How to choose RRB ALP books?

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.

What types of books are recommended for RRB ALP preparation

The books recommended for RRB ALP preparation are given below. Mathematics Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal Fast Track by Rajesh Verma NCERT Maths from Grade 6 to Grade 11 Magical Books on Quicker Maths by M Tyra Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav General Intelligence and Reasoning Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal and Analytical by BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwali. Lucent’s General Intelligence and Reasoning General Awareness and Current Affairs Lucent’s General Knowledge Manorama Yearbook Pratiyogita Darpan (Magazine) for Current Affairs Basic Science NCERT Books-Class X, XII General Science by Ravi Bhushan

What is RRB ALP trade-wise syllabus?

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

What is RRB ALP syllabus for Mechanical?

RRB ALP syllabus for Mechanical comprises topics such as Dimensions Heat Engines Turbo Machinery Production Engineering Automation Engineering Kinetic Theory The Strength Of The Material Metal Handling Metallurgical Refrigerators and air-conditioned Energy, Materials Energy Conservation Management Applied Mechanics.

What is RRB ALP syllabus for Mathematics?

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.

What is RRB ALP syllabus for Electronics and Communication?

RRB ALP syllabus for Electronics and Communication comprises topics such as The Transistor Dias Digital Electronics Networking and Industrial Electronics Electronic Tube Semi-Conductor Physics Robotic Radio Communication Systems Satellite Matters Computer & Micro Processor.

What is RRB ALP syllabus for Basic Science & Engineering?

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.

What is RRB ALP syllabus for Electrical?

RRB ALP syllabus for Electrical comprises Electrical India Rolls, cables Transfers Three-Phase Motor Systems Light, Magnetism Fundamental Electric System Single phase motors Switches, Plugs and Electrical Connections

What are the most important topics to focus on while preparing for the RRB ALP exam?

The important topics for RRB ALP exam are given below: CBT 1 Topics Syllabus 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).

How do I prepare for RRB ALP CBT 1 exam?

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.

What are RRB ALP qualifying marks?

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

What is RRB ALP exam pattern for CBT 1?

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 2025 Syllabus, Subject-wise CBT 1 & 2 Syllabus

Updated on Dec 4, 2025 23:37 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB ALP Syllabus 2025: 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 exam. Read below for more details on RRB ALP syllabus 2025.

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RRB ALP Syllabus 2025
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025
RRB ALP Books
RRB ALP Preparation
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RRB ALP Syllabus 2025

RRB ALP syllabus for different stages is given below:

RRB ALP CBT 1 Syllabus 2025

RRB ALP syllabus for CBT 1 is as follows.

RRB ALP Syllabus	RRB ALP Topics
Mathematics	Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions LCM, HCF Ratio and Proportion Percentages 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 Mensuration
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 NTPC CBT 2 Syllabus

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. 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 2025

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.

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 CBAT Syllabus

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 Exam Pattern 2025

RRB ALP exam pattern is such that it is divided into different stages-first stage CBT, second stage CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), and Document Verification. The stage-wise exam pattern of RRB ALP is given below.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024 for CBT 1

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 2024 for CBT 2

Part A

Subject	No. of questions	Duration
Mathematics	25	90 minutes
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25
Basic Science and Engineering	40
General Awareness and Current Affairs	10

Part B

The exam duration of Part B is 60 minutes. A total of 75 questions are asked in the exam. This part is qualifying in nature and comprises questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by the Director General of Employment & Training (DGET).

RRB ALP Exam Pattern for CBAT

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 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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Candidates can clear RRB ALP exam by following proper prep strategy. Candidates must go through the subjects given in the syllabus. They should know the exam pattern. Candidates must also attempt mock tests. They should revision properly. Candidates must follow study plan.