🏦 Introduction

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB JE / SSE (Junior Engineer / Senior Section Engineer) examination to recruit engineers in multiple technical departments across Indian Railways. The 2026 recruitment cycle is one of the most awaited engineering opportunities, offering central government jobs with job security, high career growth, and attractive allowances.
Eligible candidates from Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, and allied engineering fields can apply.

🧭 Selection Process

The selection procedure for RRB JE / SSE 2026 includes:

1️⃣ Computer-Based Test(s)
2️⃣ Document Verification
3️⃣ Medical Fitness Test
4️⃣ Final Merit List & Appointment

JE usually consists of CBT-1 + CBT-2, while SSE generally involves a single CBT (subject to official notification).
Negative marking applies for every wrong answer in CBTs.

📘 Exam Pattern (2026 Expected)

🔹 RRB JE Exam Pattern

Stage	Sections	Questions	Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
CBT-1	Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science	100	100	90 min	Yes, –1/3
CBT-2	General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Computer Applications, Environmental & Pollution Control, Technical Subjects	150	150	120 min	Yes, –1/3

🔹 RRB SSE Exam Pattern

Stage	Sections	Questions	Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
Written Exam (CBT)	Reasoning, General Awareness, Arithmetic, Technical Subjects	150	150	120 min	Yes, –1/3

📘 Detailed Syllabus (Section-wise)

🔹 JE CBT-1

Mathematics: Number systems, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, time & work, time & distance, simple/compound interest, profit & loss, statistics.
Reasoning: Analogies, coding-decoding, direction sense, syllogism, puzzles, series, seating arrangement.
General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, sports, science & technology.
General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (10th level).

🔹 JE CBT-2

Physics & Chemistry: Class 12 level fundamentals.
Basics of Computers: MS Office, input/output devices, operating systems, networking, internet.
Environment & Pollution: Ecosystem, pollution types, greenhouse effect, environmental laws.
Technical Subjects: Engineering discipline-wise (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Computer).

🔹 SSE Syllabus

Reasoning: Venn diagram, similarities & differences, syllogism, classification, puzzles, data interpretation.
General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian railways, politics, science & tech, economy.
Arithmetic: Percentage, ratio & proportion, trigonometry, simple/compound interest, algebra, probability.
Technical Subjects: Engineering discipline-specific (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, etc.)

⚖️ Final Selection Weightage

JE Final Merit: Based mainly on CBT-2 performance (CBT-1 is qualifying for shortlisting).
SSE Final Merit: Based on single CBT performance.
After securing merit position → Document Verification → Medical Fitness Test → Appointment Order.

✅ Practical Preparation Tips

✔️ Start with basics & standard textbooks before shifting to MCQs.
✔️ Prioritize technical subjects — the highest scoring areas.
✔️ Maintain written notes for formulas & definitions.
✔️ Solve previous year papers + full-length mock tests weekly.
✔️ Focus on accuracy due to negative marking.
✔️ Follow reliable current affairs sources for GS.
✔️ Engineering final-year & working professionals should create fixed weekly timetables.
✔️ Revise regularly — last 30 days should be full revision only.

🔗 Useful Official Resource

📌 Official Railway Recruitment Board Website:
🔗 https://indianrailways.gov.in/

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RRB JE / SSE Recruitment 2026 – Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Selection Process & Preparation Guide