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The Railway Junior Engineer (JE) exam syllabus is divided into two stages: First Stage CBT and Second Stage CBT. The syllabus includes topics from General Awareness, Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, Technical Knowledge (specific to the candidate's engineering discipline), and General Intelligence.

1. First Stage CBT Syllabus

The first stage of the exam assesses general knowledge, aptitude, and reasoning abilities. Here is the detailed syllabus:

a. General Awareness (15 Questions)

  • Current Affairs (National and International)
  • Railways and its function: History of Railways, Railway Zones, Important Railway Stations.
  • Indian Economy: Basics of the Indian economy, national income, government policies, etc.
  • Indian Geography: Physical features, climate, rivers, mountains, and more.
  • Indian History: Freedom Struggle, Important Events, Major Indian Leaders.
  • Indian Polity: Constitution, important political events, current government policies, etc.
  • General Science: Basics of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
  • Environmental Issues: Ecology, pollution, natural resources, etc.
  • Sports and Culture: Famous sports personalities, cultural heritage, etc.

b. Mathematics (30 Questions)

  • Number System: Integers, fractions, decimals, etc.
  • Algebra: Linear equations, quadratic equations, etc.
  • Geometry: Angles, circles, polygons, areas, volumes.
  • Mensuration: Surface area and volume of solids.
  • Time and Work: Work problems, time efficiency.
  • Time and Distance: Speed, distance, and relative speed.
  • Profit and Loss: Percentage calculations, simple and compound interest.
  • Simple Interest and Compound Interest
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Percentages

c. General Intelligence and Reasoning (25 Questions)

  • Analogies
  • Classification
  • Series (Number and Alphabetical)
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Direction Sense
  • Blood Relations
  • Venn Diagram
  • Syllogism
  • Data Interpretation
  • Puzzle solving

d. General Science (30 Questions)

  • Physics: Motion, energy, force, laws of motion, electricity, magnetism, light, etc.
  • Chemistry: Acids, bases, metals and non-metals, atomic structure, chemical reactions.
  • Biology: Human body, plant physiology, environmental science, ecology.
  • Earth Sciences: Rocks, volcanoes, earthquakes, atmosphere, etc.

2. Second Stage CBT Syllabus

The second stage is more focused on technical knowledge related to the engineering discipline that the candidate has chosen. The second stage consists of:

a. General Awareness (15 Questions)

Similar to the First Stage CBT, this section includes questions on:

  • Current affairs, general knowledge, culture, environment, etc.

b. Physics and Chemistry (15 Questions)

  • Basic concepts of Physics (mechanics, properties of matter, etc.)
  • Chemistry (atomic structure, acids, and bases, chemical equations, etc.)

c. Basics of Computers and Applications (10 Questions)

  • Computer fundamentals: Hardware, software, operating systems, etc.
  • Networking basics: Internet, protocols, networking devices.
  • Applications: MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

d. Basics of Environment and Pollution Control (10 Questions)

  • Environment: Ecology, ecosystem, biodiversity, etc.
  • Pollution: Types of pollution (air, water, soil), prevention, etc.

e. Technical Knowledge (100 Questions)

This section will be specific to the engineering stream that the candidate has applied for. The subjects covered depend on the branch (e.g., Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, etc.). Below is the breakdown for the general engineering disciplines:

For Civil Engineering:

  • Building materials
  • Surveying
  • Construction methods
  • Structural analysis
  • Concrete technology
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Soil mechanics

For Mechanical Engineering:

  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat transfer
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Refrigeration and air conditioning
  • Strength of materials
  • Machine design
  • Manufacturing processes

For Electrical Engineering:

  • Electrical circuits
  • Electromagnetism
  • Electrical machines (motors, transformers)
  • Power systems
  • Control systems
  • Power electronics

For Electronics Engineering:

  • Analog electronics
  • Digital electronics
  • Signal processing
  • Microprocessors
  • Communication systems
  • Control systems

For Information Technology (IT):

  • Computer networks
  • Database management
  • Programming languages (C, C++, Java)
  • Data structures and algorithms
  • Software engineering

3. Medical and Document Verification

  • After clearing the second stage CBT, candidates are called for document verification and undergo a medical fitness test.

Preparation Tips

  • Study Technical Subjects: Focus on your specific engineering discipline, as it carries the most weight in the second stage.
  • Practice Mathematics & Reasoning: These sections are common and test your analytical abilities.
  • Current Affairs & General Knowledge: Stay updated with the latest news and events to perform well in the general awareness section.
  • Mock Tests: Take regular mock tests to improve speed, accuracy, and time management.
  • Books and Resources: Use NCERT books for General Science and basic mathematics, along with standard engineering books for technical subjects.