Railway Technical Books- Doors to a Bright Future!
The RTCG exam is one of the main series of examinations conducted by the Indian Railway Authority to recruit technical cadres across the country. This examination covers a range of general aptitude topics such as General English, General Arithmetic, Analytical and Quantitative skills, general knowledge and also the required technical skills.
It is always the general section that requires more careful preparation when compared to the technical section. Hence, it is important to skim and scan all the sections in a comprehensive manner. The different stages of this exam are CBT-I, CBT-II and Document Verification. So, if you are aspiring to become a railway technician, here are a few tips for you to clear this exam.
Cracking the Mathematics Section
The mathematics section is one of the most important sections and it requires tons of practice to ace it. Some of the best books to prep up for this section are ‘Objective Arithmetic SSC and Railway Exam Special’ by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (S. Chand Publications) and ‘A Fresh Approach to Competitive Arithmetic Objective’ by Sagir Ahmad (Times Publications). You will be tested on topics like Venn Diagrams, Data Interpretation, and Analytical Reasoning.
Clearing the General Intelligence Section
This section tests your general analysis skills and tests you on topics like analogy, classification, coding and decoding, problem-solving, blood relation and many more general aptitude topics. Refer books like ‘General Intelligence and Reasoning’ by Kunwar Ishwar Singh Rathore ( Rathore Publishers and Distributors), ‘A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning’ by R.S.Aggarwal ( S.Chand Publications) and ‘Analytical Reasoning’ by M.K. Pandey (BSC Publications).
General Science and General Awareness Sections
In the General Science section, you will be tested on the basics of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Some of the recommended books are ‘Encyclopaedia of General Science’ by Arihant Experts, ‘Objective Question Bank General Science’ by Arihant Experts, etc.
When it comes to the General Awareness Section, you will be tested on various topics like Science and Technology, Sports, Culture, Famous Personalities and other general events. Refer books like ‘General Awareness’ series by Disha Publications for thorough preparation.
If you have cleared CBT level 1, it is important to prepare harder for the second level of this exam, the syllabus of which will test the engineering concepts. Also, check out other books to prepare for the competitive railway exams such as ‘RRB Loco Pilot 101 Speed Tests’ by Disha Publications, and ‘Railway Recruitment Board Examination’ by Upkar Publications.
Some of the other must-go-through technical books are ‘Guide to RRB Junior Engineer’ from Disha Publications, and ‘Objective Automobile Engineering’ (Hindi) published by Upkar Publications. You can also go for books with previously solved question papers such as ‘Railway Technical Question Bank’ and also railway exam practice workbooks that are available in different regional languages too.
Buy railway technical exam books online to make sure you prepare to the best of your abilities for the examination. Climb the ladder of success and make your family proud!