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RRB JE Exam Syllabus

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Detailed knowledge of syllabus for any exam helps the candidates to prepare accordingly by focusing on their strong and weak topics. The syllabus is a guide for preparation for any exam. Below mentioned data gives an overview of the RRB JE Exam Syllabus.

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First Stage consisting of Objective Tests will be conducted online. This test would be of 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PWD candidates accompanied with scribe) duration consisting of 100 questions, 4 sections as follows.
The section wise Number of questions and marks are as below:
Subjects No. of Questions Marks for each Section Duration
Stage-I
Mathematics 30 30 90 minutes [Note: 120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied with Scribe]
General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 25
General Awareness 15 15
General Science 30 30
Total 100 100

RRB JE Exam Syllabus for First stage CBT:
The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to:
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 and Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus).
Second Stage consisting of Objective Tests will be conducted online. This test would be of 120 minutes (160 minutes for eligible PWD candidates accompanied with scribe) duration consisting of 150 questions, 5 sections as follows.
The section wise Number of questions and marks are as below:
Subjects No. of Questions Marks for each Section Duration
Stage-II
General Awareness 15 15 120 minutes [Note: 160 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied with Scribe]
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

RRB JE Exam Syllabus for Second stage CBT:
The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control and Technical abilities for the post. The syllabus for General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control is common for all notified posts under this CEN as detailed below:-
a) 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.

b) Physics and Chemistry: Up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus.
c) Basics of Computers and Applications:
    Architecture of Computers; input and Output devices; Storage devices, Networking, Operating System like Windows, Unix, Linux; MS Office; Various data representation; Internet and Email; Websites & Web Browsers; Computer Virus.

d) Basics of Environment and Pollution Control:
    Basics of Environment; Adverse effect of environmental pollution and control strategies; Air, water and Noise pollution, their effect and control; Waste Management, Global warming; Acid rain; Ozone depletion.

e) Technical Abilities:
    The educational qualifications mentioned against each post shown in Annexure-A [Click Here], have been grouped into different exam groups as below. Questions on the Technical abilities will be framed in the syllabus defined for various Exam Groups given at Annexure-VII-A, B, C, D, E, F & G [Click Here].