How many phases are there for ESIC UDC?

There are two phases for ESIC UDC: a) Preliminary Exam b) Mains Exam

Is there any negative marking in the ESIC UDC Exam?

For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

How to download the ESIC UDC Result 2020?

Candidates are advised to download the result from the official website.

What is the age limit for upper-division clerks for the ESIC examination?

Minimum: 18 years Maximum: 27 years

RRB JE Syllabus 2026, Check CBT 1, CBT 2 & Technical Syllabus

Oct 06 2026

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The RRB JE syllabus 2026 covers the subjects and topics asked in CBT 1 and CBT 2. CBT 1 has 100 questions for 100 marks from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science, with a duration of 90 minutes. Candidates shortlisted for CBT 2 face 150 questions for 150 marks in 120 minutes. The second stage includes 100 questions from Technical Abilities, along with General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Computers, and Environment and Pollution Control.

In this article, we have discussed RRB JE syllabus for CBT 1 and 2, topic wise weightage and preparation tips.

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RRB JE Syllabus 2026: Overview

The RRB JE recruitment process includes two Computer-Based Tests. CBT 1 is a screening stage covering four common subjects, while CBT 2 is the main examination with greater emphasis on technical abilities.

Particulars	RRB JE CBT 1	RRB JE CBT 2
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test	Computer-Based Test
Type of Questions	Objective-type MCQs	Objective-type MCQs
Total Questions	100	150
Total Marks	100	150
Duration	90 minutes	120 minutes
Negative Marking	1/3 mark for each incorrect answer	1/3 mark for each incorrect answer
Mathematics	30 questions	—
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25 questions	—
General Awareness	15 questions	15 questions
General Science	30 questions	—
Physics & Chemistry	—	15 questions
Computers & Applications	—	10 questions
Environment & Pollution Control	—	10 questions
Technical Abilities	—	100 questions
Purpose	Screening/shortlisting for CBT 2	Main technical assessment
Technical Subject	Not included	Based on the candidate's engineering discipline

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RRB JE CBT 1 Syllabus 2026

The RRB JE CBT 1 syllabus covers four sections: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science. Candidates should prepare these subjects according to the topics prescribed in the official RRB JE notification.

RRB JE Mathematics Syllabus

Topic	Syllabus
Number System	BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF
Ratio & Proportion	Ratio, Proportion, Percentage
Arithmetic	Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest
Time & Work	Work, Pipes and Cisterns
Time & Distance	Speed, Time and Distance
Algebra	Algebraic identities, Elementary algebra
Geometry	Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles
Mensuration	Area, Perimeter, Volume
Trigonometry	Basic Trigonometric Ratios
Statistics	Elementary Statistics

RRB JE General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus

Topic	Syllabus
Analogy	Number and Alphabetical Analogies
Series	Number and Alphabetical Series
Coding-Decoding	Coding and Decoding
Classification	Similarities and Differences
Relationships	Blood Relations and Relationships
Syllogism	Basic Syllogism
Venn Diagrams	Logical Venn Diagrams
Data Interpretation	Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
Analytical Reasoning	Analytical Reasoning
Decision Making	Conclusions and Decision Making
Directions	Direction-Based Questions
Statements	Statement-Arguments and Assumptions

RRB JE General Awareness Syllabus

Topic	Syllabus
Current Affairs	National and International Current Events
History	Indian History and Freedom Struggle
Geography	Indian Geography
Polity	Indian Polity and Constitution
Economy	Indian Economy
Culture	Indian Culture
Sports	Sports Events and Achievements
Environment	Environmental Issues
Science & Technology	General Scientific and Technological Developments

RRB JE General Science Syllabus

Subject	Important Areas
Physics	Motion, Force, Work, Energy, Heat, Light, Sound, Electricity
Chemistry	Matter, Atoms, Chemical Reactions, Acids, Bases, Metals and Non-Metals
Life Science	Human Body, Nutrition, Diseases, Cells, Plants and Animals
General Science	Concepts and applications generally covered up to Class 10 level

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RRB JE CBT 2 Syllabus 2026

The CBT 2 syllabus includes five sections apart from the technical discipline: General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, and Technical Abilities. The Technical Abilities section has the highest number of questions.

RRB JE General Awareness Syllabus

Topic	Syllabus
Current Affairs	National and International Events
History	Indian History and Freedom Movement
Geography	Indian Geography
Polity	Constitution and Political System
Economy	Indian Economy
Culture	Indian Culture
Sports	Major Sports Events
Environment	Environmental Issues
Science & Technology	Scientific and Technological Developments

RRB JE Physics and Chemistry Syllabus

Subject	Important Areas
Physics	Units and Measurements, Motion, Force, Work, Energy, Power, Heat, Light, Sound, Electricity and Magnetism
Chemistry	Matter, Atomic Structure, Chemical Reactions, Acids and Bases, Metals and Non-Metals, Carbon Compounds
Applications	Everyday applications of Physics and Chemistry

RRB JE Basics of Computers and Applications Syllabus

Topic	Syllabus
Computer Architecture	Basic Computer Architecture
Input & Output	Input and Output Devices
Storage	Storage Devices
Operating Systems	Windows, Unix and Linux
MS Office	Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Presentations
Networking	Computer Networking Basics
Internet	Internet, Websites and Web Browsers
Email	Email Applications
Computer Security	Computer Viruses
Data Representation	Basic Data Representation

RRB JE Basics of Environment and Pollution Syllabus

Topic	Syllabus
Environment	Basics of Environment and Ecology
Pollution	Air, Water, Noise and Soil Pollution
Pollution Control	Pollution Prevention and Control
Waste Management	Waste Generation and Management
Global Issues	Climate Change and Environmental Concerns
Environmental Protection	Basic Environmental Protection Measures

RRB JE Technical Abilities Syllabus

Engineering Group	Major Areas
Civil & Allied Engineering	Building Construction, Building Materials, Surveying, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering
Electrical & Allied Engineering	Electrical Circuits, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Measurements, Control Systems, Power Electronics, Utilisation of Electrical Energy
Electronics & Allied Engineering	Electronic Devices, Digital Electronics, Communication Systems, Electronic Measurements, Microprocessors, Control Systems
Mechanical & Allied Engineering	Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing, Metrology, Industrial Engineering
CMA	Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Chemistry and relevant technical topics

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RRB JE Technical Abilities Syllabus 2026

The Technical Abilities syllabus depends on the exam group and engineering qualification selected by the candidate. RRB has separately prescribed topics for Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and CMA candidates in the official CEN.

RRB JE Civil and Allied Engineering Syllabus

Subject	Important Topics
Engineering Mechanics	Force Systems, Equilibrium, Friction
Building Materials	Cement, Bricks, Timber, Steel, Concrete
Building Construction	Foundations, Walls, Floors, Roofs
Surveying	Chain Surveying, Levelling, Theodolite, Contouring
Strength of Materials	Stress, Strain, Bending, Shear
Structural Engineering	RCC, Steel Structures, Structural Analysis
Fluid Mechanics	Fluid Properties, Flow, Bernoulli's Theorem
Geotechnical Engineering	Soil Properties, Foundations, Earth Pressure
Transportation Engineering	Highways, Railways, Bridges
Environmental Engineering	Water Supply, Sewage, Wastewater Treatment
Estimation & Costing	Estimation, Valuation and Costing

RRB JE Electrical and Allied Engineering Syllabus

Subject	Important Topics
Basic Electrical Engineering	Current, Voltage, Resistance, Power and Energy
Circuit Theory	AC/DC Circuits, Network Theorems
Electrical Machines	Transformers, DC Machines, Induction Motors
Power Systems	Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Measurements	Electrical Measuring Instruments
Control Systems	Basic Control System Concepts
Power Electronics	Semiconductor Devices and Converters
Electrical Utilisation	Lighting, Heating and Electrical Drives
Basic Electronics	Diodes, Transistors and Digital Electronics

RRB JE Electronics and Allied Engineering Syllabus

Subject	Important Topics
Electronic Devices	Diodes, Transistors and Semiconductor Devices
Digital Electronics	Logic Gates, Boolean Algebra, Digital Circuits
Communication	Communication Systems and Modulation
Electronic Measurements	Measuring Instruments and Systems
Microprocessors	Microprocessor Fundamentals
Microcontrollers	Basic Microcontroller Concepts
Control Systems	Open and Closed Loop Systems
Computer Basics	Digital and Computer Fundamentals
Networking	Basic Communication and Networking Concepts

RRB JE Mechanical and Allied Engineering Syllabus

Subject	Important Topics
Engineering Mechanics	Force, Motion, Friction and Equilibrium
Strength of Materials	Stress, Strain, Bending and Torsion
Theory of Machines	Mechanisms, Gears, Governors and Flywheel
Thermodynamics	Laws of Thermodynamics, Cycles and Processes
Heat Transfer	Conduction, Convection and Radiation
Fluid Mechanics	Fluid Properties, Flow and Hydraulic Machines
Manufacturing	Casting, Welding, Machining and Forming
Metrology	Measurement and Inspection
Materials Science	Properties and Testing of Materials
Industrial Engineering	Production Planning, Inventory and Work Study

RRB JE CMA Syllabus

Subject	Important Topics
Chemistry	Basic Chemistry, Atomic Structure and Chemical Reactions
Analytical Chemistry	Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
Physical Chemistry	States of Matter, Solutions and Chemical Equilibrium
Organic Chemistry	Basic Organic Compounds and Reactions
Inorganic Chemistry	Metals, Non-Metals and Compounds
Environmental Chemistry	Pollution, Waste and Environmental Protection
Physics	Basic Physics and Its Applications
Laboratory Concepts	Basic Chemical Analysis and Measurements

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RRB JE Exam Pattern 2026

The RRB JE selection process includes two Computer-Based Tests (CBT 1 and CBT 2), followed by the applicable subsequent stages. CBT 1 is a screening test, while CBT 2 carries questions from General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Computers, Environment and Pollution Control, and the relevant technical discipline.

RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2026

Key highlights:

CBT 1 contains 100 objective-type questions.
The total duration is 90 minutes.
Each question carries 1 mark.
Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies for every incorrect answer.
The paper covers Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science.
CBT 1 is a screening examination used to shortlist candidates for CBT 2.

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Awareness	15	15
General Science	30	30
Total	100	100
Duration	90 minutes	—

RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2026

Key highlights:

CBT 2 consists of 150 objective-type questions.
The total duration is 120 minutes.
Each question carries 1 mark.
1/3 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
The Technical Abilities section carries the highest weightage with 100 questions.
Candidates answer the technical section according to their relevant engineering discipline.

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
Duration	120 minutes	—

RRB JE Subject-Wise Weightage 2026

The RRB JE 2026 notification does not prescribe a fixed topic-wise question distribution for the technical section. Therefore, the weightage given below is based on recent RRB JE question trends and should be treated as an expected distribution, not a guaranteed number of questions.

RRB JE Electrical Subject-Wise Weightage

The Electrical Engineering section in CBT 2 covers areas such as electrical circuits, machines, power systems, measurements, electronics and utilisation of electrical energy. Recent question trends indicate that Electrical Machines and Basic Electrical Engineering are among the higher-weightage areas.

Electrical Engineering Topic	Expected Weightage
Electrical Machines	15%
Basic Electrical Engineering	12%
Power Systems	10%
Basic & Digital Electronics	9%
Electrical & Electronic Measurements	8%
Electric Circuits & Network Theorems	7%
Control Systems	7%
Power Electronics	7%
Utilisation of Electrical Energy	6%
Microprocessors & Microcontrollers	5%

RRB JE Civil Subject-Wise Weightage

Civil Engineering questions cover core areas such as building materials, structural engineering, fluid mechanics, surveying, transportation, geotechnical engineering and construction management. Building Materials & Construction and Structural Engineering generally carry higher weightage based on recent trends.

Civil Engineering Topic	Expected Weightage
Building Materials & Construction	14%
SOM & Structural Engineering (RCC)	13%
Engineering Mechanics / Theory of Structures	8%
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics	8%
Water Resources & Environmental Engineering	8%
Drawing, CAD & Building Planning	8%
Transportation Engineering	7%
Surveying	6%
Estimating, Costing & Construction Management	6%
Geotechnical Engineering	6%

RRB JE Mechanical Subject-Wise Weightage

Mechanical Engineering has a strong focus on manufacturing, mechanics, thermal engineering, fluids and industrial engineering. Recent trend-based analysis places Manufacturing and Metrology among the most important areas, followed by SOM, Engineering Mechanics and thermal engineering topics.

Mechanical Engineering Topic	Expected Weightage
Manufacturing & Metrology	36%
SOM & Engineering Mechanics	16%
Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, IC, RAC & Power Plant	16%
Fluids & Hydraulics	9%
Industrial Engineering / PPC / Inventory	9%
Materials Science	9%
Theory of Machines & Vibration	5%
Other/Mixed Topics	5%

RRB JE Syllabus 2026: Preparation Strategy

Candidates can check out the detailed RRB JE preparation strategy below:

Strengthen Mathematics Concepts and Formulas

RRB JE Mathematics requires strong command over basic concepts and quick calculation. Focus on Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics and Probability. Prepare a formula sheet and revise it regularly. Solve topic-wise questions before moving to mixed practice sets.

Cover General Science Through NCERT-Based Concepts

General Science covers Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to the 10th-standard level. Start with NCERT concepts and focus on frequently tested areas such as motion, force, work and energy, electricity, heat, light, acids and bases, metals and non-metals, chemical reactions, human systems, nutrition, diseases and basic biology. After completing each topic, solve RRB-level questions to check conceptual understanding.

Practise General Intelligence and Reasoning Topic-Wise

For General Intelligence and Reasoning, practise questions from analogies, classification, coding-decoding, series, mathematical operations, relationships, syllogism, Venn diagrams, data interpretation, conclusions, analytical reasoning and decision-making. Begin with individual topics to understand different question patterns. Gradually shift to timed practice sets so that you can improve both solving speed and accuracy during the CBT.

Prepare General Awareness With Current Affairs and Static GK

General Awareness requires consistent revision because the section covers both current and static topics. Read important national and international events, government schemes, awards, sports, appointments, books and authors, important organisations, Indian geography, history, culture and economics. Give additional attention to railway-related developments and major government initiatives. Maintain short notes for quick revision during the final weeks.

Prioritise Technical Subjects and Practise Previous-Year Questions

The technical section is crucial because questions are based on the engineering discipline selected by the candidate, such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or other notified disciplines. Divide the technical syllabus into smaller topics and complete concepts before attempting advanced questions. Solve RRB JE previous-year question papers after every major topic to identify recurring concepts, difficulty levels and important areas. Regular mock tests can then help improve time management and accuracy.

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RRB JE Syllabus 2026 FAQs

How many questions are asked in RRB JE CBT 1?

RRB JE CBT 1 consists of 100 questions carrying 100 marks. Mathematics and General Science have 30 questions each, General Intelligence and Reasoning has 25 questions, and General Awareness has 15 questions.

How many questions are asked in RRB JE CBT 2?

RRB JE CBT 2 consists of 150 questions for 150 marks. The Technical Abilities section has the highest weightage with 100 questions, while the remaining 50 questions cover General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Computers, and Environment and Pollution Control.

Is there negative marking in RRB JE CBT 1 and CBT 2?

Yes. Both CBT 1 and CBT 2 have a negative marking of one-third mark for every incorrect answer. Candidates should therefore avoid making random guesses.

What is the duration of RRB JE CBT 1 and CBT 2?

The duration of CBT 1 is 90 minutes, while CBT 2 is conducted for 120 minutes. Candidates eligible for a scribe receive additional time as prescribed in the official notification.

Which RRB JE CBT carries more importance?

CBT 2 is more important from the technical preparation perspective because it contains 100 questions from Technical Abilities. However, candidates must qualify CBT 1 to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Is the RRB JE Technical Abilities syllabus the same for all candidates?

No. The Technical Abilities syllabus depends on the candidate's engineering discipline. RRB prescribes separate technical topics for Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and CMA candidates