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 Mechanical 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 (Mechanical Engineering) | 100 |
1.2 Technical Abilities Subject Areas
The Technical Abilities section for Mechanical Engineering draws from: Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials, Thermal Engineering (Thermodynamics, IC Engines), Theory of Machines and Machine Design, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery, Production/Manufacturing Engineering, and Industrial Engineering basics.
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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering?
(a) Surveying (b) Thermodynamics (c) Highway geometric design (d) Soil mechanics - 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 - Theory of Machines, a core topic in RRB JE Mechanical Technical Abilities, primarily concerns:
(a) Soil classification (b) Mechanisms, gears, and kinematics/dynamics of machines (c) Highway geometric design (d) Concrete mix design
Answer Key
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