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

Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2025 ( RRB Group D )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Sep 19, 2025 23:13 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB Group D Books 2025 is the best tool that candidates can refer to improve their preparation for the exam. Choosing the best books for RRB Group D preparation becomes essential to ace the preparation. To stand in the cut-throat competition of RRB Group D 2025, candidates will require RRB Group D books for preparation. Not only RRB Group D books guide candidates to understand the paper pattern and syllabus but also Group D railway books save time by giving candidates all the required information about the exam.

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  • RRB Group D Books 2025
  • How to Prepare for RRB Group D?
  • RRB Group D Books 2025 FAQs
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RRB Group D Books 2025

The section-wise best books for RRB Group D 2025 exam are given below.

RRB Group D Mathematics Books

Name of the Book Publisher

Practice Book on Quicker Maths by M Tyra and K Kundan

Magical Book Series

Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma

Arihant Publishers

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal

S Chand Publisher

Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma

McGraw Hill

RRB Group D General Intelligence & Reasoning Books

  • A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
  • Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
  • Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe
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RRB Group D General Science Books

  • General Science for Indian Railways RRB Exams
  • NCERT Class 10 Science textbooks

RRB Group D General Awareness & Current Affairs Books

  • Lucent’s General Knowledge
  • Manorama Year Book
  • Pratiyogita Darpan
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are NCERT books sufficient for RRB Group D General Science preparation?
A: 

Yes, NCERT books (from Class 6 to 10) are sufficient for covering basics of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for RRB Group D. The syllabus for RRB Group D General Science is given below.

RRB Group D Physics Syllabus: 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.

RRB Group D Chemistry Syllabus: 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.

RRB Group D Syllabus for 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.

Q:   How useful are RRB Group D books?
A: 

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.

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How to Prepare for RRB Group D?

Few tips and tricks for RRB Group D exam are given below:

  • Before beginning with the preparation, make sure that you are well versed with the detailed syllabus for the exam
  • Pick the important topics from all the sections and strategize the preparation accordingly
  • Stay updated with the Current Affairs and in Static GK
  • Appear in the mock test as it will help to improve speed and accuracy
  • Solve previous years’ question papers to know the type of questions asked in the exam

Also Read: RRB Group D Preparation Tips 

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RRB Group D Books 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below RRB Group D Books FAQs.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I rely only on one RRB Group D book for each subject?
A: 

To improve the basics, candidates can refer to one book, but for advanced practice, candidates must complement with question banks. online test series and mock papers.

 

Q:   Do I need separate RRB Group D books for Current Affairs?
A: 

Yes, candidates are required to refer to separate RRB Group D books for Current Affairs such as Pratiyogita Darpan and Manorama Yearbook. Questions in this section are asked from the following topics:

  • Static GK for Group D

  • Railway Budget news

  • Sports news for Group D

  • Indian Geography for RRB

  • History of India syllabus

  • Current events today

  • Railway Related General Knowledge

Q:   In how many language questions are asked in the RRB Group D exam?
A: 

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

Q:   Should I buy RRB Group D previous year question papers book?
A: 

Yes, you can buy the RRB Group D previous year question paper books. Practising year papers and mock tests improves speed, accuracy, and understanding of exam patterns.

 

Q:   Which are the important topics for RRB Group D General Intelligence and Reasoning?
A: 
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.
Q:   Are online e-books and PDFs sufficient for RRB Group D preparation?
A: 

RRB Group D e-books and PDFs are useful for preparation. Candidates must practice the previous years' question papers and mock tests to improve the speed and accuracy of solving questions.

 

Q:   Do I need separate RRB Group D books for Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness, and Science?
A: 

Candidates must buy separate books for Maths, Reasoning, General Awareness and Science. Referring to separate books helps in focused preparation and practice. Candidates must also buy the combined guidebooks for different subjects for detailed coverage.

Q:   Which RRB Group D books to refer to for General Awareness?
A: 
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.
Q:   How important are RRB Group D previous year question papers?
A: 

RRB Group D previous year question papers are equally important as it helps candidates to understand the exam pattern, frequently asked topics, and difficulty level. Solving the question papers help candidates to improve their speed and accuracy of solving questions.

Q:   Which RRB Group D books to refer to for Maths?
A: 

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.

Q:   Are NCERT books helpful for RRB Group D exam?
A: 

NCERT books for Classes 6 to 10, especially for Science and Social Science, are highly useful to clear the concepts of the topics given in the General Science and General Awareness. 

 

Q:   How many questions are asked in RRB Group D exam?
A: 
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
Q:   Should I prefer English or Hindi medium RRB Group D books?
A: 

Candidates must choose the medium they are comfortable with. RRB Group D books are available in both English and Hindi. Candidates must also choose the books that have covered the syllabus and are easily understandable.

Q:   How to prepare for RRB Group D exam at home?
A: 

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
Q:   What are RRB Group D preparation tips?
A: 

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

Candidates must learn from their mistakes each time they attempt a mock test. They should try to avoid the same mistakes and try to understand by viewing the method or explanation for the correct answer. 
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Candidates must buy separate books for Maths, Reasoning, General Awareness and Science. Referring to separate books helps in focused preparation and practice. Candidates must also buy the combined guidebooks for different subjects for detailed coverage.

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Candidates must choose the medium they are comfortable with. RRB Group D books are available in both English and Hindi. Candidates must also choose the books that have covered the syllabus and are easily understandable.

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Yes, candidates are required to refer to separate RRB Group D books for Current Affairs such as Pratiyogita Darpan and Manorama Yearbook. Questions in this section are asked from the following topics:

  • Static GK for Group D

  • Railway Budget news

  • Sports news for Group D

  • Indian Geography for RRB

  • History of In

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Yes, NCERT books (from Class 6 to 10) are sufficient for covering basics of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for RRB Group D. The syllabus for RRB Group D General Science is given below.

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