๐ RRB JE (IT) – Job Overview
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Post | Junior Engineer (IT) |
| Eligibility | Diploma / B.Sc. / BCA / B.Tech in CS/IT |
| Recruitment Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Job Type | Central Govt (Permanent) |
| Pay Level | ₹35,400 (Level-6) + DA + HRA |
| Total Salary | ₹42,000 – ₹50,000/month approx |
๐ Selection Process
- CBT 1 – Screening (100 Marks)
- CBT 2 – Technical Exam (150 Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
๐ CBT 1 Syllabus (100 Marks – 90 Minutes)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Maths | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Science | 30 | 30 |
๐ CBT 1 is qualifying — Focus is to clear cut-off.
๐ CBT 2 Syllabus (150 Marks – 120 Minutes)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Physics and Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Environment & Pollution | 10 | 10 |
| Technical Subject (CS/IT) | 100 | 100 |
๐ฅ️ Technical Syllabus (100 Marks) – Based on CS/IT Diploma
✅ Programming & Languages
- Basics of C/C++/Java/Python
- OOPs Concepts
- Debugging & Output Prediction
✅ Data Structures
- Array, Linked List, Stack, Queue
- Searching, Sorting
✅ DBMS
- SQL Queries, Keys, Normalization
- Transactions, ACID properties
✅ Computer Networks
- OSI & TCP/IP model
- IP Addressing, Protocols, Firewalls
✅ Operating Systems
- Process Scheduling, Deadlocks
- Memory, File Management
✅ Computer Architecture
- Number System, Logic Gates
- CPU structure, ALU, Memory Hierarchy
✅ Web Technology
- HTML/CSS basics
- JavaScript, Client-server model
✅ Cyber Security & Cloud Basics
๐ 90-Day Roadmap (Smart Study Plan)
๐น Month 1: Foundation + CBT 1
- Maths + Reasoning + GA (Daily 1 hr)
- CS topics: Programming + DS + DBMS
๐น Month 2: Technical Focus
- OS, CN, COA, SQL – Daily 2 hrs
- Physics/Chemistry (CBT 2) – Weekly 3 days
๐น Month 3: Test & Revision
- Daily 1 mock test (CBT 2 style)
- Revision with notes
- Improve weak areas
๐ Best Books
| Subject | Book Name |
|---|---|
| CBT 1 (Math + Reasoning) | R.S. Aggarwal / Fast Track Maths |
| GA & Science | Lucent GK + NCERT Science (8–10) |
| CS Core | GKP JE IT Book / Arihant JE (IT) Book |
| Practice Papers | RRB JE IT Previous Year + Testbook/GradeUp |
๐ Online Resources
- GeeksforGeeks – Programming, OS, DBMS
- Testbook – Mocks + Daily Quizzes
- IndiaBIX – CS MCQs
- YouTube Channels: Unacademy, GradeUp, wifistudy
✅ Why Choose RRB JE (IT)?
- ✅ Sarkari naukri + Central govt perks
- ✅ Promotion to SSE (Senior Section Engineer)
- ✅ Peaceful working environment in zonal HQ
- ✅ Technical-only work (system admin, software support, data ops)
๐ Bonus Tip:
RRB notification har 3–4 saal me aata hai, to aap pehle se tayari kar loge to selection ka chance 5x badh jaata hai.