Part I — Exam Overview
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Chapter 1: RRB JE Exam Pattern
1.1 CBT 1 and CBT 2
CBT 1 is a common, qualifying-stage test for all RRB JE disciplines (Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science), used only for shortlisting to CBT 2 with normalisation applied across shifts. CBT 2 is discipline-specific and determines final merit, with the following typical structure for Electrical Engineering candidates:
| Section | Approx. Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry (up to Class 10 level) | 15 |
| Basics of Computer Applications | 10 |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 |
| Technical Abilities (Electrical Engineering) | 100 |
1.2 Technical Abilities Subject Areas
The Technical Abilities section for Electrical Engineering draws from: Basic Concepts of Electrical Engineering (Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, network theorems), AC Fundamentals, Electrical and Electronic Measurements, Electrical Machines (DC machines, transformers, induction motors, synchronous machines), Power Systems (generation, transmission, distribution, protection), Basic Electronics, and Utilisation of Electrical Energy.
1.3 Negative Marking
RRB JE examinations apply negative marking of one-third (1/3) mark for each wrong answer in both CBT 1 and CBT 2.
1.4 Practice Set — Exam Overview (8 MCQs)
- CBT 1 in the RRB JE exam is:
(a) Common for all disciplines, used for shortlisting to CBT 2 (b) Discipline-specific, directly determines merit (c) Optional (d) Only for Electrical candidates - Which stage determines final merit in the RRB JE recruitment process?
(a) CBT 1 (b) CBT 2 (c) Both equally (d) A separate interview - The Technical Abilities section in RRB JE CBT 2 for Electrical Engineering typically carries how many marks?
(a) 50 (b) 75 (c) 100 (d) 120 - RRB JE examinations apply negative marking of:
(a) 1/4 mark per wrong answer (b) 1/3 mark per wrong answer (c) 1/2 mark per wrong answer (d) No negative marking - The Physics & Chemistry section in RRB JE CBT 2 is set at approximately what standard?
(a) Up to Class 10 (CBSE syllabus) (b) Graduate level (c) Only Class 12 (d) Postgraduate level - Which of the following is a core Technical Abilities topic for RRB JE Electrical Engineering?
(a) Highway pavement design (b) Electrical Machines (c) Soil mechanics (d) Railway track gauge - CBT 1 scores in the RRB JE process are:
(a) Directly added to final merit (b) Used only for shortlisting to CBT 2, with normalisation applied (c) Ignored entirely (d) Used only for tie-breaking - Kirchhoff's Laws, a core topic in RRB JE Electrical Technical Abilities, primarily concern:
(a) Soil classification (b) Electrical circuit analysis (c) Highway geometric design (d) Concrete mix design
Answer Key
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2.(b)
3.(c)
4.(b)
5.(a)
6.(b)
7.(b) 8.(b)