RRB JE Syllabus 2026

RRB JE Syllabus

Topics below are from the CEN 05/2025 detailed notice. CEN 04/2026 uses the same subjects and marks.

CBT-1

• Mathematics (30): Number system, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM, HCF, ratio and proportion, percentages, mensuration, time and work, time and distance, simple and compound interest, profit and loss, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, elementary statistics, square root, age calculations, calendar and clock, pipes and cisterns.
• General Intelligence & Reasoning (25): Analogies, alphabetical and number series, coding and decoding, mathematical operations, relationships, syllogism, jumbling, Venn diagram, data interpretation and sufficiency, conclusions and decision making, similarities and differences, analytical reasoning, classification, directions, statement – arguments and assumptions.
• General Awareness (15): Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including the freedom struggle, Indian polity and Constitution, Indian economy, environmental issues concerning India and the world, sports, general scientific and technological developments.
• General Science (30): Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to 10th standard (CBSE).

CBT-2

• General Awareness (15): same areas as CBT-1.
• Physics & Chemistry (15): up to 10th standard (CBSE).
• Basics of Computers and Applications (10): architecture of computers, input/output and storage devices, networking, operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux), MS Office, data representation, internet and email, websites and web browsers, computer virus.
• Basics of Environment and Pollution Control (10): basics of environment, adverse effects of pollution and control strategies, air, water and noise pollution and their control, waste management, global warming, acid rain, ozone depletion.
• Technical Abilities (100): from the syllabus of your exam group, given in the CEN annexures:
  • Civil & Allied Engineering (Annexure VII-A)
  • Electrical & Allied Engineering (Annexure VII-B)
  • Electronics & Allied Engineering (Annexure VII-C)
  • Mechanical & Allied Engineering (Annexure VII-D)
  • CMA exam group (Annexure VII-E)

Preparation tips

• CBT-1 is only for screening, but the cut-off is high – it is a speed test of school-level maths, reasoning and science.
• CBT-2 decides merit and two-thirds of it is technical. Revise your diploma subjects from the annexure syllabus.
• Practise with the official static mock links that RRBs release before each CBT.

Source: CEN 05/2025 detailed notice (RRB Ranchi), CEN 04/2026 detailed notice (copy of RRB PDF)