April 3, 2023
The Railway Recruitment Board conducted the Shift 1 RRB JE Stage 2 Computer Based Test on 31st August 2019. The CBT 2 Test to be conducted for 1 more shift today. RRB JE Shift 1 Exam Analysis will help with the Good Attempts in the exam, the difficulty level of the paper & the questions asked.
Candidates felt that the Shift 1 exam was of moderate level difficulty. The Good Attempts in Shift 1 have been mentioned in the table below & Questions asked in the RRB JE Shift 1 Exam have been mentioned below.
Topics | No. of Questions | Good Attempts |
General Awareness | 15 | 10 |
Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 8 |
Basics of Computers and Application | 10 | 6 |
Basics of Environmental & Pollution | 10 | 6 |
Technical Abilities | 100 | 68-72 |
Total | 150 | 98 - 102 |
The RRB JE Electrical section was of "Moderate to Tough" in terms of difficulty level. Some questions/topics asked in the Shift 1 exam have been mentioned below-
Q.What is the ripple factor of the full-wave rectifier?
A- 0.48
Q. What is the dimension of Inductor
Q. Question related to Superheterodyne Receiver
Q. Questions were asked from I.F
Q. What is the Gun Diode made of?
Q. Silver, Lead, Copper- Which one of these has the best conductivity?
A- Silver
Q. Superposition Theorem gives the solution of what?
A- Linearity
Q. What is the use of armoring in an underground cable?
A- To protect from mechanical damage.
Q. The heating effect of a register is used in?
A- Bulb
Q. Question related to damping torch
Q. Which devise converts DC to variable DC?
A- Chopper
Q. Question related to twin type oscilloscope
Q. Which winding is used in DC Machine?
A- Closed winding (Full Pitch Winding)
Q. What is the device that converts BCD to decimal counter?
Q. How many diodes in a Half-way rectifier?
A- 1
Q.What is the thickness of the Laminated core?
A- 0.25mm to 0.5mm
Q. Is Diode Linear or Non-Linear?
A- Non-Linear
Q. For which waveform is the RMS and average value the same?
A- Square waveform
Questions asked in the Electronics section have been mentioned below -
Q. What is the length of a 40-watt tube light?
A- 1.2 meter
Q. Question about Radio Receiver
Q. What is the time period of 555 timers monostable multivibrator?
Q. How many nibbles are there in 1 byte?
A- 2
Q. How many flipflops in a decayed counter?
The Physics & Chemistry questions asked in the exam were basic and of 10th level Standard. Questions asked in the RRB JE Shift 1 Exam -
Q. What is the full form of POP?
A- Plaster of Paris
Questions were asked from the following topics: Input and Output devices, Storage devices, Networking, Operating System like Windows Unix & Linux, MS Office Internet and Email, Websites & Web Browsers
Q. What is the full form of OSI?
A- Open Systems Interconnection
This section consisted of the Basics of Environment; The adverse effect of environmental pollution & control strategies
Q. Environment Protection act was implemented in which year? A- 1986
Q. The ozone layer is found in which atmospheric layer.
Q. What is causing an increase in global temperature?
Candidates felt that the Shift 1 exam was of moderate level difficulty and the technical abilities section was a bit tricky. The Good Attempts in Shift 1 have been mentioned in the table below & Questions asked in the RRB JE Shift 1 Exam have been mentioned below.
Topics | No. of Questions | Good Attempts |
General Awareness | 15 | 8 |
Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 7 |
Basics of Computers and Application | 10 | 7 |
Basics of Environmental & Pollution | 10 | 6 |
Technical Abilities | 100 | 69-73 |
Total | 150 | 97-101 |
Q. Peso Currency belongs to which country?
A- Argentina
Q. Where is the 8th Asian Youth Hand Ball championship being conducted?
A- Jaipur
Q. Where will 2022 Asian Games be conducted?
A- China
Q. RBI bought NHB Stakes for what amount?
A- 1,450 crore
Q. Where will 2022 Commonwealth games be held?
A- Birmingham, England
Q. What is the full form of MRP?
A- Maximum Retail Price
Q. Which war was fought after Indian Independence?
A- Gulf War
Q. Gandhi Sagar Dam is built on which Water body?
A- Chambal River, Madhya Pradesh
Q. Which 2 countries conducted the Sampriti Exercise?
A- Indian & Bangladesh
Q. What is the currency of Italy?
A- Euro
Q. In which year did the Chernobyl tragedy occur?
A- 1986
The RRB JE CBT II exam had many questions from the technical abilities subject as per the post selected by the candidate. Many candidates stated that there were more questions related to the environment in this section as well. Questions were asked from the following topics-
The RRB JE Electrical section was of "Moderate to Tough" in terms of difficulty level. Some questions/topics asked in the Shift 1 exam have been mentioned below-
Q. How many Joules are there in 1 KillowattHour?
A- 3.6 X 10 to the power 6 Joul.
Q. What is the temperature for Gas-welding?
A- 32-degree centigrade
Q. What is the melting point of Zync?
A- 470-degree centigrade
Q. What is the efficiency of Half Year rectifier?
A- 40.6 %
Q. What is the RMS value of full-wave?
A- Vm/ √2
Q. What is the power factor of series resonant?
A- Unity
Q. Question related to Impedance Triangle
Q. What is the Frequency of Induction Motor?
Q. What is the Print type Insulator used for?
A- 11-33 Kv
Q. What converts A.C to D.C?
A- Rectifier
Q. What is the way to induce Synchornus motor excitation?
A- D.C Excitation
Q. What is Megar used for?
A- To measure Insulation Resistance
Q. Question on Critical clearing angle
Q. A Numerical on String Efficiency
Q. What is the Slip of the Synchronous motor?
A- 0
Q. What method is called the Pessimistic method?
A- EMF Method & Synchronous Empidence method
Q. A question on SAG was asked.
Q. What is Dynamo used for?
A- To Convert mechanical to electrical energy
Q. Which motor is used on an Elevator?
A- Compound Motor
Q. What is the formula for String Efficiency?
A- String Efficiency = Total Voltage/N X Voltage across last string.
Q. What is Bucholz relay used for?
A- To prevent internal faults in transformers
Q. What is the Slip of the Induction motor?
A- Ns- Nr/ Ns
Q. Flaming Left Hand Rule is used in what?
A- Motors
The Physics & Chemistry questions asked in the exam were basic and of 10th level Standard. Some Questions asked in the RRB JE Shift 1 Exam -
Questions were asked from the following topics: Input and Output devices, Storage devices, Networking, Operating System like Windows Unix & Linux, MS Office Internet and Email, Websites & Web Browsers
This section consisted of the Basics of Environment; The adverse effect of environmental pollution & control strategies
Q. Environment Protection act was implemented in which year?
A- 1986
Q. The ozone layer is found in which atmospheric layer.
Q. What is causing an increase in global temperature?
Candidates felt that the Shift 1 exam was of moderate level difficulty and technical abilities section was a bit tricky. The Good Attempts in Shift 1 have been mentioned in the table below.
Topics | No. of Questions | Good Attempts |
General Awareness | 15 | 9 |
Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 8 |
Basics of Computers and Application | 10 | 6 |
Basics of Environmental & Pollution | 10 | 6 |
Technical Abilities | 100 | 75-77 |
Total | 150 | 104-106 |
Q. What was Abdul Kalam's presidency tenure?
A- 5 Years
Q. From where was the Satellite PSLVC45 launched?
A- Sri Harikota
Q. In which region do people wear Pat Charitra Art?
A- Odissa & West-Bengal
Q. Alexander The Great belonged to which country?
A- Greece
Q. Who was the Captain of West Indies in 1983 Cricket World Cup?
A- Cleave Loyd
Q. What is the full form of CSIR?
A- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Q. Who is the coach of the Men's Indian Football Team?
A- Igor Stimac
Q. Where is the Headquarters of the World Bank?
A- Washington D.C
Q. Rider Cup is associated with which Sport?
A- Golf
Q. Who is the Chief Minister of Goa?
A- Pramod Sawant
Q. Who is the Chief of MCX?
A- Mrugank M. Paranjape
Q. Kimono dress is worn in which country?
A- Japan
Q. Where is Vansda National Park?
A- Gujrat
Q. Who is the Captain of New Zealand's Cricket Team?
A- Kane Williamson
Q. Kanishk was a follower of which Religion?
A- Buddhism
The RRB JE CBT II exam had many questions from the technical abilities subject as per the post selected by the candidate. Many candidates stated that there were more questions related to the environment in this section as well. Questions were asked from the following topics-
There were 5 to 6 numerical in Mechanical section Some Questions asked in the RRB JE Mechanical section are as follows
The Physics & Chemistry questions asked in the exam were basic and of 10th level Standard. Some Questions asked in the RRB JE Shift 1 Exam -
Q. What is the Ratio of Weight in Earth & Moon?
Q. What is the process of transformation of Solid to Gas called?
A- Sublimation
Q. Who discovered Electrons?
A- J.J Thomson
Q. Question Related to Displacement Reaction
Q. What is the meaning of Malleability
Q. What is the formula of R11 Gas?
A- CCL3F
Q. What is the Electronic configuration of Aluminium?
Q. How many chambers are there in the Heart of a Fish?
A- 2 Chambers
Q. What is the freezing point of Sulfur Di-Oxide?
A- -72 Degree Celsius
Q. How to calculate Magnification in Mirror?
Q. What is the hardest Ductile Metal
Questions were asked from the following topics: Input and Output devices, Storage devices, Networking, Operating System like Windows Unix & Linux, MS Office Internet and Email, Websites & Web Browsers
This section consisted of the Basics of Environment; The adverse effect of environmental pollution & control strategies
Q. What is the reason for Ozone Depletion?
Q. What Protocol has been initiated to reverse Ozone depletion? A- Montreal Protocol
Q. Which Disease is caused by contaminated water?
Q. Question related to Acid Rain
With the help of live direct reviews from candidates who appeared in the Shift 1 of RRB JE Stage 2 exam, we will provide a complete review of the paper along with the expected questions/topics in the next shift of the paper. All questions asked in the examination have been mentioned below
Good Attempts in the Shift-1 Examination are mentioned in the table below:
Topics | No. of Questions | Good Attempts |
General Awareness | 15 | 8 |
Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 9 |
Basics of Computers and Application | 10 | 6 |
Basics of Environmental & Pollution | 10 | 7 |
Technical Abilities | 100 | 78-80 |
Total | 150 | 108-110 |
The Difficulty level of the Shift 1 Examination:
Topics | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Expected Difficulty Level |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 15 | 15 | Moderate |
Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | Easy to Moderate |
Basics of Computers and Application | 10 | 10 | Moderate |
Basics of Environmental & Pollution | 10 | 10 | Moderate |
Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 | Moderate |
Total | 150 | 150 | Moderate |
Q.Where is Andaman & Nicobar Island located?
A- Bay Of Bengal
Q.Since when have we been celebrating Republic Day?
A- 26th January 1950
Q. What is Earth's Natural Sattelite?
A- Moon
Q. Which tournament won by Vishwanathan Anand in 2017?
A- World Chess Tournament
Q. Where was the Mixed Badminton Championship conducted in 2019?
A- Denmark (Europe)
Q. Montreal Protocol is related to what?
A- Ozone Layer Depletion
Q. Who is the Chairman of the OBC Commission?
A- Bhagwan Lal Sahni
Q. Who is the Chairman of the Finance Commission?
A- N.K Singh
Q. Chapchar Kut Festival is celebrated in which state?
A- Mizoram
Q. The first Budget was presented by whom?
A- Shanmukhan
Q. Kanchi was the Capital of which Dynasty?
A- Pallav Dynasty
Q. Where is Bharatpur Fort?
A- Rajastah
Questions were asked from the following topics: Input and Output devices, Storage devices, Networking, Operating System like Windows Unix & Linux, MS Office Internet and Email, Websites & Web Browsers
Questions asked in Computer Applications of RRB JE Shift 1 Exam -28h August 2019
Q.What is the Full form of BCD in the computer?
Q.Question were asked from HTML
Q.What is the binary code of 32
Q.The function of an operating system
This section consisted of the Basics of Environment; The adverse effect of environmental pollution & control strategies Some Questions asked in the examination are as follows-
The RRB JE CBT II exam had many questions from the technical abilities subject as per the post selected by the candidate. Many candidates stated that there were more questions related to the environment in this section as well. Questions were asked from the following topics-
The Physics & Chemistry questions asked in the exam were basic and of 10th level Standard. Some Questions asked in the RRB JE Shift 1 Exam -
Q. What is the formula of Ammonium Sulphate?
A- NH4SO4
Q. Question related to Sonic, Supersonic
Q. What is the reason for Scattering of Light
Q. Speed of Sound is the Fastest in which element?
A- Solid
Q. Question related to remote sensing
Q. What is the Formula of Quick Lime?
A- CaO
RRB JE Exam Analysis May 31, 2019 Shift 1. The Shift 1 paper got over at 10:30 a.m and is due for 2 more shifts today.
The total number of questions in the exam was 100. This RRB JE Paper is graded on negative marking with each incorrect answer there is a markdown of 1/3rd of the marks allotted for that question.
- This section had a "Medium" level to difficult
- Students feel that Math is getting progressively more difficult with each passing day.
-Calculations were a bit time consuming
Q.Rate is 5% and the Time is 12/5 years. Interest is Rs120. What is the principal amount?
A- Correct Answer = Rs 1000
Q. A pipe fills a tank in 2 hours. There is a hole in the tank, hence it takes 20 minutes more to fill the tank. What is the tank's capacity?
A- Correct Answer- 14 Litres
Q. A takes 8 days & B takes 6 days to finish the work. They work in alternate days, how many days does it take to finish the work if work is?
A- Correct Answer -7 days
Q. Circle with radius 7 cm is turned into a rectangle with Length & width ratio 7:4, what is the area of the rectangle?
A- Correct Answer-112
Q.P & Q complete a work in 2 days. P's efficiency is twice that of Q. How many days will Q take to complete the work?
A- Correct Answer = Q will take 6 days
Q. x2 - 4Kx + 4 = 0, find the value of K
A- Correct Answer, K = +1 & -1
Q. 48 seconds is what part of an hours?
A- Correct Answer- 1/75
*General Intelligence & Reasoning had a medium level of difficulty.
* There were a few tricky questions in this section.
* Students found a few questions a bit confusing
Q- 11, 20, 22, 31, 33, ?, 44, 53
A- Correct Answer- 42
Q. YA, PU, IP, DL,?
A- Correct Answer - AI
Q- AIF, AFI, ABA, BBG, which of these is the odd one out?
A- BBG
Q-5*3*2 = 20
8*5*1 = 28
How will we write 7*4*3 = ?
A- Correct Answer - 28
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Exam Pattern for RRB JE 2nd Stage
Subjects |
No. Of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
1 |
General Awareness |
15 |
15 |
120 min |
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 |
RRB JE Exam Analysis May 30 2019 Shift 1. The Shift 1 paper got over at 10:30 a.m and is due for 2 more shifts today.
The total number of questions in the exam was 100. This RRB JE Paper is graded on negative marking with each incorrect answer there is a markdown of 1/3rd of the marks allotted for that question.
- This section had a difficulty level of Medium to difficult
- Students feel that Math is getting progressively more difficult with each passing day.
-Calculations were a bit time consuming
*General Intelligence & Reasoning had a medium level of difficulty.
* The questions asked followed the same pattern of the previous year.
* This section is generally a bit tricky, however this shift saw relatively easy questions.
Q- If NOR = 236, how will we write RES?
A- Correct Answer- 6271
Q. 8, 24, 12, 36, 18, 54, ?
A- Correct Answer- 26
Q- AIF, AFI, ABA, BBG, which of these is the odd one out?
A- BBG
Q-5*3*2 = 20
8*5*1 = 28
How will we write 7*4*3 = ?
A- Correct Answer - 28
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Exam Pattern for RRB JE 2nd Stage
Subjects |
No. Of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
1 |
General Awareness |
15 |
15 |
120 min |
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 |
RRB JE Exam Analysis May 29 2019 Shift 1. The Shift 1 paper got over at 10:30 a.m and is due for 2 more shifts today.
Total number of questions in the exam was 100. This RRB JE Paper is graded on negative marking with each incorrect answer there is a markdown of 1/3rd of the marks allotted for that question.
- This section had a difficulty level of Medium to difficult
- Students feel that Math is getting progressively more difficult with each passing day.
-Calculations were a bit time consuming
Q.Solve Sin55+Cos55
A- Correct Answer-√2cos10
Q.Solve 16.5-16.5 ÷ 2.2+3X5
A- Correct Answer- 24
Q.Side of a square is increased by 20%. What will be the effect on Area?
A- Answer- 44%
Q.Two numbers in the ration 4:5 and their LCM is 100. What is the difference between the two numbers?
A- AXB = L/H ( A & B are the ratios)
5 X 4 = 100/H
H = 5 ( Answer)
Q.The ratio of brother and sister is 3:4. After 3 years sister’s age will be double the age of brother, what is the present age of brother?
A- Brother’s Age = 4.5 Years
Q.Compound Interest = 696.30, Simple Interest = 660, Time given is 2 years. What is the Principal amount?
A-Correct Answer- 3000
Q.120 X 64 X 1/3 = 2/3 X 60 X x, find the value of x
A- Correct Answer- 64
Q.Convert 5.025 into Fraction
A- 201/40
*General Intelligence & Reasoning had a medium level of difficulty.
* The questions asked followed the same pattern of the previous year.
* This section is generally a bit tricky, however this shift saw relatively easy questions.
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Exam Pattern for RRB JE 2nd Stage
Subjects |
No. Of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
1 |
General Awareness |
15 |
15 |
120 min |
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 |
RRB JE Exam Analysis May 28 2019 Shift 1. The Shift 1 paper got over at 10:30 a.m and is due for 2 more shifts today.
Total number of questions in the exam was 100. This RRB JE Paper is graded on negative marking with each incorrect answer there is a markdown of 1/3rd of the marks allotted for that question.
- This section had a difficulty level of Medium to difficult
-Trigonometry was a tricky part
-Calculations were a bit time consuming
Q. Solve Sin55+Cos55
A- Correct Answer-√2cos10
Q.7 years back, ratio of ajit and rahul was 5:7. The product of their present age is 615. What is their present age?
A- Correct Answer- 22 Years & 28 Years.
Q What will be the value of x so 54321x is divisible by 9?
A- Correct Answer - 3
Q. Simple Intrest of 2 years is Rs 660. Compound Interest is 699.60, what is the rate?
A-Correct Answer - 12%
Q- 10.24 X 10.24- A X 10.24 + 0.24X0.24 = 100, Find the value of A
A-Correct Answer- 0.48
*General Intelligence & Reasoning was simple in this shift.
* This is generally a tricky section, however this shift saw relatively easy questions.
Q. If the addition of Father and Son's age is more than 8 years of mother's age. Mother had her son when she was 22 years of age. Find the Father's current age.
A- Father's age- 30 years
Q. What is Odd in S, T, V & X?
A- Right Answer- S
Q.32:125::42: ?
A- Correct Answer- 216
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Q. What is the symbol of Phosphorus? A- P
Q. What did Rutherford discover in Rutherford's model? A- Nucleus Size
Q. What is the hardest Metal? A-Platinum
Q. What is the nature of Toothpaste? A- Basic
Q. What is Dry Ice? A- Solid Co2
Q. Most Electronegative Element? A- Florine
Q.What will have the most Vallency? A-Silicon
Q.What is the formula of Potassium Sulphate? A-K2SO4
Q. Whose formula is CaSO4? A- Calcium Sulphate
Q.Which disease is caused due to Niacin? A- Pellagra
Q.Which hormone manages Sugar? A- Insulin
Q. Which hormone is called the emergency hormone? A- Adrenalin
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Subjects |
No. Of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
1 |
General Awareness |
15 |
15 |
120 min |
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 |
RRB JE Paper 27th May 2019 Shift 1 completed at 10:30 a.m. The RRB JE Paper is graded on negative marking with each incorrect answer there is a markdown of 1/3rd of the marks allotted for that question.
*The science section was "Easy to Medium". All students who had reviewed the mock tests and previous year exam paper were easily able to answer most questions.
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*This Section was a bit difficult and had questions which needed quick analysis to solve.
*Questions were tricky
Q.0.1x0.1 + 0.2x0.2/ 0.3x0.3+0.6x0.6? Solve the equation.
A- Correct Answer- 1/9
Q.LCM of 3x, 4x & 5x =2400. What is the HCF?
A- Correct Answer- 40
Q.Cup of Sum has doubled in 12 years, what is the rate?
A- Correct Answer – 8 1/3 %
*General Intelligence & Reasoning had several questions which required focus as the questions were asked indirectly.
Q.2, 3, 7, 34, 50, ?
A- Correct Answer-175
Q. If 6th March 2005 is Monday, what will be 6th March 2004?
A-Correct Answer-Sunday
Q.120:168::143: ?
A-Correct Answer- 195
Q. If YELLOW is XFKMNX, how will we write BORDER?
A-SPQEDA
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Subjects |
No. Of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
1 |
General Awareness |
15 |
15 |
120 min |
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 |