Best Books for RRB JE 2019 (CBT 1 & 2) Exam Preparation

Best Books for RRB JE 2019 (CBT 1 & 2) Exam Preparation

Best Books for RRB JE 2019 (CBT 1 & 2) Exam Preparation

Every year Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts online exam for Junior Engineer (JE) posts. This year RRB has announced 13487 vacancies for the recruitment of Junior Engineer (JE), Junior Engineer (Information Technology) [JE(IT)], Depot Material Superintendant (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). RRB JE can be a great opportunity for those candidates who are looking for a job in Indian Railways. RRB JE profile can offer you a government job with a good salary package.

In this article, we have listed down the Best Books for RRB JE 2019 (CBT 1 & 2) Exam Preparation. Let’s first look at the exam pattern of RRB JE 2019 CBT 1st and 2nd Stage Examination:

RRB JE 1st Stage CBT 2019 Exam Pattern

Subjects

Number of Questions

(Objective Multiple Choice Questions of 1 mark each)

Duration

Mathematics

30

1 hour 30 minutes

(2 Hours for PwBD Candidates)

General Intelligence & Reasoning

25

General Awareness

15

General Science

30

Total

100 Questions of 100 marks

RRB JE 2nd Stage CBT 2019 Exam Pattern

Subjects

Number of Questions

(Objective Multiple Choice Questions of 1 mark each)

Duration

General Awareness

15

2 Hours

(2 Hours 40 Minutes for PwBD Candidates)

Physics & Chemistry

15

Basics of Computers and Applications

10

Basics of Environment and Pollution Control

10

Technical Abilities

100

Total

150 Questions of 150 marks

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Best Books for RRB JE 1st Stage CBT 2019 Exam Preparation

From the above exam pattern, we can identify that the questions in RRB JE 1st Stage CBT 2019 Exam will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to below subjects:

  • Mathematics
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning
  • General Awareness (Common for 1st and 2nd Stage CBT)
  • General Science (Common for 1st and 2nd Stage CBT)

So, let’s have a look at the list of the best books for each Subject separately:

Best Books for Mathematics Section of RRB JE 1st Stage CBT

This paper will include questions on problems relating to Number systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern, etc.

So let’s have a look at the books that are best for the preparation of Mathematics Section for EEB JE 1st Stage CBT Exam:

Books for Mathematics Section of RRB JE 1st Stage CBT

Books Name

Author Name

Publisher Name

Practice Book on Quicker Maths

M.Tyra, K.Kundan

Magical Book Series (2018-19)

Fast Track Objective Arithmetic

Rajesh Varma

Arihant Publications (2018)

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations (Fully  Solved)

R.S Aggarwal

S.Chand Publisher (2017)

Popular Arithmetic Multiple-Choice Questions

RPH Editorial Board

Ramesh Publishing House; 3 edition (2016)

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Best Books for General Intelligence & Reasoning Section of RRB JE 1st Stage CBT

Candidates are tested for their reasoning ability and decision making power under this section. Questions from both verbal and non-verbal reasoning section will be part of the exam. So let’s have a look at the books that are best for the preparation of General Intelligence & Reasoning Section of RRB JE 1st Stage CBT Exam:

Books for General Intelligence & Reasoning Section of RRB JE 1st Stage CBT

Book Name

Author Name

Publisher Name

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning

RS Agarwal

S. Chand Publishing (2017)

Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Kiran Publication

(Kiran Prakashan 2015)

Analytical Reasoning

MK Pandey

BSC Publishing 2018 Edition

Non-Verbal Reasoning

BS Sijwali & Indu Sijwali

Arihant 2014

General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning

Vikas Experts

Vikas Publishing House (2016)

Shortcuts in reasoning (Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical) for competitive exams

Disha Experts

Disha Publication (2016)

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Best Books for General Awareness Section of RRB JE 1st and 2nd Stage CBT

In this section, questions will be designed to test the candidates’ knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments, etc.. So let’s have a look at the books that are best for the preparation of General Awareness Section of RRB JE 1st and 2nd Stage CBT Exam:

Books for General Awareness Section of RRB JE 1st and 2nd Stage CBT

Book Name

Author Name

Publisher Name

Monthly magazines

Pratiyogita Darpan

Lucent’s General Knowledge

Binay Karna

Lucent 2018

General Knowledge

Manohar Pandey

Arihant 2017

Manorama Yearbook 2018

Manorama

Malayala Manorama 2018

Daily Newspaper

Hindu, Indian Express, etc.

General Knowledge 2018: Latest Current Affairs & Who’s Who

RPH Editorial Board

Ramesh Publishing House (2016)

Concise General Knowledge 2018

Purushottam Kumar

G.K. Pub; Fifth edition (2017)

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Best Books for General Science Section of RRB JE 1st and 2nd Stage CBT

In this section, questions will be asked from the subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus). So let’s have a look at the books that are best for the preparation of General Science Section of RRB JE 1st and 2nd Stage CBT Exam:

Books for General Science Section of RRB JE 1st and 2nd Stage CBT

Book Name

Author Name

Publisher Name

Lucent’s General Knowledge

(Science section)

Binay Karna

Lucent 2018

Kiran’s One Liner Approach General Science English

Pratiyogita Kiran

Kiran Prakashan (23 April 2018)

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Best Books for RRB JE 2nd Stage CBT 2019 Exam Preparation

The exam pattern for RRB JE 2nd Stage CBT 2019 Exam will consist of objective type multiple choice questions from the below subjects:

  • General Awareness (Common for 1st and 2nd Stage CBT)
  • Physics & Chemistry (Common for 1st and 2nd Stage CBT)
  • Basics of Computers and Applications
  • Basics of Environment and Pollution Control
  • Technical Abilities

So, let’s have a look at the list of the best books for each Subject separately:

Best Books for Basics of Computers and Applications Section of RRB JE 2ndStage CBT

Under the Basics of Computers and Applications Section, questions are mainly asked from the topics like Architecture of Computers; input and Output devices; Storage devices, Networking, Operating System like Windows, Unix,  Linux; MS Office; Various data representation; Internet and Email; Websites & Web Browsers; Computer Virus, etc. So let’s have a look at the books that are best for the preparation of Basics of Computers and Applications Section of RRB JE 2nd Stage CBT Exam:

Books for Basics of Computers and Applications Section of RRB JE 2nd Stage CBT

Book Name

Author Name

Publisher Name

Computer for Competitive Exams (Fundamental of Computer with MCQs): Fundamental of Computer with Multiple Choice Questions (Popular Master Guide)

RPH Editorial Board

RPH (2017)

Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams (Objective with Subjective)

Soumya Ranjan Behera

B.K.Publications Pvt. Ltd. (2015)

Computer Knowledge for SBI/ IBPS Clerk/ PO/ RRB/ RBI/ SSC/ Insurance Exams

Shikha Agarwal

Disha Publication (1 January 2014)

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Best Books for Basics of Environment and Pollution Control Section of RRB JE 2nd Stage CBT

Under the Basics of Environment and Pollution Control Section, questions are mainly asked from the topics like Basics of Environment; Adverse effect of environmental pollution and control strategies; Air, water and Noise pollution, their effect and control; Waste Management, Global warming; Acid rain; Ozone depletion, etc. So let’s have a look at the books that are best for the preparation of Basics of Environment and Pollution Control Section of RRB JE 2nd Stage CBT Exam:

Books for Basics of Environment and Pollution Control Section of RRB JE 2nd Stage CBT

Book Name

Author Name

Publisher Name

Environmental Pollution & Control

Prof. N.H. Gopal Dutt

Neelkamal (2016)

Environmental Studies: Multiple Choice Questions

Arun K. Tripathi

The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI (18 August 2016)

Best Books for Technical Abilities Section of RRB JE 2nd Stage CBT

Under the Technical Abilities Section, questions will be framed in the syllabus defined for 7 Exam Groups: 1. Civil & Allied Engineering-JE; 2. Electrical & Allied Engineering-JE; 3. Electronics & Allied Engineering-JE; 4. Mechanical & Allied Engineering-JE; 5. Computer Science and Information Technology-JE; 6. Printing Technology-JE; 7. Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)

So let’s have a look at the books that are best for the preparation of Technical Abilities Section of RRB JE 2nd Stage CBT Exam:

Books for Technical Abilities Section of RRB JE 2nd Stage CBT

Subject Name

Book Name

Author/ Publisher Name

Civil & Allied Engineering (JE)

Objective Electrical Engineering

P. K. Mishra/ Upkar Prakashan (2018)

RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) 2019 – Junior Engineer CBT -I & II – Civil Engineering

GK Publications (31 Dec 2018)

Electrical & Allied Engineering (JE)

Objective Electrical Engineering

P. K. Mishra/ Upkar Prakashan (2018)

Objective Electrical Technology

V.K. Mehta & Rohit Mehta/ S Chand (2018-19)

Guide to RRB Junior Engineer – Electrical

Disha Publication (2014)

Electronics & Allied Engineering (JE)

RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) 2019 – Junior Engineer CBT -I & II – Electronics Engineering

GK Publications (31 Dec 2018)

Mechanical & Allied Engineering (JE)

Mechanical Engineering: Conventional and Objective Types (2018-19 Session)

R.S. Khurmi/ S.Chand (1 January 2018)

RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) 2019 – Junior Engineer CBT -I & II – Mechanical & Allied Engineering

GK Publications (31 Dec 2018)

RRB Junior Engineers & Senior Section Engineers (MECH)

Raja Selva/ Sura College of Competition (2018)

RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) Mechanical Engineering Self Study Guide-cum-Practice Work Book

Pratiyogita Kiran/ Kiran Prakashan (2017)

Indian Railways Junior Engineer Mechanical Recruitment Exam

Arihant Publications (2015)

Computer Science and Information Technology (JE)

RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) 2019 – Junior Engineer CBT -I & II – Computer Science & Information Technology

GK Publications (3 January 2019)

Chemical Engineering Technology (For Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA))

RRB Technical Exam (Chemical Engineering)

Chandresh agrawal & nandini books/ Priyanka Prakashan (2018)

Common For all 7 Exam Groups

Senior Section Engineer (P.Way, Bridge, Works, Civil, Mechanical etc.) Centralised Recruitment Exam Guide

R P H Editorial Board (2016)

RRB Junior Engineer and Senior Section Engineer (EEE) Exam

Shyam Sundar/ Sura College of Competition (2018)

For good preparation, the candidates need to take support of the best books for each section. There are many books available in the market claiming to be the best, but it is advisable not to fall prey to the claims and decide to buy a book on the basis of its merits. It is important to keep a check on the contents of the books before buying and tally it with the relevant syllabus of the competitive exam. The candidates should also analyze the originality of the books while buying as well, by double checking the holograms and publishing agencies well. There are books which are made to make life easier for the candidates and these books contain Mock Tests, Previous Year Questions and many more to help candidates prepare a blueprint of their examination preparation strategy.

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