RRB Group D Books 2025: List of Best Books for Group D Exam

RRB Group D books are the most efficient way to prepare for the exam. They help candidates to clear the concepts of each and every topic given in the syllabus. RRB Group D books play a major role in cracking the exam. Choosing the right set of Railway exam books for Group D preparation becomes essential to clear the cutoff. Candidates can refer to the Railway Group D books for General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness & Current Affairs provided on this page.

The General Awareness section holds the maximum weightage in RRB Group D exam. Questions in this section are asked from Indian History, Sports, Current Affairs events, important days and events. The following books can refer to for RRB Group D General Awareness section: Lucent General Knowledge Manorama Year Book Pratiyogita Darpan To prepare the General Awareness section of RRB Group D exam, candidates must refer to the newspapers and General Awareness books. They should prepare the current affairs of past six months or one year.

RRB Group D exam is not difficult. It all depends upon the preparation. If candidates have prepared dedicated, the exam is going to be easy. When candidates give complete effort to any exam. Then, there is no exam that is going to be hard. Always keep faith on your preparation. Try to solve previous years question papers. Be prepared to face any kind of situation. RRB Group D syllabus is not tough and with good preparation candidates can crack the exam. The tips and tricks to crack RRB Group D exam are given below:

• Candidates should understand the exam pattern and syllabus inorder to know the structure of the exam
• Candidates should solve the previous year question papers inorder to know the type of questions asked in the exam
• Candidates should attempt mock tests to improve their speed and accuracy of solving questions
• Candidates should practice maximum questions based on the same topic
• Candidates must clear their basic concepts

The important topics for RRB Group D General Intelligence and Reasoning are Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions, etc. This section carries 30 questions and one mark is awarded for every correct answer and 0.25 marks are deducted for wrong answers.

To prepare for RRB Group D exam, candidates can prioritise some important topics that are carries the maximum weightage. The important topics for RRB Group D are given below:

• Mathematics: HCF and LCM, Ratio & Proportion, Mensuration, Time & Distance, Profit & Loss, BODMAS, Percentages, Time & Work, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Age Calculations
• General Science: Topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences
• General Intelligence and Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Relationships, Alphabetical Series, Venn Diagram, Statement and Conclusion, Numerical Series, Distance, and Directions.
• General Awareness and Current Affairs: Indian History, Sports, Current Affairs, events, important days and events

RRB Group D Maths comprises topics such as HCF and LCM, Ratio & Proportion, Mensuration Time & Distance, Profit & Loss, BODMAS, Percentages, Time & Work, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Age Calculations. The standard of questions is of Class 10 level. For Maths candidates can refer to the following books: Practice Book on Quicker Maths by M Tyra and K Kundan Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma.

RRB Group D Reasoning comprises questions from Analogies, Data Sufficiency, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Relationships, etc. The best books for RRB Group D Reasoning section are given below: A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe. The tips and tricks to crack the RRB Group D Reasoning section are given below: Reasoning section can be strengthened by solving various types of puzzles and playing tricky games Candidates can improve their skills in Reasoning and Logic by applying right techniques After attaining thorough understanding of the subject, candidates can segregate their strong and weak sections Candidates should frame a preparation strategy that focuses on the weak section Candidates must take mock tests on regular basis inorder to get a proper understanding of the exam pattern Candidates must solve previous year question papers

The important topics for RRB Group D Mathematics are Number System Decimals, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, etc. This section aims to test the candidate's calculative skills. Basic questions are asked in this section about which candidates have studied in high school. To prepare for RRB Group D exam, candidates must practice previous years question papers.

The General Awareness section holds the maximum weightage in RRB Group D exam. Questions in this section are asked from Indian History, Sports, Current Affairs events, important days and events. The following books can refer to for RRB Group D General Awareness section: Lucent General Knowledge Manorama Year Book Pratiyogita Darpan To prepare the General Awareness section of RRB Group D exam, candidates must refer to the newspapers and General Awareness books. They should prepare the current affairs of past six months or one year.

There is a negative marking in the RRB Group D exam. 1/3 of marks are deducted for wrong answers. Candidates for correct answers are awarded one mark. The total marks of candidates are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. RRB Group D marking scheme is given below.

Total Marks	100 marks
Marks Awarded for Correct Answer	1 mark
Marks Awarded for Incorrect Answer	0.33 marks

RRB Group D exam is conducted online and comprises four sections-General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness and Current Affairs. RRB Group D exam time is 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied by the scribe). Total 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions are asked in the exam. Total marks allotted to the test are 100.

The percentile score is the normalized score for the examination (instead of the raw marks of the candidate) and is used for the preparation of the merit lists. The percentile score of a candidate for a particular shift is calculated below:

Percentile Score=Number of candidates appeared in the ‘Shift’ with  raw score EQUAL TO or LESS than the candidate/The total number of the candidates who appeared in the ’Shift’ X 1000

The percentile scores for the raw score of all the candidates for all the shifts are merged and called the RRC scores which then is used for the compilation of results and further processing for deciding the merit allocation. The Percentile Scores will be calculated up to 5 decimal places to avoid the bunching effect and reduce ties.

In case of two or more candidates secure same Normalized Percentile Score, their merit position will be determined by age criteria i.e., the older person will be placed at higher merit, and in case age being same, then alphabetical order (A to Z) of the name shall be taken into account to break the tie.

Percentile scores are scores based on the relative performance of all those who appear for the examination. The marks obtained are transformed into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each shift of examinees. The percentile score is not the same as the percentage of marks obtained. The percentile score indicates the percentage of candidates that have scored equal to or below (same or lower raw scores) that particular percentile in that examination. Therefore, the topper (the highest score) of each shift will get the same percentile of 100 which is desirable. The marks obtained in between the highest and the lowest scores are also converted to appropriate percentiles. According to the revised marking scheme, the boards have decided to interpolate the raw marks into the base shift. 

The difficulty level of RRB Group D exam is of moderate level as the syllabus is of Class 10 standard. In RRB Group D 2022 exam, the General Awareness section was moderate, General Science section was moderate, Maths section was moderate, General Intelligence and Reasoning section was moderate. To prepare for RRB Group D exam, candidates can practice previous years' question papers, solve mock tests, go through the exam pattern and syllabus, etc.

The standard of the RRB Group D syllabus is of the Class 10 level. Therefore, candidates can refer to their high school books for clearing the basic concepts. The questions asked in the exam are basic and candidates can solve them easily if they have practiced the previous years' question papers. Candidates must also solve the mock tests to know how to attempt an online test. RRB Group D syllabus is given below.

Subjects	Topics
Mathematics	Number System, Percentage, BODMAS, LCM-HCF, Simple and Compound Interest, Algebra, Profit and Loss, etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Analogies, Data Sufficiency, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Relationships, etc
General Science	Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of CBSE Class 10 level
General Awareness	Current Affairs Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics

 

RRB Group D General Science section covers Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of Class 10 level (CBSE). This section tests candidates' knowledge of observation from everyday to scientific aspects. The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB Group D General Science section are given below:

• Candidates must learn the concepts of Class 9 and Class 10 Science thoroughly
• They should memorise the formulas and practice more formulas
• Candidates must revise the concepts given in the syllabus throughly
• Candidates must solve mock tests and previous years' question papers

The topic-wise distribution of questions in RRB Group D General Science section is given below.

Topics	Expected Weightage
Physics	7-8
Chemistry	9-10
Biology	6-7

RRB Group D General Science syllabus comprises the topics that candidates have studied in their high school. RRB Group D syllabus for General Science is given below:

Physics: Units and measurements, Force and Laws of Motion, Work, Energy, and Power, Gravitation, Pressure, Sound, Waves, Heat, Friction, Light- Reflection and Refraction, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current, Scientific Instruments, Inventions, Important Discoveries Relating to Physics, Sources of Energy.

Chemistry: Matter, Atoms and Molecules, Structure of Atom, Chemical Reactions and Equations, Periodic Classification of Elements, Chemical Bonding, Oxidation & Reduction, Combustion and Flame, Metals & Non-Metals.

Life Sciences: Classification of Organism, Cytology, Genetics, Heredity and Evolution, Classification of Plant Kingdom, Plant Morphology, Plant Tissue, Photo-synthesis, Plant Hormones, Plant Diseases, Ecology & Environment, Pollution, Classification of Animal Kingdom, Animal Tissue, Human Blood, Organ & Organ System, Human blood and blood group, Human Eye, Nutrients, Natural Resources.

RRB Group D exam comprises Reasoning, Math, General Awareness, and General Science sections. With hard work and dedication candidates can crack RRB group d exam in three months. The section-wise tips to crack RRB Group D exam are given below:

RRB Group D Preparation Tips for Maths

• Candidates must make a realistic short-term objective and work towards achieving it
• Candidates must make a plan that improves the weak areas as well as strengthens the fundamentals 
• Candidates must solve previous years' questions papers 

RRB Group D Preparation Tips for Reasoning

• Candidates must separate their weak and strong areas 
• It is important to create a strategy that focuses on the weak areas
• Candidates must attempt mock tests to gain thorough understanding of the General Intelligence and Reasoning
• Solve RRB Group D exam papers from previous years to improve exam performance

RRB Group D Preparation Tips for General Awareness

• Candidates must regularly give RRB Group D mock test
• They should read newspapers everyday

RRB Group D Preparation Tips for General Science

• Candidates must attempt mock tests to understand the RRB Group D exam pattern
• It is important to prepare General Science by reading NCERT notes for elementary physics, chemistry, and biological science

Candidates can check below few general tips to crack RRB Group D exam:

Understanding the Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Candidates before beginning with the preparation should understand the exam pattern and syllabus. Understanding the exam pattern helps candidates to know the overall structure of the exam. The syllabus helps candidates to know the topics and sub-topics that they need to cover for the exam. This way candidates become more familiar with the exam.

Practice and More Practice

Practice is the only key to achieving good marks in the exam. Candidates should practice sample questions, previous years' papers and mock tests as much as they can. This will boost confidence over a subject and help get over the last-minute jitters. 

Cover the Syllabus and Get Fundamentals Clear

Students should try to cover the entire syllabus and remember to clear their fundamentals. Just focus on theories and concepts. Go through the list of topics and revise those which are common.

Prioritise the Study Plan

It is important to prioritise the study plan. Make a list of topics and allot revision time for each topic based on your familiarity. Focus on what you have already studied and understand. 

Learn from Mistakes

Besides taking coaching, candidates also crack the exam by studying at home. The tips and tricks on how candidates can prepare for RRB Group D exam at home.

• Candidates must go through the topics given in the syllabus
• They should keep themselves updated with the national and international events
• They should prepare a study routine and follow that diligently
• Candidates should solve mock tests and analyse their performance

The important topics for RRB Group D exam are given below.

• Economics (Indian Economy, Economic Organizations, Economic Theory)
• Geography (Indian Geography, World Geography)
• History (Indian Freedom Struggle, Ancient History, Medieval History, Post Independence History, Culture) 
• Polity (Constitution of India, Government Portfolios)
• Science & Technology (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Astronomy and Space Technology, Computers and Mobile Technology, Inventions and Discoveries, Diseases)'
• Current Affairs (Art and Culture, Awards and Honors, Business and Economy, Books and Authors, Committees and Recommendations. National Affairs, People in News, Places in News, Defence news, Days and Events, Government Policies and Schemes, Sports, Capitals and Currencies, Appointments and Resignations)
• Miscellaneous (Art and Culture, Awards and Honors, Places in News, Books and Authors, Committees and Recommendation, Sports, Environment, Banking Awareness, Science & Technology)
  
  

The syllabus of RRB Group D comprises the topics and sub-topics under sections, General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Knowledge of RRB Group D syllabus helps candidates to focus on their preparation and important areas of each subject. Candidates should be well-versed with the syllabus of RRB Group D as the question paper of the exam is based on it. RRB Group D syllabus is given below:

Mathematics: Number System, Percentage, BODMAS, LCM-HCF, Simple and Compound Interest, Algebra, Profit and Loss, etc.

General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Data Sufficiency, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Relationships, etc

General Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of CBSE Class 10 level 

General Awareness: Current Affairs Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics 

The question paper of RRB Group D comprises a total of 100 questions. There are a total of 25 questions each in General Science and Mathematics. Total 30 questions are asked in General Intelligence and Reasoning section and 20 in General Awareness and Current Affairs. RRB Group D exam is conducted for the post of Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical and S&T departments), Pointsman and other Level-I posts. The tips and tricks to crack RRB Group D exam are given below: Candidates must go through the syllabus and exam pattern Candidates must practice previous year question papers to know the type of questions asked in the exam Candidates must solve mock test to improve speed and accuracy Candidates make note of topics whatever they study. This helps in revision

The question paper of RRB Group D will be available in 15 languages besides English and Hindi. The question paper is framed in languages such as Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipur, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu. Candidates can select the language of the question paper from the option available in the exam login panel. RRB Group D question paper carries objective-type multiple choice questions. The structure of RRB Group D question paper is given below.

Sections	Number of questions
General Science	25
Mathematics	25
General Intelligence and Reasoning	30
General Awareness and Current Affairs	20
Total	100