A. Books:
1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs:
"General Knowledge" by Lucent Publications
"Manorama Yearbook" by Mammen Mathew
"India Year Book" by Government of India
2. Quantitative Aptitude:
"Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations" by R.S. Aggarwal
"Fast Track Objective Arithmetic" by Rajesh Verma
"Quantitative Aptitude" by Abhijit Guha
3. Reasoning Ability:
"A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning" by R.S. Aggarwal
"Analytical Reasoning" by M.K. Pandey
4. English Language:
"Objective General English" by S.P. Bakshi
"English Grammar and Composition" by Wren and Martin
Technical Knowledge (for technical branches):
5. Mechanical Engineering:
"Thermodynamics" by Cengel and Boles
"Fluid Mechanics" by Frank M. White
Electrical Engineering:
"Electrical Engineering: Conventional and Objective Type" by J.B. Gupta
"Electrical Machines" by Syed A. Nasar
Civil Engineering:
"Structural Analysis" by R.C. Hibbeler
"Concrete Technology" by M.L. Gambhir
6. Computer Science:
"Data Structures and Algorithms" by Robert Lafore
"Operating System Concepts" by Abraham Silberschatz, Henry Korth, and S. Sudarshan
B. Websites and Online Resources:
1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs:
Current Affairs by Jagran Josh: For current events and updates.
GKToday: For general knowledge and quizzes.
The Hindu - Current Affairs: For comprehensive news updates.
2. Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning:
Byju's: Offers video tutorials and practice questions for quantitative aptitude and reasoning.
Testbook: Provides mock tests and practice papers.
Khan Academy: For foundational math concepts and problem-solving.
3. Technical Knowledge:
NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning): For engineering course materials and lectures.
Coursera: Offers online courses on various technical subjects.
MIT OpenCourseWare: Free course materials for technical subjects.
4. Mock Tests and Practice Papers:
GradeUp: Provides mock tests, previous year papers, and study material.
Oliveboard: Offers practice tests and study resources.
Adda247: For mock tests, previous year papers, and study materials.
5. Study Groups and Forums:
Pagalguy: Discussion forums and study groups for exam preparation.
Quora: To ask questions and get answers from experts and peers.
6. Preparation Tips:
Review the Official Notification: Check the official recruitment notification for specific syllabus details and updates.
Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the structure of the exam, including the number of sections and types of questions.
Practice Regularly: Solve previous years’ question papers and take mock tests to improve your speed and accuracy.
Stay Updated: Keep up with current affairs through newspapers, news websites, and current affairs apps.