RRB JE Syllabus
32 topics across 2 stages — verified against official sources.
Source note
- Per RRB CEN 03/2018, para 13 and Annexures VII-A to VII-G; later notifications may differ.
- Per RRB CEN 03/2018, para 13 and Annexures VII-A to VII-G; later notifications may differ. High-level subjects only: Engineering Mechanics, Building Construction, Building Materials, Substructure/Superstructure, Finishes, Maintenance, Drawing, Concrete Technology. Full topic breakdown is in the notification annexure.
- Per RRB CEN 03/2018, para 13 and Annexures VII-A to VII-G; later notifications may differ. High-level subjects only: Basic concepts, Circuit law, Magnetic Circuit, AC Fundamentals, Measurement, Electrical Machines (DC, Transformers, Induction, Synchronous), Generation/Transmission/Distribution, Switchgears/Protection, Estimation/Costing, Utilization, Basic Electronics. Full topic breakdown is in the notification annexure.
- Per RRB CEN 03/2018, para 13 and Annexures VII-A to VII-G; later notifications may differ. High-level subjects only: Electronic Components, Devices & Circuits, Digital Electronics, Linear IC, Microprocessor/Microcontroller, Measurements, Communication Engineering, Data Communication/Network, Computer Programming, Basic Electrical Engg. Full topic breakdown is in the notification annexure.
- Per RRB CEN 03/2018, para 13 and Annexures VII-A to VII-G; later notifications may differ. High-level subjects only: Engineering Mechanics, Material Science, Strength of Materials, Machining, Welding, Grinding/Finishing. Full topic breakdown is in the notification annexure.
- Per RRB CEN 03/2018, para 13 and Annexures VII-A to VII-G; later notifications may differ. High-level subjects only: PC Software, Computer Fundamentals, C Language, Computer Organisation, Information Systems, Data Structure (C++), DBMS, System Programming, Operating System (Linux), Web Technologies. Full topic breakdown is in the notification annexure.
- Per RRB CEN 03/2018, para 13 and Annexures VII-A to VII-G; later notifications may differ. High-level subjects only: Printing Systems, Materials, Flexo/Gravure/Screen, Finishing, Image Processing, Design/Advertising, Offset Machines, Publishing Software, Paper/Ink, Colour Separation, Plate Making, Maintenance, Digital Imaging. Full topic breakdown is in the notification annexure.
- Per RRB CEN 03/2018, para 13 and Annexures VII-A to VII-G; later notifications may differ. High-level subjects only: Measurements, Light, Heat, Sound, Mechanics, Magnetism, Electricity/Electromagnetism, Modern Physics, Electronics/Communications, Matter, Chemical Reactions, Acids/Bases/Salts. Full topic breakdown is in the notification annexure.
1st Stage CBT
1st Stage CBT
Mathematics
- Number System, BODMAS, Decimals and Fractions
- LCM, HCF, Ratio, Proportion and Percentages
- Mensuration
- Time and Work, Time and Distance, Pipes and Cistern
- Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss
- Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry
- Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar and Clock
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling
- Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
- Conclusions, Decision Making, Similarities and Differences
- Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Arguments and Assumptions
General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Indian Geography, Culture and History (Freedom Struggle)
- Indian Polity, Constitution and Economy
- Environmental Issues, Sports, Scientific and Technological Developments
General Science
- Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (10th standard CBSE level)
2nd Stage CBT
2nd Stage CBT
General Awareness
- Current Affairs, Geography, Culture and History, Polity, Economy, Environmental Issues, Sports, Scientific Developments
Physics and Chemistry
- Physics and Chemistry (up to 10th standard CBSE)
Basics of Computers and Applications
- Architecture, I/O Devices and Storage
- Networking, Operating Systems and MS Office
- Data Representation, Internet, Email, Browsers and Computer Virus
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control
- Environment Basics and Pollution Control Strategies
- Air, Water and Noise Pollution, Waste Management
- Global Warming, Acid Rain and Ozone Depletion
Technical Abilities
- Civil and Allied Engineering (Annexure VII-A)
- Electrical and Allied Engineering (Annexure VII-B)
- Electronics and Allied Engineering (Annexure VII-C)
- Mechanical and Allied Engineering (Annexure VII-D)
- Computer Science and IT (Annexure VII-E)
- Printing Technology (Annexure VII-F)
- CMA (Annexure VII-G)
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