RRB JE CBT-2

RRB JE CBT 2 is the second computer based stage of the Railway Recruitment Board’s Junior Engineer selection. It is meant for diploma and degree holders in engineering who have cleared the first stage and want a technical Group C post in Indian Railways. This page covers the official pattern, eligibility, fee, syllabus areas and registration guidance for the CEN 04/2026 cycle, so you know exactly what you are preparing for.

Why CBT 2 matters more than CBT 1

The selection process has four steps: CBT 1, CBT 2, Document Verification and Medical Examination. CBT 1 exists to thin out the applicant pool, while CBT 2 is where selection actually happens and the stage that counts toward merit. In practice, your CBT 1 marks get you through the gate, but your CBT 2 performance decides your position. 

Who can sit for it

CBT 2 is open only to candidates shortlisted from CBT 1, so there is no separate application for this stage. To apply for the cycle in the first place, the notification asks for the following:

• A three year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline, or a B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline, for Junior Engineer posts
  A diploma or degree in any engineering discipline for the Depot Material Superintendent post 

• An age of 18 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation for reserved categories: 5 years for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC non creamy layer, and 10 to 15 years for PwBD depending on category 

Eligibility is checked provisionally at application, and documents are verified later, so confirm every condition in the official notification before you apply.

Exam structure and format

The paper is online and objective type, with 150 questions across five sections. Each question carries one mark, and one third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty, and an on screen calculator is provided. The 120 minute window is the standard duration for candidates without a scribe. 

Two thirds of the paper therefore comes from one section, and that is what separates this stage from CBT 1.

Syllabus and domain breakdown

The four general sections are common to every branch. Technical Abilities depends on the discipline you applied under.

• Mechanical: thermodynamics, strength of materials, manufacturing processes and IC engines

• Electrical: electrical machines, power systems and control systems

• Civil: surveying, RCC design, geotechnical engineering and construction materials

• Electronics and Telecommunication: the core subjects of that diploma or degree

Physics and Chemistry is set at a more advanced level than the general science of CBT 1. Computers and Environment are short sections with focused topic lists, which makes them dependable scoring areas. Use the official syllabus in the notification as your final reference, because topic lists can change between cycles For additional practice, take our free Google Cloud Digital Leader practice test.

Registration process

The application for this cycle was open from 14 August to 13 September 2026 and was filed online through the official portal, rrbapply.gov.in. Only one application per candidate is permitted, and multiple applications can lead to rejection and debarment. If you cleared CBT 1, watch the websites of your RRB for the CBT 2 city intimation and admit card. If you missed this cycle, wait for the next CEN notification, since age and eligibility are measured against that notice. Always follow the exact steps on the official RRB websites. 

What the post offers

Junior Engineer is a Group C technical post with roles across track, rolling stock, signalling and electrical maintenance. Initial pay is reported at ₹35,400 under Pay Level 6, and the work is technical and tied to your own branch, rather than a general clerical role. The pay figure and allowances can change, so confirm them in the notification. 

Preparing with AllExamQuestions.com

Our free practice tests let you work through technical and general questions at your own pace and see which sections cost you marks. Treat them as a way to find weak topics, then go back to your branch textbooks and previous papers for the underlying concepts.