SCRA Preparation

Government jobs are a dream of every youth and to be a part of the railway organization (group A officer), is something that only a few experience. This is mainly due to the tough recruitment procedure adopted by UPSC. It conducts SCRA exam (Special Class Railway Apprentice) which allows you to be a part of the undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Railway Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. After completing the graduation, one gets wide opportunities in the railway department. However, all this is not an easy task. SCRA is very difficult to clear and one must strive hard to emerge as a winner in this exam. Following are some general tips that will enhance your performance and make you one of those lucky selected candidates. You can not clear any exam without proper preparation of the prescribed syllabus. If you are not well prepared with all the subjects, additional preparation will not be of much help. Also, make sure that you cover all the subjects and do no leave any topic. Emphasis is laid on your current affair knowledge. You should have wide knowledge of physical geography, exploration of underground resources with special reference to flora and fauna, history and society in India etc. Reading newspapers is the easiest and most accessible way to stay connected to recent affairs. Your general English will also be tested. You can read a lot of grammar books and other books of fiction or autobiographies etc. This would also help to extend your vocabulary which helps you to frame better answers. Always refer to trustworthy sources for preparation. This rule not only applies for SCRA exam but for any competitive exam. You must refer to the official website of UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) for book references and various websites that include required information. Last but not the least, your scores depend on how well you answer the question paper. At times, we know a lot but it does not come down in our answers. This is mainly due to lack of practice, and use of incoherent words. Your answers must be precise and logical. Practicing these basic tips will help you score those extra marks in your SCRA examination. Practice your syllabus well and answer the question paper with confidence and logic. You must give months to prepare for this exam as the competition is very high and seats are very limited.