RSSB JEN Syllabus 2026: Civil, Mechanical & Electrical
The JEN paper has 120 objective questions for 120 marks in two hours. Part A carries 40 marks for Rajasthan General Knowledge and Part B carries 80 marks for the applicable Civil, Mechanical or Electrical engineering level.
1. Detailed Information
RSSB JEN Syllabus 2026 explains the official examination scheme and the main syllabus groups for Junior Engineer Combined Direct Recruitment 2026. The controlling recruitment record is Advertisement 10/2026, released on 15 August 2026. This article keeps the pattern, topic map, source links and preparation checks on one page instead of creating a thin post for every subject row.
The JEN paper has 120 objective questions for 120 marks in two hours. Part A carries 40 marks for Rajasthan General Knowledge and Part B carries 80 marks for the applicable Civil, Mechanical or Electrical engineering level. The table and topic bullets below are concise reading aids. They do not replace a detailed official unit, rule, correction or post-specific condition printed by RSSB.
Official RSSB syllabus and notification links
- Official RSSB Junior Engineer Advertisement 10/2026
- Official RSSB Exam Scheme and Syllabus Section
- Official RSSB Advertisements Section
- Rajasthan Staff Selection Board Website
An exact RSSB-hosted advertisement PDF is used when the audited file itself contains the scheme or syllabus. If a current standalone syllabus-file address was not safely resolved, the button uses the official Exam Scheme section instead of a guessed PDF URL. Open the correct recruitment title and year, then check whether RSSB has issued a later amendment or replacement.
Verified overview
| Recruitment / Exam | Junior Engineer Combined Direct Recruitment 2026 |
|---|---|
| Board | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) |
| Advertisement | 10/2026 |
| Notification Date | 15 August 2026 |
| Recruitment Posts | 874 |
| Current Syllabus Status | Official General and Discipline-specific Scheme Included in Advertisement 10/2026 |
Part B must match the exact degree or diploma post and engineering discipline selected in the application. Civil degree, Civil diploma and Mechanical/Electrical diploma are not interchangeable syllabus labels.
Official exam pattern at a glance
| Paper / Component | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A — Rajasthan General Knowledge | 40 | 40 | Part of 2 hours |
| Part B — Concerned Engineering Subject | 80 | 80 | Part of 2 hours |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 2 hours |
Important marking and paper rules
- 120 objective questions for 120 marks
- Two hours
- One-third negative marking for a wrong answer
- Minimum 40% under the notified scheme
- Follow the five-option OMR rule when the offline mode is used
Read these rules together with the current official notice. A negative-marking rule, minimum score, fifth-option instruction, paper mode or skill-test condition can affect how a candidate attempts the examination. A short table on an information site must never override the wording printed by the board for the applicable post and paper.
Subject-wise syllabus map
Part A
- Rajasthan history, art, culture and heritage
- Rajasthan geography
- Rajasthan political and administrative system
Part B
- Civil Engineering at the notified degree or diploma level
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering at the applicable notified diploma level
- Technical scope must be matched to the selected department and post row
The bullets are a navigational summary, not a substitute for the official unit list. While preparing a final checklist, copy the relevant headings from the current RSSB document into personal notes and keep the selected stream, paper, subject, degree or diploma level visible. This prevents a similarly named but inapplicable syllabus from entering the study plan.
How to verify the correct syllabus before studying
- Open the RSSB link above and match the full recruitment name, year and advertisement number.
- Check the paper, subject, stream or engineering level that applies to the post selected in the application.
- Confirm questions, marks, duration, negative marking and any minimum-score rule from the same official record.
- Look for an amended advertisement, corrigendum or later exam-scheme notice before freezing the topic list.
- Save the official PDF with its advertisement number and date so an older file is not confused with the current recruitment.
- Review the official syllabus again when RSSB releases the examination schedule or admit-card instructions.
Build a practical study plan from the scheme
First divide available study days according to the official marks or paper structure, not according to the number of pages in a book. Give a separate weekly slot to every paper or major subject group. Begin with a short diagnostic test to identify strong and weak areas, then assign more revision time to high-value topics where accuracy is still low. Keep one buffer session each week for missed work and official updates.
For each topic, use three stages: learn the concept, solve focused questions and revise errors. Maintain a small error register with the topic, reason for the mistake and correct method. At the end of a week, retest only those weak areas. A long list of books is less useful than one primary source, one question source and regular revision. Do not add a topic merely because it appears in a coaching poster when it cannot be matched to the official syllabus.
Use previous papers without changing the current syllabus
An official previous paper can show question style, reading load and common mistakes, but it cannot amend the current syllabus. Match the previous paper to the nearest applicable post and then mark every question against the current topic list. If an older question falls outside the present official outline, keep it separate instead of treating it as confirmed weightage. Use the corresponding official answer key for evaluation and do not present a self-calculated score as an official result.
Check for changes and avoid false PDFs
RSSB may issue a corrigendum, revised scheme, clarification or fresh instruction after the detailed advertisement. Record the official date of every downloaded file and compare the advertisement number before replacing notes. A forwarded PDF, screenshot, shortened link or file carrying only a coaching logo is not treated as an official syllabus. Public RSSB documents do not require an OTP, bank PIN, private payment or software installation to open.
Related RSSBUpdates pages
Browse all Syllabus, advertisements under Recruitment, exam-entry notices under Admit Card, official papers under Previous Papers, keys under Answer Key, and merit updates under Results. The matching recruitment article is already published.
Official source and independent portal notice
The action links on this page lead to Rajasthan Staff Selection Board sources. RSSBUpdates is an independent information portal; it is not RSSB and is not a Rajasthan Government website. The latest applicable official advertisement, syllabus, scheme, correction and exam instruction remain controlling.
2. Post / Exam Overview
| Post / Exam Name | Junior Engineer Combined Direct Recruitment 2026 |
|---|---|
| Category | Syllabus |
| Organization / Department | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) |
| Total Posts | 874 |
| Job / Exam Location | Rajasthan |
| Application Mode | Preparation resource / no application required |
| Selection Process | Use the official recruitment notice and exam scheme for the applicable paper and evaluation rules |
| Official Website | https://rssb.rajasthan.gov.in/ |
3. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Other Important Date | 15 Aug 2026 |
4. Category-Specific Details
| Advertisement | 10/2026 |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 15 August 2026 |
| Syllabus Groups | 2 |
| Current Status | Official General and Discipline-specific Scheme Included in Advertisement 10/2026 |
5. Selection Process
Use the official recruitment notice and exam scheme for the applicable paper and evaluation rules