RRB JE (JE, DMS & CMA) - Syllabus, Exam Pattern & CBT-1 Mock Tests
RRB JE recruits Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendents (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants (CMA) for Indian Railways at Pay Level 6. The latest notice is CEN 04/2026, published on 13 August 2026, with 4,487 vacancies after two corrigenda. Selection has two computer based tests, then document verification and a medical examination. CBT-1 is a common screening paper for all posts: 100 questions in 90 minutes, with 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer. The guide and mocks here are for CBT-1.
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What is the RRB JE exam pattern?
CBT-1 has Mathematics (30), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25), General Awareness (15) and General Science (30), one mark each, in 90 minutes (120 minutes with a scribe). One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer. The notice calls the section split indicative. CBT-1 is of screening nature: its normalised score is used only to shortlist 15 times the community-wise vacancies of each RRB for CBT-2. CBT-2 has 150 questions in 120 minutes, of which 100 are Technical Abilities for your exam group, and a virtual calculator is provided only at that stage.
| Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
Full exam pattern: Tier-wise marks, timers and qualifying rules →
What is the RRB JE syllabus?
Mathematics covers number systems, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM and HCF, ratio and proportion, percentages, mensuration, time and work, time and distance, interest, profit and loss, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, elementary statistics, square root, age calculations, calendar and clock, and pipes and cistern. Reasoning covers analogies, series, coding and decoding, syllogism, Venn diagrams, data interpretation and sufficiency, classification, directions and statement-based questions. General Awareness covers current affairs, geography, history and culture, polity, economy, environment, sports and science and technology. General Science is Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to the Class 10 CBSE syllabus. CBT-1 has no engineering questions.
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What is a good RRB JE cut-off?
Each RRB publishes its own cut-off by post category and community, out of 100 on normalised marks. The CBT-1 result of CEN 04/2026 was not out as of 13 November 2026. In the previous cycle (CEN 05/2025, declared 13 May 2026) the unreserved cut-off for JE Civil (P.Way and Bridge) was 72.4643 at RRB Secunderabad and 72.1786 at RRB Kolkata. The minimum qualifying percentage is 40% for UR and EWS, 30% for OBC (NCL) and SC, and 25% for ST. CBT-1 marks do not count in the final merit.
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How should I prepare for RRB JE?
Mathematics and General Science are 30 questions each, so together they are 60% of CBT-1. General Science is limited to the Class 10 level by the notice, which makes it a small syllabus worth finishing fully, Life Sciences included. No calculator is available in CBT-1, so practise arithmetic without one. Spread evenly, you have 54 seconds per question. With 1/3 negative marking, guess only after eliminating at least one option. Keep your engineering subjects for CBT-2.
Preparation strategy built on the marks and timers →
Frequently asked questions
Does RRB JE CBT-1 have technical questions?
No. CBT-1 is common for all posts and has only Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science. Technical Abilities (100 of 150 questions) is part of CBT-2.
What is the negative marking in RRB JE?
One-third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.
What is the qualification for RRB JE?
A three-year diploma in engineering in the discipline listed for the post in CEN 04/2026; B.E. or B.Tech. in the same discipline is also accepted. DMS needs a three-year diploma in any engineering discipline. CMA needs a B.Sc. in Physics and Chemistry with at least 45% marks.
What is the age limit for RRB JE?
18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027 under CEN 04/2026, with 3 years relaxation for OBC (non-creamy layer) and 5 years for SC and ST.