Syllabus overview
RRB JE CBT-1 syllabus: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science — 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes.
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Quick facts
- Exam
- RRB
- Paper / stage
- CBT 1
- Current cycle
- 2026
- Page type
- Syllabus
- Conducting body
- RRB
- Language
- English
Subject-wise syllabus
RRB JE CBT-1 is common to all posts — 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes — with no sectional timing.
Mathematics (30 questions)
- Number System – BODMAS
- Decimals & Fractions
- LCM and 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
- Age Calculations
- Calendar & Clock
- Pipes & Cistern
General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions)
- Analogies
- Alphabetical and Number Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Relationships
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Venn Diagram
- Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency
- Conclusions and Decision Making
- Similarities and Differences
- Analytical Reasoning
- Classification
- Directions
- Statement – Arguments and Assumptions
General Awareness (15 questions)
- Current Affairs
- Indian Geography
- Culture and History of India (including freedom struggle)
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Environmental Issues (India and the World)
- Sports
- General Technological Developments
- General Scientific Developments
General Science (30 questions)
- Physics (12th-standard level)
- Chemistry (12th-standard level)
- Life Sciences (12th-standard level)
RRB JE CBT 1 Syllabus: exam pattern and key details
| Detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Exam | RRB |
| Paper / stage | CBT 1 |
| Current cycle | 2026 |
| Page type | Syllabus |
| Conducting body | RRB |
| Language | English |
Detail: Exam
- Current information
- RRB
Detail: Paper / stage
- Current information
- CBT 1
Detail: Current cycle
- Current information
- 2026
Detail: Page type
- Current information
- Syllabus
Detail: Conducting body
- Current information
- RRB
Detail: Language
- Current information
- English
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- Last updated
- 23 July 2026
- Content cycle
- RRB 2026
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