NHSRCL Junior Engineer & Deputy Engineer Syllabus 2026 | Exam Pattern & Subject-wise Syllabus for JE & DE Posts
National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has released the detailed syllabus for the Computer Based Test (CBT) for recruitment of Junior Engineer and Deputy Engineer posts against Vacancy Notice Nos. 21/2026 to 32/2026. Candidates preparing for the written examination can refer to the subject-wise syllabus and exam pattern provided below.
This article provides complete information about NHSRCL Junior Engineer & Deputy Engineer Exam Syllabus 2026 including subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, and important topics for each discipline. Candidates are advised to go through the entire syllabus thoroughly before starting their preparation.
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Exam Pattern – Junior Engineer & Deputy Engineer Posts
| Particulars | Details |
| Total Questions | To be notified |
| Total Marks | To be notified |
| Duration | To be notified |
| Negative Marking | To be notified |
- Domain Knowledge: ~70%
- Quantitative Aptitude: ~10%
- Logical Reasoning: ~10%
- General Knowledge & English: ~10%
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Syllabus for Junior Engineer (Civil/Track) – Vacancy No. 26/2026 & Deputy Engineer (Civil/Track) – Vacancy No. 21/2026
1. 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)
- Masonry materials (stones, bricks, and mortars)
- Timber and miscellaneous materials (glass, plastic, fiber, aluminium steel, galvanized iron, bitumen, PVC, CPVC, and PPF)
- Job layout, earthwork
- Foundation (types, dewatering, coffer dams, bearing capacity)
- Stone masonry, brick masonry, Hollow concrete block masonry
- Composite masonry, cavity wall, doors and windows
- Vertical communication (stairs, lifts, escalators)
- Scaffolding and shoring
- Floors (finishes, process of laying)
- Walls (plastering, pointing, painting)
- Roofs (roofing materials including RCC)
- Cracks (causes, type, repairs – grouting, guniting, epoxy etc.)
- Settlement (causes and remedial measures)
- Re-baring techniques
- 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
- 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, transportation, placing, compaction, curing, waterproofing)
- Extreme weather concreting and chemical admixtures
- Properties of special concrete (ready mix, RCC, pre-stressed, fiber reinforced, precast, high performance)
- Types of survey, chain and cross staff survey (principle, ranging, triangulation, chaining, errors, finding area)
- Compass survey (principle, bearing of line, prismatic compass, traversing, local attraction, calculation of bearings, angles and local attraction)
- Leveling (dumpy level, recording in level book, temporary adjustment, methods of reduction of levels, classification of leveling, tilting level, auto level, sources of errors, precautions and difficulties in leveling)
- Contouring (contour interval, characteristics, method of locating, interpolation, establishing grade contours, uses of contour maps)
- Area and volume measurements
- Plane table survey (principles, setting, method)
- Theodolite survey (components, adjustments, measurements, traversing)
- Tacheometric survey, curves (types, setting out)
- Advanced survey equipment, aerial survey and remote sensing
- CAD Software (AutoCAD, Auto Civil, 3D Max etc.)
- CAD commands
- Generation of plan, elevation, section, site plan, area statement, 3D view
- Application of Geo Technical Engineering in design of foundation, pavement, earth retaining structures, earthen dams etc.
- 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 sub soil exploration
- Properties of fluid, hydrostatic pressure
- Measurement of liquid pressure in pipes
- Fundamentals of fluid flow, flow of liquid through pipes
- Flow through open channel, flow measuring devices
- Hydraulic machines
- Hydrology, investigation and reservoir planning
- Percolation tanks, diversion head works
- Stress and strain, shear force and bending moment
- Moment of inertia, stresses in beams
- Analysis of trusses, strain energy
- Direct and bending stresses, slope and deflection
- Fixed beam, continuous beam, moment distribution method
- Columns
- 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
- Types of sections, grades of steel, strength characteristics, IS Code
- Connections, Design of tension and compression members
- Steel roof truss, beams, column bases
- Railway Engineering (alignment and gauges, permanent way, railway track geometries, branching of tracks, stations and yards, track maintenance)
- Bridge engineering (site selection, investigation, component parts of bridge, permanent and temporary bridges, inspection and maintenance)
- Tunnel engineering (classification, shape and sizes, tunnel investigation and surveying, method of tunneling in various strata, precautions, equipment, explosives, lining and ventilation)
- Road Engineering, investigation for road project
- Geometric design of highways
- Construction of road pavements and materials
- Traffic engineering, hill roads
- Drainage of roads, maintenance and repair of roads
- Environmental pollution and control
- Public water supply, domestic sewage
- Solid waste management
- Environmental sanitation, and plumbing
- Fibers and plastics, artificial timber
- Advanced concreting methods (under water concreting, ready mix concrete, tremix concreting, special concretes)
- Formwork, pre-fabricated construction
- Soil reinforcing techniques
- Hoisting and conveying equipment, earth moving machinery (exaction and compaction equipment)
- Concrete mixers, stone crushers, pile driving equipment
- Working of hot mix bitumen plant, bitumen paver, floor polishing machines
- Types of estimates (approximate, detailed)
- Mode of measurements and rate analysis
- Types of engineering contracts
- Tender and tender documents
- Payment, specification
Syllabus for Junior Engineer (Electrical) – Vacancy No. 27/2026 & Deputy Engineer (Electrical) – Vacancy No. 22/2026
1. Building Electrical Works:
- Electrical wiring systems, Wiring accessories and fittings
- Earthing systems, Load calculation
- Cable sizing, LT panels, Distribution boards
- Lighting installations, DG sets, Lift & Escalator
- UPS systems, Firefighting system
- Electrical safety and IE rules
- Basics of railway electrification
- 25 kV AC traction system
- Traction substations, feeding arrangements
- Sectioning arrangements, return current system
- Bonding arrangements
- Basics of OHE systems, OHE components
- Catenary system, contact wire arrangement
- OHE fittings and structures, insulators
- Tensioning devices, sectioning arrangements
- Switching arrangements, earthing and bonding
- OHE maintenance and safety practices
- Ring main network, Cable
- Earthing & Lightning Protection System
- HV/LV Substation
- SCADA Architecture & Operation
- Remote Monitoring & Control
- PLC & Automation Basics
- Alarm & Event Management
- Communication protocols
- Types of maintenance strategies
- Fault tracing and troubleshooting
- Predictive and condition-based monitoring
- Asset Management System
- Work with inspection and maintenance vehicles
- Earthing, working in vicinity of OHE/live parts
- Use of PPEs
- Safety precautions for Working at height and for avoiding Man-vehicle collision accidents
- Response to Electrical accidents
- Solar PV System, Rooftop Solar Plant
- Solar Inverter, Energy Monitoring
- Energy Conservation Practices
- Power block management
- Interdepartmental coordination
- Emergency handling, Permit to work (PTW)
- Basics of protection relays, types of relays
- Protection coordination, relay setting
- Protection and operational interlocking
Syllabus for Junior Engineer (Signalling & Telecom) – Vacancy No. 28/2026 & Deputy Engineer (Signalling & Telecom) – Vacancy No. 23/2026
- General Railway Signalling and Telecommunication
- Various types of Signalling and Telecommunication systems used in Railways, Metros and RRTS
- Signalling & Interlocking Principles
- Electronic Interlocking, Point Machines, Signalling Cables
- Optical fiber communication and its related equipment
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Electronics and Electrical Instrumentation
- Contracts and tendering
- Acts and Rules of Railways and Metros for opening and operation
- International standards of RAMS (CENELEC etc.)
- Grade of Automation in Railways and Metros
Syllabus for Junior Engineer (Rolling Stock – Electrical) – Vacancy No. 29/2026 & Deputy Chief Controller (Rolling Stock) – Vacancy No. 24/2026
A) Knowledge of Rolling Stock Discipline:
- General aspects of Railways such as infrastructure jargons, grades of automation, etc.
- Basic understanding of EMU type Rolling Stock such as integration of systems, sub-systems and nomenclature of equipment
- Facilities, including the M&Ps, and their upkeep/maintenance in modern Depots/Workshop for Railway/Metro
- Basics of Propulsion system including HV power collection, transformer, traction converter, traction motor and auxiliary converter etc. of EMU rolling stock (relevant International Standards)
- Basics of Train Control and Management System (TCMS) or Train Information and Management System (TIMS); control circuit and other electronics & communication devices of EMU rolling stock (relevant International Standards)
- Bogie system parts i.e. Bogie frame, Suspension, Wheel, Axle, Bearing, Centre pivot etc. material, function, design (Relevant International Standards) of EMU rolling stock
- Pneumatic System – Different type of Brakes in Rolling Stock, Adhesion, Slip-Slide, Brake blending etc concepts (relevant International Standards) of EMU rolling stock
- Maintenance practices of Rolling Stock
- Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical Machines-I & II (DC and AC)
- Electrical and Electronics Measurement
- Digital Electronics
- Power Electronics
- Industrial Drives
- Strength of Materials
- Manufacturing Processes
- Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines
- Machine Drawing
- Theory of Machines (TOM)
- Design of Machine Elements
- Power Engineering & Refrigeration
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- Industrial Management & Quality Control
- Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
- Industrial Automation and PLC
- Communication Systems (Analog, Digital, Optical Fiber, and Microwave)
Syllabus for Junior Engineer (Rolling Stock – Mechanical) – Vacancy No. 30/2026
A) Knowledge of Rolling Stock Discipline:
- General aspects of Railways such as infrastructure jargons, grades of automation, etc.
- Basic understanding of EMU type Rolling Stock such as integration of systems, sub-systems and nomenclature of equipment
- Facilities, including the M&Ps, and their upkeep/maintenance in modern Depots/Workshop for Railway/Metro
- Bogie system parts i.e. Bogie frame, Suspension, Wheel, Axle, Bearing, Centre pivot etc. material, function, design (Relevant International Standards) of EMU rolling stock
- Pneumatic System – Different type of Brakes in Rolling Stock, Adhesion, Slip-Slide, Brake blending etc concepts (relevant International Standards) of EMU rolling stock
- Maintenance practices of Rolling Stock
- Strength of Materials
- Thermal Engineering
- Manufacturing Processes
- Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines
- Machine Drawing
- Theory of Machines (TOM)
- Design of Machine Elements
- Power Engineering & Refrigeration
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- Industrial Management & Quality Control
Syllabus for Train Manager / Station Manager / Depot Controller / Operations Controller / Junior Engineer (Safety – Operations) – Vacancy No. 31/2026 & Deputy Chief Controller (Operations) – Vacancy No. 25/2026
1. Acts, Rules, Manuals, Safety & Disaster Management:
- Indian Railways Act, Metro Railways (O&M) Act
- Opening Rules, Accident & Disaster Management
- General Rules, Subsidiary Rules (SR), Station Working Rules
- Absolute Block System, Single Line Working
- Authority to Proceed, Movement Authority, Caution Orders
- Permit to Work (PTW) Procedures
- Emergency Working Procedures, Degraded Mode Operations
- Incident Reporting
- Principles of Railway/Metro Signalling
- CATC/CBTC/ETCS and ATS Operations
- Train Detection Systems
- Signal Aspects & Indications
- Basics of Rolling Stock, Propulsion System
- Brake System, Pneumatic & Electro-Pneumatic Brakes
- TCMS/TIMS, Door Control System
- HVAC System, Auxiliary Power Supply
- Pantograph & VCB, Fire & Smoke Detection System
- Train Radio, Fault Diagnosis & Troubleshooting
- Basics of OHE, Traction Power Distribution System
- Neutral Section, SCADA Basics
- Emergency Power Block Procedures
- Vigilance, RTI
Syllabus for Junior Engineer (Automatic Fare Collection – AFC Systems) – Vacancy No. 32/2026
- AFC System & Devices: AFC architecture, gates, validators, TVM, TOM, system flow
- Transactions & Payments: Entry/exit logic, fare calculation, closed vs open loop, payment flows
- Payment Gateways: Gateway flow, authorization, settlement, failure handling, retries
- Backend & Networking: AFC servers, transaction processing, logs, TCP/IP basics, offline mode
- Enterprise Integration: APIs, middleware, third-party systems, ERP/CRM integration
- Network Infrastructure: MPLS concepts, latency, redundancy, failover handling
- Cloud & Security: Cloud basics, encryption, fraud detection, access control
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Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Official NHSRCL Website | Visit Here |
| Apply Online (JE Posts) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (DE Posts) | Click Here |
| Syllabus PDF Download | Download PDF |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Candidates are advised to cover all topics mentioned in the syllabus for their respective discipline.
- The weightage of different sections may vary. Candidates should focus more on domain knowledge which carries approximately 70% weightage.
- Practice quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, and general knowledge sections regularly as they carry approximately 10% weightage each.
- Refer to standard textbooks and previous year question papers for better preparation.
- Candidates are advised to check the official NHSRCL website regularly for updates on exam date, admit card, and other important notifications.
Also ReadDisclaimer: This article has been prepared for informational purposes based on the official NHSRCL Syllabus for Non-Executive Posts against Vacancy Notice Nos. 21/2026 to 32/2026. Candidates are advised to refer to the official syllabus notification for complete and accurate information. The syllabus topics mentioned are illustrative and not necessarily exhaustive. Candidates should prepare accordingly and refer to standard reference materials for each subject.