# CPRI Engineering Assistant Electrical Exam Pattern 2026 > CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical) CBT has 100 questions, 90 minutes, and 0.25 negative marking. See the five sections and a score table. Source: https://bunkpoint.com/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/exam-pattern/ Category: [CPRI](https://bunkpoint.com/article/cpri/) Guide: [CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical) 2026](https://bunkpoint.com/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/) ## In short - The CBT has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes. - Four general sections carry 15 marks each. The branch section carries 40 marks. - Each wrong answer loses 0.25 marks. The CPRI Engineering Assistant Electrical exam pattern 2026 uses one computer-based test (CBT) with **100 questions** for **100 marks**. You get **90 minutes**. Each wrong answer costs **0.25 marks**. This page belongs to the [CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical) 2026 guide](/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/). ## What is the CPRI Engineering Assistant Electrical exam pattern 2026? | Section | Questions | Marks | | ---------------------------------------------------- | --------- | ----- | | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 15 | 15 | | General Awareness | 15 | 15 | | Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 15 | | English Language and Comprehension | 15 | 15 | | Branch section: Diploma-level Electrical Engineering | 40 | 40 | | Total | 100 | 100 | Each question carries 1 mark. The four general sections cover 60 marks. The branch section covers 40 marks, so it makes up **40 percent** of the paper. Each general section makes up 15 percent. {{< callout type="official" >}} CPRI publishes the pattern in its [official examination pattern and syllabus notification](https://cpri.res.in/sites/default/files/Syllabus%20CPRI.06.2026%20%282%29_0.pdf). {{< /callout >}} ## What does the syllabus cover? The notification names five sections: - General Intelligence and Reasoning - General Awareness - Quantitative Aptitude - English Language and Comprehension - Branch section: Diploma-level Electrical Engineering The branch section tests your knowledge of Electrical Engineering at diploma level. Your diploma is the base for this section. Read the [eligibility rules](/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/eligibility/) for the diploma and experience that the post needs. CPRI uses the same four general sections for Technician Gr.1, Scientific Assistant, Technical Attendant Gr.1, and Engineering Assistant (Mechanical). Only the 40-mark section changes with the post. Assistant Gr.II and MTS have four sections of 25 questions each and no branch section. ## How does negative marking work? Each correct answer gives 1 mark. Each wrong answer takes away 0.25 marks, which is one quarter of a mark. The table shows your score if you answer all 100 questions. | Right answers | Wrong answers | Score | | ------------- | ------------- | ----- | | 90 | 10 | 87.5 | | 80 | 20 | 75 | | 70 | 30 | 62.5 | | 60 | 40 | 50 | {{< callout type="analysis" >}} A guess pays off only when your chance of being right is above **20 percent**. Below that level, the penalty costs you more than the guess can gain. {{< /callout >}} ## How much time do you get for each question? You get 90 minutes for 100 questions. That is **54 seconds** for each question on average. The 60 general questions and the 40 branch questions share the same 90 minutes. Here is one way to split the time. Suppose you finish the 60 general questions in 40 minutes. You then keep 50 minutes for the 40 branch questions. That gives you 75 seconds for each branch question. ## What happens after the CBT? After the CBT, CPRI holds the job-specific practical skill test. It also checks your original documents. Read the [selection process page](/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/selection-process/) for the stages, the tie rule, and the documents. ## How do you take the CBT? You take the CBT in one of five cities: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Delhi, or Kolkata. CPRI shows your venue, date, and time on the admit card or call letter. You must carry the admit card and an original photo ID. ## What is the next step? Check the [guide home page](/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/) for the latest stage of the recruitment. Read the [notification page](/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/notification/) for the vacancies and the pay. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical) exam pattern 2026? The CBT has 100 questions for 100 marks and lasts 90 minutes. It has four general sections of 15 questions each and one branch section of 40 questions. Each wrong answer loses 0.25 marks. ### How many questions come from Electrical Engineering in the CPRI CBT? The branch section has 40 questions at Diploma level in Electrical Engineering. It carries 40 marks, which is 40 percent of the paper. The other 60 questions come from four general sections. ### Is there negative marking in the CPRI Engineering Assistant exam? Yes. Each wrong answer takes away 0.25 marks, which is one quarter of a mark. Each correct answer gives 1 mark. A guess pays off only when your chance of being right is above 20 percent. ### How long is the CPRI Engineering Assistant CBT? The CBT lasts 90 minutes. You answer 100 questions in that time. That gives you 54 seconds for each question on average. Plan your pace before the test starts. ### How many marks does each section carry in the CPRI CBT? General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language and Comprehension carry 15 marks each. The Diploma-level Electrical Engineering section carries 40 marks. The total is 100 marks. ### Is the exam pattern the same for Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)? Yes. Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) has the same four general sections of 15 questions each. Its 40-mark branch section covers Diploma-level Mechanical Engineering. The CBT length and the marking are the same. ### What must I carry to the CPRI CBT? Carry your admit card and an original photo ID. The name on the ID must match your online application exactly. CPRI does not allow entry without both. Read the [selection process page](/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/selection-process/) for more. ## More in this guide - [CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical) 2026](https://bunkpoint.com/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/): CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical) 2026 has 10 posts at Level 6 pay. Get vacancies, age limit, fee, key dates, exam pattern, and selection steps here. - [Notification](https://bunkpoint.com/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/notification/): CPRI notification 2026 (CPRI/06/2026) lists 10 Engineering Assistant (Electrical) posts at Level 6 pay. See vacancies by category, key dates, and pay. - [Eligibility](https://bunkpoint.com/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/eligibility/): CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical) needs a First Class diploma, 5 years of experience, and age up to 35 on 12 October 2026. See age relaxation. - [How to Apply](https://bunkpoint.com/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/how-to-apply/): CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical) 2026 applications closed 12 October 2026. Fee is ₹1,000. See the steps, documents, photo rules, and fee table. - [Selection Process](https://bunkpoint.com/article/cpri/cpri-engineering-assistant-electrical-2026/selection-process/): CPRI Engineering Assistant (Electrical) selection uses a CBT and a job-specific practical skill test. See the tie rule, CBT cities, and documents to carry.