RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026 (Revised), Check Marking Scheme Here

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the revised exam pattern for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) along with its notification PDF. The exam is conducted in 5 stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, DV, and DME. Knowing the RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026 helps candidates to understand the marking scheme, sectional-wise topics weightage, questions asked, etc.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026

The first stage for RRB’s Assistant Loco Pilot posts consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with online objective-type papers. This stage includes 4 sections that must be completed within 60 minutes. The second stage of CBT is divided into two parts. Part A consists of 4 sections with a total of 100 questions and must be completed within 90 minutes. Part B consists of 75 questions related to the relevant trade and must be completed within 60 minutes.

As per revised exam pattern, the weightage of CBT-2 and the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) has been made equal in the ALP recruitment pattern. Now, both CBT-2 Part A and CBAT will carry 50% weightage each in the final merit preparation. Earlier, the weightage distribution was 70% for CBT-2 Part A and 30% for CBAT.

Additionally, the General Awareness and Current Affairs section from CBT 1 has been removed as per the revised exam pattern.

Let’s have a look at the detailed Exam Pattern for the RRB ALP 2026 exam.

RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2026

The first stage of the RRB ALP 2026 (Assistant Loco Pilot exam) includes 75 questions for 75 marks covering Mathematics, Mental Ability, and General Science. For each incorrect answer, a negative marking of 1/3rd mark is applied.

Note: The CBT-1 exam will serve as a screening test to shortlist eligible candidates for CBT-2 based on their normalised marks and merit. The marks obtained in CBT-1 will not be factored into the final selection process.

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RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2026

The second stage of the CBT for Assistant Loco Pilot posts consists of two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A includes four subjects: Maths, Basic Science and Engineering, General Intelligence and Reasoning. Part B contains questions related to the relevant trade.

Note- There is a negative marking of ⅓rd mark for each incorrect answer. 

RRB ALP CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test)

In order to qualify, candidates must score a minimum of 42 marks in each of the test batteries. The ALP merit list will only include candidates who qualify in the Aptitude Test. Part A of the Second Stage CBT will account for 50% of the weightage, while the Computer-Based Aptitude Test will account for 50%.

Also Read, RRB ALP Syllabus 2026 for CBT 1 and 2

RRB ALP Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates need to secure a sectional qualifying cut-off, besides the overall cut-off to be shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process. The minimum qualifying marks as set by the Indian Railways Recruitment Board (RRB) are as follows:

RRB ALP Minimum Qualifying Marks for CBT 1

RRB ALP Minimum Qualifying Marks for CBT 2 (Part A)

RRB ALP Minimum Qualifying Marks for CBT 2 (Part B)

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