Detailed RRB JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern

The crucial element in cracking the RRB JE Exam is a thorough understanding of the RRB JE Syllabus. By recruiting candidates from across the country in technical roles, this exam offers a bright future for those who desire a career in the Indian Railways.

This article will provide all the information on the RRB JE syllabus and exam pattern to facilitate systematic preparation for the exam. For information related to other RRB Exams check the linked page. 

The Railway Recruitment Board conducts recruitment for the post of Junior Engineer in Indian Railways and each year the number of candidates appearing for the exam has seen a massive seen. Thereby, increasing the competition. So, candidates preparing for the exam must thoroughly go through the syllabus and start the preparation for the upcoming RRB JE exam.

RRB JE Syllabus 2021 PDF:-Download PDF Here

RRB JE Exam Pattern

The RRB JE Exam Pattern consists of the following 4 stages:

1. First Stage of CBT
2. Second Stage of CBT
3. Document Verification / Medical Examination
4. Final Selection

The detailed RRB JE exam pattern is given below:

*Note: It is important for candidates to pass all the stages in order to pass the RRB JE recruitment process. The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in CBT Stage- I and CBT Stage -II.

RRB JE Exam – Document Verification:

Once the candidates pass both the stages of the CBT, they will be called in for the document verification stage, where these documents will prove the eligibility of the candidates. The original, as well as two self-attested copies, must be carried by the candidates on the day of the Document Verification. The following are the list of documents that must be produced during the process:

Salient points to be kept in mind are:

• The Educational Qualification Certificate/ Decrees must have the date of issue.
• In case the documents are in other languages other than Hindi or English, then a translated version must be produced instead. Only self-attested and translated copies of the documents will be accepted
• Candidates must submit the documents during the time of verification. No extension of dates is allowed by the RRB.

RRB JE Exam – Medical Examination:

Candidates who are called for the document verification process will have to pass the requisite medical fitness tests conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board. These tests are conducted in order to ensure that the candidates being recruited are medically fit to carry out the duties related to the posts that are opted by them.

Once the candidates successfully qualify the medical examination and document verification process, the board releases RRB JE result i.e. the final list of candidates shortlisted for RRB JE examination.

you can also check RRB Result to know the dates and number of candidates got selected for other Railway exams.

To know more about the criteria to pass the Medical Examination stage, you can visit the RRB JE Eligibility page.

RRB JE Syllabus 2021

This section will cover the RRB JE syllabus for each subject in the exam. Candidates can download the RRB JE Syllabus PDF at the beginning or at the end of this article.

The syllabus for CBT Stage – I are as follows:

1. Quantitative Aptitude
2. General Intelligence and Reasoning
3. General Science
4. General Awareness

The syllabus for CBT Stage – II are as follows:

1. Physics & Chemistry
2. General Awareness
3. Basics of Computer and Applications
4. Technical Knowledge
5. Environment and Pollution Control

RRB JE CBT Stage – I Syllabus

In accordance with the RRB JE Syllabus, the topics for the first stage of CBT is given in the table below:

Candidates can check the following links for assistance in the preparation of Reasoning, English, Maths and GK/GA :

1. Shortcut tricks for Square, Cubes Roots and Multiplication
2. Maths Tricks and shortcuts
3. Difference Between Articles

The List of important topics covered in the Quantitative Aptitude syllabus can be found in the linked page.  Candidates can check the link to find topics such as these:

RRB JE CBT Stage – II Syllabus

In accordance with the RRB JE Syllabus, the topics for the second stage of CBT is given in the table below:

Candidates can go through RRB Syllabus to know about the sections and topics asked in various posts and exams conducted by the railway board.

RRB JE Syllabus – Technical Abilities

The RRB JE syllabus regarding technical abilities is given below. The table has been divided in accordance with the RRB JE posts available in the exam.

To get more detailed information on the syllabus of the various JE disciplines, you can download the consolidated PDF given in the link below.

For more insight into how the recruitment process for the exam works, candidates are advised to visit the RRB JE Recruitment page for more details.

RRB JE Exam Preparation

Attempting the RRB JE mock tests regularly will help you develop a properly planned strategy. You can also refer a few solved question papers of prior years of the different sections to get the feel of a real test and identify any weak spots in the process. 

Aspirants can look out for the below- mentioned preparation tips to prepare for the RRB JE exam:

1. Go through the syllabus and exam pattern carefully. This will help candidates strategize a plan for solving the RRB JE exam systematically.
2. Solve mock tests, previous year papers and practise papers on a regular basis. This will be useful for apprehending one’s performance by the marks scored in each test.
3. Time management is another important aspect of RRB exams. Since the exam is conducted through an online mode, candidates must prepare themselves to solve questions quickly and correctly.
4. There is negative marking in the RRB JE written exam. Candidates must attempt only the questions they are sure of solving and not lose too many marks in a penalty of answering questions wrong.
5. The best way to keep yourself prepared for the RRB JE exam is through revising the syllabus regularly. Until a candidate is completely updated with the syllabus and has spent an equal amount of time for the preparation of each section in the exam, scoring good marks and qualifying the exam is very tough.

You can visit the RRB JE Preparation page to get tips and tricks to crack the exam and also to get study material for the RRB JE exam.

The syllabus for RRB JE is similar to the syllabus of any other government exam, except that RRB does not include the English language section in any of its exams. Candidates must stay updated with the latest exam pattern as RRB reserves the right to change the exam pattern, number of vacancies or syllabus as per the requirement of the Indian railways and also based on the number of candidates applying for the exam each year.

The RRB JE exam for the year 2021 has already been conducted and candidates waiting for the RRB JE recruitment notification 2021 must start the preparation based on the current RRB JE syllabus and exam pattern.

RRB JE Syllabus 2021 PDF:-Download PDF Here

Candidates willing to appear for any other exams conducted by RRB can go through the following links for assistance:

Also, aspirants of other government exams can refer the relevant links for detailed information on the same.

• SSC Exams
• Banks Exams
• Insurance Exams
• UPSC CAPF Exams

To know more about other upcoming Government Exams, visit the linked article.