RRB Group D Preparation Tips for General Science: Check Important Topics & Books
Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2025 ( RRB Group D )
Registration - 23 Jan '25 - 22 Feb '25
Are you searching for RRB Group D preparation tips for the General Science section? If yes, then you are in the right place. In this article, we have provided some tips and tricks to prepare for the General Science section.
| General Science Topics |
Marks Weightage |
|---|---|
| Physics |
4-6 |
| Biology |
7-9 |
| Chemistry |
5-6 |
| Astronomy and Space Technology |
1-2 |
| Earth Sciences |
1-2 |
| Computers and Mobile Technology |
1-2 |
| Environmental Sciences |
1-2 |
| Military Technology |
1-2 |
| Inventions and Discoveries |
1-2 |
| Diseases |
1-2 |
| Nutrition |
1-2 |
Candidates can check below a few important topics for Physics, Chemistry and Life Science.
Physics: Light – Reflection and Refraction, Electricity, Our Environment, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current, Management of Natural Resources, Sources of Energy, etc.
Chemistry: Chemical Reactions and Equations, Acids, Bases and Salts, Metals and Non-Metals, Carbon and Its Components, Periodic Classification of Elements, etc.
Life Science: Life Processes, Control and Coordination, How do Organisms Reproduce, Heredity and Evolution, etc.
Q: How useful are RRB Group D books?
Q: Which books are good for RRB Group D exam?
Q: How many exam cities can I choose for RRB Group D exam?
The list of RRB Group D exam cities is released 10 days before the exam. Candidates need to enter their preferences of exam cities while filling RRB Group D application form. Candidates can choose one exam city for the exam. The details regarding RRB Group D exam cities are mentioned in the admit card. The examination authority reserves the right to allot exam centres to candidates. The examination authority also reserves the right to cancel exam centres for RRB Group D exam.
Also Read: RRB Group D syllabus
RRB Group D Preparation Tips for General Science
RRB Group D preparation tips for Science section are given below:
Syllabus and exam pattern: It is important to know about the RRB Group D exam pattern of the General Science exam, which can be easily found in the previous years' questions. The knowledge about the weight each sub-topic carries in the examination is important. The official syllabus of the General Science has to be analysed and accordingly time should be divided for the preparation of the various sub-topics in General Science. This will help you to cover all the topics smoothly and will keep your preparation well organised. The study of the syllabus will help you to keep a checklist of the topics that would need more attention and hence divide your study time accordingly.
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Personal notes: Making personal notes during preparation will help you to make a short and organised version of the things that you have studied and will also help you during revision sessions and last-minute study. The highlighted points on your notes will help you in flash revision before exam about the more important topics.
Daily newspaper and journal updates: The RRB Group D examination will contain current science and technology questions, the answers of which could be found only in newspapers and journals. Therefore, it is important to stay updated by reading newspapers and science journals daily.
Q: Which RRB Group D books to refer to for Maths?
Q: Which are the best books for RRB Group D Reasoning section?
Q: Which RRB Group D books to refer to for General Awareness?
Time management: Time management during the exam as well as during preparation will keep you confident even in the tense moments of the exam. The more time you would be able to save in General Science the more beneficial would that time be for you in Mathematics and Reasoning paper.
Online and offline mock tests: The online and offline mock tests available for the RRB Group D exams are very beneficial as this will help you to learn to utilize your time during the actual examination and will also make you familiar with the online format of the exam.
Buy good books: RRB Group D books are important for preparation. There are a host of publishers which publishes books on RRB Group D examination but some of the best books for General Science are given below:
| Book |
Author |
|---|---|
| NCERT Books for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology |
NCERT |
| Lucent’s General Knowledge (Science section) |
Lucent Publication |
| General Science for Indian Railways RRB exams (ALP/Group D/NTPC/JE) |
Disha Experts |
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Dear Nagamani,
Yes, as a second-year degree student, you are eligible to write most entrance exams, including CUET, GATE, and others, depending on the specific exam's eligibility criteria.
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Answered a week ago
Dear Shivani,
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Group D eligibility criteria specify that candidates must be between 18 and 36 years old as of January 1, 2025.
Since you will turn 18 by February 2025, you will be eligible to apply for the RRB Group D 2025 examination.
Best wishes for your preparati
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
The three-months preparation strategy for RRB Group D exam is given below.
Day | Mathematics | General Intelligence & Reasoning | General Science | General Awareness & Current Affairs |
1 | Simplification (BODMAS, Square Root, Percentage, Fractions) | Analogy (Letter/Number/Image-based) | Work & Motion, Lens | Current Affairs (National Affairs) |
2 | Simplification (Decimals, Surds, Indices) | Series (Alphabetic & Number) | Work Energy, Electricity | Current Affairs (People in News, Sports) |
3 | Data Interpretation (Tabular Graph, Pie Chart) | Coding-Decoding (Shifting, Letter/Word) | Physics (Basics of Energy) | Geography (Indian Geography: National Parks) |
4 | Algebra (Identities, Linear Equation 1 Variable) | Puzzles (Logical & Quant-based, Seating Arrangements) | Chemistry (Basic Reactions, Acids, Bases & Salts) | History (Indian Freedom Struggle) |
5 | Algebra (Quadratic Equations, Linear Equation 2 Variables) | Direction & Distance, Blood Relation | Chemistry (Periodic Table) | Polity (Constitution of India) |
6 | Percentages (Basic calculations) | Alphabet & Word Test (Sequence, Jumble, Word Formation) | Chemistry (Reactions in Everyday Life) | Economics (Indian Economy Overview) |
7 | Mock Test | Mock Test | Mock Test | Mock Test |
8 | Number System (LCM, HCF, Divisibility) | Venn Diagram, Syllogisms | Life Sciences (Plant & Human Anatomy) | Current Affairs (Appointments, Sports, Government Schemes) |
9 | Number System (Rational/Irrational Numbers, Remainder) | Missing Number, Matrix Problems | Life Sciences (Plant & Human Anatomy) | History (Ancient & Medieval India) |
10 | Averages (Weight, Height, Age, Marks) | Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror Image, Image Assembly, Dice) | General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | Geography (Indian Geography: Wildlife) |
11 | Ratio & Proportion (Simple, Compound, Direct/Indirect Proportion) | Series (General Knowledge, Mixed Series) | General Science Revision | Economics (Economic Organizations) |
12 | Mixture Problems (Two or more entities) | Statement-Conclusion, Assumptions | Earth & Environmental Sciences | Geography (Capitals & Currencies) |
13 | Mensuration (Square, Rectangle, Circle, Triangle) | Analytical Reasoning, Word Formation | General Science (Astronomy & Space Technology) | History (Post-Independence History) |
14 | Previous Year Question Papers | Previous Year Question Papers | Previous Year Question Papers | Previous Year Question Papers |
15 | Mensuration (Rhombus, Parallelogram, Cone, Cylinder) | Puzzle (Clock, Calendar, Coded Logic) | General Science (Chemistry: Acids, Bases & Salts) | General Awareness (National Events, People in News) |
16 | Time and Work (Efficiency, Work and Wages, Pipes & Cistern) | Puzzles (Logical, Equation Insert) | General Science (Physics: Work and Energy) | Economics (Indian Economy, Reforms) |
17 | Time and Work (Pipes & Cisterns) | Coding-Decoding (Fictitious Language, Operation-based) | General Science (Chemistry: Reactions, Organic Chem) | Current Affairs (Books, Authors, Days and Events) |
18 | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) |
19 | Speed, Time, and Distance (Relative Speed, Average Speed) | Direction & Distance, Blood Relation (Coded Relations) | General Science (Life Sciences: Diseases, Inventions) | Polity (Government Portfolios) |
20 | Speed, Time, and Distance (Boat and River Problems) | Alphabetical Series (Missing terms, Order-based) | General Science (Earth Sciences) | General Awareness (Art & Culture, Awards and Honors) |
21 | Interest (Simple & Compound Interest, Problems on SI & CI) | Verbal Reasoning (Statements & Assumptions) | General Science (Environmental Science, Nutrition) | Geography (National Parks &a |
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
Though, it is tough to cover the complete syllabus in just 30 days, an ideal preparation plan can help candidates prepare all the topics.
| Day | Mathematics Topics | Reasoning Topics | General Science Topics | General Awareness Topics |
| 1 | Simplification (BODMAS, Square Root, Percentages, Fractions) | Analogy (Letter/Number/Image-based) | Work & Motion, Lens | Current Affairs (National Affairs) |
| 2 | Simplification (Decimals, Surds, Indices) | Series (Alphabetic & Number) | Work Energy, Electricity | Current Affairs (People in News, Sports) |
| 3 | Data Interpretation (Tabular Graph, Pie Chart) | Coding-Decoding (Shifting, Letter/Word) | Physics (Basics of Energy) | Geography (Indian Geography: National Parks) |
| 4 | Algebra (Identities, Linear Equation 1 Variable) | Puzzles (Logical & Quant-based, Seating Arrangements) | Chemistry (Basic Reactions, Acids, Bases & Salts) | History (Indian Freedom Struggle) |
| 5 | Algebra (Quadratic Equations, Linear Equation 2 Variables) | Direction & Distance, Blood Relation | Chemistry (Periodic Table) | Polity (Constitution of India) |
| 6 | Percentages (Basic calculations) | Alphabet & Word Test (Sequence, Jumble, Word Formation) | Chemistry (Reactions in Everyday Life) | Economics (Indian Economy Overview) |
| 7 | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) |
| 8 | Number System (LCM, HCF, Divisibility) | Venn Diagram, Syllogisms | Life Sciences (Plant & Human Anatomy) | Current Affairs (Appointments, Sports, Government Schemes) |
| 9 | Number System (Rational/Irrational Numbers, Remainder) | Missing Number, Matrix Problems | Life Sciences (Plant & Human Anatomy) | History (Ancient & Medieval India) |
| 10 | Averages (Weight, Height, Age, Marks) | Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror Image, Image Assembly, Dice) | General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | Geography (Indian Geography: Wildlife) |
| 11 | Ratio & Proportion (Simple, Compound, Direct/Indirect Proportion) | Series (General Knowledge, Mixed Series) | General Science Revision | Economics (Economic Organizations) |
| 12 | Mixture Problems (Two or more entities) | Statement-Conclusion, Assumptions | Earth & Environmental Sciences | Geography (Capitals & Currencies) |
| 13 | Mensuration (Square, Rectangle, Circle, Triangle) | Analytical Reasoning, Word Formation | General Science (Astronomy & Space Technology) | History (Post-Independence History) |
| 14 | Previous Year Question Papers | Previous Year Question Papers | Previous Year Question Papers | Previous Year Question Papers |
| 15 | Mensuration (Rhombus, Parallelogram, Cone, Cylinder) | Puzzle (Clock, Calendar, Coded Logic) | General Science (Chemistry: Acids, Bases & Salts) | General Awareness (National Events, People in News) |
| 16 | Time and Work (Efficiency, Work and Wages, Pipes & Cistern) | Puzzles (Logical, Equation Insert) | General Science (Physics: Work and Energy) | Economics (Indian Economy, Reforms) |
| 17 | Time and Work (Pipes & Cisterns) | Coding-Decoding (Fictitious Language, Operation-based) | General Science (Chemistry: Reactions, Organic Chem) | Current Affairs (Books, Authors, Days and Events) |
| 18 | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) |
| 19 | Speed, Time, and Distance (Relative Speed, Average Speed) | Direction & Distance, Blood Relation (Coded Relations) | General Science (Life Sciences: Diseases, Inventions) | Polity (Government Portfolios) |
| 20 | Speed, Time, and Distance (Boat and River Problems) | Alphabetical Series (Missing terms, Order-based) | General Science (Earth Sciences) | General Awareness (Art & Culture, Awards and Honors) |
| 21 | Interest (Simple & Compound Interest, Problems on SI & CI) | Verbal Reasoning (Statements & Assumptions) | General Science (Environmental Science, Nutrition) | Geography (National Parks & Wildlife) |
| 22 | Profit & Loss (Dishonest Dealings, Successive Selling) | Puzzle (Seating Arrangement, Logical Puzzle) | General Science (Life Sciences: Diseases, Nutrition) | History (Medieval India) |
| 23 | Profit & Loss (Partnership, Discount, Marked Price) | Logical Venn Diagram, Syllogisms | General Science (Physics, Chemistry Revision) | Current Affairs (National & International News) |
| 24 | Geometry (Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Congruence) | Number Series (Completing, Missing terms) | General Science (Life Sciences: Inventions and Discoveries) | Economics (World Economy) |
| 25 | Trigonometry (Identities, Heights and Distances) | Non-Verbal Reasoning (Cubes, Paper Folding) | General Science (Physics: Motion, Energy) | Polity (Constitution, Government Policies) |
| 26 | Trigonometry (Circular Measure, Max/Min value) | Puzzles (Logical, Coding-Decoding) | General Science (Chemistry: Acids, Bases) | General Awareness (Government Policies and Schemes) |
| 27 | Probability (Basic Problems) | Verbal Reasoning (Statements & Conclusions, Assertions) | General Science (Earth Science, Environmental Science) | Current Affairs (International Relations) |
| 28 | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) | Mock Test (Cover all subjects) |
| 29 | Algebra (Linear Inequalities, Functions) | Logical Venn Diagram, Puzzles | General Science (Life Sciences: Anatomy) | H |
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
The process to retrieve RRB Group D registration number is given below:
- Visit the region-wise official websites of RRBs
- Select your respective region
- Choose the option 'Forgot Registration Number'
- RRBs will ask you for some details
- Enter the required details
- Submit the details
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
To change your ALP (RRB) exam city from Andhra Pradesh to Bhubaneswar, you typically need to follow these steps:
1. Visit the Official RRB Website: Go to the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) where you applied for the exam.
2. Login to Your Account: Use your credentials to log in
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
The RRB Group D syllabus includes:
Mathematics: Number System, Simplification, Ratio, Time and Work, Profit and Loss, Mensuration, etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Syllogisms, Series, Venn Diagrams, etc.
General Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences (10th-g
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
Hi Ayush,
For Railway Group D recruitment, the minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is generally 33 years (with relaxation for reserved categories).
Since your age will be 18 years and 25 days on 1st July 2025, you are eligible to apply for the exam, provided you meet other criter
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Age of 17.5 years is eligible for railway group d
Unfortunately, you are 17.5 years old, and the minimum age for Railway Group D is 18 years as of July 1, 2025. You will have to wait a few months to turn 18 years old and then apply.
K
Contributor-Level 10
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.