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RRB JE Preparation Tips, Know How to Crack the Exam

Updated on May 15, 2025 19:17 IST

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To prepare efficiently for the RRB JE examination, candidates need to follow a proper preparation strategy. A proper preparation plan will enable candidates to cover all the important topics from the syllabus. In this article, we have provided the subject-wise RRB JE Preparation Tips, strategy, and suggested some of the best recommended books.

 

RRB JE Preparation Tips 2025

 

Candidates are selected based on their performance in two computer-based exams. Some basic tips for the preparation of the RRB JE Exam are as follows:

  • Understand the syllabus and exam pattern properly
  • Prioritize the subjects and topics which has high weightage of marks
  • Solve previous year papers
  • Attempt mock tests regularly
  • Stay focused and avoid any kind of distraction during study hours
  • Prepare a study plan for at least 8-9 hours daily

 

RRB JE Exam Preparation Tips Overview

 

The Railways Recruitment Board conducts the RRB JE Exam to recruit candidates for the posts of Junior Engineer. The table below shows some basic details of the exam for candidates:

ParticularsDetails
Recruiting OrganizationRRB (Railway Recruitment Board)
Post NameJunior Engineer and other various posts
Exam LevelNational
FrequencyOnce in a year
Exam LevelsCBT 1 and CBT 2
Mode of ExamOnline
Exam Duration180 Minutes
Exam LanguagesEnglish, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu
Helpline Number0172-2730093
Official Websitehttp://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/

 

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RRB JE Preparation Tips for Mathematics

 

The mathematics has 30 questions in total for candidates. To improve your performance and score well in the examination, we have provided some preparation tips:

  • Practice basic problems from topics like Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Simple and Compound Interest, and more daily.
  • Put more effort into the subjects that have high weightage of marks
  • Keep a check on the time consumed to solve a single maths problem. This will help you to monitor your performance and improve your time management skills.
  • Solve the previous year's papers daily to understand the difficulty level of the questions
  • Attempt at least one mock test daily for mathematics

 

RRB JE Preparation Tips for General Intelligence and Reasoning

 

General Intelligence and Reasoning is one of the most important areas in the RRB JE Syllabus. This section has 25 questions, each carrying one mark. To prepare for this section, candidates must follow the following tips:

  • Try to learn the logic behind every reasoning problem from topics like Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency, Classification, Directions, and more.
  • Make a proper study schedule for certain reasoning topics that carry a high weightage of marks, such as syllogism.
  • Use only the best recommended books in the preparation of General Intelligence and Reasoning.

 

General Science Preparation Tips for RRB JE Exam

 

Candidates must refer to the textbooks of classes 9 to 12 for the General Science section. Some preparation tips and tricks for the science section are given below:

  • Follow the high school books for science preparation
  • Understand basic topics like Current and Electricity, Thermodynamics, Chemical Equations, Periodic Table properly
  • Make short notes on the important formulas and derivatives
  • Solve the RRB JE Previous Year Papers for General Science regularly
  • Use quality study material for preparation

 

RRB JE Preparation Tips for General Awareness

 

Candidates must stay updated on the latest happenings around the world to score well in the general awareness section. Given below are some preparation tips:

  • Follow the newspaper such as National & International newspapers like TOI, Hindustan Times, Dainik Jagran, NY Times.
  • Memorize the names of important award winners, historical rulers properly.
  • Watch news channels regularly 
  • Join certain social media groups and communities for current affairs

 

Computer Application Tips for RRB JE Exam

 

Some preparation tips for the computer application section are as follows:

  • Understand concepts of Java, C, and C++ properly
  • Solve analytical problems of programming languages regularly to score well
  • Use the best recommended books for preparation

 

RRB JE Preparation Strategy for Environment and Pollution

 

The environment and pollution section contains 10 marks in the CBT 2 section. To prepare for the exam, follow the below given tips:

  • Follow school-level textbooks for topics like Air, Water & Noise Pollution, Environmental Laws, Earth Summit Conferences, and more
  • Practice the previous year's papers on environment and pollution
  • Attempt mock tests regularly

 

RRB JE Preparation Tips for Technical Ability

 

Some preparation tips for the technical ability section are given below:

  • Prepare short notes on important formulas and equations
  • Solve problems based on programming languages like C, C++, and Java
  • Understand the basic details of computer applications properly
  • Solve previous year papers regularly

 

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Recommended Books for RRB JE Exam

 

Candidates must follow the best books for preparation. Some of the recommended books for each section is given below for candidates:

Book NameAuthor/Publisher
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive ExaminationsS. Chand
NCERT Maths Textbooks (Std. 6–12)NCERT
RRB Maths (General & Advance) Chapter-Wise & Type-Wise Solved PapersYouth Competition Times
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal ReasoningS. Chand
Test of Reasoning for Competitive ExaminationsEdgar Thorpe, McGraw Hill Education (India)
New Approach to Reasoning: Verbal, Non-Verbal and AnalyticalArihant
600+ General Science MCQs for RRB NTPC/ JE/ Group D/ ALPDisha
NCERT (9th to 12th Std.) Science TextbooksNCERT
Lucent's General KnowledgeLucent
Manorama English Yearbook 2024Malayala Manorama
General Knowledge 2024Arihant
Objective Computer Science & Information TechnologyUpkar Prakashan
RRB JE 2nd Stage (CBT) Computer Science and Information Technology Exam Goalpost Solved PapersDreamtech Press
Environmental Studies: Multiple Choice QuestionsThe Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
NCERT (6th to 12th Std.) EVS/EVE TextbooksNCERT
Practice Sets Electronics Engineering: Useful for Railway & Other Engineering (Diploma) ExamsUpkar Prakashan
Kiran's Railway (RRBs) JE CBT Stage-2 Online Exam Electrical & Allied Engineering Practice WorkbookKiran Prakashan, Pratiyogita Kiran & KICX

 

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