RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025 - Check CBT 1, 2 & Document Verification, Marking Scheme
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RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025 - Check CBT 1, 2 & Document Verification, Marking Scheme

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Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 06 Oct 2025, 03:08 PM IST

RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025 - Railway Recruitment Board prescribes the RRB JE 2025 exam pattern in the official notification. The RRB JE exam pattern 2025 comprises the duration of exam, marking scheme, total marks, etc. Aspirants must note that the RRB JE exam pattern compliments the RRB JE syllabus while preparing for the exam.

This Story also Contains

  1. RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025 - Highlights
  2. RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025 - Stages
  3. RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025 - Document Verification
  4. RRB JE Medical Exam pattern 2025
  5. RRB JE Marking Scheme 2025
RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025 - Check CBT 1, 2 & Document Verification, Marking Scheme
RRB JE Exam Pattern

The railway board prepares the RRB JE question papers based on the exam pattern only hence it is important to know it thoroughly. The RRB JE recruitment is conducted in three stages - first stage CBT, second stage CBT and document verification. Go through the article below to know more about the RRB JE exam pattern, marking scheme and other details of RRB JE exam.

RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025 - Highlights

  • RRB JE CBT 1 and CBT 2 exam is held in online mode.

  • The authorities shortlist candidates for CBT 2 stage, 15 times of the total number of vacancies.

  • The nature of the question paper is Objective (MCQ).

  • The questions which can be attemped in English, Hindi and multiple other languages.

RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025 - Stages

Candidates can check the stages of the RRB Junior Engineer (JE) exam pattern 2025 below.

  • RRB JE CBT 1

  • RRB JE CBT 2

  • Document Verification (DV)

  • Medical Examination

RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025

Subjects

Questions

Maximum Marks

Duration

Mathematics

30

30


90 minutes


Or


1 Hour 30 Minutes

General Science

30

30

General Intelligence & Reasoning

25

25

General Awareness

15

15

Total

100

100


RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025

Subjects

Questions

Maximum Marks

Duration

Physics and Chemistry

15

15



120 minutes


Or


2 Hours

General Awareness (GA)

15

15

Basic fundamental of Computers & Applications

10

10

Basics of Environment & Pollution Control

10

10

Technical Abilities

100

100


150

150


* Aspirants must note that questions of Technical abilities will vary from one branch to another hence one should prepare the subject from their respective branches.

RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025 - Document Verification

Along with the commencement of medical examination, the railway recruitment board will also conduct the document verification (DV) process. This is the last stage before final appointment, hence one should be very cautious about it and ensure that all their documents are available as per their education eligibility. Those who produce the correct documents will be declared qualified in this stage and final merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks secured in RRB JE stage 2 exam.

RRB JE Medical Exam pattern 2025

Only those who qualify the RRB Junior Engineer exam of the written stage will be invited to appear for the medical stage. In this stage, candidates must check their health in any of railway approved hospital, after receiving the documents, candidates must present it to the concerned authorities and they will make a decision on qualification.

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RRB JE Marking Scheme 2025

Candidates should note that there will be negative marking for each incorrect answer in CBTs. For each incorrect answer 1/3 mark will be deducted.

How to Prepare for RRB JE 2025

After knowing the exam pattern one must know the tips and tricks for a good RRB JE preparation.

  • Follow only Best Books for RRB JE 2025 to complete the syllabus.

  • Know stage wise RRB JE 2025 cut off which helps to know the minimum marks.

  • Make a disciplined study plan and follow it regularly.

  • Make your own notes and revise it every week.

  • Solve mock tests to improve the question solving speed and accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is there any negative marking in the RRB JE exam 2025?
A:

Yes, there is a ⅓ negative marking scheme that is applicable.

Q: How many CBT in the RRB JE 2025 exam?
A:

There is CBT 1 and CBT 2 in the JE exam.

Q: What is RRB JE salary?
A:

As per RRB JE 2025 Salary, applicant is entitled to receive remuneration of around Rs. 54,000.

Q: Are there any passing marks to qualify the RRB JE exam?
A:

Yes, the Minimum percentage of marks for UR is 40%, OBC & SC it is 30% and ST it is 25%.

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Hey Young Mind!!!

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) releases the RRB JE general eligibility criteria for all aspiring aspirants wanting to get recruited as Junior Engineer in different departments of Indian railways. Eligibility criteria of RRB JE is based on age, education qualification, nationality, etc. All the candidates applying for RRB Junior Engineer posts must fulfill the RRB JE Eligibility Criteria, Only candidates who are eligible can fill the online application form, and yes for the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering aspirants it is one of the best options to succeed in their career goals and achieve their dreams.

Good luck!!!!

Hello Aspirant,

I hope you are doing well.

Here are some points to keep in mind while preparing for RRB JE exam :

  • Make sure that you know the basis concepts of every topic.
  • Prepare notes for each of the topics you cover. Make sure that you jot down the important points, formulas, equations, etc. and memorize them regularly.
  • Practice a variety of questions through the RRB JE books (https://byjusexamprep.com/ae-je-exams/rrb-je-exam-books) and mock tests.
  • Do not ignore the previous year question papers of RRB JE exam  (https://byjusexamprep.com/ae-je-exams/rrb-je-exam-question-papers) as they solve a major chunk of your problems by giving you an idea as to the difficulty level of the exam.
  • Make sure that you revise regularly and are consistent with your practice.

I hope this helps.

Good Luck

Dear student,

First of all your question is not properly stated. Because it is not clear that for which group you are asking.
But as per your profile I can assume I can assume that you are and engineering aspirant and you are asking about other subjects exam other than engineering exams.

So, if you are passed your class 12th then you can also go in the law field, so fir then you have to give Clat exam. And if you ate from PCBM stream then you can also go in the medical Field, i.e, you can give neet exam.

So, there are wide range of opportunities so, choose wisely the field you will be pursuing.

Hello aspirant,

The national transporter, Indian Railways, is the biggest recruiter in the country. Every year Indian Railways announce lakhs of jobs for graduates, 10+2 and matric pass candidates.

The English will be the default language for the exam. Besides, the exam will also be conducted in Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

  • Post Names : Junior Engineer (JE), Junior Engineer (Information Technology) Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
  • Number of Vacancies : The vacancy has been revised from 14,033 to 13,487 (announced in 2018)
  • Recruitment stages : First Stage CBT, Second Stage CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination
  • Exam Duration : First Stage CBT-90 minutes, Second Stage CBT-120 minutes
  • Age Limit: 18 to 33 years

Educational Qualification

JE Post: An applicant must have three years Diploma in Civil Engineering/Mechanical/ Production/ Automobile / Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering/ Control/ Tools & Machining/ Tools & Die Making/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or B.Sc in Civil Engineering from a Recognized University/Institute.

DMS: Applicants need to complete a three-year Diploma in Engineering from any govt. recognized university or equivalent.

JE (IT): Candidates must have PGDCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ B.Tech. (Information Technology)/ B.Tech. (Computer Science)/ DOEACC ‘B’ level course of three years duration or equivalent.

CMA: Degree in Science with Physics and Chemistry with minimum 55% marks.

Hope this helps.

Dear Student,

You are not eligible because the diploma or degree in engineering is required in basic stream or sub streams which are combination of basic streams i.e mechanical/mechatronics/manufacturing/tools & machinery/civil/cse/computer science.Also they have mentioned in which stream diploma should be or degree should be.You can check here the exam with details of stream which are eligible

http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/uploads/RRB%20CEN%2003-2018.pdf