Best Books for RRB JE Mechanical Engineering Exam 2019

The RRB JE examination is one of the most challenging government exams you can opt for. However, at the same time, if you manage to get through, you will be able to reap many benefits in the end. That is why it is one of the most popular options when it comes to government jobs for graduates.

In order to get through the RRB JE exams, you should always refer to the best books available online or in the market.

Books for RRB JE Mechanical Engineering exam 2019

Here is a list of books for RRB JE Mechanical Engineering 2019 exam, recommended by experts and exam toppers-

1. Mechanical Engineering- Objective (Engineering and Railway Competitive Exams) (Diploma) (Model Test Papers)- by Upkar Publications
2. RRB Railway Recruitment Board Mechanical Engineering Practice Workbook- by GK Publications
3. Mechanical Engineering (RRB) Senior Section Engineer 2015 Recruitment Examination (Practice Papers) – by GK Publications
4. RRB (Railway Recruitment Board ) 2019- Junior Engineer CBT I and II – Mechanical and Allied Engineering by GKP
5. Indian Railways JE Mechanical Recruitment Exam – by Arihant
6. RRB Mechanical Engineering Practice Workbook- Old Edition: including solved papers – Pratiyogita Kiran
7. Mechanical Engineering (Objective type)- by R.S. Khurmi
8. Guide to Railway Recruitment Board Junior Engineer- Mechanical Engineering- by Disha Publications

RRB JE exam pattern

Knowing the exam pattern of the RRB JE examination will help you score high marks, as you will be able to solve sufficient sectional practice sets and mock sets. The exam is divided into three parts- 1^st Stage CBT, 2^nd Stage CBT and the Medical Examination/ Document Verification.

RRB JE 1^st Stage CBT exam pattern

Subjects	Total Number of Questions	Duration
General Science	30	1 hour 30 minutes
General Awareness	15
Reasoning and General Intelligence	25
Mathematics	30
Total	100 marks for 100 questions

 

RRB JE 2^nd Stage CBT exam pattern

Subjects	Total Number of Questions	Duration
Technical Abilities	100
Pollution Control and Basics of Environment	10
Basics of Computers and Applications	10	2 hours

 

RRB JE Syllabus 2019

The syllabus is a bit different in the two stages hence make sure that you have a good idea about it. This will help you prepare properly and score high marks. The syllabus for the first Stage RRB JE examination is as follows:

1. Mathematics

Clock and calendar, data interpretation, trigonometry, pipes and cistern, permutations and combinations, probability, square root, mensuration, speed and distance and time, time and work, alligation and mixture, partnership, elementary statistics, average, problems on age, ratio and proportion, simple and compound interest, profit and loss, percentage, algebra, geometry, HCF and LCM, number system.

1. General science

Chemistry, physics and life sciences (until 10 standards)

3. General intelligence and reasoning

Jumbling, mathematical operations, statement- argument, and assumptions, alphabetical and number series, syllogism, seating arrangement, puzzles, ranking and order, differences and similarities, input-output, inequality, decision making and conclusions, distance and direction, coding and decoding, blood relations, analytical reasoning.

4. General awareness

Environmental issues, economy of India, geography, Indian history and culture, current affairs, railway budget, general knowledge on railways, Indian Constitution, Indian polity, committees and heads, United Nations Organization (UNO), sports, awards and honours, static general knowledge.

The syllabus for the second Stage RRB JE examination is as follows:

1. General awareness

Environmental issues, economy of India, geography, Indian history and culture, current affairs, railway budget, general knowledge on railways, Indian Constitution, Indian polity, committees and heads, United Nations Organization (UNO), sports, awards and honours, static general knowledge.

2. Physics and chemistry

Up to 10^th standard syllabus

3. Basics of computer applications

Computer virus, web browsers, websites, email and internet, different data representation, MS office, operating system, networking, storage device, input and output devices, computer architecture.

4. Basics of environment and pollution control

Ozone depletion, acid rain, global warming, waste management, noise/water/air pollution and their effects, effects of environmental pollution and solutions, environment basics.

Technical abilities

1. Electronics engineering

Wireless communication, microcontroller, and a microprocessor, tunnel, junctions, digital signal processing, recombination and generation of the system, EMFT, diodes, control system, energy bands, electronic circuits and devices, communication, basics of systems and signals, digital and analogue circuits.

2. Electrical engineering

Signals and systems, control and power systems, circuit theory, machines, electronics and electrical instruments, measurements and circuits system, basics of power electronics and circuits, digital and analogue electronics.

3. Civil engineering

Valuation, steel structures, structural analysis, soil mechanics, projections, mechanics, highway planning, hydrology, hydraulics, general civil engineering, environmental engineering, errors, and adjustments, estimating, concrete structures, building materials, structure engineering, and drawing, construction, coordinate system, curves, costing.

4. Computer science engineering

Web programming, web technology, system programming, software engineering, network communication, MS office, languages, operating systems, DBMS, computer networks, computer fundamentals, algorithms.

5. Mechanical engineering

Power engineering, thermodynamic cycles, heat transfer, steam tables, power engineering, machining and machine tool operations, metrology and inspection, kinematics of machines, I.C engine cycles, casting, fluid mechanics, engineering mechanics.

6. Information technology engineering

UNIX, SAD, system engineering, software engineering, operating system, MS office, network and data communication, DBMS, computer organization and fundamentals, C/C++/ Java

7. Metallurgical and chemical assistant

Thermodynamics, polymers, material science, measurement and instrumentation, environment and pollution control, the basic concept of fuel, computers, applied chemistry.

8. Measurement and instrumentation engineering

Flow measurement, transducers, process instrumentation, industrial instrumentation, mechanical measurement, circuits, basics of measurement systems, analogue and digital electronics.

Conclusion

If you wish to score good marks, ensure that your competitive exam preparation is absolutely spot on. With the right study material and books, you will have nothing to worry about.