What is the procedure to login for RRB ALP exam?

Candidates need to login with the required credentials to fill the RRB ALP detailed application form. Online applications are accepted for the exam. The application fee can be paid online. The login ID can be used in downloading admit card,

What is the best way to prepare for the RRB ALP exam?

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

What is RRB ALP age limit?

=Assistant Loco Pilots candidates should be 18 and 30 years. The application form needs to be filled online. Recruitment is done based on selection process. The application fee needs to be paid online only.

How can I become ALP in railway?

Candidates from all streams can become a loco pilot after completing Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT/Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the prescribed trades/3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical /Electronics / Automobile Engineering/Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of IT.

What is the process of RRB ALP application fee refund?

RRB ALP application fee is INR 500 for General and OBC categories while it is INR 250 for SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class. The application fee is refunded after candidates appear in the first stage of CBT. General and OBC candidates get partial refund of RRB ALP application fees while those belonging to SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/ Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class get full refund of application fees.

When RRB ALP Exam Dates 2025 (CEN 01/2025) was nnounced?

RRB ALP exam dates 2025 (CEN 01/2025) for CBT 1 were announced. The CBT 1 exam of RRB ALP comprises a total of 75 objective-type multiple choice questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning, General Science and General awareness on current affairs. A total of 75 marks are allotted to the test. The duration of the test is 60 minutes.

What are the most important topics to focus on while preparing for the RRB ALP exam?

The important topics for RRB ALP exam are given below: CBT 1 Topics Syllabus Maths 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. General Science The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level General Awareness Current Affairs , Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics, etc. 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).

What is RRB ALP educational qualification?

The educational qualification for RRB ALP exam is given below. Designation Department Sub- Department Qualification ALP Electrical Traction Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (OR) 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering (OR) Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI. ALP Mechanical Traction Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (OR) 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering (OR) Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI.

What is the distribution of questions in RRB ALP CBT 2 exam?

The distribution of questions in RRB ALP CBT 2 exam is given below: Part A/Sections Total Questions Basic Science and Engineering 40 Mathematics 25 General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 General Knowledge and Current Affairs 10 Part B/Sections Test of Relevant Trade 75 Total 175

What is the RRB ALP application fees?

RRB ALP application fee is INR 500 for General and OBC categories while it is INR 250 for SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class. The application fee will be refunded to candidates after appearing in the first stage CBT. Candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories will get a partial refund of the application fee while SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/ Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class will get a full refund of the application form

What is the distribution of questions in RRB ALP CBT 1 exam?

The distribution of questions in RRB ALP CBT 1 exam is given below. Divisions Number of Questions Number of Marks Arithmetic 20 20 Reasoning 25 25 General Awareness 10 10 General Science 20 20 Total 75 75

What should I do if I forget my password to sign into My Account for RRB ALP exam?

Click on the 'Forgot Password' option at 'Sign into Your Account' of login page. Enter either Aadhaar number or registered email/mobile number and date of birth. The revised password will be sent to the candidate's registered email ID only. Candidates have to login with revised password sent on their registered email.

In how many shifts RRB ALP CBT 2 is conducted?

RRB ALP CBT 2 exam is held in 2 shifts. The shift 1 timings are 9:30 AM to 12 Noon, whereas shift 2 is conducted between 2:30 to 5 PM.

In how many shifts RRB ALP exam will be conducted?

RRB ALP shift timings 2025 for CBT 1 exam were released along with the city intimation slip. The exam timings are given below: Shift Reporting Time Gate Closure Time Exam Start Time 1 7.30 AM 8.30 AM 9.00 AM 2 11.00 AM 12.00 PM 12.30 PM 3 3.00 PM 4.00 PM 4.30 PM

How many posts are there in RRB ALP?

RRB conducts RRB ALP & Technician exam to fill posts of assistant loco pilot and technicians for different railway zones across the country. A total of 9970 vacancies have been announced for RRB ALP 2025 exam (CEN 01/2025). In 2018, a total of 64,371 vacancies were announced for the exam. Out of these vacancies, 27,795 vacancies were for Assistant loco pilot and 36,576 were for Technicians

Is RRB ALP conducted online or offline?

All the stages of RRB ALP exam are conducted online. The language of the question paper is in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Manipuri, Konkani.

How can I fill RRB ALP application form?

To fill RRB ALP application form Visit website of RRBs, Click on RRB ALP notification, Register yourself for exam with required personal details, Fill your basic details, for example, your name, your parent’s name, contact information, mail-id etc. After clicking on the submit button, you will receive an OTP. After the OTP is validated, fill the detailed application for. Pay required application fee, Save copy of RRB ALP application form

Is CBAT mandatory for all posts in RRB ALP?

In RRB ALP & Technician exam, only those who have applied for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and cleared second stage of, need to appear for CBAT. CBAT is for the candidates who have applied for technician post only. Candidates equal to eight times the number of ALP vacancies are called for CBAT based on the performance in Part A of second stage CBT, subject to qualifying the Part B. Candidates are required to qualify in each of the test batteries of CBAT. The questions in CBAT are in English and Hindi only. There is no negative marking in CBAT. To draw the merit list of ALP, 70 per cent weightage is given to Part A of second stage CBT and 30 per cent in CBAT.

RRB ALP Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Check CBT Exam Schedule for 01/2025

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Exam On - 5 Mar '26 - 9 Mar '26

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 12:50 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) revised RRB ALP 2026 exam dates. The exam for ALP will be conducted from February 13 to 18, 2026. RRB Technician exam will be conducted from March 5 to 9, 2026. The admit cards will be released four days before the exam. The city slip will be released 10 days before the exam. The exam dates comprises major events related to the exam. Read below for more details on Railway ALP dates.

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RRB ALP 2025 Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB ALP 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
05 Mar ' 26 - 09 Mar ' 26	RRB Technician 2025 Exam Date (02/2025)

Dates	Past Exam Dates
16 Feb ' 26 - 18 Feb ' 26	RRB ALP 2025 Exam Date (01/2025)
13 Feb ' 26 - 18 Feb ' 26	RRB ALP Exam Date 2026
13 Oct ' 25 - 21 Oct ' 25	RRB ALP DV and medical exam
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