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<h3>Railway Exams Preparation</h3>
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 Railway Exams are conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board for various jobs. There are four different Railway Exams:&nbsp;
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 RRB NTPC
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 RRB ALP
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 RRB JE
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 RRB Group-D
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 The syllabus for each may be similar, however, you will have to prepare differently as some exams require in-depth knowledge.&nbsp;
 Unacademy provides classes that help candidates prepare for the Railway Exams. You can choose courses depending on which exam you wish to take.&nbsp;
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<h3>Railway Exams Syllabus</h3>
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 The syllabus for Railway Exams depends on which individual exam you are preparing for..&nbsp;
 The syllabus for RRB NTPC includes:
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 General Awareness
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 General Intelligence and Reasoning
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 Quantitative Aptitude
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 Mathematics
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 The syllabus also includes Hindi and English for the Typing Skill Test.&nbsp;
 If you are taking the RRB ALP Exam, you will need to know the following subjects.&nbsp;
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 General Reasoning
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 General Science&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
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 Current Affairs&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
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 Mathematics
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 General Intelligence
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 Basic Science
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 Basic Engineering
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 General Awareness
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 Relevant Trade
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 The syllabus for RRB JE includes the following topics.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
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 General Reasoning&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
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 General Awareness
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 General Science&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
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 Physics&nbsp;
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 Chemistry
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 Mathematics
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 Basics of Computer Applications&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
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 Basics of Environment and Pollution Control&nbsp;
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 Technical Abilities
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 The syllabus for RRB Group-D includes:
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 General Awareness and Current Affairs
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 General Intelligence and Reasoning
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 Mathematics
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 General Science
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<h3>Free Study Materials for Railway Exams Preparation</h3>
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 You can use study material to prepare for the Railway Exams. Study materials usually include all subjects that are on the syllabus for the different stages of the exams. These are crucial for&nbsp;Railway exam preparation&nbsp;as they help you understand what topics are important. If you join Unacademy Plus and subscribe to attend classes, you will receive&nbsp;<a href="https://unacademy.com/goal/railway-exams/QJEJG/topics">study material based on the Railway Exams syllabus</a>. These study materials are available online in the form of downloadable PDFs. Unacademy also provides recordings of all classes and you can use them to prepare or revise.&nbsp;
 How to Kickstart the Railway Exams Preparation?
 Do you want to start preparing for the Railway Exams? The preparation process is fairly simple and if you subscribe to Unacademy Plus, then it will become even more convenient. Take a look at the different stages in preparing for the Railway exams.&nbsp;
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 Get Notified of the Exam Dates
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 To begin your preparation for the Railway Exams, you need to get to know the dates. Once you subscribe, you will&nbsp;<a href="https://unacademy.com/goal/railway-exams/QJEJG">receive notifications from Unacademy</a> and you can easily find out when the Railway examinations will be held. If you have a clear idea about how long you have before the exams, you can create a schedule that will help you complete the syllabus. Getting notified of the dates will help you pace yourself when preparing for the Railway exams.&nbsp;
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 Prepare for the Prelims
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 The Prelims or the RRB NTPC Stage-1 examination is the first hurdle you need to overcome. Therefore, you need to first prepare for this preliminary examination. Check the syllabus for the Prelims and decide the topics you need to prepare first. You can then start with the easier sections. Choose Unacademy&apos;s Live Classes to study for the Prelims. Unacademy&rsquo;s Top Educators will provide guidance and help you prepare for the first stage of the Railway Exams.&nbsp;
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 Prepare for the Mains
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 Once you pass the Prelims, you will need to take the Mains examination. This is the RRB NTPC CBT-2 Exam. &nbsp;It is crucial to prepare all topics as you will need to answer maximum questions to score high marks. You can join classes for Mains Exam preparation at Unacademy and learn with your peers. Focus on the subjects that are instrumental in securing higher marks. You can then move on to other topics.&nbsp;
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 Prepare for CBAT
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 If you are planning to apply for the job of a Station Master or a Traffic Assistant, you will need to take the aptitude test, also called CBAT. You will have to pass the RRB NTPC CBT-2 Exam to qualify for this examination. Once you qualify, you will need to prepare for all topics that this test is based on. Unacademy provides classes for all of these stages of Railway Exams and after completing a course, you will be ready to take the exam and do well.&nbsp;
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 Typing Skill Test Preparation
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 Preparing for the typing skill test is an important part of the&nbsp;Railway Exams preparation. If you pass the Stage II of RRB NTPC, you will be eligible for this test. Therefore, once you are confident about your performance, you need to start practising and preparing for the typing skill test. You can consult Unacademy&apos;s experienced educators and ask them for help during the preparation process.&nbsp;
 Tips and Tricks to Crack Railway Exams
 Here are a few tips and tricks to help you prepare well for Railway Exams and achieve a high score.&nbsp;
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 Build a Strategy for the Railway Exams Preparation
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 When you are preparing for any examination, you must have a proper strategy. There are many topics to cover and if you have a solid action plan, you will be able to complete the syllabus. To build a strategy, start by picking out the important topics. These are difficult topics, will carry more marks and are likely to come as questions in the actual exam. You should prepare for these first. This will allow you to get the challenging subjects out of your way and you can concentrate on revision.&nbsp;
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 Stick to a Schedule
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 Before the Railway Exams begin, you need to focus on preparing a study schedule. Divide your day into specific study sessions but allow yourself some time to relax in between each session. Studying for too long can appear overwhelming and after a while, you will find that you cannot concentrate. Therefore, it is important to have a schedule that does not become a burden. Subscribing to Unacademy Plus will allow you to keep aside some time for classes and create a working schedule.&nbsp;
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 Develop General Knowledge and Stay Updated on Current Affairs
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 In Railway Exams, you will need to ace the general knowledge section. You also need to have a general idea of what is going on in the country and around the world. So while preparing for the Railway Exams, you need to stay updated on events of national and international significance. The best way to do this is by staying up-to-date with news and current affairs. You need to be aware of everything that is happening and also have a clear idea about several critical historical events. Unacademy&apos;s Top Educators can guide you through this section of the Railway Exams. You can sign up for specific classes to check if your general knowledge is suitable for the examination.
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 Time Management
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 When you are preparing for any examination, you must develop good time management skills. You need to complete the syllabus on time, you need to be able to answer questions within a specific period and you should also have enough time to revise your answers. When you are preparing for the examination, monitor how long you are taking for each topic. It is normal to spend some time on topics that you find challenging. But try to improve your speed of comprehension and writing for the easier questions. You should also stick to time schedules when you are revising topics.&nbsp;
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 Take Notes
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 The easiest way to enhance your Railway Exams preparation is by maintaining notes. You can use study materials and Unacademy&apos;s lectures to prepare these notes. The best thing about notes is that you will be creating them in a way that is clear to you. Therefore, there will be no errors or difficulty in understanding concepts. With the Unacademy Plus Subscription, you will get access to recordings of all Live Classes. You can download and save these recordings, and then you can prepare the notes. Use these notes when you are revising topics or just glance through a subject to memorise topics.&nbsp;
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 Solve Previous Years&apos; Questions
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 Unacademy provides previous years&apos; question papers to all students. These will help you understand what to expect in the actual question paper. Once you finish studying all the topics, you can start solving the question papers. This will help you evaluate your performance and understand if you need to improve on any particular topic. You can collect question papers from the past 5 to 10 years and solve them.&nbsp;
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 Take Mock Tests for Self-Evaluation
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 Solving questions from previous years&apos; papers is a good way to evaluate your preparation. Mock Tests are another way to do the same. Unacademy provides Mock Tests for Railway exam preparation and you can take these tests to check how well you have prepared for the examination. Questions that appear on the Mock Test papers are based on actual questions and therefore, you will understand which topics are crucial for the examination.&nbsp;
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 Attend Doubt Clearing Classes
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 Unacademy provides live lectures as well as doubt clearing sessions for all students who have subscribed to a plan. You can ask questions to the teachers and request them to explain certain concepts. Doubt Clearing Sessions are available for all subjects and these are particularly helpful right before the examination. If you have any last minute doubts and are a student at Unacademy, you can attend a Class or Live Session and get in touch with an experienced instructor.&nbsp;
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FAQs
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 <h3>What are the eligibility criteria for the Railway Exams?</h3>
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The eligibility criteria for every Railway Exam varies. Firstly, you need to be at least 18 years old. The maximum age limit is 32 to 38 years, depending on the examination. To be eligible for the Railway Exams, you need to be a citizen of India. You can also be a subject of Nepal or Bhutan. Other nationality criteria include Refugees from Tibet who migrated to India before 1st January 1962 and are permanent residents. It also includes people of Indian origin who have migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Vietnam, Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia, and are now permanent residents. The eligibility criteria also include educational qualifications which depend on which post you are taking the exams for.&nbsp;
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The medical test is compulsory for candidates who wish to take the Railway Exams. The test determines if you are in good health and fit enough for a Railway job.&nbsp;
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 <h3>Are Unacademy classes available for all stages of the Railway exams?</h3>
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<h3>Unacademy offers classes for every stage of the Railway Exams. Upon subscribing to Unacademy Plus, you can check the different courses available and choose one or more that will help you in the Railway Exams preparation.&nbsp;</h3>
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 <h3>Why is Unacademy the best for Railway exam preparation?&nbsp;</h3>
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Unacademy is a platform for Live Classes on various competitive exams. Therefore, you will find classes by teachers with years of experience. Unacademy offers classes and live lectures on various subjects that are important for the Railway Exams. Courses are also available for completing the full syllabus. Another reason why Unacademy is the best platform for Railway exam preparation is that it offers classes in different languages. Instructors at Unacademy teach in various vernacular languages as well as in English. So, you will be able to learn quickly and understand concepts better.&nbsp;
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 <h3>Can you apply for the Railway exams after completing the 10th standard?&nbsp;</h3>
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You will be eligible for certain Railway Exams if you pass the 10th standard and 12th standard examinations. However, check if you are meeting all other criteria for that exam or post before filling out the application form. &nbsp;
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 <h3>Can you join an Unacademy class for Railway exam preparation after it has started?&nbsp;</h3>
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You can join any class for Railway Exams preparation before its date of completion. While there are new batches available, you can opt for a class that has already begun too. Unacademy will send you recordings of the previous lectures and you can discuss the topics with instructors during any Live Session. This will ensure that you do not miss out on any topic and also help you prepare for other classes once you join.&nbsp;

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