Where do I get complete RRB ALP Syllabus 2024?

Candidates can check the RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 from this article or from the official website of Railway Recruitment Board.

For how many marks RRB ALP Stage 1 exam will be conducted?

RRB ALP Stage 1 Exam will be conducted for 75 marks.

What is the time duration for RRB ALP Stage 1 exam?

The RRB ALP Stage 1 exam is of 1 hour i.e. 60 mins.

Which posts will be recruited under the RRB ALP Exam 2024?

Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician Posts will be recruited under the RRB ALP Exam 2024.

How many questions will be asked in the RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam 2024?

A total of 175 questions will be asked in the RRB ALP CBT Exam 2024.

RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern for Assistant Loco Pilot

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RRB ALP Syllabus 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced 5696 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilots posts for all 21 Railway zones. Candidates who are planning to appear in the RRB ALP 2024 exam must go through the RRB ALP Syllabus and Exam pattern. As the number of vacancies increases and the release of the official notification the challenges for the exam increase. RRB ALP syllabus is one of the important aspects of beginning the preparation journey. Candidates should be aware of the syllabus and exam pattern for the Assistant Loco Pilot Post. Having an in-depth understanding of the RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 helps the applicants to cover all the necessary topics, leading to better performance in the examination. Check the detailed RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 for both stages of the Computer-based test in this article.

RRB ALP Syllabus 2024: Overview

The Railway Recruitment Board has provided the syllabus along with the RRB ALP Notification 2024 on the official website. Interested candidates must check the detailed overview of RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 which is tabulated below. It will provide the candidates with an idea regarding their preparation strategy.

RRB ALP Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Name Of The Organization	Railway Recruitment Board
Category	Syllabus
Job Location	All India
Number Of Vacancies	5696
Post Name	Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician
Selection Process	CBT 1 (Negative Marking) CBT 2 (Negative Marking) Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (No negative marking) Document Verification Medical Examination
Negative Marking	Yes (1/3rd mark for each wrong answer)
Official Website	www.indianrailways.gov.in

RRB ALP Selection Process 2024

The selection of Assistant Loco Pilot for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 will be a multistage process. The first three stages are Computer-based exams namely: CBT1, CBT2, and CBAT, followed by document verification and medical examination.

First Stage CBT (CBT 1)
Second Stage CBT (CBT 2)
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination (ME)

RB ALP Exam Pattern 2024

With the help of RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024 candidates know about the weightage of questions and paper duration for the exam. The RRB ALP Exam Pattern of each stage is given below. Interested candidates can find the RRB ALP 2024 exam pattern and start their preparations accordingly.

RRB ALP 2024 CBT 1 or Stage 1 Exam Pattern

CBT 1 is a screening exam for shortlisting candidates for the CBT 2.
A total number of 75 Multiple Choice Questions will be asked for 75 marks each question carrying one mark.
The maximum time allotted for the online exam is 60 minutes.
There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer.
Normalization of marks will be done.
The marks of CBT 1 will not be counted for the final result.
Here we provide you the RRB ALP CBT 1 or Stage 1 Exam Pattern for Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness of Current Affairs.

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Mathematics	20	20	60 Minutes
Mental Ability	25	25
General Science	20	20
General Awareness	10	10
Total	75	75

RRB ALP 2024 CBT 2 or Stage 2 Exam Pattern

RRB Stage 2 will be divided into 2 parts, Part A and Part B.
Total 175 questions with duration of 2 hrs. 30 mins. Part A: 90 mins and 100 ques. Part B: 60 minutes and 75 questions.
There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer.
There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer.
Only the marks scored in Part A will be counted for the shortlisting of candidates for further stages.
Part A has three subjects including Maths, Basic Science and Engineering, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and Part B consists of questions from the relevant trade. The exam pattern for Part A and Part B is separately given below. Candidates must check the details mentioned here. Each question consists of 1 mark.

RRB ALP 2024 CBT Stage 2 Exam Pattern for Part A
Subject	No. of Questions	Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning	100	90 Minutes
Mathematics
Basic Science and Engineering
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern for Part B
Relevant Trade	75	60 Minutes
Total	175	2 hours 30 minutes

RRB ALP Syllabus 2024

The initial stage of preparation is to understand the RRB ALP Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2024. Understanding the exam syllabus and exam pattern is the initial step for candidates to get the desired success. Here is the RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 which will help candidates begin with full-fledged exam preparation. As the syllabus changes slightly, the details according to that are provided here. Read the detailed article for more information.

RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 for CBT 1 Exam

With the help of the RRB ALP Syllabus for CBT 1, candidates can do better preparation for the upcoming exam. Here we provide you with a detailed syllabus of RRB ALP 2024 for CBT 1, can go through the table below.

Subjects	Topics
Mathematics	Number System Decimals Fractions BODMAS LCM and HCF Ration and Proportion Percentage 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 and Clocks Pipe and Cisterns, etc
Mental Ability	Analogies Analytical Reasoning Directions Statements, Arguments, and Assumptions Classification Coding-Decoding Similarities and Differences Venn Diagram Conclusion and Decision-Making Alphabetical and Number Series Mathematical Operations Relationships Syllogisms Jumbling Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
General Science	Physics Chemistry Life Sciences of 10th Standard Level
General Awareness	Politics Economics Current Affairs Culture Sports Personalities Science and Technology Other Subject of Importance

RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 for CBT 2 Exam

RRB ALP Syllabus for CBT 2 exam includes the syllabus for Maths, Basic Science and Engineering, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness is the same as the syllabus of RRB ALP and Technician for CBT 2. Details of the RRB ALP Syllabus for CBT 2 are provided below in the table.

Subjects	Syllabus
Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning	Similar to the RRB ALP Syllabus for CBT 1
Basic Science and Engineering	Topics covered under 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 Leavers and simple machines Occupational Safety and Health Environment Education IT Literacy, etc
Electrical	Electrical India Rolls, cables Transfers Three-Phase Motor Systems Light, Magnetism Fundamental Electric System Single phase motors Switches, Plugs, and Electrical Connections
Electronics & Communication	The Transistor Dias Digital Electronics Networking and Industrial Electronics Electronic Tube Semi-Conductor Physics Robotic Radio Communication Systems Satellite Matters Computer & Micro Processor
Automobile	Machine Design System Theory IC Engines Heat Transfers Thermodynamics Materials Applying Motion The Power Plant Turbines and Boilers Metallurgical Production Technology
Mechanical	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

RRB ALP 2024 Computer-Based Aptitude Test

The candidates need to score a minimum score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify. The ALP merit list will be drawn only from amongst the candidates qualifying in the Aptitude Test, with 70% weightage for the marks obtained in Part A of Second Stage CBT and 30% weightage for the marks obtained in Computer Based Aptitude Test.