RRB ALP Preparation 2025: Tips, Strategy & Guide

To begin with RRB ALP preparation, candidates must refer to the exam pattern and syllabus. The exam pattern will help candidates to understand the overall structure of the exam. RRB ALP syllabus help candidates to know the topics from where questions are asked in the exam. Candidates must clear the concept of the topics given in the syllabus by going through good book. Candidates must attempt mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.

The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB ALP exam are given below:

• Candidates need to prepare their own study schedule according to their daily routines
• It is important to learn time management to solve the questions quicky in time
• Make it a habit to read newspapers daily to stay updated with the current national and international events
• Make notes regarding all the important topics
• Revise the topics again and again
• Practice previous year's question papers and mock tests to boost confidence level

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 tips and tricks to prepare for RRB ALP CBT 1 exam are given below:

• Follow the RRB ALP exam pattern religiously 
• Try to learn each topic, concepts, formulas, dates, events, etc.
• Read RRB ALP books for each subject for building a solid foundation
• Solve previous year questions and model question banks to understand the paper trends thoroughly
• Complete all syllabus topics in scheduled time and then begin practice of important MCQs and revision 

The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB ALP General Intelligence and Reasoning are given below:

Candidates need to increase their speed and accuracy of solving questions

General Intelligence & Logical Reasoning contains essential sections for the exam such as Syllogism, Data Interpretation, Decision-Making, Analytical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Instructions, Assertions, Arguments and many more to score more in RRB ALP exam

Candidates should not waste time on a single topic

Attempt one or two mocks on a daily or weekly basis in various order of attempts

For Stage-2, candidates must cover important topics such as  Matrix, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Order & Ranking, Blood Relation, etc.

The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB ALP CBT 2 exam are given below:

• Candidates must prepare notes for RRB ALP for the Basic Science & Engineering section. 
• Focus on preparing those topics first that you have already dealt with in the earlier stage to strengthen your RRB ALP strategy
• Go through all the specific RRB ALP books to prepare technical topics such as Engineering Drawings, Units and Measurement, Levers and Simple Machines, I.T Literacy, etc. 
• Try to start with those general and technical Engineering topics that you are strong at to prepare confidently and waste less time. 

The tips and tricks to solve the RRB ALP Numerical Ability section are given below:

• Candidates need to take the help of the NCERT texts for preparing for Maths 
• Clear the fundamental calculations of solving questions
• Candidates must practice questions from the sections like Number Systems, Percentages, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple Interest, etc.
• Candidates must cover important topics like Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Simplification, etc.

The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB ALP General Science section are given below:

• Candidates can go through the Science textbook of NCERT
• Questions are majorly asked from the texts of classes 8 to 10.
• Make short notes on each topic
• Read newspapers, journals, and columns on General Science subject areas.
• Covering the basic concept of the section on General Science will be extremely beneficial for RRB ALP exam
• Read and gather information about General Science topics like Energy, Work, Power, Human Body, and so on

It is not tough to crack RRB ALP exam if you prepare well as per proper study routine. The tips and tricks to crack RRB ALP exam are given below:

• Understand the exam pattern and syllabus
• Clear the concept of the topics given in the RRB ALP syllabus
• Practice previous years' question papers and mock tests
• Focus on improving speed and accuracy

The books for RRB ALP exam are given below:

• Best books for RRB ALP exam should cover the RRB ALP Syllabus to help aspirants to cover all of their bases
• RRB ALP books should have sample question papers. These books are considered best for the preparation 
• The content given in the RRB ALP Books should be exact and easy to understand.
• Candidates should select the latest edition of books in which all important information is gathered in one place.

The books recommended for RRB ALP preparation are given below.

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.

In first two CBTs questions will come in MCQ format. The third stage is CBAT, where candidates will be given five test batteries. The CBT carries 75 objective-type multiple-choice questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning, General Science and General awareness on current affairs. The test carries a total of 75 marks. The duration of the test is 60 minutes. The standard of questions in first stage CBT is framed as per the educational qualification prescribed for the posts. The pattern for second stage is divided into parts-A and B. Part A of the second stage CBT comprises 100 objective-type questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering and General Awareness on Current Affairs. Part B carries questions based on the candidate's discipline.

RRB ALP CBT 1 syllabus is given below.

RRB ALP CBT 2 syllabus is given below.

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.

CBT 1 will have 75 questions for 75 marks and the duration granted to resolve the questions is 60 minutes. 1/3^rd marks are deducted for each wrong answer in CBT 1. The CBT 2 will have two parts- Part A and B for 175 marks. 1/3^rd marks are deducted for each wrong answer in CBT 2. The marks of candidates are calculated based on the correct and incorrect answers. Normalisation of marks is done to calculate the scores of candidates.