RRB ALP Books 2025: Check best books for exam preparation

The best books for RRB ALP General Awareness and Current Affairs are given below:

• Lucent’s General Knowledge
• Manorama Yearbook

RRB ALP subjects for CBT 1 and 2 are given below.

CBT 1 Subjects

CBT 2 Part A Subjects

The important topics for RRB ALP exam are given below:

CBT 1

CBT 2

Part A 

Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.

General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.

Basic Science and Engineering: The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc.

General Awareness: Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.

Part B

The questions in this part are asked from the trade syllabus prescribed by Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualification will be required to appear in the section having questions from the relevant trade. Candidates holding Degree, Diploma and HSC (10+2) having eligibility for the posts of ALP have to select relevant trade from the list of trades listed against their engineering discipline/HSC (10+2). 

Candidates must follow RRB ALP exam pattern. They must read good books. Candidates must learn the concepts and formulas. They should solve previous year questions. Candidates must complete the topics given in the syllabus.

Best books for RRB ALP exam should cover the Syllabus. They should have sample question papers. Candidates should select the latest edition of books that have covered all the topics. Buy books that are easy to understand.

RRB ALP exam prep plan  with books is to create a study schedule. They should make sure that the books have covered the syllabus. Focus on improving your basic concepts. Revise the topics regularly.

The important topics for RRB ALP exam are given below:

CBT 1

CBT 2

Part A 

Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.

General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.

Basic Science and Engineering: The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc.

General Awareness: Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.

Part B

The questions in this part are asked from the trade syllabus prescribed by Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualification will be required to appear in the section having questions from the relevant trade. Candidates holding Degree, Diploma and HSC (10+2) having eligibility for the posts of ALP have to select relevant trade from the list of trades listed against their engineering discipline/HSC (10+2). 

The books recommended for RRB ALP preparation are given below.

Candidates can check below the prep strategy for the RRB ALP exam.
Prepare a proper routine
Read newspapers 
Make notes for revision
Practice previous years question papers 
Attempt mock tests to know the level of preparation

The important highlights related to RRB ALP books are given below:

• RRB ALP exam has three stages, all the three stages have different syllabus
• Candidates have to select books for all three stages
• The books should cover all topics included in RRB ALP syllabus
• Books with more number of questions are helpful in practice

The best books for RRB ALP Mathematics are given below.

• Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
• Fast Track by Rajesh Verma
• Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav
• M Tyra ‘s ‘Magical Books On Quicker Maths’