RRB JE — exam pattern

Railway Recruitment Boards · Diploma / ITI · Every 2–3 years · Age 18–33 · checked 2026-10-19

CBT 1

CBT · 90 min · Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong · 100 questions · 100 marks

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
Mathematics3030
30%
General Intelligence & Reasoning2525
25%
General Awareness1515
15%
General Science3030
30%

CBT 2

CBT · 2 h · Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong · 150 questions · 150 marks

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
General Awareness1515
10%
Physics & Chemistry1515
10%
Basics of Computers1010
6.7%
Environment & Pollution Control1010
6.7%
Technical Abilities100100
66.7%

Frequently asked

How many questions are there in RRB JE?
CBT 1: 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 min. CBT 2: 150 questions, 150 marks, 2 h.
Is there negative marking in RRB JE?
CBT 1: 1/3 per wrong. CBT 2: 1/3 per wrong.
Who can apply for RRB JE?
Diploma / ITI, age 18–33. Held every 2–3 years by Railway Recruitment Boards.