RRB JUNIOR ENGINEER (JE) Electrical & Allied Engineering BOOK AND TEST SERIES 7000+ MCQ
Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) has released the RRB JE 2024 Notification for the recruitment of 7951 Vacancies and CBT 1 Exam will be held from 13th to 17th December 2024. The candidates looking forward for RRB JE Recruitment must be aware of the detailed syllabus and exam pattern to excel in the exam with a good score. In this article, we are covering RRB JE Syllabus for Junior Engineers(JE), Junior Engineers(Information Technology), Depot Material Superintendents (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistants (CMA). This will help you to prepare for RRB JE 2024 Exam. Let’s understand the RRB JE 2024 Syllabus and exam pattern:
RRB JE Syllabus 2024
The candidates who are planning to appear for RRB JE 2024 Exam must be clear with the important details for RRB JE Syllabus 2024 including the number of questions, marking scheme, negative marking, and selection process. Have a look at the overview for RRB JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern.
RRB JE Syllabus 2024 Overview | |
Board | Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) |
Exam Name | RRB JE 2024 |
Category | Syllabus |
RRB JE Exam Date 2024 | 13th to 17th December 2024 |
No. of Questions | CBT 1- 100 CBT 2- 150 |
Marking Scheme | 1 mark |
Negative Marking | ⅓rd mark |
Selection Process |
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Official website | https://rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
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RRB JE Exam Pattern 2024
Before proceeding to RRB JE Syllabus 2024, the candidates must have knowledge about the RRB JE Exam Pattern for the CBT 1 and CBT 2 Exam. As per the latest notification pdf, the RRB JE CBT 1 and CBT 2 Exam Pattern is discussed below.
RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2024
- There will be 100 MCQs asked in the CBT 1 Exam with 1 mark each.
- The subjects included in RRB JE CBT 1 are Mathematics, General Awareness & Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks- 40%
- The duration of the exam is 1.5 hours (90 minutes).
- There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer.
RRB JE CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2024 | |||
Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 mins |
General Awareness & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
General Science | 30 | 30 | |
Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2024
- There will be 150 MCQs asked in CBT 2 Exam with 1 mark each.
- The subjects included in RRB JE CBT 2 are General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, and Technical Abilities
- Minimum Qualifying Marks- 40%
- The duration of the exam is 2 hours (120 minutes).
- There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer.
RRB JE CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2024 | |||
Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 120 mins |
Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | |
Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 | |
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | |
Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 | |
Total | 150 | 150 |
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RRB JE CBT 1 Syllabus 2024
The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choice and will likely include questions about Mathematics, General Awareness & Reasoning, General Awareness and General Science. The Subject-wise RRB JE Syllabus 2024 is discussed below.
RRB JE Syllabus for 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 & Clock
- Pipes & Cistern
RRB JE Syllabus for General Intelligence and 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 etc.
RRB JE Syllabus for General Awareness
- Knowledge of Current affairs
- Indian Geography
- Culture and history of India including the freedom struggle
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments etc.
d) RRB JE Syllabus: Mathematics: General Science
Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus).
RRB JE Syllabus 2024 for CBT 2
The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choice and are likely to include questions about General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control and Technical abilities for the post. The syllabus for General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control is common for all notified posts:
RRB JE Syllabus for General Awareness
- Knowledge of Current affairs
- Indian Geography
- Culture and history of India including freedom struggle
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments etc.
RRB JE Syllabus for Physics and Chemistry
In this section, you need to solve questions on 12th standard Physics and Chemistry. Therefore, open your 10th standard physics and chemistry books and refer to them for this section as there will be 15 questions from it.
RRB JE Syllabus for Basics of Computers and Applications
- Computers and their architecture
- Input & Output devices
- MS Office
- Storage devices
- Operating Systems
- Internet and Email
- Websites & Web Browsers
- Networking
- Computer Virus
RRB JE Syllabus for Basics of Environment and Pollution Control
- Basics of Environment
- The adverse effect of environmental pollution
- Pollution control strategies
- Types of pollution
- Waste Management
- Global warming
- Acid rain
- Ozone depletion
RRB JE Syllabus Technical Abilities
The Detailed Syllabus for Technical Sections is mentioned below:
RRB JE Syllabus for Electrical & Allied Engineering
Syllabus for Electrical & Allied Engineering: Topics |
Basic concepts: Concepts of resistance, inductance, capacitance, and various factors affecting them. Concepts of current, voltage, power, energy and their units. |
Circuit law: Kirchhoff‘s law, Simple Circuit solution using network theorems. |
Magnetic Circuit: Concepts of flux, mmf, reluctance, Different kinds of magnetic materials, Magnetic calculations for conductors of different configuration e.g. straight, circular, solenoidal, etc. Electromagnetic induction, self and mutual induction. |
AC Fundamentals: Instantaneous, peak, R.M.S. and average values of alternating waves, Representation of sinusoidal wave form, simple series and parallel AC Circuits consisting of R.L. and C, Resonance, Tank Circuit. Poly Phase system – star and delta connection, 3 phase power, DC and sinusoidal response of R-Land R-C circuit. |
Measurement and measuring instruments: Measurement of power (1 phase and 3 phase, both active and re-active) and energy, 2 wattmeter method of 3 phase power measurement. Measurement of frequency and phase angle. Ammeter and voltmeter (both moving oil and moving iron type), extension of range wattmeter, Multimeters, Megger, Energy meter AC Bridges. Use of CRO, Signal Generator, CT, PT and their uses. Earth Fault detection. |
Electrical Machines: (a) D.C. Machine – Construction, Basic Principles of D.C. motors and generators, their characteristics, speed control and starting of D.C. Motors. Method of braking motor, Losses and efficiency of D.C. Machines. (b) 1 phase and 3 phase transformers – Construction, Principles of operation, equivalent circuit, voltage regulation, O.C. and S.C. Tests, Losses and efficiency. Effect of voltage, frequency and wave form on losses. Parallel operation of 1 phase /3 phase transformers. Auto transformers. (c) 3 phase induction motors, rotating magnetic field, principle of operation, equivalent circuit, torque-speed characteristics, starting and speed control of 3 phase induction motors. Methods of braking, effect of voltage and frequency variation on torque speed characteristics, Fractional Kilowatt Motors and Single Phase Induction Motors: Characteristics and applications. |
Synchronous Machines: Generation of 3-phase e.m.f. armature reaction, voltage regulation, parallel operation of two alternators, synchronizing, control of active and reactive power. Starting and applications of synchronous motors. |
Generation, Transmission and Distribution: Different types of power stations, Load factor, diversity factor, demand factor, cost of generation, inter-connection of power stations. Power factor improvement, various types of tariffs, types of faults, short circuit current for symmetrical faults. Switchgears and Protection: Rating of circuit breakers, Principles of arc extinction by oil and air, H.R.C. Fuses, Protection against earth leakage / over current, etc. Buchholz relay, Merz-Price system of protection of generators & transformers, protection of feeders and bus bars. Lightning arresters, various transmission and distribution system, comparison of conductor materials, efficiency of different system. Cable – Different type of cables, cable rating and derating factor. |
Estimation and costing: Estimation of lighting scheme, electric installation of machines and relevant IE rules. Earthing practices and IE Rules. |
Utilization of Electrical Energy: Illumination, Electric heating, Electric welding, Electroplating, Electric drives and motors. |
Basic Electronics: Working of various electronic devices e.g. P N Junction diodes, Transistors (NPN and PNP type), BJT and JFET. Simple circuits using these devices. |