Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.
Official Overview & Examination Scope
Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact
RRB JE recruits technical supervisors who maintain Indian Railways' permanent way tracks, overhead electric traction lines, computerized signaling systems, rolling stock coaches, locomotives, and bridge engineering infrastructure across all 17 railway zones.
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Total: 150 Marks (CBT-2 Technical Merit Score)| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT-1: Mathematics | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 90 Mins (Integrated) |
| CBT-1: General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 90 Mins (Integrated) |
| CBT-1: General Awareness | 15 Questions | 15 Marks | 90 Mins (Integrated) |
| CBT-1: General Science (Physics & Chemistry up to Class 10) | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 90 Mins (Integrated) |
| CBT-2: General Awareness (15) + Physics & Chemistry (15) | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 120 Mins (Integrated) |
| CBT-2: Basics of Computers (10) + Environment & Pollution (10) | 20 Questions | 20 Marks | 120 Mins (Integrated) |
| CBT-2: Technical Abilities (Core Engineering Discipline) | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 120 Mins (Integrated) |
One-third (-1/3) mark penalty for wrong answers in both CBT-1 and CBT-2. Selection is 100% based on CBT-2 normalized marks (out of 150).
Negative Marking Rule: One-third (-1/3 mark) penalty for incorrect answers
Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark
CBT-2 normalized cutoffs typically range between 105 and 125 out of 150 depending on zone and technical branch.
Recruited Posts, Services & Cadres
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CBT-1 marks counted in final merit for RRB JE?
No, CBT-1 is purely a qualifying screening examination. Final merit ranking and appointment are decided 100% by normalized marks in CBT-2 (150 marks).
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