RRB ALP preparation should include revision, going through the exam pattern and syllabus, attempting the mock tests and analysing the preparation level. As the RRB ALP exam dates 2024 are announced by the RRBs, we have provided here RRB ALP preparation tips that will help candidates to sail through the exam. Scroll down to read more details on RRB ALP preparation tips 2024.
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.
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 topics for RRB ALP exam are given below:
CBT 1
| Topics | Syllabus |
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| 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).
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RRB ALP Books
To clear the concept of the topics given in the syllabus, candidates can refer to the following RRB ALP books.
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| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
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| General Awareness and Current Affairs |
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| RRB ALP Sample Papers |
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Commonly asked questions
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.
The books recommended for RRB ALP preparation are given below.
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RRB ALP Preparation Tips 2024 FAQs
Candidates can check below RRB ALP preparation tips 2024.
Commonly asked questions
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 |
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| 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 |
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.
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.
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