RVUNL JE Syllabus 2026: Detailed Exam Pattern for Electrical & Mechanical

The Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) holds a Recruitment Test (RT) to select qualified candidates for various technical positions. Aspirants preparing for this competitive exam must thoroughly understand the syllabus to streamline their studies. Mastering the prescribed topics early allows candidates to focus their energy on high-weightage areas, ensuring efficient and targeted preparation.

RVUNL JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

Familiarizing yourself with the RVUNL JE 2026 syllabus and exam pattern is essential for developing a winning study strategy. In this guide, we break down the latest exam structure and subject-wise topics to help you excel in the upcoming RVUNL Junior Engineer examination.

RVUNL JE  Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Overview
Mode of Exam mode	Offline
Types of Questions	Objective-type questions
Total Questions	140 questions
Total Marks	200 marks
Exam Duration	120 minutes
Negative Marking	1 /3 marks
Selection Process	Written Exam, Document Verification, Medical Examination

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RVUNL JE Recruitment Syllabus 2026

• In the RVUNL Junior Engineer exam 2026, objective-type questions will be asked
• The total number of questions are 140 and the marks are 200
• The duration of the exam is 120 minutes
• There will be a negative marking, and 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer

Papers	Subjects	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper 1	Core Subject	60	120	60 minutes
Paper 2	Reasoning and Mental Ability	8	8	60 minutes
	General Knowledge and Everyday Science—GK Related to Rajasthan	36	36
	General Knowledge and Everyday Science: GK Related to World, India and Everyday Science	12	12
	Hindi General	8	8
	English General	8	8
	Mathematics	8	8
	Total	140 Questions	200 Marks	120 Minutes

We have provided a detailed breakdown of the syllabus for the RVUNL JE 2026 exam below. Candidates aiming for success in the Rajasthan JE recruitment should review these core subject areas carefully to maximize their scoring potential.

Subjects	Topics
Reasoning & Mental Ability	Data sufficiency Series test Puzzles Data interpretation Analogies Direction and distance Sitting arrangement Passage and conclusion Ranking and time sequence Classification Decision-making ability Statements and arguments Statement and assumptions Input / Output Coding decoding Alphabet test, Figure series Blood relations Letter and symbol series Assertion and reasoning Cause and effect, Logical deduction
Mathematics	Permutation and Combinations Calculus Binomial Theorem Profit and Loss Simple and Compound interest Percentage Ratio and Proportion Mixture and Allegations Time and Distance Probability Number Series Mensuration, Geometry
General Knowledge and Everyday Science	Current Affairs Questions  Questions related to Rajasthan  Latest appointments Geography History Indian Politics Economics Games and Sports Basic Computer Government Schemes
General English	Vocabulary Active and Passive Voice Direct and Indirect speech Articles Parts of Speech Comprehension Idioms and Phrases Sentence Completion Para Jumbles
General Hindi	Class 10 syllabus of Hindi

RVUNL JE Electrical Syllabus 2026

The Electrical Engineering section forms the core of the technical paper, encompassing 10 critical subject areas at the degree level.

1. Electrical Circuits

Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws (KCL & KVL), AC & DC Circuits (Phasor representation, Impedance, Reactance, Resonance), Circuit Theorems (Superposition, Thevenin's, Norton's, Maximum Power Transfer), Transient Response (RL, RC, RLC circuits), Network Analysis (Mesh & Nodal Analysis, Laplace Transforms), Power Factor, Power & Energy in AC/DC Circuits, Two-port Networks & Parameters, Graph Theory

2. Field Theory

Electromagnetic Fields (Electrostatics, Magnetostatics, Maxwell's Equations), Transmission Lines (Wave Propagation, Reflection, Impedance Matching, Transmission Line Equations), Electromagnetic Waves (Wave Propagation, Polarization, Guided Waves), Antenna Theory basics

3. Electrical Materials

Conducting Materials, Insulating Materials, Magnetic Materials, Semiconductor Materials, Dielectric Materials, Magnetic Circuits & Materials, Electrical Power Cables, Electrical Accessories & Components, Testing & Measuring Instruments, Engineering Materials for Electrical Power Systems

4. Electrical Measurement & Instrumentation

Measurement of Electrical Quantities (Voltage, Current, Power, Energy), Measuring Instruments (Ammeter, Voltmeter, Wattmeter, Energy Meter, Tong Tester), Electronic Instruments (Digital Voltmeters, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes), Bridges (Wheatstone, Maxwell's, Schering, etc.), Transducers (Temperature, Pressure, Flow Measurement Devices), Error Analysis & Calibration

5. Electronics & Communication

Signals & Systems (Classification, Fourier Series & Transform, Laplace Transform, Z-Transform, Sampling Theorem, Filter Design, Time & Frequency Domain Analysis), Semiconductor Devices (Diodes, Transistors, FETs, Op-Amps), Digital Electronics (Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates, Flip-Flops, Counters, Microprocessors), Communication Systems (Modulation/Demodulation – AM, FM, PM, Digital Communications)

6. Power Electronics

Power Semiconductor Devices (SCR, MOSFET, IGBT, Diode), Rectifiers (Controlled & Uncontrolled), Inverters, Choppers (DC-DC Converters), Cycloconverters, AC Voltage Controllers, Switched-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS), Drives & Applications

7. Control Systems

Open Loop & Closed Loop Systems, Transfer Functions, Block Diagrams & Signal Flow Graphs, Time Response Analysis (Transient & Steady State), Frequency Response Analysis (Bode Plot, Nyquist Plot, Root Locus), Stability Analysis (Routh-Hurwitz, Nyquist Criterion), Compensators & Controllers (PID), State Space Analysis

8. Electrical Machines

DC Machines (Construction, Working, Types of DC Motors & Generators, Characteristics, Speed Control, Starting Methods), Transformers (Construction, Working Principle, Equivalent Circuit, Efficiency, Voltage Regulation, Special Transformers), Induction Motors (3-phase & 1-phase, Equivalent Circuit, Torque-Speed Characteristics, Starting & Speed Control), Synchronous Machines (Generators & Motors, Voltage Regulation, Power Factor Control, Salient Pole Theory), Special Machines (Stepper Motor, Servo Motor, BLDC)

9. Power Systems

Generation of Electrical Power (Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Solar, Wind), Transmission & Distribution Systems (Line Parameters, Performance of Transmission Lines, HVDC), Load Flow Analysis (Gauss-Seidel, Newton-Raphson Methods), Fault Analysis (Symmetrical & Unsymmetrical Faults), Power System Stability (Steady State, Transient, Dynamic), Economic Operation of Power Systems, Power Factor Improvement, Earthing & Grounding

10. Switchgear & Protection

Introduction to Switchgear, Circuit Breakers (Air, Oil, SF6, Vacuum), Fuses & Relays, Protection of Electrical Systems (Overcurrent, Differential, Distance Relays), Isolators & Switches, Protection Schemes for Generators, Transformers, Feeders, Relay Coordination & Settings, Static Switchgear, Recent Developments in Switchgear

RVUNL JE Mechanical Syllabus 2026

The Mechanical Engineering syllabus covers essential topics in thermodynamics, manufacturing processes, and machine design at the graduate level.

1. Engineering Mechanics

Laws of Motion, Statics (Forces, Moments, Equilibrium), Dynamics (Kinematics & Kinetics of Particles and Rigid Bodies), Friction, Virtual Work, Centre of Gravity, Moment of Inertia

2. Strength of Materials (SOM)

Stress & Strain, Elastic Constants, Bending Moment & Shear Force Diagrams, Bending Stresses in Beams, Shear Stresses, Torsion, Deflection of Beams, Columns & Struts, Thin & Thick Cylinders, Principal Stresses & Mohr's Circle

3. Theory of Machines (TOM)

Kinematic Chains, Mechanisms, Inversions, Velocity & Acceleration Analysis, Cams & Followers, Gear Trains, Flywheels, Governors, Balancing of Rotating & Reciprocating Masses, Vibrations (Free, Forced, Damped)

4. Machine Design

Design of Joints (Riveted, Welded, Bolted), Shafts & Keys, Couplings, Bearings (Rolling Contact & Sliding Contact), Springs, Belts & Chain Drives, Brakes & Clutches, Pressure Vessels

5. Thermodynamics

Laws of Thermodynamics (0th, 1st, 2nd, 3rd), Properties of Pure Substances, Thermodynamic Cycles (Carnot, Rankine, Brayton, Otto, Diesel), Availability & Irreversibility, Entropy, Psychrometrics

6. IC Engines

Working Principles of 2-stroke & 4-stroke Engines, Petrol & Diesel Engines, Fuel Injection Systems, Carburetion, Ignition Systems, Engine Performance Parameters (Thermal Efficiency, MEP, SFC), Emission Control, Supercharging & Turbocharging

7. Power Plants

Thermal Power Plants (Coal/Oil based), Hydro Power Plants, Nuclear Power Plants, Gas Turbine Power Plants, Combined Cycle Power Plants, Non-conventional Energy Sources (Solar, Wind, Biomass), Site Selection, Plant Layout & Performance Parameters

8. Fluid Mechanics

Fluid Properties, Fluid Statics (Pressure Measurement, Buoyancy), Bernoulli's Equation, Flow Through Pipes (Losses, Friction Factor), Boundary Layer Theory, Flow Measurement Devices (Venturimeter, Orifice, Notches), Dimensional Analysis & Similitude, Compressible Flow Basics

9. Hydraulic Machines

Hydraulic Turbines (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan — Construction, Working, Efficiency, Specific Speed), Centrifugal Pumps (Working, Performance Curves, Cavitation), Reciprocating Pumps, Hydraulic Couplings & Torque Converters, Hydraulic Accumulators

10. Heat & Mass Transfer (HMT)

Modes of Heat Transfer, Fourier's Law of Conduction, Newton's Law of Cooling (Convection), Radiation (Stefan-Boltzmann Law, View Factors), Heat Exchangers (Types, LMTD, NTU Methods), Fins & Extended Surfaces, Boiling & Condensation, Mass Transfer Basics

11. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (RAC)

Vapour Compression Refrigeration Cycle, Vapour Absorption Systems, Refrigerants (Types, Properties, Alternatives), Air Conditioning Systems (Window AC, Split AC, Central AC), Psychrometric Chart & Processes, Cooling Load Calculations

12. Material Science

Crystal Structures, Iron-Carbon Diagram, Heat Treatment Processes (Annealing, Hardening, Tempering, Normalizing), Mechanical Properties of Materials, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Composites & Advanced Materials, Corrosion & Prevention

13. Manufacturing Processes

Casting: Sand Casting, Die Casting, Investment Casting, Defects
Forming: Rolling, Forging, Extrusion, Drawing, Sheet Metal Operations
Welding: Arc Welding (MIG, TIG, SMAW), Gas Welding, Resistance Welding, Defects & Testing.
Machining: Turning, Drilling, Milling, Grinding, Broaching, Tool Geometry, Cutting Speed & Feed, Tool Life, CNC Basics
Powder Metallurgy: Process Steps, Applications

14. Metrology & Quality Control

Linear & Angular Measurements, Limits, Fits & Tolerances, Surface Finish Measurement, Gauges, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), Statistical Quality Control (SQC), Six Sigma basics

15. Industrial Engineering

Work Study (Method Study & Work Measurement), Plant Layout, Production Planning & Control, Inventory Management (EOQ, ABC Analysis), Project Management (CPM & PERT), Supply Chain Management basics

16. Renewable Energy

Solar Energy (Photovoltaic & Thermal Systems), Wind Energy Systems, Biomass & Biogas, Geothermal Energy, Tidal & Wave Energy, Energy Conservation & Efficiency

RVUNL JE 2026 Preparation Tips

Success in the RVUNL JE exam requires a disciplined, structured approach. Here are effective strategies for your preparation:

• Understand the Syllabus Thoroughly: Start by downloading the official syllabus and mapping each topic to your preparation plan. Part A (Core Subject) carries 120 marks — it is the primary differentiator among candidates and must be given the most time.
• Allocate Time Wisely Between Part A and Part B: A recommended split for daily study is: 60% time on Core Subject (Part A) and 40% on General Aptitude (Part B). Within Part B, Rajasthan GK (36 marks) is the highest-scoring section after the core subject; do not neglect it.
• Solve Previous Year Question Papers: RVUNL JE Previous Year Papers from 2020, 2021, and 2025 reveal recurring topics such as Transformers, Power Systems, Fluid Mechanics, and Thermodynamics in the technical section. Solving past papers also builds exam temperament.
• Practice Mock Tests: Attempt at least 2–3 full-length mock tests per week in the last 4 weeks before the exam. This improves speed, accuracy, and helps manage the separately timed Part A and Part B effectively.
• Focus on Rajasthan GK: With 36 marks dedicated to Rajasthan GK in Part B, this is a high-yield section that many candidates underestimate. Cover topics such as Rajasthan Geography (Districts, Rivers, Wildlife Sanctuaries), History (Rajput Kingdoms, Freedom Struggle), Culture (Fairs, Festivals, Folk Music, Dance), and State Government Schemes.
• Stay Updated on Current Affairs: Dedicate 30 minutes daily to current affairs, focusing on national and international events from the last 6 months before the exam. Pay special attention to Rajasthan state news.

Recommended Books for RVUNL JE Preparation

Subject	Recommended Books
Electrical Engineering	J.B. Gupta – A Course in Electrical Engineering; U.A. Bakshi – Electrical Machines
Mechanical Engineering	R.K. Rajput – Mechanical Engineering; Arora & Domkundwar – Thermodynamics
Civil Engineering	R.K. Bansal – Strength of Materials; B.C. Punmia – Soil Mechanics
Reasoning & Mental Ability	R.S. Aggarwal – A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
Mathematics	R.S. Aggarwal – Quantitative Aptitude
Rajasthan GK	Lucent's Rajasthan GK; local Rajasthan GK books (Hindi medium)
General English	Wren & Martin – High School Grammar and Composition