RRB JE Civil Syllabus 2024, Check Topic Wise Syllabus

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the RRB JE 2024 Notification to fill 7,951 vacancies. Candidates can find all the essential details about the RRB JE Civil Syllabus 2024 in this article.

RRB JE Civil Syllabus 2024

The RRB JE Civil Syllabus 2024 outlines the key topics that candidates must study for the Junior Engineer (JE) Civil exam conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). This exam assesses your understanding of civil engineering subjects relevant to roles like Junior Engineer (JE), Junior Engineer in Information Technology, Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). A thorough knowledge of the syllabus is essential for effective preparation and success in the exam.

RRB JE Civil Syllabus – Overview

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Particulars	Details
Board	Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs)
Exam Name	RRB JE 2024
Vacancies	7951 posts
Name of the Posts	Junior Engineer (JE), Junior Engineer (IT), Depot Materials Superintendent (DMS), Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)
No. of Questions	CBT 1: 100 CBT 2: 150
Duration	CBT 1: 90 minutes CBT 2: 120 minutes
Marking Scheme	1 mark
Negative Marking	⅓ mark
Selection Process	– First Stage of CBT – Second Stage of CBT – Document Verification – Medical Examination
Official Website	indianrailways.gov.in

RRB JE CE Syllabus 2024

Here are the key topics included in the RRB JE Civil Syllabus 2024. For candidates specializing in Civil Engineering, Paper 2 will feature questions solely from this syllabus. The detailed RRB JE Civil Syllabus 2024 is provided below:

Name of Subjects	Name of Topics
Engineering Mechanics	Force (resolution of force, moment of force, force system, composition of forces), Equilibrium, Friction, Centroid and Center of gravity, Simple machines. Building components (substructure, superstructure), type of structure (load bearing, framed and composite structures).
Building Materials	Masonry materials (stones, bricks, and mortars), Timber, and miscellaneous materials (glass, plastic, fiber, aluminum steel, galvanized iron, bitumen, PVC, CPVC, and PPF).
Construction of Substructure	Job layout, earthwork, foundation (types, dewatering, cofferdams, bearing capacity).
Construction of Superstructure	Stone masonry, brick masonry, Hollow concrete block masonry, composite masonry, cavity wall, doors and windows, vertical communication (stairs, lifts, escalators), scaffolding, and shoring.
Building Finishes	Floors (finishes, process of laying), walls (plastering, pointing, painting), and roofs (roofing materials including RCC).
Building Maintenance	Cracks (causes, type, repairs- grouting, uniting, epoxy, etc.), settlement (causes and remedial measures), and re-baring techniques.
Building Drawing	Conventions (type of lines, symbols), planning of building (principles of planning for residential and public buildings, rules and bylaws), drawings (plan, elevation, section, site plan, location plan, foundation plan, working drawing), perspective drawing.
Concrete Technology	Properties of various types/grades of cement, properties of coarse and fine aggregates, properties of concrete (water-cement ratio, properties of fresh and hardened concrete), Concrete mix design, testing of concrete, quality control of concrete (batching, formwork).
Surveying	Types of survey, chain and cross staff survey, compass survey, leveling, contouring, area and volume measurements, plane table survey, theodolite survey, Tacheometric survey, curves, advanced survey equipment, aerial survey, and remote sensing.
Computer-Aided Design	CAD Software (AutoCAD, Auto Civil, 3D Max, etc.), CAD commands, generation of the plan, elevation, section, site plan, area statement, and 3D view.
Geo-Technical Engineering	Application of Geo-Technical Engineering in design, physical properties of soil, permeability of soil and seepage analysis, shear strength of soil, bearing capacity of soil, compaction and stabilization of soil, site investigation, and subsoil exploration.
Hydraulics	Properties of fluid, hydrostatic pressure, measurement of liquid pressure in pipes, fundamentals of fluid flow, flow of liquid through pipes, flow through open channels, flow measuring devices, and hydraulic machines.
Irrigation Engineering	Hydrology, investigation, and reservoir planning, percolation tanks, diversion headworks.
Mechanics of Structures	Stress and strain, shear force and bending moment, moment of inertia, stresses in beams, analysis of trusses, strain energy.
Theory of Structures	Direct and bending stresses, slope and deflection, fixed beam, continuous beam, moment distribution method, columns.
Design of Concrete Structures	Working Stress method, Limit State method, analysis, and design of singly reinforced and doubly reinforced sections, shear, bond and development length, analysis and design of T Beam, slab, axially loaded column, and footings.
Design of Steel Structures	Types of sections, grades of steel, strength characteristics, IS Code, Connections, Design of tension and compression members, steel roof truss, beams, and column bases.
Transportation Engineering	Railway Engineering (alignment and gauges, permanent way, railway track geometrics, branching of tracks, stations and yards, track maintenance), Bridge engineering, Tunnel engineering.
Highway Engineering	Road Engineering, investigation for road projects, geometric design of highways, construction of road pavements and materials, traffic engineering, hill roads, drainage of roads, maintenance, and repair of roads.
Environmental Engineering	Environmental pollution and control, public water supply, domestic sewage, solid waste management, environmental sanitation, and plumbing.
Advanced Construction Techniques and Equipment	Fibers and plastics, artificial timber, advanced concreting methods, formwork, prefabricated construction, soil reinforcing techniques, hoisting and conveying equipment, earth-moving machinery, concrete mixers, stone crushers, pile driving equipment.
Estimating and Costing	Types of estimates (approximate, detailed), mode of measurements, and rate analysis.
Contracts and Accounts	Types of engineering contracts, Tender and tender documents, payment, and specifications.

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RRB JE Civil Syllabus 2024 – FAQs

What are the main subjects included in the RRB JE Civil Syllabus 2024?

The main subjects include Engineering Mechanics, Building Materials, Construction of Substructure, Construction of Superstructure, Concrete Technology, Surveying, Geo-Technical Engineering, Hydraulics, Mechanics of Structures, Theory of Structures, Design of Concrete Structures, and more.

Does the syllabus include topics on Building Drawing?

Yes, the syllabus covers Building Drawing, including conventions, planning of buildings, drawing plans, elevations, sections, site plans, location plans, foundation plans, and perspective drawings.

Are surveying methods part of the RRB JE Civil Syllabus 2024?

Yes, Surveying is an important part of the syllabus, covering chain and cross-staff survey, compass survey, leveling, contouring, plane table survey, theodolite survey, Tacheometric survey, and advanced surveying equipment.

Is Computer-Aided Design (CAD) included in the syllabus?

Yes, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is part of the syllabus, focusing on CAD software like AutoCAD and commands for generating plans, elevations, sections, site plans, and 3D views.

Does the syllabus include Environmental Engineering?

Yes, Environmental Engineering is included, covering environmental pollution and control, public water supply, domestic sewage, solid waste management, environmental sanitation, and plumbing.

What topics are covered under Engineering Mechanics in the syllabus?

Engineering Mechanics includes topics like force, equilibrium, friction, centroid and center of gravity, simple machines, building components, and types of structures.

Are advanced construction techniques part of the syllabus?

Yes, the syllabus includes Advanced Construction Techniques and Equipment, covering fibers and plastics, artificial timber, advanced concreting methods, formwork, prefabricated construction, and construction machinery.

Is Geo-Technical Engineering covered in the RRB JE Civil Syllabus 2024?

Yes, Geo-Technical Engineering is part of the syllabus, including the design of foundations, physical properties of soil, permeability, shear strength, compaction, and soil stabilization.

What does the Design of Concrete Structures section cover?

The Design of Concrete Structures covers working stress and limit state methods, analysis, and design of singly and doubly reinforced sections, T-beams, slabs, columns, and footings.

Will the exam include questions on contracts and estimation?

Yes, the syllabus includes Estimating and Costing, as well as Contracts and Accounts, covering types of estimates, mode of measurements, rate analysis, engineering contracts, tender documents, and payment specifications.

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