The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) has released the RRB JE 2024 Notification for the recruitment of 7951 vacancies. These vacancies include posts for Junior Engineers (JE), Junior Engineers (Information Technology), Depot Material Superintendents (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants (CMA). Candidates interested in the RRB JE Recruitment should familiarize themselves with the detailed syllabus and exam pattern to excel in the exam. Let’s check out the latest syllabus for RRB JE 2024. Also Read: SSC CHSL Syllabus 2024
Candidates planning to appear for the RRB JE 2024 Exam should be well-versed with the key details of the RRB JE Syllabus 2023, including the number of questions, marking scheme, negative marking, and selection process. Take a look at the overview of the RRB JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern below.
| RRB JE Exam Syllabus 2024 Overview |
| Exam Name | RRB JE (Junior Engineer) Exam |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) |
| Total Posts | 1 Mark for Correct Answer Negative Marking- 0.25 Mark Deduction for Incorrect Answer |
| RRB JE Apply Online 2024 | July 30 to August 29, 2024 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Number of Questions | – CBT 1 – 100 – CBT 2 – 150 |
| Marking Scheme | – 1 Mark for Correct Answer – Negative Marking- ⅓rd mark |
| Selection Process | – CBT 1 – CBT 2 – Document Verification – Medical Examination |
| RRB JE Exam Pattern 2024 |
Before reviewing the RRB JE Syllabus 2024, candidates should first understand the RRB JE Exam Pattern 2023 for both CBT 1 and CBT 2 exams. Based on previous years’ data, the RRB JE CBT 1 and CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2023 is outlined below.
RRB JE (CBT I) Exam Pattern 2024
The CBT 1 Exam will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions, each worth 1 mark. Subjects covered in the RRB JE CBT 1 include Mathematics, General Awareness & Reasoning, and General Science. The minimum qualifying mark is 40%. The exam duration is 1.5 hours (90 minutes), and there will be a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.
| SI | Subject | No of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics | 30 | 30 | – |
| 2 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 | – |
| 3 | General Awareness | 15 | 15 | – |
| 4 | General Science | 30 | 30 | – |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 mins |
RRB JE (CBT II) Exam Pattern 2024
| SI | Subject | No of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Awareness | 15 | 15 | – |
| 2 | Physics and Chemistry | 15 | 15 | – |
| 3 | Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 | – |
| 4 | Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | – |
| 5 | Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | 100 | 120 Minutes |
RRB JE (CBT I) Syllabus 2024
| SI | Subject | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics | 1. Simplification 2. Number System 3. Ratio and Proportion 4. Average 5. LCM and HCF 6. Percentage 7. Profit and Loss 8. Discount 9. Time and Work 10. Pipes and Cisterns 11. Time and Distance 12. Trigonometry 13. Simple and Compound Interest 14. Age-Based Questions 15. Mensuration 16. Algebra 17. Statistics 18. Probability |
| 2 | General Intelligence | 1. Analogies and Classification 2. Coding-Decoding 3. Series 4. Blood Relation 5. Direction Sense 6. Seating Arrangement 7. Syllogism 8. Para Jumbling 9. Data Sufficiency 10. Clock and Calendar 11. Statement and Arguments 12. Mathematical Reasoning 13. Counting of Figures 14. Embedded Figures 15. Paper Cutting and Folding 16. Non Verbal Reasoning |
| 3 | General Awareness | 1. History 2. Geography 3. Polity 4. Economics 5. Computer 6. Arts and Culture 7. Awards and Honors 8. Science and Technology 9. Famous Personalities 10. Sports 11. Current Affairs |
| 4 | General Science | 1. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Biology (Up to 10th Standard CBSE Syllabus). |
RRB JE (CBT II) Syllabus 2024
| SI No. | Subject | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Awareness | 1. Current affairs 2. Indian Geography 3. Culture and history of India including the freedom struggle 4. Indian Polity and Constitution 5. Indian Economy 6. Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, 7. General scientific and technological developments etc. |
| 2 | Physics and Chemistry | 1. This section will include questions on basic concepts of Physics and Chemistry at the 10+2 level. |
| 3 | Basics of Computers and Applications | 1. Introduction to Computer 2. Generations of Computer 3. Input and Out Devices 4. Operating System 5. Networking 6. Computer Virus 7. Computer Hardware and Software 8. Programming Language 9. MS Word 10. MS Excel |
| 4 | Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 1. Basics of Environment 2. Environmental Pollution 3. Types of Pollution 4. Waste Management System 5. Acid Rain 6. Ozone Layer Depletion 7. Global Warming 8. Environmental Problems |
| 5 | Technical Abilities | 1. The Technical Abilities section will feature questions from specific technical disciplines, including Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, Printing Technology, and CMA. |
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