# RVUNL JE Civil Exam Pattern 2026: 140 Q, 200 Marks

> RVUNL JE Civil exam pattern 2026: a CBT with 140 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes and 0.25 negative marking. See the Part A and Part B split.

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Guide: [RVUNL JE Civil 2026](https://bunkpoint.com/article/rvunl/rvunl-je-civil-2026/)

## In short

- The paper has **140 questions** for **200 marks** in **120 minutes**.
- Part A has 60 civil questions of 2 marks each (**120 marks**).
- Part B has 80 general questions of 1 mark each (**80 marks**).
- Each wrong answer costs **0.25 marks**.


The RVUNL JE Civil exam pattern 2026 is a computer-based test (CBT) with **140 objective questions** for **200 marks**. You get **120 minutes**. Part A tests civil engineering and has 60% of the marks. Part B tests general subjects and has 40% of the marks. Read the [RVUNL JE Civil 2026 pillar page](/article/rvunl/rvunl-je-civil-2026/) for the other facts.

## RVUNL JE Civil exam pattern 2026 in a table

The table shows each subject, its question count and its marks.

| Part | Subject                                                  | Questions | Marks   |
| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------- | --------- | ------- |
| A    | Civil engineering (professional knowledge)               | 60        | 120     |
| B    | Reasoning and mental ability                             | 8         | 8       |
| B    | General knowledge and everyday science (Rajasthan)       | 36        | 36      |
| B    | General knowledge and everyday science (India and world) | 12        | 12      |
| B    | General Hindi                                            | 8         | 8       |
| B    | General English                                          | 8         | 8       |
| B    | Mathematics                                              | 8         | 8       |
|      | **Total**                                                | **140**   | **200** |

Every Part A question carries 2 marks. Every Part B question carries 1 mark.

## Where do most marks come from?

Part A gives **120 of 200 marks**. That is 60% of the paper from only 60 questions. A strong civil score is the base of your merit.

Part B has 80 marks. Rajasthan general knowledge is the largest block in Part B with 36 questions. Rajasthan and India general knowledge together hold 48 marks, which is more than the other four Part B subjects combined.

Use this split to plan your study time. Give civil engineering the most hours, and give Rajasthan general knowledge the next most.

## Negative marking and time

The exam deducts **0.25 marks** for each wrong answer. The total time is 120 minutes for all 140 questions. You get about 51 seconds for each question on average.

Civil questions need calculation time. Answer the sure questions first. Return to the hard ones after that.

## RVUNL JE selection process

RVUN selects Junior Engineer-I candidates in three steps:

1. A computer-based test.
2. Document verification.
3. A medical examination.

RVUN has stated that there is no interview. Merit in the test decides the order of candidates. Check the [eligibility page](/article/rvunl/rvunl-je-civil-2026/eligibility/) so that your documents match the rules on the day of verification.

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Read the official advertisement and notices on the [Rajasthan Energy Department website](https://energy.rajasthan.gov.in). Watch this site for the exam schedule and the admit card.
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## Next step

Open the [RVUNL JE Civil syllabus](/article/rvunl/rvunl-je-civil-2026/syllabus/) to see what each part covers.


## Frequently asked questions

### What is the RVUNL JE Civil exam pattern 2026?

The exam is an objective computer-based test with 140 questions for 200 marks. Part A has 60 civil engineering questions for 120 marks. Part B has 80 general questions for 80 marks. The time is 120 minutes.

### Is there negative marking in the RVUNL JE Civil exam?

Yes. The exam deducts 0.25 marks, which is one-fourth of a mark, for each wrong answer. Do not guess when you have no clue. Answer the sure questions first and then return to the rest.

### How many marks does the Rajasthan GK section carry?

Rajasthan general knowledge and everyday science has 36 questions for 36 marks. India and world general knowledge and everyday science has 12 questions for 12 marks. Together they hold 48 of the 200 marks.

### Is there an interview in RVUNL JE selection?

No. RVUN has stated that there is no interview. Selection follows the computer-based test, then document verification, then a medical examination. Merit in the test decides the order of candidates.

### How much time do I get for each question?

You get 120 minutes for 140 questions. This is about 51 seconds for each question on average. Civil questions carry 2 marks, so spend more of your time on Part A.

## More in this guide

- [RVUNL JE Civil 2026](https://bunkpoint.com/article/rvunl/rvunl-je-civil-2026/): RVUNL JE Civil 2026 has 32 vacancies in RVPN. Check the age limit of 21 to 43 years, fee, 140-question CBT pattern, syllabus and pay of ₹33,800.
- [Notification](https://bunkpoint.com/article/rvunl/rvunl-je-civil-2026/notification/): RVUNL JE Civil 2026 notification lists 32 posts in RVPN. See dates, the ₹1,000 and ₹500 fee table, 869 total JE vacancies and ₹33,800 basic pay.
- [Eligibility](https://bunkpoint.com/article/rvunl/rvunl-je-civil-2026/eligibility/): RVUNL JE Civil eligibility 2026: a four-year engineering degree or AMIE, age 21 to 43 years on 1 January 2027, and the rule for final-year students.
- [Syllabus](https://bunkpoint.com/article/rvunl/rvunl-je-civil-2026/syllabus/): RVUNL JE Civil syllabus 2026 covers civil engineering subjects for 120 marks and general subjects for 80 marks. See the full topic list by part.