The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official notification CEN No. 05/2025 for the recruitment of Junior Engineers (JE) in various departments across Indian Railways.
A total of 2569 vacancies have been announced for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, and Other Engineering branches.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 31 October 2025 to 30 November 2025 through their respective regional RRB websites.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)RRB Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern & SyllabusADVT No. CEN No. 05/2025 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT – I)
- Computer Based Test (CBT – II)
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
Stage I – CBT (Computer Based Test – I)
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 Minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| General Science | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 Marks | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
Important Points:
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- Negative marking of 1/3 marks for each wrong answer.
- The marks of CBT-I are qualifying in nature (not counted for final merit).
Stage II – CBT (Computer Based Test – II)
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 120 Minutes |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 | |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | |
| Technical Abilities (as per chosen Engineering discipline) | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 Marks | 2 Hours |
Important Points:
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- Negative marking of 1/3 marks for every wrong answer.
- Final merit list is based on CBT-II marks.
RRB JE Syllabus 2025
CBT-I Syllabus:
1. Mathematics
- Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions
- LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion
- Percentages, Mensuration
- Time and Work, Time and Distance
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss, Algebra
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations
2. General Intelligence & 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
3. General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Indian History, Geography, Polity
- Economy, General Science & Technology
- Sports, Culture, Awards, Books and Authors
4. General Science
- Physics, Chemistry, and Life Science up to 10th standard (CBSE level)
CBT-II Syllabus:
1. General Awareness
- Current Events, Indian Polity & Constitution
- Economy, Environmental Issues
- Sports, Important Days, Awards & Personalities
2. Physics and Chemistry
- Basic concepts and principles of Physics & Chemistry (Up to 10th/12th standard)
3. Basics of Computers and Applications
- Computer Architecture, Input/Output devices
- Operating Systems, Internet, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Networking, Email, Web Browsers
4. Basics of Environment and Pollution Control
- Environment basics, Pollution types and control measures
- Waste Management, Global Warming, Climate Change
- Air, Water, Soil Pollution and preventive measures
5. Technical Abilities
- Based on the Engineering discipline selected by the candidate (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, etc.)
- Civil Engineering: Building Materials, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, Hydraulics
- Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics, Machine Design, Fluid Mechanics, Production Engineering, Strength of Materials
- Electrical Engineering: Circuits, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Utilization of Electrical Energy
- Electronics & Communication Engineering: Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Communication Systems, Analog Circuits
- Computer Science/IT: Programming Concepts, Database Management, Networking, Operating Systems, Software Engineering
Important Links:
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Join GovFormhub Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
7-Day Preparation Plan for RRB JE Exam 2025
🔸 Day 1:
Revise Mathematics basics (Percentages, Ratio, Speed, Time, Distance, Simple & Compound Interest).
Practice at least 50 questions from each topic.
🔸 Day 2:
Focus on Reasoning (Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Series, Syllogism).
Solve previous year reasoning papers.
🔸 Day 3:
Study General Science (Physics & Chemistry) — focus on formulas, laws, and everyday applications.
🔸 Day 4:
Revise Technical Subject (Core Engineering topics) — at least 3–4 chapters from your stream.
🔸 Day 5:
Cover General Awareness – Current Affairs, Polity, and Economy.
Read daily news summaries and GK PDFs.
🔸 Day 6:
Take a Full-Length Mock Test simulating the real exam.
Analyze mistakes carefully.
🔸 Day 7:
Quick revision of all short notes, formulas, and important facts.
Relax your mind for exam day readiness.
❓ RRB JE Recruitment 2025 – FAQs
Q1. How many stages are there in the RRB JE selection process?
👉 There are two CBT exams, followed by Document Verification and Medical Test.
Q2. Is there any negative marking in the RRB JE exam?
👉 Yes, 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Q3. What is the duration of the RRB JE CBT-II exam?
👉 The duration of CBT-II is 120 minutes (2 hours).
Q4. Which subjects are most important for RRB JE?
👉 Technical subjects, Mathematics, and Reasoning hold the highest weightage.
Q5. What is the best way to prepare for RRB JE in a short time?
👉 Focus on your technical core topics, solve previous year papers, and take daily mock tests.
Q6. What is the minimum educational qualification for RRB JE?
👉 A Diploma or Degree in Engineering (relevant discipline) from a recognized institute.
Q7. How is the final merit prepared?
👉 Final merit is based on CBT-II marks only.
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