RRB JE Exam Date 2024, CBT-I and CBT-II Exam Pattern, Syllabus 

The exam date for CBT-I will be announced by the Railway Recruitment Boards for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant. It is likely to be administered in the first quarter of 2025, aspirants may check the exam pattern and syllabus from the below.

RRB JE Exam Date 2024

The exam date for the RRB JE CBT-I will be announced soon, and each individual who has registered themselves to participate in the first stage of the selection process is hereby notified that the exam may take place between January and March 2025 across the state at various examination centres.

Country	India
Exam Name	RRB Junior Engineer (JE)
Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Exam Date	January – March 2025 (Tentative)
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration	CBT-I: 90 Minutes CBT-II: 120 Minutes

Note: CBT-II will be administered by the Railway Recruitment Boards most probably within two months after the announcement of the result for the CBT-I, we can anticipate that the second stage of the selection process will take place in the second quarter of 2025.

RRB JE Exam Pattern 2024

The exam pattern for the RRB JE CBT-I and CBT-II is available below in terms of mode, duration, total questions, maximum marks, question type, marking scheme, section and medium.

Paper I:

• Mode: Computer-Based Test
• Duration: 90 Minutes 
• Total Questions: 100 questions
• Maximum Marks: 100 marks
• Question Type: Objective
• Marking Scheme:
  • Correct Answer: +1 Mark
  • Negative Marking: -0.33 Mark 
• Sections:
  • Mathematics
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning
  • General Awareness
  • General Science
• Medium: English, Hindi & Other Regional Languages.

Paper II:

• Mode: Computer-Based Test
• Duration: 120 Minutes 
• Total Questions: 150 questions
• Maximum Marks: 150 marks
• Question Type: Objective
• Marking Scheme:
  • Correct Answer: +1 Mark
  • Negative Marking: -0.33 Mark 
• Sections:
  • General Awareness
  • Physics & Chemistry
  • Basics of Computers and Applications
  • Basics of Environment and Pollution Control
  • Technical Abilities
• Medium: English, Hindi & Other Regional Languages.

RRB JE CBT-I Syllabus 2024

Aspirants need to know that in the CBT-I a total number of 100 MCQs will be asked from four different subjects. Out of total, 30 from Mathematics, 25 from General Intelligence and Reasoning, 15 from General Awareness and 30 from General Science. Syllabus for the same is available below:

Mathematics:

• Number Systems
• Fractions, Decimals
• 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 Roots
• Age Calculations
• Calendar and Clock
• Pipes and Cisterns

General Intelligence and Reasoning:

• Analogies
• Alphabetical and Number Series
• Coding and Decoding
• Mathematical Operations
• Relationships
• Syllogism
• Jumbling
• Venn Diagrams
• Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
• Conclusions and Decision Making
• Similarities and Differences
• Analytical Reasoning
• Classification
• Directions
• Statement-Arguments and Assumptions

General Awareness:

• Current Affairs (National and International Importance)
• Indian Geography
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Indian Economy
• Sports
• Environmental Issues
• History and Culture of India
• General Science and Technology Developments
• Indian Railways and Other Public Sector Enterprises

General Science:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Life Sciences (Up to 10th Standard CBSE Syllabus)

RRB JE CBT-II Syllabus 2024

In the RRB JE CBT-II, a total number 150 MCQs will be asked from five different sections. Out of total, 15, 15, 10, 10 and 100 objective questions will be asked from General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications,  Basics of Environment and Pollution Control and Technical Abilities, respectively. Check the syllabus from below.

General Awareness:

• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Indian Geography
• Indian History
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Economy
• Sports
• Environmental Issues
• General Science
• Railways and Major Government Schemes
• Awards and Honors
• Important Days and Events

Physics & Chemistry:

• Physics:
  • Laws of Motion
  • Work, Energy, and Power
  • Properties of Matter
  • Heat and Thermodynamics
  • Waves and Sound
  • Optics
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Atomic Structure
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Electronics
• Chemistry:
  • Atomic Structure
  • Periodic Table
  • Chemical Bonding
  • States of Matter
  • Thermodynamics
  • Chemical Equilibrium
  • Acids and Bases
  • Redox Reactions
  • Organic Chemistry Basics
  • Environmental Chemistry

Basics of Computers and Applications:

• Computer Fundamentals (Hardware and Software)
• Operating Systems
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Internet and Web Technologies
• Cyber Security
• Computer Networks
• Data Storage and Retrieval
• Basics of Programming Languages

Basics of Environment and Pollution Control:

• Environmental Studies
• Ecosystems and Biodiversity
• Sources of Pollution (Air, Water, Soil)
• Effects of Pollution on Health and Environment
• Pollution Control Measures
• Environmental Laws and Regulations
• Sustainable Development

Technical Abilities:

• Engineering Drawing
• Electrical Engineering Basics
• Electronics and Communication
• Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
• Civil Engineering Principles
• Manufacturing Technology
• Material Science