RRB Exam Pattern 2025: Post-wise Pattern for Group D, NTPC, JE & ALP

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 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.

RRB ALP exam pattern for CBT 2 is divided into two parts-Part A and Part B. The details regarding both the parts are given below:

Part A

Part A of CBT 2 comprises 100 objective-type questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering. The duration of the test is 90 minutes. 

Part B

Part B of RRB ALP is qualifying in nature and comprises questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by the Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). The duration of the test is 60 minutes. Total 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 NTPC exam was moderate in terms of difficulty level. The General Awareness section was moderate, while General Intelligence and Reasoning sections were easy. The overall difficulty level of the Mathematics section was easy to moderate. RRB NTPC exam is held for 90 minutes for general candidates while 120 minutes is given for PwBD candidates. There are no sectional timings in RRB NTPC exam. Candidates need to attempt the paper within the allotted time duration.

Yes, there is a minimum qualifying cut off in RRB NTPC exam. The minimum qualifying marks for CBT 1 and 2 are below:

General, EWS: 40 per cent

OBC and SC: 30 per cent 

ST: 25 %

 

Yes, there is normalisation of marks in RRB NTPC exam. According to the normalisation process, the marks obtained in the exam are calculated on the basis of an average score of the top one percent of the candidates considering all shifts. The marks are calculated up to five decimal places. RRB NTPC exam is conducted in various stages, such as first stage CBT, second stage CBT, Typing Skill Test/Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (as applicable), and Document Verification/Medical Examination.

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.

RRBs follow percentile-based normalisation in the RRB Group D exam. The percentile score of each candidate is converted into normalised marks by inserting the raw marks into the base shift. The calculation of base shift is done by using the standard mathematical formula of interpolation. 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.

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

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

 

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.

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

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 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

 

 

 

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

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.