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RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024: Check CBT 1 ,CBT 2 & CBAT Pattern

RRB ALP 2024 Exam pattern varies depending on the post. For RRB ALP ( Assitant Loco Pilot) you will have to give CBT 1, CBT 2, and
CBAT. For any other technician post other than ALP you will have to give CBT 1 and CBT 2.

CBT 1 will have 75 questions for 75 marks and the duration granted to resolve the questions is 60 minutes. 1/3rd ​marks will be deducted for
each wrong answer in CBT 1.

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The CBT 2 will have two parts- Part A and B for 175 marks. 1/3rd ​marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in CBT 2. For Part A, you
have to prepare for four subjects including Maths, Basic Science and Engineering, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness.
Part B is qualifying in nature and consists of questions from the relevant trade.

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You can download RRB ALP Previous Year’s Papers that will aid you in your preparation
Refer to this article to know more about RRB ALP Eligibility
You can download RRB ALP Study Material which will help you in your preparation

Ques. How many sections are there in CBT 2 Stage? ➕

Ques. What is the time allotted for CBT 1 Stage? ➕

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024: Highlights

All the important highlights related to ALP Syllabus 2024 for students appearing for RRB ALP 2024 examination are tabulated below:

Exam Highlights

Exam mode Online mode

Number of papers Once in a year

Number of questions 120

Number of sections 6

Question paper type Objective type

Total marks in CBT Stage 1 75

Total marks in CBT Stage 2 175

Exam language English

Marking scheme 1 mark per question

Negative marking 1/3 marks in every wrong answer

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024: CBT 1

The RRB ALP CBT Stage 1 will be taken online to shortlist candidates for the CBT Stage 2. This exam is for screening purposes. The table
mentioned beneath elaborates Loco Pilot Exam Pattern 2024.The exam duration is 1 hour and one-third of the mark will be deducted for
each wrong answer.:

Divisions Number of Questions Number of Marks

Arithmetic 20 20

Reasoning 25 25

General Awareness 10 10

General Science 20 20
 Total 75 75

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024: CBT 2

The CBT Stage 2 is conducted in two parts – Part A and Part B – both of which are conducted on the same day. However, Part B is only
qualifying in nature. Details related to RRB ALP Exam Pattern for the CBT Stage 2 are mentioned below. For every correct option, you will
get 1 mark while a 1/3rd mark will be deducted for every incorrect attempt:. RRB ALP Part A will be of 90 minutes while Part B will be of
60 minutes

Part A/Sections Total Questions

Basic Science and Engineering 40

Mathematics 25

General Intelligence and Reasoning 25

General Knowledge and Current Affairs 10

Part B/Sections

Test of Relevant Trade 75

Total 175

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024: CBAT

RRB ALP CBAT Exam is a Computer Based Aptitude Test and is only conducted for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts.

Particulars Details

Minimum Qualifying Marks 42 marks in each test battery

Language English and Hindi

Negative Marking No negative marking

70% weightage for Part A marks in CBT 2

Merit List 30% weightage for CBAT marks

Ques. Is there negative marking in CBT 1 and CBT 2? ➕

Ques. Will there be any interview round for any post under RRB? ➕

RRB ALP Exam 2024 Syllabus

The syllabus of the RRB ALP 2024 examination is segregated into 6 sections respectively and candidates must have completed ITI approved by
NCVT / SCVT OR B.Tech except for CSE & Civil branches or Diploma. Some of the important Maths sections include HCF, LCM, Ratio and
Proportions, Unitary Method, Percentage, Time and Distance, Time and Work, etc. The sections comprise different syllabus which is listed below:

RRB ALP 2024 Syllabus CBT 1

Detailed RRB ALP syllabus for CBT Stage 1 is mentioned below:

RRB ALP syllabus Topics

Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Mensuration, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Profit and Loss,
Maths Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages,
Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, etc.

Reasoning and Coding and Decoding, Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Maths operations, Relationships, Conclusions and Decision Making,
General Intelligence Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Assumptions, etc.

General Science Life Sciences, Physics, and Chemistry till 10th standard.

General awareness &

Culture, Personalities, Science & Technology, Sports, and Economics, Politics.
current affairs

RRB ALP 2024 Syllabus CBT 2

Details related to the Assistant Loco Pilot CBT 2 syllabus is mentioned below:

RRB ALP Syllabus Topics

Percentages, Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time
Maths
and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, etc.

Reasoning and General Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Conclusions and Decision Making,
Intelligence Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.

Basic Science & Engineering Drawing, Units, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Measurements, Mass Weight and
Engineering Density, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc.

Current Affairs and

Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics.
General Awareness

RRB ALP 2024 Recommended Books

Tabulated below include the names for the examination and popular books:

Subject Book Title Author/Publication

Arithmetic Railway Assistant Loco Pilot Exam Lal (Author), ‎Jain (Author)

Railway Aptitude Test R. Gupta’s

Reasoning
Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Station Master Psychological and Aptitude Test B.K Singh

General Knowledge & Awareness 2024 for RRB Railway Recruitment Exams (NTPC/ALP/ASM/Technical) Disha Experts
General Awareness
The Mega Yearbook 2024 - Current Affairs & General Knowledge for Competitive Exams 2nd edition2 Disha Experts

General Science Encyclopedia of General Science for General Competitions Arihant Experts

General Intelligence General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning Vikas Publishing House

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Sakthi Publication House

Technical Ability
Upkar Technical Trades Railway Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician Grade III Examinations Sudhindra Pratap

RRB ALP 2024: Selection Process

The final selection of candidates for the RRB ALP Exam will be made according to the combined marks secured by the candidates in Part A of
CBT Stage 2 and the Computer-Based Aptitude Test. 70% weightage is given to part A of the CBT Stage 2 while the remaining 30% weightage is
given to Computer Based Aptitude Test. The shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification and Medical Examination

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*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.