The RRB JE 2026 syllabus has two stages. CBT 1 tests general aptitude (screening). CBT 2 is a branch-specific technical paper that tests engineering knowledge at Diploma/Degree level. CBT 2 carries the maximum weight in merit determination.
CBT 1 Syllabus (Screening)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total CBT 1 | 100 | 100 |
CBT 2 Syllabus (Technical Merit – Branch Specific)
| Branch | CBT 2 Technical Topics (Key Chapters) |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Structural Engineering (Beams, Columns, Trusses), Soil Mechanics, Highway Engineering, Surveying, Fluid Mechanics, Environmental Engineering, Construction Materials & Management, RCC & Steel Design |
| Electrical Engineering | DC & AC Circuits, Transformers, Induction Motors, Synchronous Machines, Power Systems (Generation, Transmission, Distribution), Switchgear & Protection, Measurements & Instruments, Control Systems basics, Power Electronics basics |
| Mechanical Engineering | Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing Processes, Theory of Machines, Strength of Materials, Machine Design, Industrial Engineering & Production, Heat Transfer, RAC (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning) |
| Electronics & Communication (S&T) | Electronic Devices & Circuits, Signals & Systems, Communication Systems (AM/FM/Digital), Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Antennas, Network Theory, Control Systems |
| Computer Science / IT | Programming (C, Data Structures), Algorithms, OS, DBMS, Computer Networks (OSI, TCP/IP), Software Engineering, Computer Architecture, Web Technologies |
CBT 2 Also Includes (Common Sections)
- General Awareness (15 marks): Current Affairs, Railway-specific GK
- Physics & Chemistry (15 marks): Class 11–12 level Engineering Physics & Chemistry