RRB JE Syllabus 2026 and CBT-1 Exam Pattern: 100 Questions in 90 Minutes, Exam on 27, 28 and 30 October (CEN 04/2026)

RRB JE 2026: CBT-1 on 27, 28 and 30 October

The Railway Recruitment Boards will hold the Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts under CEN 04/2026 on 27, 28 and 30 October 2026. The recruitment covers over 4,000 posts, with the Civil and Mechanical disciplines having the most vacancies.

With about a month to go, here is the complete RRB JE syllabus and exam pattern for CBT-1 and CBT-2.

Point	Details
Notice	CEN 04/2026
Posts	JE, DMS, CMA
CBT-1 dates	27, 28 and 30 October 2026
City slip / admit card	About 10 days / 4 days before the exam
Pay	Level 6 – ₹35,400 initial basic
Official website	rrbapply.gov.in and regional RRB sites

Selection Process

CBT-1 (screening) → CBT-2 → Document Verification → Medical Examination. CBT-1 marks are used only for shortlisting to CBT-2; the final merit is based on CBT-2.

RRB JE CBT-1 Exam Pattern

100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes. One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

Subject	Questions	Marks
Mathematics	30	30
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	25
General Awareness	15	15
General Science	30	30
Total	100	100

RRB JE CBT-1 Syllabus

Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM and HCF, ratio and proportion, percentage, mensuration, time and work, time and distance, simple and compound interest, profit and loss, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, elementary statistics, square root, age problems, calendar and clock, pipes and cisterns.

General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, alphabetical and number series, coding-decoding, mathematical operations, relationships, syllogism, jumbling, Venn diagrams, data interpretation and sufficiency, conclusions and decision making, similarities and differences, analytical reasoning, classification, directions, statements – arguments and assumptions.

General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India, Indian polity and Constitution, Indian economy, environmental issues, sports, general scientific and technological developments, and eminent personalities.

General Science: Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to Class 10 (CBSE) level.

RRB JE CBT-2 Exam Pattern

150 questions in 120 minutes, with 1/3 negative marking.

Subject	Questions
General Awareness	15
Physics and Chemistry	15
Basics of Computers and Applications	10
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control	10
Technical Abilities (discipline-specific)	100
Total	150

The Technical Abilities section follows your engineering discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, etc.), so start revising core technical subjects alongside CBT-1 preparation.

Preparation Tips

1. Mathematics and General Science together carry 60 marks – give them the most time.
2. Revise Class 9–10 NCERT Science for the General Science section.
3. Take full-length mock tests in 90 minutes to manage time and avoid negative marking.
4. Read current affairs from the last 6–8 months for General Awareness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When is the RRB JE CBT-1 2026?
27, 28 and 30 October 2026.

Q2. How many questions are there in CBT-1?
100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes.

Q3. Is there negative marking?
Yes, 1/3 mark for each wrong answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.

Q4. Is there a technical section in CBT-1?
No. Technical questions come only in CBT-2.

Conclusion

CBT-1 is a screening test, but the competition is tough. Stick to the syllabus above, practise mock tests regularly, and watch the regional RRB websites for the city slip and admit card in October.