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General Science for RRB JE

RRB JE sets 155 General Science questions for 155 marks across 4 stages, so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.

155 questions155 marks9 topics

How to approach General Science in RRB JE

Physics, chemistry and biology at roughly the secondary-school level, tested as direct factual recall. NCERT-level fundamentals cover most of it, and the questions repeat across cycles, so past-paper topics are the sharpest guide to what to revise.

Weightage in the paper

How much General Science is worth in each RRB JE stage, from the official pattern.

StageQuestionsMarksTimeShare
Computer Based Test 13030—30%
Computer Based Test 2100100—67%
Computer Based Test 21515—10%
Computer Based Test 21010—7%

General Science syllabus for RRB JE

Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.

  • Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences at class 10 level for CBT 1
  • Physics and Chemistry at class 10 level for CBT 2
  • Basics of Environment and Pollution Control: types of pollution, causes and effects, ozone depletion, global warming, acid rain and noise pollution
  • Technical Abilities for the Civil engineering group: engineering mechanics, building materials, construction, surveying, soil mechanics, hydraulics, concrete technology, RCC design, steel structures, estimating and costing, transportation and environmental engineering
  • Technical Abilities for the Electrical group: basic electrical concepts, circuit theory, AC and DC machines, transformers, measurement and measuring instruments, power systems, transmission and distribution, switchgear, protection and utilisation of electrical energy
  • Technical Abilities for the Mechanical group: engineering mechanics, strength of materials, thermodynamics, heat transfer, internal combustion engines, fluid mechanics, hydraulic machines, machine design, metallurgy, production engineering, metrology and refrigeration and air conditioning
  • Technical Abilities for the Electronics and Communication group: electronic devices and circuits, digital electronics, microprocessors, communication systems, control systems, measuring instruments, networking and microwave engineering
  • Technical Abilities for the Computer Science and Information Technology group: computer fundamentals, data structures, DBMS, operating systems, computer networks, software engineering, programming, web technology and information security
  • Technical Abilities for Chemical and Metallurgical Assistant: physical and analytical chemistry, metallurgical testing, physics fundamentals and laboratory practice

Sample General Science questions with solutions

Written to the RRB JE pattern, with the answer key and the method behind it — a look at how the section is actually set before you drill the full topic sets.

Biology · solved example

The largest gland in the human body is the:

  • thyroid
  • pancreas
  • liverCorrect
  • salivary gland

Solution

The liver is the largest gland and the largest internal organ; it secretes bile and performs hundreds of metabolic functions.

Space science · solved example

Which planet is nearest to the Sun?

  • Venus
  • MercuryCorrect
  • Mars
  • Earth

Solution

Mercury is the innermost and smallest planet of the Solar System.

Chemistry · solved example

The pH value of pure water at 25 °C is:

  • 0
  • 7Correct
  • 14
  • 1

Solution

Pure water is neutral, with a pH of 7; below 7 is acidic and above 7 is basic.

Biology · solved example

Which vitamin is produced when skin is exposed to sunlight?

  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin K
  • Vitamin DCorrect
  • Vitamin A

Solution

Sunlight helps the skin make Vitamin D.

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Sit General Science under a real clock

General Science shows up in every RRB JE mock test, in the same interface, with sectional locking and negative marking.

  • RRB JE: 28-question practice mock

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Frequently asked questions

How many General Science questions are asked in RRB JE?

RRB JE Latest notified cycle sets 155 General Science questions for 155 marks, split across 30 in the Computer Based Test 1 and 100 in the Computer Based Test 2 and 15 in the Computer Based Test 2 and 10 in the Computer Based Test 2.

Is there negative marking for General Science in RRB JE?

Yes. RRB JE deducts one third of a mark for each wrong answer, General Science included, so unsure guesses cost you. One third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

Which General Science topics matter most for RRB JE?

The RRB JE syllabus lists Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences at class 10 level for CBT 1, Physics and Chemistry at class 10 level for CBT 2, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control: types of pollution, causes and effects, ozone depletion, global warming, acid rain and noise pollution, Technical Abilities for the Civil engineering group: engineering mechanics, building materials, construction, surveying, soil mechanics, hydraulics, concrete technology, RCC design, steel structures, estimating and costing, transportation and environmental engineering, Technical Abilities for the Electrical group: basic electrical concepts, circuit theory, AC and DC machines, transformers, measurement and measuring instruments, power systems, transmission and distribution, switchgear, protection and utilisation of electrical energy, Technical Abilities for the Mechanical group: engineering mechanics, strength of materials, thermodynamics, heat transfer, internal combustion engines, fluid mechanics, hydraulic machines, machine design, metallurgy, production engineering, metrology and refrigeration and air conditioning and more. Weight your revision towards the ones you are weakest on and confirm the emphasis against the paper analysis for recent cycles.

How can I practise General Science for RRB JE free?

Every General Science question on this site is free and written to the exam pattern. Use the topic drills for instant-feedback practice, the daily quiz to keep the section warm, and the RRB JE mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.