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
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 30% |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 25% |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 15% |
| General Science | 30 | 30 | 30% |
CBT 2
CBT · 2 h · Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong · 150 questions · 150 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 10% |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | 10% |
| Basics of Computers | 10 | 10 | 6.7% |
| Environment & Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | 6.7% |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 | 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.