and allied Chemistry topics
Tip: 100 of the 150 CBT 2 questions come from your Exam Group, so this is the block that decides the merit list.
For the number of questions, marks, timing and negative marking of each stage, see the RRB JE exam pattern.
RRB JE syllabus: FAQs
What is the RRB JE syllabus?
Mathematics (CBT 1); General Intelligence & Reasoning (CBT 1); General Science and General Awareness (CBT 1); General Awareness (CBT 2); Physics and Chemistry (CBT 2); Basics of Computers and Applications (CBT 2); Basics of Environment and Pollution Control (CBT 2); Technical Abilities (Exam Group) (CBT 2). CBT 1 is a common screening paper of Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science. CBT 2 adds Physics and Chemistry, computers and environment to the common blocks, plus 100 questions from your engineering branch (Exam Group).
Where is the official RRB JE syllabus published?
The conducting body is Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). The syllabus and pattern are given in the official notification for each cycle, so check that notice before you finalise your plan.