CBT-1 (Stage 1) – Common Papers

Subjects & Marks (100 questions, 90 minutes):

• Mathematics – 30 marks

• General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25 marks

• General Awareness – 15 marks

• General Science – 30 marks [[Link]], [[Link]]

Mathematics Topics:

• Number systems, fractions, decimals

• Ratio, proportion, percentages

• Algebra & Geometry

• Mensuration, trigonometry

• Time & work, time & distance

• Simple & compound interest, profit & loss

• Statistics, square roots, age problems

• Calendar/clock problems, pipes & cisterns [[Link]], [[Link]]

General Intelligence & Reasoning Topics:

• Analogies, series (alphabetical/number)

• Coding-decoding, syllogism, Venn diagrams

• Data interpretation & sufficiency

• Logical reasoning, classification, directions, etc. [[Link]], [[Link]]

General Awareness:

• Current affairs

• Indian geography, culture, history (including freedom struggle)

• Polity, economy, environmental issues

• Sports, scientific & technological developments [[Link]], [[Link]]

General Science:
 • Physics, chemistry, biology up to 10th standard CBSE [[Link]],
[[Link]]

CBT-2 (Stage 2) – Technical Abilities for Electrical Engineering

Structure (150 questions, 120 minutes):

• General Awareness – 15 marks

• Physics & Chemistry – 15 marks

• Basics of Computers & Applications – 10 marks

• Basics of Environment & Pollution Control – 10 marks

• Technical Abilities (Electrical Engineering) – 100 marks [[Link]]

A. Common Sections

1. General Awareness: Same as CBT-1 [[Link]]

2. Physics & Chemistry: Up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus [[Link]]

3. Computers & Applications:

o Computer architecture, I/O/storage devices

o Operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux), MS Office

o Networking, internet, email, browsers, viruses [[Link]]

4. Environment & Pollution Control:

o Environmental basics, pollution (air, water, noise)

o Pollution control strategies, waste management

o Global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain [[Link]]

B. Technical Abilities (Electrical Engineering) Topics

1. Basic Concepts:

o Resistance, inductance, capacitance, current, voltage, power, energy

[[Link]]

2. Circuit Laws:
 o Kirchhoff’s laws, network theorems [[Link]]

3. Magnetic Circuits:

o Flux, mmf, reluctance, magnetic materials, EMI, self & mutual induction
[[Link]]

4. AC Fundamentals:

o Sinusoidal waveforms (instantaneous, RMS, average), RL/RC circuits,

resonance, polyphase systems [[Link]]

5. Measurement & Instruments:

o Power & energy measurement (single & three-phase)

o Instruments: ammeter, voltmeter, wattmeter, multimeters, megger, energy

meter

o CRO, signal generator, CT/PT, earth fault detection [[Link]]

6. Electrical Machines:

o DC Machines: Construction, operation, characteristics, speed control,

braking, efficiency

o Transformers: 1-φ & 3-φ types, equivalent circuits, tests, losses, auto
transformers

o Induction Motors: 3-φ (operation, torque-speed, starting, braking, speed

control), single-phase & fractional horsepower motors [[Link]]

7. Synchronous Machines:

o Generation, armature reaction, voltage regulation, parallel operation, power

control, starting & applications of synchronous motors [[Link]]

8. Generation, Transmission & Distribution:

o Power stations, load/diversity factors, cost, interconnections, power factor,

tariffs

o Fault types, short-circuit current

o Protection & switchgear: circuit breakers, fuses, relays, CT/PT, lightning

arresters

o Transmission/distribution systems, cable types, ratings [[Link]]

 9. Estimation & Costing:

o Lighting design, machine installation, IE rules, earthing practices

[[Link]]

10. Utilization of Electrical Energy:

o Illumination, heating, welding, electroplating, electric drives & motor

applications [[Link]]

Exam Pattern Overview

Stage Questions Duration Marking Scheme

CBT-1 100 90 min +1 / –1/3

CBT-2 150 120 min +1 / –1/3

Normalization for multiple shifts and qualifying marks vary by category. [[Link]]

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Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the RRB JE Electrical Engineering Syllabus with

detailed marks weightage across CBT-1 and CBT-2, including subject-wise and topic-wise
distribution
 CBT-1 (Common for All Streams)

Total Marks: 100 | Duration: 90 minutes | Negative marking: 1/3 for wrong answer
[[Link]], [[Link]]

Mathematics (30 Qs, 30 Marks)

Topic Approx. Questions

Simplification 3–4

Number System 4–5

Ratio & Proportion 2–3

Average 2–3

LCM & HCF 1–2

Percentage 3–4

Time & Work 3–4

Profit & Loss 2–3

Time & Distance 2–3

Simple & Compound Interest 2–3

Trigonometry 1–2

Statistics 3–4 [[Link]]

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Qs, 25 Marks)

Topic Approx. Questions

Coding–Decoding 3–4

Series 4–5
Blood Relations 2–3

Analogies 2–3

Seating Arrangement 3–4

Clocks 1–2

Calendars 2–3

Decision Making 3–4

Similarities & Differences 3–4

Direction Sense 4–5

Non-Verbal Reasoning 4–5 [[Link]]

General Awareness (15 Qs, 15 Marks)

Topic Approx. Questions

History 2–3

Geography 1–2

Polity 3–4

Current Affairs 4–5

Science & Technology 1–2

Sports 1–2

Arts & Culture 2–3

Miscellaneous 3–4 [[Link]]

General Science (30 Qs, 30 Marks)

Topic Approx. Questions

Physics 10–12
Chemistry 8–10

Biology 8–10 [[Link]]

CBT-2 (Technical – Electrical Engineering)

Total Marks: 150 | Duration: 120 minutes | Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong answer
[[Link]], [[Link]]

Common Sections (40 Qs, 40 Marks)

• General Awareness: 15 Qs, 15 marks

• Physics & Chemistry: 15 Qs, 15 marks

• Basics of Computer Applications: 10 Qs, 10 marks

• Basics of Environment & Pollution Control: 10 Qs, 10 marks [[Link]],

[[Link]]

Technical Abilities (Electrical) – 100 Qs, 100 Marks

Major sections generally include:

1. Basic Electrical Concepts & Circuit Laws

– Resistance, inductance, capacitance, Kirchhoff’s laws, network theorems

2. Magnetic Circuits & Principles

– MMF, flux, induction, self and mutual inductance

3. AC Fundamentals
– Sinusoidal waveforms, RMS, phasors, RL/RC circuits, resonance, three-phase
systems

4. Measurement & Instrumentation

– Meters, CT/PT, CRO, energy meters, signal generators

5. Electrical Machines

o DC Machines: Types, characteristics, speed control

o Transformers: Single & three-phase, equivalent circuit, tests

o Induction Motors: Torque-speed, starters, fractional motors

 o Synchronous Machines: Construction, regulation, parallel operation

6. Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution

– Power stations, line types, fault analysis, protections, switchgear

7. Estimation & Costing

– Earthing, IE rules, lighting and machine installation

8. Utilization of Electrical Energy

– Illumination, heating, welding, electroplating, drives [[Link]],
[[Link]]

How to Prioritize Preparation

• CBT-1: Focus on high-weightage topics in Mathematics and General Reasoning.

• CBT-2 Technical: Prioritize core Electrical sections—machines, transformers,

fundamentals, and measurements—as these hold the majority of technical marks.