Syllabus

Before question banks or mock tests, the syllabus is what a candidate should actually sit down with first. It's what marks out the boundary of what can be asked in RRB JE 2026 — everything else is built on top of that.

The problem is that the official version, as it comes with the RRB notification, isn't written to be read easily. It's one long list, with no real separation between CBT 1, CBT 2, and the branch-specific portion.

This page sorts the RRB JE CBT 1 syllabus and RRB JE CBT 2 syllabus by stage and by branch, so an Electrical candidate isn't stuck scrolling past Printing Technology topics just to find the ones that actually apply to them.

RRB JE Exam Pattern 2026: CBT 1 vs CBT 2

Stage	Subjects	Function
CBT 1	Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science	Screening stage
CBT 2	General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers, Environment & Pollution Control, Technical Abilities	Merit stage

CBT 1 is the same paper for every branch. CBT 2 keeps four sections common, but Technical Abilities are drawn entirely from the candidate's own engineering discipline.

For marks, number of questions, and duration, see the RRB JE Exam Pattern 2026 page. This page covers RRB JE syllabus content only.

RRB JE CBT 1 Syllabus 2026 — Common for All Disciplines

RRB JE Mathematics Syllabus for CBT 1

School-level topics, tested on speed rather than difficulty.

• Number System
• BODMAS
• Decimals and 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
• Age Calculations
• Calendar and Clock
• Pipes and Cisterns

RRB JE Reasoning Syllabus (General Intelligence & Reasoning)

Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement, Arguments and Assumptions..

RRB JE General Awareness Syllabus for CBT 1

• Current Affairs
• Indian Geography
• Indian Culture and History
• Freedom Struggle
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Indian Economy
• Environmental Issues
• Sports
• General Technological Developments
• General Scientific Developments

RRB JE General Science Syllabus

Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences at roughly a 10th-to-12th standard level. Best treated as revision of school-level concepts, not a new subject.

RRB JE CBT 2 Syllabus 2026 — Section-Wise

CBT 2 has five sections. Four are common; Technical Abilities is branch-specific and covered separately below.

RRB JE General Awareness Syllabus for CBT 2

Current Affairs, Indian Geography, Indian History and Culture, Indian Polity, Constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental Issues, Sports.

RRB JE Physics and Chemistry Syllabus

Roughly 10th-standard level, overlapping with the General Science section of CBT 1.

RRB JE Computer Basics Syllabus

Area	Topics
Hardware	Computer Architecture, Input and Output Devices, Storage Devices
Software	Operating Systems, MS Office
Networks	Internet and Email, Websites and Web Browsers, Networking
Security	Computer Viruses

RRB JE Environment and Pollution Control Syllabus

Basics of Environment, Environmental Pollution, Adverse Effects of Pollution, Pollution Control Strategies, Types of Pollution, Waste Management, Global Warming, Acid Rain, Ozone Depletion.

RRB JE Technical Abilities Syllabus — Discipline Specific

Seven separate syllabi, one per discipline: Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science & IT, Printing Technology, and CMA. Each is listed in full below.

RRB JE Civil Engineering Syllabus 2026

Subject	Major Topics Covered
Engineering Mechanics	Force, equilibrium, friction, centroid, centre of gravity, simple machines
Building Construction	Building components, substructure, superstructure, load-bearing and framed structures
Building Materials	Stones, bricks, mortar, timber, glass, plastic, steel, aluminium, PVC, CPVC
Construction of Substructure	Earthwork, foundations, dewatering, cofferdams, bearing capacity
Construction of Superstructure	Masonry, cavity walls, doors, windows, stairs, lifts, scaffolding
Building Finishes	Flooring, plastering, pointing, painting, roofing
Building Maintenance	Cracks, settlement, repair techniques
Building Drawing	Plans, elevations, sections, site plans, foundation plans, working drawings
Concrete Technology	Cement, aggregates, concrete properties, mix design, testing, curing, admixtures
Surveying	Chain, compass, levelling, contouring, plane table, theodolite, tacheometry
Computer Aided Design	CAD commands, plans, elevations, sections, 3D views
Geotechnical Engineering	Soil properties, permeability, shear strength, bearing capacity, compaction
Hydraulics	Fluid properties, fluid flow, pipes, open channels, hydraulic machines
Irrigation Engineering	Hydrology, reservoirs, percolation tanks, diversion headworks
Mechanics of Structures	Stress, strain, SFD, BMD, moment of inertia, trusses
Theory of Structures	Bending, slope and deflection, beams, columns
Design of Concrete Structures	RCC sections, slabs, beams, columns, footings
Design of Steel Structures	Steel sections, connections, tension/compression members, beams, trusses
Transportation Engineering	Railway, bridge and tunnel engineering
Highway Engineering	Road construction, geometric design, pavements, traffic and drainage
Environmental Engineering	Water supply, sewage, solid waste, sanitation and pollution control
Advanced Construction Techniques	Prefabrication, special concretes, equipment and modern construction methods
Estimating & Costing	Types of estimates, measurements and rate analysis
Contracts & Accounts	Contracts, tenders, specifications and payment terms

RRB JE Electronics Engineering Syllabus 2026

Electronic Components and Materials, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Digital Electronics, Linear Integrated Circuits, Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, Electronic Measurements, Communication Engineering, Data Communication and Networking, Computer Programming, Basic Electrical Engineering.

RRB JE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus 2026

Subject	Major Areas
Engineering Mechanics	Forces, equilibrium, friction, motion, work, energy and momentum
Material Science	Material properties, steels and heat treatment
Strength of Materials	Stress, strain, beams, SFD, BMD, torsion
Machining	Lathe, drilling, milling, shaping, broaching and gear manufacture
Welding	Arc, gas, MIG, TIG, welding defects and inspection
Grinding & Finishing	Grinding, honing, lapping, electroplating and coatings
Metrology	Linear/angular measurement, comparators and surface measurement
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery	Fluid properties, Bernoulli equation, pumps and cavitation
Industrial Management	PPC, PERT, CPM, inventory, EOQ and break-even analysis
Thermal Engineering	Thermodynamics, heat transfer, IC engines, compressors and refrigeration

RRB JE Computer Science & IT Syllabus 2026

PC Software, Computer Fundamentals, C Language, Computer Organisation, Information Systems, Data Structures using C++, DBMS Fundamentals, System Programming, Operating Systems using Linux, Web Technologies and Programming, System Analysis and Design, Data and Network Communication, Java Programming, Software Engineering.

RRB JE Printing Technology Syllabus 2026

• Printing Methods
• Printing Materials
• Flexographic, Gravure and Screen Printing
• Printing Finishing Processes
• Types of Originals
• Design and Advertising in Print Media
• Sheet-Fed Offset Machines
• Publishing Software
• Paper and Ink
• Colour Separation and Management
• Plate Making
• Printing Machine Maintenance
• Digital Imaging
• Web Offset Printing
• Printer's Accounting and Estimating
• Advanced Printing Technologies
• Package Technology

RRB CMA Syllabus 2026: Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant

The RRB CMA syllabus is separate from the engineering disciplines above, with no design or construction component.

Physics Topics: Measurements, Units and Dimensions, Light, Heat, Sound, Mechanics, Magnetism, Electricity and Electromagnetism, Modern Physics, Electronics and Communications

Chemistry Topics: Matter, Chemical Reactions, Acids, Bases and Salts, Atomic Structure, Periodic Classification, Chemical Bonding, Carbon and Its Compounds, Environmental Chemistry, Metallurgy

Using the Syllabus During Preparation

Use the RRB JE syllabus as a running checklist, not a one-time read. Pick the CBT stage and discipline. Break it into subjects. 

Mark each topic Not Started, Studying, or Revised. Solve previous-year questions right after finishing a topic. Return to weak topics before moving on. Bring in mock tests only once the syllabus is covered.

For sequencing and a weekly study plan, see the RRB JE Preparation Strategy page.

RRB JE Syllabus 2026 — FAQs

Is the RRB JE syllabus the same for CBT 1 and CBT 2? 

No. CBT 1 covers Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science. CBT 2 keeps these common sections and adds the branch-specific Technical Abilities paper.

Is the RRB JE technical syllabus different for each branch? 

Yes. Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science & IT, Printing Technology, and CMA each have a separate technical syllabus.

Does CBT 1 have a separate technical syllabus? 

No. CBT 1 is common across all engineering disciplines.

Where can candidates find the official RRB JE syllabus PDF? 

Through the official RRB notification. Check the relevant regional RRB website and match it against the current notification.

Is the CMA syllabus part of the RRB JE syllabus?

It's released in the same recruitment cycle, but CMA is a separate post from Junior Engineer. Its syllabus covers only Physics, Chemistry, and Metallurgy.