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RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025: CBT 1 & 2 Paper Structure, Marking

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• Updated on 10 Sep, 2025, by Kollegeapply

RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025: CBT 1 & 2 Paper Structure, Marking

RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will conduct the Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment exam in two stages of Computer-Based Tests (CBT 1 and CBT 2), followed by document verification and medical examination. Candidates aiming for RRB JE 2025 must understand the exam structure, subject-wise distribution, and marking scheme to improve preparation and boost their chances of selection.

 

RRB JE Selection Process 2025

The selection process for RRB JE 2025 includes the following stages:

  • Stage 1: CBT 1 (qualifying in nature)
  • Stage 2: CBT 2 (final merit preparation)
  • Stage 3: Document Verification
  • Stage 4: Medical Examination

 

RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025

CBT 1 is the first stage and serves as a qualifying test. It carries negative marking, with 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks vary by category.

 

Qualifying Marks for CBT 1

  • UR: 40%
  • OBC: 30%
  • SC: 30%
  • ST: 25%
  • PwBD: Relaxation of 2% in case of a shortage of candidates

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Duration

Mathematics

30

30

 

General Intelligence & Reasoning

25

25

 

General Awareness

15

15

 

General Science

30

30

 

Total

100

100

90 minutes

 

RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025

The second stage, CBT 2, is crucial as it determines the merit list. The paper consists of both technical and non-technical sections. Negative marking of 1/3rd mark per wrong answer is applicable here as well.

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

General Awareness

15

15

Physics & Chemistry

15

15

Basics of Computers & Applications

10

10

Basics of Environment & Pollution Control

10

10

Technical Abilities

100

100

Total

150

150

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