Best RRB JE Preparation Books To Stand Out In CBT Exam

The RRB JE notification was released for a total of 14,033 vacancies. The computer-based examination will be conducted in two stages. Here are the best books for preparation.

Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 1:52 [IST]

The Ministry of Railways has issued a recruitment notification for the post of Junior Engineers (JE). The recruitment notification was released for a total of 14,033 vacancies. Candidates who hold a degree/diploma in engineering are only eligible for the position. The shortlisted candidates will be appointed across various zonal divisions and production units of the Indian Railways.

In order to get shortlisted, candidates need to appear for the written examination. There shall be two stages computer-based test (CBT) followed by document verification and medical examination. The selected candidates will get INR 35,400/- per month along with other allowances.

When lakhs of budding engineers are all set to appear for the RRB JE computer-based examination, the competition for the exam will not be a cakewalk. Aspirants are suggested to start their RRB JE preparation with the right books. Candidates are also advised to check the RRB JE examination pattern prior to exploring the preparation books which will provide an overall understanding of the subjects.

RRB JE Stage Of Examination

The selection of the candidates will be made through two stages of computer-based test (CBT). The examination pattern for RRB JE CBT-I and II are as follow.

RRB Junior Engineer Exam Pattern CBT Stage 1

Sl No	Subjects	No of Questions	No of Marks
1	Mathematics	30	30
2	General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
3	General Awareness	15	15
4	General Science	30	30
Total		100	100

RRB Junior Engineer Exam Pattern CBT Stage 2

Sl No	Subjects	No of Questions	No of Marks
1	General Awareness	15	15
2	Physics & Chemistry	15	15
3	Basics of Computers and Applications	10	10
4	Basics of Environment and Pollution Control	10	10
5	Technical Abilities	100	100
Total		150	150