RRB ALP 2022 Syllabus, Subject-wise CBT 1 & 2 Syllabus

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Exam 2022 ( RRB ALP )

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RRB ALP Syllabus 2022: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) release RRB ALP syllabus for Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician posts. The syllabus holds importance for candidates preparing for the exam. RRB ALP aspirants need to be well acquainted with the detailed RRB ALP syllabus before beginning with the preparation. The syllabus provides a list of important topics for each subject that needs to be included in the preparation schedule. RRB ALP syllabus is divided into the first stage, second stage and CBAT. The syllabus of RRB ALP is different for different stages. RRB ALP syllabus basically comprises subjects such as Mathematics/Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Logical Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering General Awareness & Current Affairs. Knowing the complete syllabus help aspirants formulate an effective preparation strategy to crack RRB ALP 2022 exam. Read below for more details on RRB ALP syllabus 2022.

RRB ALP Syllabus 2022: Highlights

Few highlights related to RRB ALP syllabus are given below:

  • RRB ALP is conducted in several stages first stage CBT, second stage CBT, and CBAT
  • CBT 1 is common for ALP and Technician posts. RRB ALP syllabus for this stage includes Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness and Current Affairs
  • CBT 2 is only for ALP posts, RRB ALP syllabus for this stage includes Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science and Engineering, General Awareness and Current Affairs along with questions from relevant trade
  • CBAT is only for Technician post and comprises five test batteries related to the concerned trade 

RRB ALP CBT 1 Syllabus 2022

RRB ALP syllabus for CBT 1 is as follows.

RRB ALP Syllabus RRB ALP Topics

Mathematics

General Intelligence and Reasoning

  • Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Mathematical operations
  • Blood relationships
  • Syllogism
  • Jumbling
  • Venn Diagram
  • Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
  • Conclusions and Decision Making
  • Similarities and Differences
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Arguments and Assumptions

General Science

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biological Sciences

General Awareness & Current Affairs

  • Science & Technology
  • Sports and Culture
  • Personalities
  • Economics
  • Indian Polity

RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus 2022

RRB ALP CBT 2 syllabus is divided into two parts: A and B. The syllabus of Part A comprises subjects, such as Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering and General Awareness on Current Affairs. The syllabus of Part B comprises topics from the relevant trade. RRB ALP syllabus for both parts is given below.

RRB ALP Part A Syllabus 2022

Part A 

RRB ALP syllabus

RRB ALP Topics

Mathematics

  • Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, Square Root.
  • Age Calculations
  • 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
  • Calendar & Clock
  • Pipes & Cistern

General Intelligence and Reasoning

  • Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Mathematical operations
  • Blood relationships
  • Syllogism
  • Jumbling
  • Venn Diagram
  • Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
  • Conclusions and Decision Making
  • Similarities and Differences
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Arguments and Assumptions
  • Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.

Basic Science & Engineering

  • 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

  • Science & Technology
  • Sports
  • Culture
  • Personalities
  • Economics
  • Indian Polity

RRB ALP Syllabus for Part B

Part B is qualifying in nature and comprises a syllabus relevant to the trade as prescribed by the Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualifications are required to appear in the section having questions about the relevant trade. Candidates holding Degrees, Diplomas, and Classes and are eligible for the various posts of ALP, need to select relevant trades from the list prescribed by RRBs against their Engineering discipline/Class 12. The relevant trades for various Engineering disciplines/Class 12 are given below.

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 Syllabus for CBAT

Candidates need to secure a minimum of 42 marks in each of the five test batteries. The CBAT comprises questions and answer options in English and Hindi only. There is no negative marking in CBAT.

RRB ALP Books

Candidates can refer to the following RRB ALP books

RRB ALP Papers   RRB ALP Best Books

Mathematics

Fast Track Objective Arithmetic Book by Rajesh Verma

General Intelligence and Reasoning

Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr RS Aggarwal

General Science

NCERT books for respective subtlest

General awareness & current affairs

Lucent's General Knowledge

Basic Science & Engineering

Basic Science & Engineering for Indian Railways (RRB) Assistant Loco Pilot Exam Stage II

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RRB ALP and Technicians Syllabus 2022 FAQs

Q. Where do I get RRB ALP syllabus?

A: RRB NTPC syllabus is released by RRBs along with the notification. We have provided RRB ALP syllabus for different stages of exam.

Q. What will be the total number of questions in the RRB ALP first stage CBT?

A. There will be 75 questions in the first stage CBT of RRB ALP exam

Q. What are the different sections in RRB ALP exam?

A. RRB ALP exam includes subjects such as Mathematics, General Intelligence, Reasoning, and General Awareness, Basic Science, and Engineering. 

Q. What type of questions are asked in RRB ALP General Intelligence and Reasoning section?

A. Candidates can expect questions in RRB ALP General Intelligence and Reasoning section from Coding and Decoding, Analytical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Decision Making, Puzzle, etc. 

Q. What are the important topics for RRB ALP General Awareness?

A. Questions in RRB ALP General Awareness section are asked from Current Affairs, Important Dates, Events, Awards, Geography, Politics, etc.

Q. What are the important topics for RRB ALP Mathematics?

A. The important topics for RRB ALP Mathematics section are Number system, Fractions, Percentage, Time and Work, Simple and Compound Interest, etc.

Q. What is the level of questions asked in RRB ALP exam?

A. The level of questions asked in RRB ALP exam is of Class 10 standard.

Q. How can I score good marks in RRB ALP Mathematics section?

A. To score good marks in RRB ALP Maths section, candidates need to understand each topic, learn basic formulas and practice previous years' question papers.

Q. How to prepare for RRB ALP General Intelligence and Reasoning section?

A. To ace this section of RRB ALP exam, candidates must solve the previous years' question papers, mock tests, and puzzles. 

Q. How to prepare for RRB ALP General Awareness section?

A. Candidates can prepare for the General Awareness section of RRB ALP exam by reading magazines and daily newspapers. 

Q. How do previous years' question papers help in RRB ALP preparation?

A. RRB ALP previous years' question papers help candidates to know the type of questions asked in the exam and the difficulty level of questions.

Q. How do mock tests help in RRB ALP preparation?

A. Attempting mock tests help candidates to learn effective time management skills as well as improves the speed for solving questions.

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What is the full syllabus of Math and reasoning for RRB ALP?

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Vaibhav pal

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a month ago

Hi Anil, the syllabus for Math and Reasoning for RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) exam includes Mathematics or Quantitative Aptitude General Intelligence & Logical Reasoning, Syllogism, and Basic Science & Engineering. The exam consists of two stages of Computer Based Test (CBT). The first ...Hi Anil, the syllabus for Math and Reasoning for RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) exam includes Mathematics or Quantitative Aptitude General Intelligence & Logical Reasoning, Syllogism, and Basic Science & Engineering. The exam consists of two stages of Computer Based Test (CBT). The first stage of CBT includes Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness on Current Affairs. The second stage of CBT includes Part A and Part B. Part A includes Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, and General Awareness on Current Affairs. Part B includes relevant trade syllabus. Therefore, the full syllabus for Math and Reasoning for RRB ALP includes various topics related to Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and Basic Science & Engineering.

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