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Verified 2026 PatternRailway Recruitment Control Board (RRB)Central GovtEngineeringUpdated: 01/03/2026

RRB Junior Engineer (RRB JE / CMS / CMA) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Detailed topic-wise syllabus and exam pattern for RRB Junior Engineer (RRB JE / CMS / CMA) 2026 covering all examination stages, marking scheme, question format, duration, and subject breakdown.

Selection Stages
Official Scheme
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3
Exam Format
Objective & Descriptive
Bilingual (English & Hindi)
Negative Marking
Official Penalty Rules
Qualifying thresholds apply
Eligibility
Engineering
Engineering in relevant discipline from a recognized University / Board.

Subject-Wise & Micro-Topic Syllabus Breakdown

Official syllabus curriculum and subject topics prescribed by Railway Recruitment Control Board (RRB)

1

1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1 - 100/75 Questions, 90/60 Mins)

75 Questions60 Mins4 topics
  • Mathematics (30/20 Qs): Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM/HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, SI & CI, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning (30/25 Qs): Analogies, Number & Alphabet Series, Coding & Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Syllogisms, Venn Diagrams, Puzzles, Blood Relations, Direction Sense

  • General Awareness / General Science (40/20 Qs): 10th CBSE standard Physics, Chemistry & Biology; Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Indian Railways Overview, Art & Culture

  • Negative Marking: 1/3rd (0.33) marks deducted per wrong answer. Percentile-based normalization applies.

2

2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2 - 120 Questions, 90 Mins)

120 Questions90 Mins4 topics
  • General Awareness (50 Qs): Deep coverage of Science & Technology, Sports, Awards, Environmental issues, Economics, Modern History, Current Affairs

  • Mathematics (35 Qs): Advanced Arithmetic, Higher Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics & Probability

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 Qs): Advanced Seating Arrangements, Decision Making, Statement & Conclusions, Input-Output, Critical Analytical Reasoning

  • Part B (Trade Qualification Test - 75 Qs, 60 Mins): DGT Trade Syllabus (Electrician, Fitter, Diesel Mechanic, Electronic Mechanic, Welder, Wireman, RAC) with min 35% qualifying marks.

3

Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination

2 topics
  • Document Verification of original educational certificates, caste/category certificates, and photo ID.

  • Strict Medical Fitness Examination as per Indian Railways Medical Standards (A-1, A-2, A-3, B-1, B-2, C-1 category based on post).

Frequently Asked Questions (3)

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