RRB ALP Syllabus 2025
(Official Pattern: CBT 1 & CBT 2)
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) exam is the toughest technical exam. It involves CBT-1 (Screening), CBT-2 (Merit + Trade Test), and CBAT (Psycho). Check the detailed topic-wise syllabus below.
⚡ Alert: CBT-2 ‘Part B’ (Trade Test) is Qualifying Nature (35% Marks). Final Merit is based on CBT-2 ‘Part A’ (70%) + CBAT (30%).
Selection Stages
- Stage 1: CBT-1 (Only Qualifying)
- Stage 2: CBT-2 (Part A + Part B)
- Stage 3: CBAT (Psycho Test)
- Stage 4: Document Verification
Exam Highlights
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd Marks
- CBT-1 Duration: 60 Minutes
- CBT-2 Duration: 2 Hours 30 Mins
- Trade Test: DGET Syllabus
1. RRB ALP CBT-1 Syllabus (Qualifying)
Total 75 Questions | Duration: 60 Minutes
| Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 |
| Gen. Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 |
| General Science (10th Level) | 20 |
| General Awareness (CA) | 10 |
| Total | 75 Questions |
2. RRB ALP CBT-2 Syllabus (Merit Deciding)
This stage has two parts. Part A marks are used for Shortlisting for Psycho Test.
| Part | Subject | Qs/Time | Imp. Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A (Merit) |
Mathematics | 100 Qs 90 Mins |
Marks Counted |
| Reasoning | |||
| Basic Science & Engg | |||
| Part B | Relevant Trade Test | 75 Qs 60 Mins |
Qualifying (35%) |
📚 Detailed Topics (Focus Areas)
Basic Science & Engineering (Critical for CBT-2)
This section decides the merit. Topics include:
- Engineering Drawing: Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric Figures, Symbolic Representation.
- Physics (Core): Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature.
- Electrical: Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines.
- Others: Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy.
Mathematics & Reasoning
- Maths: Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM-HCF, Ratio, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, SI & CI, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics.
- Reasoning: Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation, Clocks & Calendars.
🧠 Stage 3: CBAT (Psycho Test)
Only for candidates who clear CBT-2. It consists of 5 Test Batteries:
- Memory Test
- Following Directions Test
- Depth Perception Test
- Concentration Test
- Perceptual Speed Test
🔗 Important Links
| Download Official Syllabus PDF | Download PDF |
| Free Mock Test (CBT-1) | Start Now |
| Official Website | RRB Official |
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