A. Books
1. General Knowledge
"General Knowledge 2024" by Manohar Pandey
"Lucent’s General Knowledge"
2. Technical Subjects (specific to your trade)
Mechanical Engineering:
"Manufacturing Technology" by P.N. Rao
"Engineering Mechanics" by R.S. Khurmi
Electrical Engineering:
"Basic Electrical Engineering" by M.S. Naidu
"Electrical Machines" by I.J. Nagrath & D.P. Kothari
Electronics Engineering:
"Electronic Devices and Circuits" by David A. Bell
"Digital Electronics" by William H. Gothmann
Civil Engineering:
"Building Construction" by B.C. Punmia
"Strength of Materials" by S. Ramamrutham
3. General Aptitude
"Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations" by R.S. Aggarwal
"A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning" by R.S. Aggarwal
4. English Language
"Wren & Martin High School English Grammar"
"Objective General English" by S.P. Bakshi
B. Online Resources
1. Official Websites
Cochin Shipyard Ltd Official Website for updates and notifications.
2.Online Learning Platforms
Unacademy: Offers courses focused on various engineering disciplines.
Testbook: Provides study materials, mock tests, and practice questions.
3. YouTube Channels
Search for channels that focus on engineering subjects and competitive exams for tutorials and exam strategies.
4. Mock Tests and Practice Papers
Gradeup, Oliveboard, and Testbook offer mock tests specifically for apprenticeship and recruitment exams.