RRB JE Syllabus: CBT I & II Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

RRB JE Recruitment 2024 — **RRB JE Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024**

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the Junior Engineer (JE) exam to recruit qualified candidates for various engineering posts. With the RRB JE 2024 exam approaching, it is crucial for candidates to have a clear understanding of the RRB JE 2024 syllabus. This knowledge will help candidates prepare effectively and enhance their chances of success.

RRB JE CBT-I Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the 1st Stage CBT (Computer Based Test) for RRB JE as per CEN No. 03/2024:

1st Stage CBT Overview:

Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied with a scribe)
Number of Questions: 100
Nature of Exam: Screening nature, designed to shortlist candidates for the 2nd stage based on merit.
Type of Questions: Objective type with multiple choices

Sections and Syllabus Covered:

The exam consists of four sections with the following distribution of questions and marks:

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Awareness	15	15
General Science	30	30
Total	100	100

Detailed Syllabus:

a. Mathematics:

Number systems
BODMAS
Decimals
Fractions
LCM and 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 & Clock
Pipes & Cistern

b. General Intelligence and Reasoning:

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 etc.

c. General Awareness:

Knowledge of Current affairs
Indian geography
Culture and history of India including freedom struggle
Indian Polity and constitution
Indian Economy
Environmental issues concerning India and the World
Sports
General Scientific and technological developments etc.

d. General Science:

Physics
Chemistry
Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus)

Minimum Percentage of Marks for Eligibility:

UR (Unreserved): 40%
EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 40%
OBC (Other Backward Classes): 30%
SC (Scheduled Caste): 30%
ST (Scheduled Tribe): 25%

Relaxation for PwBD Candidates:

The minimum percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of a shortage of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies.

Notes:

The distribution of questions and marks across sections is indicative and may vary slightly in the actual question papers.
The normalized score of the 1st stage CBT will be used solely for shortlisting candidates for the 2nd stage exam based on merit.
Candidates availing reservation benefits will continue to be considered only against that community for all subsequent stages of the recruitment process.

This detailed breakdown should help candidates prepare effectively for the RRB JE 1st Stage CBT in 2024. Focus on understanding concepts, regular practice, and mock tests will enhance your preparation and performance in the exam.

RRB JE CBT-II Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Here is the RRB JE Syllabus 2024 for the 2nd Stage CBT (Computer Based Test):

Exam Structure

Subject	Number of Questions	Marks for each Section	Duration
General Awareness	15	15	12o Minutes
Physics & Chemistry	15	15
Basics of Computers and Applications	10	10
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control	10	10
Technical Abilities	100	100
Total	150	150

This table summarizes the number of questions, marks allotted per section, and the total marks for each subject in the RRB JE CBT-II exam.

1. General Awareness

Knowledge of Current affairs
Indian Geography
Culture and history of India including freedom struggle
Indian Polity and Constitution
Indian Economy
Environmental issues concerning India and the World
Sports
General scientific and technological developments

2. Physics and Chemistry

The questions are based on 12th standard Physics and Chemistry.
Topics include those typically covered in CBSE curriculum up to 10th standard.

3. Basics of Computers and Applications

Computers and their architecture
Input & Output devices
MS Office
Storage devices
Operating Systems (like Windows, Unix, Linux)
Internet and Email
Websites & Web Browsers
Networking
Computer Virus

4. Basics of Environment and Pollution Control

Basics of Environment
Adverse effects of environmental pollution
Pollution control strategies
Types of pollution (air, water, noise)
Waste Management
Global warming
Acid rain
Ozone depletion

5. Technical Abilities

This section pertains to specific technical knowledge related to the educational qualifications required for the posts. The exact syllabus for Technical Abilities would depend on the specific post and is detailed separately in Annexure-VII-A, B, C, D, E & F of the official notification.

Minimum Percentage of Marks for Eligibility

Here’s the minimum percentage of marks required for eligibility in various categories presented in a tabular format:

Category	Minimum Percentage of Marks Required
UR (General)	40%
EWS (Economically Weaker Sections)	40%
OBC (Other Backward Classes)	30%
SC (Scheduled Castes)	30%
ST (Scheduled Tribes)	25%

Additionally, for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates:

Category	Minimum Percentage of Marks Required (with relaxation)
PwBD candidates	38% for UR/EWS, 28% for OBC, 28% for SC, 23% for ST

This table outlines the minimum percentage of marks required for eligibility in the RRB JE CBT-II exam for different categories, including the relaxed percentages for PwBD candidates as applicable.

Other Information

A virtual calculator will be provided on the computer monitor during the exam.

This syllabus is comprehensive and covers the essential topics for the RRB JE 2nd Stage CBT. Candidates preparing for this exam should focus on these areas to ensure thorough preparation across all sections.