RRB ALP CBT 2 exam analysis 2025: The shift 2 of RRB ALP CBT 2 is over now. According to students, the overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. We have provided on this page RRB ALP CBT 2 exam analysis 2025 for May 2. Read here for more details on the section-wise difficulty level, overall difficulty level, good attempts, expected cut off, etc.
RRB ALP CBT 2 exam analysis 2025
RRB ALP CBT 2 exam analysis 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) conducted the Shift 2 of RRB ALP 2025 CBT 2 exam. The overall difficulty level of this shift 2 was moderate. According to students who appeared in Shift 1 of RRB ALP CBT 2 exam, the overall difficulty level of the shift 1 exam was moderate. Questions asked in Part A from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering were easy and simple. The difficulty level of Part B was moderate, and questions were mostly technical. Questions in Maths were asked from Algebra, Equations, Time and Distance, etc. Questions in General Intelligence and Reasoning were asked from Alphabetical series, Age, Conclusion Statement, Venn Diagram, etc. There were no questions from Environment.
Earlier, the RRB ALP exam, scheduled on March 19 and 20, 2025, was cancelled due to technical glitch. RRB ALP CBT 2 exam analysis 2025 for shift 1 is provided on this page.
According to exam pattern, the question paper is divided into two parts-A and B. Part A carries questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering. Part B of RRB ALP CBT 2 carries questions specific to the trade.
Part A is considered for merit and Part B is qualifying in nature. RRB ALP CBT 2 exam analysis 2025 helps candidates to know the section-wise difficulty level, overall difficulty level, good attempts, expected cut off, etc. Read below for more details on RRB ALP CBT 2 exam analysis 2025.
- RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (Shift 2, May 2)
- RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (Shift 1, May 2)
- RRB ALP CBT 2 2025 Student Reaction
- RRB ALP CBT 2 2025 Student Reaction Video
- RRB ALP CBT 2 Shift Timings 2025
- RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025
- What Next After RRB ALP CBT 2?
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (Shift 2, May 2)
Candidates can check below the prep strategy for the RRB ALP exam.
Prepare a proper routine
Read newspapers
Make notes for revision
Practice previous years question papers
Attempt mock tests to know the level of preparation
The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB ALP General Science section are given below:
- Candidates can go through the Science textbook of NCERT
- Questions are majorly asked from the texts of classes 8 to 10.
- Make short notes on each topic
- Read newspapers, journals, and columns on General Science subject areas.
- Covering the basic concept of the section on General Science will be extremely beneficial for RRB ALP exam
- Read and gather information about General Science topics like Energy, Work, Power, Human Body, and so on
| Subjects | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Mathematics |
Moderate |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
Moderate |
| Basic Science and Engineering |
Moderate |
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Analysis 2025 (Shift 1, May 2)
The difficulty level of Part A of RRB ALP CBT 2 exam held in Shift 1 was easy, whereas Part B was moderate. Only one or two questions were asked based on the Numericals. In Electrical, mostly theoretical questions were asked. The overall difficulty level of the RRB ALP CBT 2 exam is given below.
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
SSC GD
30 Nov '25
13 Nov '25 - 6 Dec '25
RRB Group D
Part A
| Subjects | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Mathematics |
Easy |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
Easy |
| Basic Science and Engineering |
Easy |
Part B
The questions asked in Part B were moderate. The questions were mostly technical in nature.
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).
RRB ALP subjects for CBT 1 and 2 are given below.
CBT 1 Subjects
RRB ALP CBT 1 Subjects | |
| Mathematics |
|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
|
| General Science |
|
| General Awareness and Current Affairs |
|
CBT 2 Part A Subjects
RRB ALP CBT 2 Part A Subjects | |
| Mathematics |
|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
|
| General Science |
|
| General Awareness and Current Affairs |
|
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.
RRB ALP CBT 2 2025 Student Reaction
Shiksha reported live from one of the RRB ALP CBT 2 2025 exam centres in Ghaziabad to gather the feedback related to the overall difficulty level of the exam. Check below the feedback shared by the students.
Mohit Dhyani said, "The Part A of RRB ALP CBT 2 exam was easy. Questions asked from all the sections in this part were easy. The Part B was moderate in terms of difficulty level. Questions in this part were mostly technical."
Aman said, "The difficulty level of the CBT 2 paper was moderate. I have attempted 70 questions. Questions were not calculatiive they were normal. Those who are appearing in the upcoming shifts and have opted for Electrical should study more about the machines and connections. Most of the questions were asked based on these topics."
Arun Kumar said, "I have attempted 75 questions in CBT 2 exam. The paper was tougher compared to the last exam held in 2018."
RRB ALP CBT 2 2025 Student Reaction Video
RRB ALP CBT 2 Shift Timings 2025
RRB ALP CBT 2 Shift Timings 2025 are given below.
| Shift |
Reporting Time |
Gate Closure Time |
Exam Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Shift |
7:30 AM |
8:30 AM |
9:00 AM |
| 2nd Shift |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
12:30 PM |
| 3rd Shift |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
4:30 PM |
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025
RRB ALP CBT 2 exam pattern comprises two parts. The details related to RRB ALP CBT 2 exam pattern are given below.
Part A
Part A carries 100 objective-type questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering. The duration of the test is 90 minutes. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. For incorrect answers in Part A, 1/3 marks are deducted. The minimum qualifying marks in this part are 40 per cent for UR & EWS, OBC (NCL) is 30 per cent, SC is 30 per cent and ST is 25 per cent.
| RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 |
Mathematics |
100 |
100 |
90 minutes |
|
|
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
|||
|
|
Basic Science and Engineering |
|||
| Total |
||||
Part B
Part B carries 75 trade-specific questions. The exam duration of Part B is 60 minutes. This part is qualifying in nature and comprises questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by the Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). The minimum qualifying marks in this part is 35 per cent across all categories. The relevant trades for various engineering discipline/HSC (10+2) for appearing in the qualifying test are as 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 |
What Next After RRB ALP CBT 2?
Candidates qualifying the RRB ALP CBT 2 exam are called for CBAT. Candidates equal to eight times the number of RRB 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.
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
13 Nov '25 - 6 Dec '25 | RPF Constable PET Dates |
19 Jun '25 | RPF Constable CBT result 2025 |
11 Jun '25 - 25 Jun '25 | ICG Navik Application Form 202... |
13 Jun '24 - 10 Jul '24 | ICG Navik Application Form 202... |
9 Nov '25 - 30 Nov '25 | SSC CHSL Admit Card Tier 1 |
12 Nov '25 - 30 Nov '25 | SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 Exam Date |
27 Nov '25 - 16 Jan '26 | RRB Group D 2025 Exam |
24 Nov '25 | RRB Group D Admit Card 2025 |
Nov '25 | SSC MTS 2025 Exam |
4 Aug '25 - 6 Aug '25 | SSC MTS 2025 Application Corre... |
7 Aug '25 - 9 Sep '25 | RRB NTPC CBT 1 first phase |
26 Jul '25 - 27 Sep '25 | RRB Group D Exam Date |
28 Oct '25 - 27 Nov '25 | RRB NTPC Application Form 2025... |
21 Oct '25 - 27 Nov '25 | RRB NTPC Graduate Application ... |
31 Oct '25 - 10 Dec '25 | RRB JE 2025 Application Proces... |
12 Dec '25 | RRB JE 2025 Last Date for Appl... |
26 Aug '25 | RPF SI Final Result |
22 Jun '25 - 2 Jul '25 | Physical Test Date |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?
Assistant loco pilot comes under 'C' catagory posts. In Railway A & B catagories comes under officer catagory & C & D catagory are labourer/ workers catagory. RRB ALP salary ranges between INR 19,900 (excluding HRA, DA, etc.) to 35,000. Candidates are entitled to the following benefits: