Railway Exams 2026 Overview
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Railway Recruitment (RRB): Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026
Click on each exam to view its detailed selection process, exam pattern, and syllabus. All information is updated as per the latest RRB notifications.
Selection Process (चयन प्रक्रिया)
- 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
- 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
- Typing Skill Test / Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (as per post)
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
CBT-1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 Minutes. Negative Marking: 1/3rd for each wrong answer.
CBT-2 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Duration: 90 Minutes. Negative Marking: 1/3rd for each wrong answer. Syllabus is same as CBT-1 but at a higher difficulty level.
Selection Process (चयन प्रक्रिया)
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
CBT Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 Minutes. Negative Marking: 1/3rd for each wrong answer.
Selection Process (चयन प्रक्रिया)
- First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
- Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
CBT-1 Exam Pattern
Common for ALP & Technician, qualifying in nature.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 75 | 75 |
Duration: 60 Minutes. Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark.
CBT-2 Exam Pattern
Consists of two parts: Part A and Part B.
- Part A (Merit Deciding): 100 Questions, 90 Minutes. Syllabus includes Maths, Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering.
- Part B (Qualifying): 75 Questions, 60 Minutes. This part is based on the relevant trade syllabus.
Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark for both Part A & B.
Selection Process (चयन प्रक्रिया)
- First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
- Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
- Document Verification
The exam pattern for RRB Technician (CBT-1 and CBT-2) is the same as for RRB ALP. However, Technician candidates do not have to appear for the CBAT. The merit is based on the marks of CBT-2 Part A.
Selection Process (चयन प्रक्रिया)
- First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
- Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
CBT-1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 Minutes. Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark.
CBT-2 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| 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 |
Duration: 120 Minutes. Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark.
Note: RRB has not conducted SSE recruitment for several years. The pattern below is based on the last held examination and may change in future notifications.
Selection Process (चयन प्रक्रिया)
- Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
CBT Exam Pattern (Expected)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning | 60 | 60 |
| Technical Ability (Relevant Engineering Discipline) | 90 | 90 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 120 Minutes. Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark.
Selection Process (चयन प्रक्रिया)
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Document Verification
CBT Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Arithmetic | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Duration: 90 Minutes. Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark.
Selection Process (चयन प्रक्रिया)
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Document Verification
The exam pattern for RPF SI is identical to that of the RPF Constable, but the difficulty level of the questions is of Graduation standard.
CBT Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Arithmetic | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Duration: 90 Minutes. Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark.
Selection Process (चयन प्रक्रिया)
- Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
CBT Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, GI & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 Minutes. Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark.
Selection Process (चयन प्रक्रिया)
- Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Stenography Skill Test / Translation Test / Performance Test (as applicable)
- Document Verification
The exam pattern varies significantly depending on the post. Below is a general pattern.
CBT Exam Pattern (General)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Note: For posts like Stenographer, the pattern is different (General Awareness: 50, English/Hindi: 50). Always check the official notification. Duration: 90 Minutes. Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark.