RRB JE Syllabus 2025: Check Detailed CBT 1, CBT 2 & Technical Ability Topics

Q: Ques: Should candidates prepare on current affairs for RRB JE?

Ans: Yes, candidates will have to prepare on current affairs as it is a topic included under the General awareness section of CBT 1. They must study national, international current affairs, sports events, cultural affairs, etc.

Q: Ques: Can I refer NCERT books for preparation?

Ans: Yes, the physics and chemistry section of CBT 2 syllabus is 10th standard CBSE level. Candidates can therefore refer NCERT texts for these portions.

Q: Ques: Is the technical ability section the same for all the candidates?

Ans: The technical ability section of CBT 2 is different for the respective streams. Candidates will only have to prepare for the in-depth topics and engineering aptitudes of their respective streams.

Q: Ques: Does CBT 1 include subject-specific matters?

Ans: No, CBT 1 does not have subject-specific matters. It covers the sections Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science.

Q: Ques: Should candidates prepare for descriptive model questions?

Ans: Candidates need not prepare for descriptive model questions for both papers of RRB JE. The questions are of objective type. Negative marks are however, present.

Paulami Chandra

Oct 31, 2025

RRB JE 2025 Syllabus is divided into 2 papers as CBT 1 and CBT 2. CBT 1 is the Primary screening exam for RRB JE 2025, whose qualification makes the candidates eligible for CBT 2. CBT 1 consists of 4 sections, which are common for all the streams. CBT 2 exam consists of 5 sections in which, the Technical Abilities section is specific to the discipline the candidate applies for. The other 4 sections of CBT 2 are common for all the candidates for RRB JE 2025.

RRB JE CBT 1 Syllabus 2025

RRB JE CBT 1 Syllabus consists of topics common to all the streams. It is evaluated out of 100 marks. Check the table below for the topics covered under RRB JE CBT 1:

Topic	Sub Topics
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, and Biology)	Motion, Force, Work, Energy, Power, Heat, Light, Sound, Electricity, Magnetism, Cell, Human body systems, Nutrition, Respiration, Reproduction, Diseases, Genetics, Plant biology, Ecology, Atomic structure, Periodic table, Acids & Bases, Metals & Non-metals, Carbon & compounds, Chemical reactions,

RRB JE CBT 2 Syllabus 2025

RRB JE CBT 2 Syllabus consists of 5 topics of general awareness in-depth knowledge. It is evaluated on a total of 150 marks. Check the table below for RRB JE CBT 2 Syllabus:

Topic	Sub topics
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	10th-level physics and chemistry (general principles and practical applications in daily life).
Basics of Computers & 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 Ability	Subject-specific topics

RRB JE CBT 2 Technical Ability Syllabus

RRB JE CBT 2 Technical Ability syllabus varies with different engineering disciplines.

Download RRB JE CBT 2 Technical Ability Syllabus PDF

Subject	Topics
Civil & Allied Engineering	Engineering Mechanics, Building Construction, Building Materials, Construction of Substructure, Construction of Superstructure, Building Finishes, Building Maintenance, Building Drawing, Concrete Technology, Surveying, Hydraulics, Irrigation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Theory of Structures, RCC Structures, Steel Structures, Estimation and Costing, Environmental Engineering, contracts and accounts
Electrical & Allied Engineering	Basic Concepts, Circuit Law, Magnetic Circuit, AC Fundamentals, Measurement and Measuring Instruments, Electrical Machines, Synchronous Machines, Generation Transmission and Distribution, Estimation and Costing, Utilization of Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics
Electronics & Allied Engineering	Electronic Components & Materials, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Digital Electronics, Linear Integrated Circuit, Microprocessor and Microcontroller, Electronic Measurements, Communication Engineering, Data Communication and Network, Computer Programming, Basic Electrical Engineering
Mechanical & Allied Engineering	Engineering Mechanics, Material Science, Strength of Materials, Machining, Welding, Grinding & Finishing Process, Metrology, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery, Industrial Management, Thermal Engineering
CMA	Measurements, Light, Heat, Sound, Mechanics, Magnetism, Electricity & Electro Magnetism, Modern Physics, Electronics and Communications, Matter, Chemical Reactions, Acids and Bases, Salts, Atomic Structure, Periodic Classification of Elements, Chemical Bonding, Carbon and its Compounds, Environmental Chemistry, Metallurgy

RRB JE exam is structured in two main online stages: CBT 1 (100 questions, 90 minutes) acts as a screening test. While CBT 2 (150 questions, 120 minutes) includes technical discipline-specific content, its marks are counted for final merit. Both stages carry a uniform negative marking of one-third of a mark for each wrong answer.

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RRB JE Syllabus 2025 FAQs

Ques: Should candidates prepare on current affairs for RRB JE?

Ans: Yes, candidates will have to prepare on current affairs as it is a topic included under the General awareness section of CBT 1. They must study national, international current affairs, sports events, cultural affairs, etc.

Ques: Can I refer NCERT books for preparation?

Ans: Yes, the physics and chemistry section of CBT 2 syllabus is 10th standard CBSE level. Candidates can therefore refer NCERT texts for these portions.

Ques: Is the technical ability section the same for all the candidates?

Ans: The technical ability section of CBT 2 is different for the respective streams. Candidates will only have to prepare for the in-depth topics and engineering aptitudes of their respective streams.

Ques: Does CBT 1 include subject-specific matters?

Ans: No, CBT 1 does not have subject-specific matters. It covers the sections Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science.

Ques: Should candidates prepare for descriptive model questions?

Ans: Candidates need not prepare for descriptive model questions for both papers of RRB JE. The questions are of objective type. Negative marks are however, present.