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How to prepare for the railways jobs for the engineer's job? And do tell me that how to apply the examinations?

Candidate who want to make a career in Indian railways need to pass the Combined Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSC.

Eligibility---

Candidates who want to do jobs in railways should have good physical and mental health.

To Become a railway Engineer candidate should have Certificate in Rail Engineering.

Railway exam is classified into two sections Technical Cadre and Non Technical cadre.

For Technical Cadre the Age should be between 18 years to 33 years.Candidate must pass 12th with Physics and Maths. Candidate have a Degree in Computer Networking,Data Networking ,Electrician.

For Non Technical Cadre the Age should be between 18 years to 30 years.Candidate must have Bachelor degree.

The Selection Procedure on the basis of following mode--

Preliminary Exam
Mains Exam
Medical Exam
Interview
Merit

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Preparing for railways from the engineering background has many ways. Let us discuss all one by one.

1>> You can prepare for RRB( Railway recruitment boards.) Different regions of railways have different boards like east, North-East etc. They conduct exams separately so you can prepare for hat. In such exams technical as well non-technical is asked, so have to brush up your engineering knowledge as well as prepare aptitude as well.

2>> You can apply for ESE(Engineering services exam). It is conducted by UPSC and through this you are directly appointed as tan A-grade officer in railways.

The notifications for the RRB exam comes from September onwards and for the ESE exam come around March.
So, keep yourself updated during these periods.

::::::Preparation tips for Engineering related jobs in Railway::::::

>>Be very strong in technical concepts. Prepare for exam atleast one hour every day.
>>Take up coaching in best coaching centers.
>>Be very comfortable with the exam pattern and exam scheme.
>>Be aware of negative marking.
>>Makes notes when you study important formulas.
>>Buy best available books for your preparation.

::::::List of best books for Engineering related jobs in Railway::::::

RRB Railway Recruitment Board Examination For App. Section Engineer And Graduate
Author: Gkp
Publisher: G. K. Publications Pvt. Ltd (2014)

RRB Railway Recruitment Board: Electrical Engineering Examination Guide For Junior Engineer
Author: G K P
Publisher: G. K. Publications Pvt. Ltd (2014)

RRB Railway Recruitment Board: Examination Guide For Junior Engineer
Author: G K P
Publisher: G. K. Publications Pvt. Ltd (2014)