A. Books
1. Books for Trade-Specific Preparation:
Electrician:
Electrician Trade Theory by K.B. Raina.
Electrical Wiring and Contracting by SCNA.
Fitter:
Fitter Trade Theory by R.K. Jain.
Workshop Technology by S.K. Hajra Choudhury.
Welder:
Welding Technology by O.P. Khanna.
Practical Welding by L.V. Prasad.
Diesel Mechanic:
Mechanic Diesel Trade Practical by Ramesh Kumar.
Automobile Mechanics by N.K. Giri.
Carpenter:
Carpentry and Joinery by Brian Porter.
2. General Knowledge and Aptitude (Optional):
Lucent’s General Knowledge.
Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal (to improve numerical skills for interviews or basic assessments).
B. Websites
1. Official RRC SCR Website:
scr.indianrailways.gov.in – Official notifications and updates.
2. NCVT MIS Portal:
ncvtmis.gov.in – Trade-specific course materials and ITI updates.
3. Test Platforms:
Testbook: Trade-wise practice tests.
Youth4Work: Mock exams for ITI and apprentice-level roles.