RRB ALP 2025 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme, Question Pattern & Qualifying Marks
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Exam 2025 ( RRB ALP )
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025: Railway Recruitment Boards releases RRB ALP exam pattern along with the notification. It is divided into different stages-first stage CBT, second stage CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), and Document Verification. The exam pattern is different for different stages. RRB ALP exam pattern comprises details such marking scheme, total marks, exam duration, weightage of topics, and many more. In this article, we have discussed regarding RRB ALP exam pattern.
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RRB ALP Exam Pattern
The different stages of RRB ALP exam pattern is explained below:
RRB ALP Exam Pattern for CBT 1
The structure of the RRB ALP & Technician exam pattern is given below.
| Subject |
No. of questions |
Total marks and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics |
20 |
Total marks- 75 Duration-60 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
|
| General Science |
20 |
|
| General Awareness and Current Affairs |
10 |
RRB ALP Exam Pattern for CBT 2
The details regarding both the parts are given below:
Part A
| RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | ||||
| Basic Science and Engineering | ||||
| Total | ||||
Part B
| Engineering Discipline(Diploma/Degree) | Relevant trade for PART B Qualifying Test to be selected from |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering and combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering | Electrician / Instrument Mechanic / Wiremen/Winder(Armature) / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
| Electronics Engineering and combination of various streams of Electronics Engineering | Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV |
| Mechanical Engineering and combination of various streams of Mechanical Engineering | Fitter / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Turner / Machinist / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Heat Engine /Millwright Maintenance Mechanic |
| Automobile Engineering and combination of various streams of Automobile Engineering | Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Heat Engine / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
| HSC(10+2) with Physics and Maths | Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman |
RRB ALP Exam Pattern for CBAT
CBAT is conducted for ALP posts 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 Provisional Allotment Process
Based on the performance of candidates in Part A of the second stage CBT and subject to qualifying the Part B of second stage CBT (For Technician posts) and based on the performance of candidates in Part A of second stage CBT subject to qualifying the Part B and CBAT (For ALP), candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called for document verification. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates, and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates.
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Some of the important highlights related to the exam pattern is given below.
| Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of exam | Recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) & Technicians |
| Conducting authority | Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Stages of exam | First stage CBT, second stage CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), and Document Verification |
| Mode of exam | Online |
| Exam duration | First stage CBT: 60 min Second stage CBT Part A: 90 min Part B: 60 min |
| No of questions | First stage CBT: 75 Second stage CBT: 100 (Part A) and 75 (Part B) CBAT: 42 |
| Negative marks | 1/3 |
| Marks for correct answers | One |
| Language of question paper | Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Manipuri, Konkani. |
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.
RRB ALP Syllabus
RRB ALP syllabus for first stage and Part A of second stage CBT are given below.
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| 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 cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of Class 10 standard |
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and other subjects of importance. |
| 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. |
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RRB ALP trade-wise syllabus is given below.
Name of Trade | Topic Name |
Electrical | Electrical India |
Transfers | |
Three Phase Motor Systems | |
Light, Magnetism | |
Fundamental Electric System | |
Single phase motors | |
Switches and Plugs | |
Electrical Connections | |
Mechanical | Applied Mechanics |
Production Engineering | |
Engines | |
Heat | |
Energy Conservation | |
Management | |
Kinetic Theory | |
Turbo Machinery | |
Automation Engineering | |
Refrigerators and Air Conditioned | |
Metallurgical | |
Heat Transfers | |
The Power Plant Turbines and Boilers | |
IC Engines | |
Machine Design | |
Metallurgical Production Technology | |
Electronics and Communication | Satellite |
Radio Communication Systems | |
Dias | |
Electronic Tube | |
Semi Conductor Physics | |
Micro Processor | |
Networking and Industrial Electronics | |
Transistor | |
Digital Electronics | |
Automobile | System Theory |
Metallurgical Production Technology | |
Machine Design | |
Thermodynamics | |
IC Engines | |
Heat Transfers |
RRB ALP Maths syllabus comprises topics that candidates have studied in high school. Candidates must be thorough with the syllabus. Besides the syllabus, candidates must go through the exam pattern.
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025 FAQs
Candidates can check below RRB ALP exam pattern FAQs.
Commonly asked questions
RRB ALP exam pattern for CBT 2 comprises two parts. A carries 100 questions. The duration of exam is 90 minutes. Part B comprises 75 questions. Exam is held for 60 minutes.
The qualifying marks of RRB ALP exam are the marks which candidates need to secure in order to qualify the exam. Besides, the cut off marks, candidates are also required to secure the cut off. The category-wise qualifying marks for RRB ALP exam are given below.
| Stages | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| First stage | UR-40 per cent OBC-30 per cent SC-30 per cent ST-25 per cent |
| Second stage | Part A UR-40 per cent OBC-30 per cent SC-30 per cent ST-25 per cent Part B-35 per cent |
| CBAT | 42 marks |
RRB ALP exam pattern for CBT 1 comprises questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning, General Science and General awareness on current affairs. The test paper carries a total of 75 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The total marks allotted to the test are 75. The duration of the test is 60 minutes. The score of first stage CBT is used to shortlist candidates for the second stage CBT. The first stage CBT is only to screen candidates for the second stage.
RRB ALP CBAT comprises several test batteries. Candidates are required to qualify each test batteries. The questions set 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.
In case of same marks, merit is decided based on age. The older person is given higher seniority than the younger one.
RRB ALP syllabus for Basic Science & Engineering comprises the topics that candidates have studied in B Tech. The syllabus is decided by the examination authority. Candidates must be thorough with the syllabus.
The overall difficulty level of RRB ALP CBT 1 exam was moderate. The General Science section was Moderate. The Maths section was moderate. The General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness sections were easy to moderate.
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.
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 |
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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.
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