RRB JE 2026 Complete Guide

RRB JE (Junior Engineer) is a technical examination for engineering graduates seeking careers in Indian Railways. JEs work in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, ECE, and IT departments. The post offers Level 6 pay with excellent career progression to Senior Section Engineer.

Eligibility Criteria

ParameterDetails
Educational QualificationBachelor's Degree/Diploma in Engineering (relevant discipline)
Age Limit18–33 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
Medical StandardB1 or A3 (post-specific vision requirements)

Exam Pattern

StageSectionQuestionsMarksDuration
CBT 1Mathematics + Reasoning + General Awareness + General Science10010090 min
CBT 2Physics & Chemistry + Computer Basics + Environment + Technical Abilities150150120 min

Syllabus Overview

CBT 1 – General Intelligence & Reasoning

  • Analogies, Number & Alphabetical Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions, Venn Diagrams, Syllogism

CBT 2 – Technical Abilities

  • Civil: Structural Engineering, Geo-technical, Transportation, Environmental
  • Electrical: Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Electronics
  • Mechanical: Theory of Machines, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics
  • ECE: Network Theory, Analog & Digital Electronics, Communications

Preparation Tips

  • CBT 1 is shortlisting — build speed and accuracy; target 85+ out of 100.
  • Use GATE preparation materials for the technical sections of CBT 2.
  • Attempt at least 15 full mock tests in the last 2 months.
  • Keep a formula sheet for Mathematics and Engineering fundamentals.