RRB Junior Engineer (JE) CBT-2 Syllabus 2026
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
The RRB Junior Engineer (JE) CBT-2 is the second stage of the Railway Recruitment Board Junior Engineer recruitment process. It is a technical examination conducted for candidates shortlisted through CBT-1. The exam evaluates candidates in General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers & Applications, Basics of Environment & Pollution Control, and the relevant Engineering discipline. The marks obtained in CBT-2 are considered for the final merit list, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Duration
120 Minutes
Marking
1 mark is awarded for every correct answer. The examination consists of 150 objective questions carrying a total of 150 marks. The Technical Abilities section carries the highest weightage with 100 marks.
Negative marking
1/3 (0.33) mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Abilities (Relevant Engineering Discipline) | 100 | 100 |
Subject-wise Syllabus
General Awareness
Current Affairs, Indian History, Indian Polity & Constitution, Geography, Indian Economy, General Science, Sports, Art & Culture, Books & Authors, Awards & Honours, Government Schemes, Important Days, Static General Knowledge
Physics & Chemistry
### Physics, Units & Measurements, Motion, Force & Laws of Motion, Work, Energy & Power, Heat & Thermodynamics, Sound, Light, Electricity, Magnetism, ### Chemistry, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Acids, Bases & Salts, Metals & Non-Metals, Periodic Table, Organic Chemistry Basics, Environmental Chemistry
Basics of Computers & Applications
Computer Fundamentals, Hardware & Software, Operating Systems, MS Office, Internet & Email, Computer Networks, Database Basics, Cyber Security, Computer Abbreviations
Basics of Environment & Pollution Control
Environmental Ecology, Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Noise Pollution, Solid Waste Management, Climate Change, Environmental Protection Act, Pollution Control Measures, Sustainable Development
Technical Abilities
The Technical Abilities section is based on the candidate's engineering discipline., ### Civil Engineering, Building Materials, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, RCC Design, Steel Structures, Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Surveying, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Estimation & Costing, ### Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Manufacturing Processes, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, IC Engines, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Industrial Engineering, ### Electrical Engineering, Electrical Circuits, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Measurements, Utilization of Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics, Network Theory, Renewable Energy, ### Electronics Engineering, Electronic Devices, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Communication Systems, Control Systems, Network Theory, Signals & Systems, Electromagnetic Theory, VLSI Basics, ### Chemical & Metallurgical, Engineering Chemistry, Chemical Process Calculations, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Process Instrumentation, Metallurgy, Material Science, Industrial Safety
Preparation Tips
- Give maximum priority to the Technical Abilities section, as it contributes two-thirds of the total marks.
- Revise diploma/engineering fundamentals thoroughly.
- Practice numerical problems from core engineering subjects.
- Strengthen Physics, Chemistry, Computer Awareness, and Environmental topics.
- Revise Current Affairs and Static General Knowledge regularly.
- Solve previous years' RRB JE CBT-2 technical papers.
- Attempt full-length mock tests to improve speed, technical accuracy, and time management.
- Avoid unnecessary guesswork because one-third mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.