RRB Exam Pattern 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts various RRB examination based on the prescribed exam pattern or structure. For various Railway exams, the exam pattern is different. Exams included in RRB are RRB NTPC, RRB ALP, RRB Group D, RRB JE and RPF SI. The exam pattern is released along with the notification PDF on the official website. Candidates are advised to go through the exam pattern properly as it is the first steps towards the preparation of RRB exam. Candidates will come to know the exam structure, marking scheme, weightage of each section, total marks, etc. through the exam pattern.
Candidates can check below in detail about the RRB NTPC, RRB JE, RRB Group D, RRB ALP exam pattern. Along with the exam pattern, RRB Syllabus is also provided on this page.
- RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025
- RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025
- RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025
- RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025
- RRB 2025 Exam Process
- What are the Subjects in the RRB exam?
- RRB Exam Pattern FAQs 2025
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025
As per the RRB ALP exam pattern, the first stage of CBT is divided into four sections Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness and Current Affairs. The test paper will have 75 objective-type questions and the duration of the test is 60 minutes. There is a negative marking of 1/3 for wrong answers.
The second stage of CBT is divided into two parts: A and B. Part A comprises questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering and General Awareness and Current Affairs. Part B comprises relevant trade-related questions. The total number of questions in the second stage will be 175.
The CBAT of RRB consists of five test batteries. Candidates have to score 42 marks in the test battery. RRB Exam Pattern for ALP is given below.
| RRB ALP Exam | Maximum no. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st stage CBT | 75 | 60 min |
| 2nd stage CBT- PART A | 100 | 90 min |
| 2nd stage CBT- PART B | 75 | 60 min |
Commonly asked questions
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 exam pattern for CBT 2 comprises two parts. A carries 100 questions. The duration of exam is 90 minutes. Part B comprises 75 questions. Exam is held for 60 minutes.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025
The RRB NTPC exam is conducted online. The total marks allotted to the CBT 1 exam are 100 whereas CBT 2 carries a total of 120 marks. The duration of the test is 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates accompanied by scribe). The exam pattern for RRB NTPC differs for CBT, CBAT and Typing Skill Test. The structure of the exam for these stages is shared below-
RRB Exam Pattern for NTPC CBT First Stage
| Sections | Maximum Marks | Total Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 30 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 | |
| Total | 100 |
RRB Exam Pattern for NTPC CBT Second Stage
| Sections | Maximum Marks | Total Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 35 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | |
| Total | 120 |
CBAT
The RRB NTPC Exam Pattern for this stage comprises different test batteries consisting of five to six tests. There is no negative mark for this test.
Typing Skill Test
Candidates are given to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Computer. Candidates cannot use editing tools and spell-check facilities.
Commonly asked questions
The revised RRB NTPC exam pattern for graduate posts is given below.
Name of the post | Level in 7th CPC | 1st stage CBT | 2ndstage CBT | Skill Test requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Goods Train Manager | 5 |
Common for all Posts |
Common for all posts | - |
Senior Clerk cum Typist | 5 | Typing Skill Test | ||
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist | 5 | Typing Skill Test | ||
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | 6 | - | ||
Station Master | 6 | Computer Based Aptitude Test |
Yes, there is normalisation of marks in RRB NTPC exam. This is done to adjust the difficulty level of the question papers held across various sessions. Result is announced based on the normalised marks.
RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025
The RRB JE first stage selection process is CBT. There are four sections in the JE CBT exam. The test paper has 100 questions and each question is of 1 mark. The duration of the test is 90 minutes.
The second stage of CBT comprises General Awareness, Physics & Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control and Technical Abilities. The exam is of 150 marks. The duration of the exam is 120 minutes. Candidates can check RRB JE exam pattern below.
RRB JE Exam Pattern: CBT First Stage
The RRB Exam Pattern for JE CBT First Stage is shared below.
| Subjects | No of Questions | Marks for Each Section | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | |
| General Science | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB JE Exam Pattern: CBT Second Stage
RRB Exam Pattern for JE CBT Second Stage is given below.
| Subjects | No of Questions | Marks for Each Section | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | 120 minutes |
| Physics & Chemistry | 15 | 15 | |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 10 | 10 | |
| Basics of Environment and Pollution Control | 10 | 10 | |
| Technical Abilities | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | 100 |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check below the RRB JE 2025 CBT 1 exam pattern.
Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
General Science | 30 | 30 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
Time | 90 Minutes | |
The RRB JE selection process consists of four stages namely CBT 1, CBT 2, medical test and document verification. Candidates who want to secure a position as a Junior Engineer within RRB, they need to successfully clear all these stages.
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025
RRB Group D Exam Pattern highlights the structure of CBT and PET. The CBT is conducted in 15 languages. The exam comprises four sections. The duration of the test is 90 minutes and 120 minutes will be given to PwBD candidates. The test paper carries 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. For the correct answer, candidates will get one mark. For incorrect answers, 1/3 marks will be deducted. The qualifying marks are 40 per cent for UR and EWS categories while it is 30 per cent for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC and ST candidates. Candidates can check below the structure of CBT.
| Sections | Number of questions |
|---|---|
| General Science |
25 |
| Mathematics |
25 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
30 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs |
20 |
| Total |
100 |
PET is conducted for candidates qualifying for the CBT. In PET, male candidates are given to lift and carry 35 kg of weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes. They should run for a distance of 1000 meters in 2 minutes, 4 minutes and 15 seconds. Female candidates should be able to lift and carry 20 kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes. They should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds. Candidates qualifying for the PET are called for document verification.
Commonly asked questions
There is a negative marking in the RRB Group D exam. 1/3 of marks are deducted for wrong answers. Candidates for correct answers are awarded one mark. The total marks of candidates are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. RRB Group D marking scheme is given below.
Total Marks | 100 marks |
Marks Awarded for Correct Answer | 1 mark |
Marks Awarded for Incorrect Answer | 0.33 marks |
RRB Group D CBT question paper will be available in 15 languages: Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. The language of the paper is based on the region or the specific exam. But the majority of Railway Recruitment Board papers will be in the official language of the state in which the exam is conducted. For example, if the exam is taking place in Tamil Nadu, the paper is likely to be in Tamil. Likewise, if the exam is taking place in Kolkata, the language of the question paper will be in Bengali. Candidates can choose the exam language while filling out the application form.
RRB 2025 Exam Process
- RRB Group D: The exam pattern comprises CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), DV/ Medical test
- RRB NTPC: The exam pattern comprises First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination
- RRB ALP: The exam pattern comprises first-stage CBT (Common for both ALP & Technician), second-stage CBT, CBAT (Only for ALP post)
- RRB JE: The exam comprises CBT-1, CBT-2, Document Verification (DV) and Medical test
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Commonly asked questions
There is a negative marking in the RRB Group D exam. 1/3 of marks are deducted for wrong answers. Candidates for correct answers are awarded one mark. The total marks of candidates are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. RRB Group D marking scheme is given below.
Total Marks | 100 marks |
Marks Awarded for Correct Answer | 1 mark |
Marks Awarded for Incorrect Answer | 0.33 marks |
Some of the important highlights related to the exam pattern is given below.
| Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of exam | Recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) & Technicians |
| Conducting authority | Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Stages of exam | First stage CBT, second stage CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), and Document Verification |
| Mode of exam | Online |
| Exam duration | First stage CBT: 60 min Second stage CBT Part A: 90 min Part B: 60 min |
| No of questions | First stage CBT: 75 Second stage CBT: 100 (Part A) and 75 (Part B) CBAT: 42 |
| Negative marks | 1/3 |
| Marks for correct answers | One |
| Language of question paper | Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Manipuri, Konkani. |
What are the Subjects in the RRB exam?
What are the Passing Marks for RRB exam?
The category-wise passing marks for various RRB exams are given below.
| Category | Passing Marks (In Per Cent) |
|---|---|
| UR and EWS | 40 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC and ST | 30 |
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, there are qualifying marks in RRB Group D exam. The qualifying marks for your and EWS categories are 40 per cent and 30 per cent for SC, ST, and OBC.
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 |
RRB Exam Pattern FAQs 2025
Candidates can check below more FAQs regarding the RRB exam pattern.
Commonly asked questions
The candidates are required to type certain words in English or Hindi. Candidates are given passage for the typing test. This test is qualifying in nature. Those qualifying this stage are called for the next round.
Yes, there is normalisation of marks in RRB NTPC exam. This is done to adjust the difficulty level of the question papers held across various sessions. Result is announced based on the normalised marks.
RRB Group D CBT question paper will be available in 15 languages: Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. The language of the paper is based on the region or the specific exam. But the majority of Railway Recruitment Board papers will be in the official language of the state in which the exam is conducted. For example, if the exam is taking place in Tamil Nadu, the paper is likely to be in Tamil. Likewise, if the exam is taking place in Kolkata, the language of the question paper will be in Bengali. Candidates can choose the exam language while filling out the application form.
The topic-wise distribution of questions in RRB Group D General Science section is given below.
Topics | Expected Weightage |
|---|---|
Physics | 7-8 |
Chemistry | 9-10 |
Biology | 6-7 |
RRB ALP exam pattern for CBAT is given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 42 marks in each test battery |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Merit List |
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In RRB Group D exam, there are 25 questions each in General Science and Mathematics. There are 30 questions in the General Intelligence and Reasoning and 20 questions in General Awareness and Current Affairs. We have provided below the topic-wise weightage.
Maths
Topics | Expected weightage |
|---|---|
Number System | 1-2 |
BODMAS | 2-3 |
Decimals & Fractions | 1-2 |
Average | 1-2 |
LCM & HCF | 1-2 |
Ratio and Proportion | 2-3 |
Percentages | 2-3 |
Mensuration | 2 |
Time and Work | 3-4 |
Time and Distance | 2-3 |
Simple and Compound Interest | 1 |
Profit & Loss | 1-2 |
Algebra | 1 |
Geometry and Trigonometry | 1 |
Age Calculations | 2-3 |
Calendar & Clock | 1 |
Miscellaneous | 2-3 |
General Awareness
Topics | Expected Weightage |
|---|---|
Sports | 2-3 |
Economics | 1-2 |
CEO/Chairman/Appointments | 1-2 |
Current Affairs | 8-9 |
Geography | 2-3 |
History | 2-3 |
Miscellaneous | 4-5 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Topics | Expected Weightage |
|---|---|
Analogies | 2-3 |
Alphabetical and Number Series | 3-4 |
Coding and Decoding | 2-3 |
Mathematical Operations | 1-2 |
Syllogism | 1 |
Venn Diagram | 1-2 |
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency | 1-2 |
Conclusions and Decision Making | 1 |
Analytical Reasoning | 3-4 |
Classification | 2-3 |
Directions | 1-2 |
Statement-Arguments and Assumptions | 4-5 |
Miscellaneous | 2-3 |
General Science
Topics | Expected Weightage |
|---|---|
Physics | 7-8 |
Chemistry | 9-10 |
Biology | 6-7 |
Percentile scores are scores based on the relative performance of all those who appear for the examination. The marks obtained are transformed into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each shift of examinees. The percentile score is not the same as the percentage of marks obtained. The percentile score indicates the percentage of candidates that have scored equal to or below (same or lower raw scores) that particular percentile in that examination. Therefore, the topper (the highest score) of each shift will get the same percentile of 100 which is desirable. The marks obtained in between the highest and the lowest scores are also converted to appropriate percentiles. According to the revised marking scheme, the boards have decided to interpolate the raw marks into the base shift.
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.
RRB ALP CBAT comprises several test batteries. Candidates are required to qualify each test batteries. The questions set 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.
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