RRB ALP Syllabus & Exam Pattern
RRB ALP Syllabus & Exam Pattern — reference from Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), with the direct official link. The pattern below is taken from the most recent official notification. If it is revised, the new notice appears on this page automatically.
RRB ALP exam pattern
CBT 1 — first Computer Based Test
| Subject / section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness | 75 | 75 |
60 minutes · one-third mark deducted per wrong answer
CBT 2 — second Computer Based Test
| Subject / section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A — Mathematics, Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, General Awareness | 100 | 100 |
| Part B — relevant ITI trade (qualifying) | 75 | 75 |
Part A 90 minutes, Part B 60 minutes · one-third mark deducted per wrong answer
ALP candidates then take the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT).
Latest syllabus update — 19 Apr 2025
About RRB ALP
RRB ALP — Assistant Loco Pilot — is Indian Railways' recruitment for locomotive crew, conducted alongside Technician posts. Candidates need an ITI qualification or diploma in a relevant trade.
Selection process
- CBT 1 — first Computer Based Test
- CBT 2 — second Computer Based Test with Part A and Part B
- Computer Based Aptitude Test, for ALP posts
- Document verification and medical examination
How to get the official RRB ALP Syllabus & Exam Pattern
- Open the latest official notification for the exam — it goes straight to Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)'s own website.
- The syllabus and scheme of examination are printed inside the notification PDF, usually as an annexure near the end.
- Check the number of questions, marks, time and negative marking against the table on this page — if the notification differs, the notification is correct.
- Save the PDF. Commissions do revise patterns between cycles, so re-check it every time a new notification is issued.
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CBT 1 — first Computer Based Test: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness (75 questions, 75 marks). 60 minutes · one-third mark deducted per wrong answer.
CBT 1 — first Computer Based Test: 60 minutes · one-third mark deducted per wrong answer. CBT 2 — second Computer Based Test: Part A 90 minutes, Part B 60 minutes · one-third mark deducted per wrong answer.
The syllabus is printed inside the official notification issued by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Open the latest notification from this page — it links straight to the official website. ExamChowk does not host copies of official documents.
CBT 1 — first Computer Based Test; CBT 2 — second Computer Based Test with Part A and Part B; Computer Based Aptitude Test, for ALP posts; Document verification and medical examination. Each stage is qualifying for the next, and the final merit list is published by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
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