RRB is expected to release the official notification to fill JE vacancies. Board conducts CBT I & II online examinations to select candidates for Junior Engineer posts. Candidates have only a few days to prepare for CBT II after the results are out for CBT I. They should start preparing for CBT I and II together. Follow our blog to know effective strategies to crack RRB JE 2023 CBT II.
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RRB Junior Engineer CBT II Exam Overview
CBT II is a computer-based test with multiple choice questions (MCQs) conducted online. It is the phase 2 level examination in the junior engineer recruitment process. Candidates after clearing CBT I can appear in CBT II.
- CBT II: Computer-Based Test Online II
- MCQ Test: Multiple-Choice Questions
- No. of Questions: 150 questions
- Exam Duration: 120 minutes
- Correct Answer: 1 mark awarded
- Wrong Answer: ⅓ negative marking
S.no | Subjects | Questions | Marks |
1 | General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
2 | Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
3 | Computer Application Basics | 10 | 10 |
4 | Environment & Pollution (Basic Concepts) | 10 | 10 |
5 | Technical Ability | 100 | 100 |
Total | 150/Time:120 minutes | 150 |
RRB Junior Engineer (JE) 2023 CBT II Exam Syllabus
Candidates can refer to the CBT II syllabus so that, they can prepare exam strategies to clear RRB JE CBT II. The phase II exam pattern of RRB JE is different from phase I. A few new subjects added in phase II are Computer basics, Environment & Pollution, Physics & Chemistry and Technical ability tests. GA is 15 marks in RRB JEs phase I and II examinations.
Topics Covered in General Awareness (GA) Subject
- Current Affairs Knowlege
- Indian Geography
- General Scientific and Technological Developments
- Sports
- Environmental issues concerning India and the World
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Culture and History of the Indian Freedom Struggle
- Indian Economy
Computer Application Basics Syllabus
Here is the list of topics covered in Computer Application Basics for the RRB JE CBT II exam.
- Computer Architecture
- Input and Output devices
- Storage devices
- Networking
- Websites & Web Browsers
- Computer Virus
- Internet and Email
- Data Representation
- Operating System Windows, Unix & Linux
- MS Office
Physics & Chemistry Subject Syllabus
Follow NCERT books to understand the concepts of class 10th Physics & Chemistry. Candidates study Physics and Chemistry Class 10th and get proper knowledge of concepts.
Topics Covered in Environment & Pollution Subject
- Adverse effects of environmental pollution.
- Strategies to control pollution
- Ozone depletion
- Acid rain
- Global warming
- Waste Management
- Air, Water, and Noise Pollution
Technical Ability Syllabus
We discuss topics covered in the technical ability subject of RRB JE exam. Technical ability section covers multiple Engineering specialties Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Engineering.
Civil Engineering | Electrical Engineering | ECE Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Computer Science Engineering |
Engineering Mechanics | Basic concepts Power, Voltage & Engineering | Electronic components & materials | Engineering Mechanics | Knowledge of MS Office |
Building Construction | Magnetic Circuit | Electronic Devices & Circuits | Material Science | Computer Fundamentals |
Building Materials | Circuit Law | Digital Electronics | Strength of Materials | C language |
Construction of Substructure | AC fundamentals | Linear Integrated Circuit | Machining | Computer Organization |
Building Finishes | Measurements & Measuring Instruments | Microprocessor & Microcontroller | Grinding and Finishing Process | Information Systems |
Building Maintenance | Electrical Machines | Electronic Measurements | Metrology | Data Structure Using C++ |
Building Drawing | Generation, Transmission & Distribution | Communication Engineering | Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery | DBMS fundamentals |
Surveying | Estimating & Costing | Data Communication and Network | Industrial Management | System Programming |
Computer-Aided Design | Utilization of Electric Energy | Computer programming | Thermal Engineering | LINUX Operating system |
Geo-Technical Engineering | Basic Electronics | Basic Electrical Engineering | Web Technologies & Programming | |
Hydraulics | System Analysis and Design | |||
Irrigation Engineering | Data and Network Communication | |||
Mechanics of Structure | Java Programming | |||
Theory of Structures | Software Engineering | |||
Design of concrete structures | ||||
Design of steel structures | ||||
Transportation Engineering | ||||
Highway Engineering | ||||
Environmental Engineering | ||||
Advanced Construction Techniques & Equipment | ||||
Estimating Costing | ||||
Contracts and Accounts |
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Subject-wise Exam Preparation Tips CBT II
Candidates can crack RRB JE exam first with proper planning, execution and dedication. If you want to achieve high scores in both CBT I & II then, keep a serious hang of subject-wise syllabus and preparations
- Perform a detailed analysis of the RRB JE CBT II syllabus.
- Maintain a routine study schedule to do subject-wise preparations.
- Refer to NCERT textbooks Class 10th to study Physics & Chemistry.
- Follow Current Affairs frequently from our weekly & monthly complied PDF Bazooka.
- Study NCERT books for Geography, History, Polity, and Economics.
- Practice direct questions from the previous year’s question papers to increase efficiency.
- Take the Practice Mock’s Mock test series for CBT I & II exam preparations. We provide full-length mock tests based on the latest exam pattern.
General Awareness Preparation Tips
- GA section is in CBT I & II of 15 marks each & 15 questions each.
- CBT II General Awareness section covers Geography, History, Indian Freedom Struggle, Economics, and Polity.
- Candidates preparing for CBT II should refer to NCERT books.
- Keep yourself updated with the latest current affairs. Follow Practice Mock’s Bazooka weekly & monthly complied current affairs PDF material. We provide weekly & monthly current affairs quizzes so, candidates can practice them.
- Aspirants should read Hindustan Times, Times of India, and NY to know the latest happenings across the world.
Tips & Tricks to Prepare Physics & Chemistry
Candidates can study Physics & Chemistry from NCERT Class 10th. Physics & Chemistry section in CBT II covers 15 questions for 15 marks. Follow Lucent and Oswal’s books for NCERT summary notes and practice questions.
Preparation Tips for Environment & Pollution
Studying from the NCERT books 6-12 can help score well in the Environment & Pollution section of CBT II. The Environment & Pollution section covers 10 questions of 10 marks in CBT II.
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Tips to prepare Computer application basic
- Computer Application Basic section in CBT II carries 10 questions for 10 marks.
- Candidates can gain practical knowledge of topics by practicing flowcharts and analytical examples.
- Make strategies to work regularly on elementary-level OOP concepts C, C++, etc.
- Books for practice: Objective Computer Science & Information Technology (Upkar Prakashan) & RRB JE 2nd Stage (CBT) Computer Science and Information Technology Exam Goalpost Solved Papers (Dreamtech Press).
Technical Ability Preparation Tips
Technical Ability section covers a variety of Engineering specialties Electronic, Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, and Computer Engineering. 100 question of 100 marks come from the Technical Ability section in CBT II.
- Write formulas and important concepts carefully.
- Practice enough practical problems of C and C++ concepts.
- Strengthen your basics by revising computer operations.
- Start practicing the previous year’s question papers.
- Technical Ability section allotted maximum marks of 100 in the CBT II exam. Strengthen your concepts in Technical Ability to score well.
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Summing Up
We shared the RRB JE CBT II syllabus with preparation strategies in our blog. Those JE aspirants who want to crack RRB JE on the first attempt make study plans and follow them consistently. Take up Practice Mock’s RRB JE Mock test series to practice questions for RRB JE CBT I & II.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, RRB will conduct Junior Engineer (JE) exam in 2023. Official notification will release soon on RRB’s official website.
RRB JE 2023 selection process includes CBT I & II, document verification, and medical examination.
The RRB JE age limit as of 1/1/2023 is 18 years (minimum) & 33 years (maximum).
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