RRB JE CBT-1 Syllabus 2026
Subject-wise and chapter-wise RRB JE CBT-1 syllabus: 4 subjects, 55 chapters, with the weightage each subject really got in 9 previous papers.
RRB JE CBT-1 Exam Pattern 2026
CBT-1 (Screening Stage)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates) · Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer
RRB JE CBT-1 Syllabus — General Subjects
Weightage = average number of questions per paper across the 9 real previous-year papers on this site.
Mathematics
- Number Systems
- 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
- Trigonometry
- Elementary Statistics
- Square Root
- Age Calculations
- Calendar and Clock
- Pipes and Cistern
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
- Analytical Reasoning
- Classification
- Directions
- Statement – Arguments and Assumptions
General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Indian Geography
- Culture and History of India (Freedom Struggle)
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Environmental Issues (India & World)
- Sports
- General Scientific and Technological Developments
General Science
- Units and Measurements
- Force and Motion
- Work, Energy and Power
- Light
- Sound
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Reactions
- Acids, Bases and Salts
- Periodic Table
- Biology Basics
- Human Body Systems
- Plant and Animal Kingdoms
See the syllabus in real RRB JE CBT-1 papers
9 previous-year papers, with the subject-wise question count of each.
RRB JE CBT-1 previous year papers →RRB JE CBT-1 Syllabus — FAQs
What is the syllabus of RRB JE CBT-1 2026?
RRB JE CBT-1 covers 4 subjects. The subjects are Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science.
Which subjects carry the most questions in RRB JE CBT-1?
Across the 9 previous papers on CIVILGYAN, the most-asked subjects are General Science (about 30 questions a paper), Mathematics (about 30 questions a paper), General Intelligence & Reasoning (about 25 questions a paper), General Awareness (about 15 questions a paper).
Is this the official RRB JE CBT-1 syllabus?
The subject list follows the official notification (rrbcdg.gov.in); the chapter split and the weightage come from real previous papers and our test series. Always confirm against the latest notification.
How do I practise the RRB JE CBT-1 syllabus chapter by chapter?
The RRB JE CBT-1 test series has 165 chapter tests and 10 full mocks built on this syllabus, each with a detailed solution. 2 tests are free to attempt.