RRB JE Syllabus 2025 for CBT 1 & 2 - Section Wise JE Syllabus

RRB JE Syllabus 2025 for CBT 1 & 2 - Section Wise JE Syllabus

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Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 29 Oct 2025, 10:25 AM IST

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) will specify the RRB JE syllabus 2025 in the official notification. The RRB JE 2025 syllabus can be downloaded from the official regional website of RRB. Candidates must read the syllabus and ensure that they are thoroughly aware of the topics that will be covered in the RRB JE exam.

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  1. RRB JE Syllabus 2025 - For CBT
  2. RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025
  3. RRB JE 2025 Preparation Tips
RRB JE Syllabus 2025 for CBT 1 & 2 - Section Wise JE Syllabus
RRB JE Syllabus 2025

According to the RRB JE notification, candidates will be assessed on topics from General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control and Technical Abilities. Candidates must have a good idea about the RRB JE syllabus 2025 and study all the topics mentioned in the same to clear the exam.

RRB JE Syllabus 2025 - For CBT

The syllabus of RRB JE 2025 CBT has topics from subjects including general awareness, physics & chemistry, basics of computers & applications, environment & pollution control and technical abilities for stage two of the exam. As per the RRB JE notification, the question paper will comprise of objective-type questions. Aspirants can check the detailed RRB JE syllabus 2025 for CBT below.

RRB JE CBT Syllabus 2025

Subjects

Topics

General Awareness

  • Indian geography

  • Culture & history of India including freedom struggle

  • Environmental issues - India & the World

  • Indian Polity & constitution

  • Scientific & technological developments

  • Knowledge of Current affairs

  • Indian Economy

  • Sports, etc.

Physics & Chemistry

  • As per CBSE class 10th syllabus

Basics of computer & applications

  • Architecture of Computers

  • Storage devices

  • Operating System like Windows, Unix,

  • Linux; MS Office

  • Networking

  • Various data representation

  • Websites & Web Browsers

  • Computer Virus

  • Internet & Email

  • Input & Output devices

Basics of Environment & Pollution control

  • Basics of Environment; Adverse effect of environmental pollution & control strategies

  • Waste Management

  • Air, water & noise pollution and their effects & control

  • Ozone depletion

  • Global warming

  • Acid rain

RRB JE Technical Ability Syllabus 2025

Subject

Topics

Civil & Allied Engineering Exam Group

Engineering Mechanics

  • Building Construction

  • Building materials

  • Construction of substructure

  • Construction of superstructure

  • Building finishes

  • Building maintenance

  • Building drawing

  • Concrete Technology

  • Surveying

  • Computer Aided Design

  • Geo Technical Engineering

  • Hydraulics

  • Irrigation Engineering

  • Mechanics of Structures-

  • Theory of structures

  • Design of Concrete Structures

  • Design of Steel Structure

  • Transportation Engineering

  • Highway Engineering

  • Environmental Engineering

  • Advanced Construction Techniques & Equipment

  • Estimating and Costing

  • Contracts and Accounts

Electrical & Allied Engineering Exam Group

  • Basic concepts

  • Circuit law

  • Magnetic Circuit

  • AC Fundamentals

  • Measurement & measuring instruments

  • Electrical Machines

  • Synchronous Machines

  • Generation, Transmission & Distribution

  • Estimation & costing

  • Utilization of Electrical Energy

  • Basic Electronics

Electronics & Allied Engineering

  • Electronic Components & Materials

  • Conductors Semiconductors & Insulators

  • Magnetic materials

  • Electronic Devices & circuits

  • Digital Electronics

  • Linear Integrated Circuit

  • Microprocessor & Microcontroller

  • Electronic Measurements

  • Communication Engineering

  • Data communication & Network

  • Computer Programming

  • Basic Electrical Engg.

Mechanical & Allied Engineering Exam Group

  • Engineering Mechanics

  • Material Science

  • Strength of Materials

  • Machining

  • Welding

  • Grinding & Finishing Process

  • Metrology

  • Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery

  • Industrial Management

  • Thermal Engineering

Computer Science and Information Technology

  • PC Software

  • Computer fundamentals

  • C Language

  • Computer Organisation

  • Information Systems

  • Data Structure using C++

  • DBMS fundamentals

  • System Programming

  • Operating System using LINUX

  • Web Technologies and Programming

  • System Analysis & Design

  • Data & Network Communication

  • Java Programming

  • Software Engineering

Printing Technology

  • Printing Systems

  • Printing Materials

  • Flexo, Gravure & Screen Printing

  • Printing Finishing Processing Image Processing

  • Design & Advertising in Print Media

  • Sheet fed offset Machines

  • Publishing Software

  • Paper & Ink

  • Colour Separation & Management

  • Plate Making Methods

  • Digital Imaging

  • Web offset Printing

  • Printer’s Accounting & Estimating Purpose

  • Advanced Printing Technologies

  • Package Technology Concept of packaging

CMA

  • Measurements

  • Light

  • Heat

  • Sound

  • Mechanics

  • Magnetism

  • Electricity & Electromagnetism

  • Modern Physics

  • Electronics & Communications

  • Matter

  • Chemical Reactions

  • Acids & Bases, Salts

Click Here for a PDF for a detailed explanation of the sub-topics appearing in the technical ability part of the RRB JE exam

RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025

The RRB JE exam pattern 2025 is also prescribed by the authorities. As per the official notification, the RRB JE 2025 exam pattern for CBT 1 and 2 both have negative marking i.e.-ve⅓ each for wrong answers. For more details on the RRB JE exam pattern, see the tables below.

RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025 for CBT

Subjects

Number of 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

100

100

Total

150

150

Note: The RRB JE 2025 exam will be held for a duration of 120 minutes.

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RRB JE 2025 Preparation Tips

Candidates can use the tips given below to boost their preparation for the RRB JE 2025 exam.

  • Go through the RRB JE syllabus and exam pattern to understand the structure of the paper and all the topics appearing in it.

  • Prepare a solid study plan based and stick to it.

  • Practice using previous year’s question papers

  • Study from the best RRB JE books.

  • Take notes and revise them regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the syllabus of Railway JE?
A:

The syllabus of RRB JE 2025 consists of the subjects General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of computer & applications and Basics of Environment & Pollution control. Topics related to technical ability are also featured in the RRB JE exam. 

Q: What is the salary of Junior engineer in railway?
A:

The salary of an RRB junior engineer as per the decision of the pay commission is Rs. 35,400 - Rs 1,12,400 (Pay level Level - 6). 

Q: Is the RRB JE exam online or offline?
A:

The RRB JE exam 2025 is conducted online for both CBT 1 & 2.

Q: Is there -ve marking in RRB JE 2025?
A:

Yes, there is -ve marking in RRB JE exam 2025 i.e. +1 for right answer and -ve ⅓ for wrong answer.

Q: Will RRB JE be conducted in 2025?
A:

The RRB JE 2025 exam dates is yet to be announced. 

Q: Which book should one refer to RRB JE 2025 preparation?
A:

To know about what book to refer for the preparation read the article ‘Best Books For RRB JE 2025’.

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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

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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
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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,

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