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.
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 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
| 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).
- RRB ALP Books
- RRB ALP Preparation Tips 2024 FAQs
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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| Basic Science |
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| RRB ALP Sample Papers |
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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.
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RRB ALP Preparation Tips 2024 FAQs
Candidates can check below RRB ALP preparation tips 2024.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
CBT 1 will have 75 questions for 75 marks and the duration granted to resolve the questions is 60 minutes. 1/3rd marks are deducted for each wrong answer in CBT 1. The CBT 2 will have two parts- Part A and B for 175 marks. 1/3rd 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.
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