Clearing a government engineering exam becomes easier to manage when you have a clear study plan and stick to it. For Roshan from Jaipur, preparing for RRB JE meant balancing Technical subjects with Maths, Reasoning, Science and GK.
Roshan had already cleared multiple government exams, including SSC JE, Station Master and Group D, before clearing RRB JE. With the RRB JE result, he added another achievement to his list.
In his conversation with PW, Roshan shared how he managed his preparation, balanced RRB JE with SSC JE, handled the Non-Technical section and used PW classes and One Shots during his preparation.
Roshan was in Jaipur when he came to know that the RRB JE result had been released. Interestingly, he did not find out about the result himself at first. One of his friends informed him about it.
At first, he thought his friend was joking. He then checked his roll number and found it in the result.
His first reaction was to call his mother.
“Sabse pehle maine apni mummy ko bataya. Woh bahut emotional ho gayi aur khushi ke aansu aa gaye.”
He later shared the news with his father, sister and other family members. For Roshan and his family, the result was the outcome of months of preparation.
By the time Roshan cleared RRB JE, he had already achieved success in several other government exams.
His recent achievements included:
SSC JE
Station Master
Group D
RRB JE
Roshan said that clearing RRB JE was particularly important because of his engineering background and his interest in an engineering-related government job.
“RRB JE ke through hi jaana hai, kyunki woh proper engineering wali job hai.”
With multiple options available, he also had to think carefully about which department and post he wanted to join.
One of the biggest challenges for students preparing for multiple exams is managing different syllabi. Roshan faced a similar situation while preparing for RRB JE and SSC JE.
According to him, both exams could be prepared together if the Technical portion was kept consistent and the common Non-Technical subjects were practised regularly.
“Dono ka syllabus alag hai, lekin Technical ko saath mein rakhna hai aur Non-Tech mein common subjects ko daily practice karna hai.”
His strategy was to continue Technical preparation while regularly working on Maths, Reasoning and Science.
Roshan suggested that engineering students should not ignore the Non-Technical section while preparing for RRB JE.
He particularly focused on three areas:
Maths
Reasoning
Science
He believed that regular practice in these subjects could help students build a strong base for the exam.
“Agar Science, Maths aur Reasoning ko thoda strong kar loge, toh selection ke liye kaafi help milti hai.”
He also pointed out that GK can be unpredictable, so he preferred to focus on the portions where he could build more confidence.
For many engineering students, Non-Technical subjects can feel unfamiliar because they may have stopped studying school-level Science and Maths in depth after Class 12.
Roshan faced the same challenge.
“Engineering students normally Technical ki taraf chale jaate hain aur Non-Tech ko kaafi time se nahi padha hota.”
His solution was to revise the basics instead of trying to cover everything at once.
He suggested giving slightly less time to Technical preparation when necessary and using that time to strengthen Maths, Reasoning and Science.
Roshan did not rely only on reading notes for revision. For subjects such as Maths and Reasoning, he preferred solving questions.
According to him, solving a question can revise multiple concepts from the same topic.
“Maths aur Reasoning mein question ke through revision sabse best hota hai.”
Instead of repeatedly reading the same theory, he recommended solving questions and understanding the concepts behind them.
Roshan used a slightly different approach for Science.
He suggested making short notes for individual topics so that they could be revised quickly before the exam.
“Science ke liye short notes bana sakte ho. Ek topic ke do-teen pages ke short notes bana lo aur baar-baar revise karo.”
This approach made it easier for him to revise a large portion of the syllabus within a limited amount of time.
Roshan has been associated with PW for several years and credited the faculty with helping him understand what was actually important for the exam.
According to him, one challenge in competitive exam preparation is deciding what to study and what not to spend too much time on.
“PW ki faculty exam ki need ke according cheezein batati hai ki kya padhna hai aur kya nahi.”
He felt that this exam-focused approach helped him avoid spending too much time on topics that were less relevant to his preparation.
Roshan also used PW One Shot sessions for revision.
He found these sessions useful because they focused on important concepts and questions that students could revise closer to the examination.
“One Shot follow karo, kyunki usmein exam ke according important questions aur concepts cover ho jaate hain.”
For students targeting a good rank, he also recommended using detailed paid batches where they need deeper preparation and regular guidance.
Roshan believes that government exam preparation cannot usually be completed successfully with a one-month plan.
He recommended giving yourself around six to eight months for proper preparation.
“Ek month mein selection chahiye, aisa nahi hota. Aapko continuously six ya eight months preparation karni padegi.”
During this period, he suggested preparing notes properly so that the final month could be used mainly for revision and question practice.
According to Roshan, the final month should not be spent learning everything from scratch.
Instead, students should focus on:
Short notes
Revision
Previous questions
Mock tests
Regular question practice
His approach was simple: by the final month, students should already know the concepts and spend more time applying them.
“Last month mein short notes dekho aur jitne questions laga sakte ho, utne questions lagao.”
He explained that the actual exam requires quick thinking. Students do not have enough time to sit and figure out basic approaches for every question.
“Question saamne aate hi picture click honi chahiye ki iska solution kaise niklega. Ye practice se aata hai.”
One of the biggest mistakes Roshan believes students make is studying from too many teachers and resources.
It can seem helpful to use four or five different sources, but different teachers may explain the same concept in different ways.
“Aapko chaar-paanch sources ke peeche nahi bhaagna hai.”
According to him, using too many resources can sometimes create confusion about which method to follow during the exam.
His suggestion was to choose a reliable source and revise it multiple times instead of continuously switching between resources.
“Content kam padho, lekin usko itna achhe se padho ki usmein se question aaye toh solve ho jaye.”
Roshan also highlighted the importance of maintaining a regular study routine.
He believes that studying for a few days and then taking frequent breaks can break the preparation flow.
“Aapko six-seven months ka flow maintain karna padega.”
For him, consistency was more important than studying intensely for a few days and then losing momentum.
He also recommended attempting as many relevant test series as possible to become comfortable with exam-level questions.
Roshan's preparation can be summed up in a few simple points:
Start preparation well in advance.
Keep Technical preparation consistent.
Give regular time to Maths, Reasoning and Science.
Make short notes for quick revision.
Practise questions instead of only reading theory.
Use PYQs to understand the exam pattern.
Attempt test series regularly.
Avoid switching between too many teachers and sources.
Use the final month mainly for revision and question practice.
Most importantly, maintain consistency throughout the preparation.
Roshan's journey shows that preparation for RRB JE does not have to mean studying every available resource. His focus was on understanding the exam, choosing relevant study material, practising questions and revising consistently.
His biggest message to students is simple:
“Ek source ko follow karo, usko baar-baar revise karo aur question practice karte raho.”
For students preparing for RRB JE along with exams such as SSC JE, a balanced approach can help them cover common subjects while continuing Technical preparation.
With his RRB JE success, Roshan is now looking forward to starting his career in an engineering-related government role.
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