RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 for CBT 1 and CBT 2, Subject wise Topics

Candidates who applied for the Railway ALP 2024 exam should be familiar with the Loco Pilot syllabus, exam pattern, and marking scheme. All candidates need to know the exam structure and the detailed syllabus that needs to be prepared well to clear the exam. Candidates who have opted for the post of ALP have to appear in CBT 1, CBT 2and Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). As RRB ALP Vacancy 2024 has been increased to 18799, therefore, it becomes quite important for the candidates to prepare well for the exam to get shortlisted for final recruitment. 

RRB ALP Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024

The RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) exam for 2024 consists of multiple stages, and the syllabus and exam pattern vary slightly for each stage. To have an overview of RRB ALP Syllabus and Exam Pattern, read the information shared in the below table. 

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RRB ALP Syllabus 2024

RRB ALP 2024 exam will be conducted in 3 different phases (CBT 1, CBT 2 and CBAT) that candidates need to clear to get selected for Assistant Loco Pilot posts in Indian Railways. The RRB ALP syllabus includes Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science (X-standard level), General Awareness & Current Affairs and Basic Science and Engineering subjects. Check key points related to the RRB ALP Syllabus.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates who have applied for RRB ALP 2024 exam must prepare for the exam as per the updated exam pattern. To be aware of the exam pattern, we have below discussed RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024 for both CBT 1 and CBT 2. 

RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2024

• There is a Negative Marking of ⅓ mark for each incorrect answer.
• The duration of the CBT 1 Exam is 60 minutes (1 hour).
• There will be 75 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for 1 mark each.

RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2024

• There is a Negative Marking of ⅓ mark for each incorrect answer.
• In total there will be 175 questions (100 in Paper 1 and 75 in Paper 2).
• The duration of the Paper 1 Exam is 90 minutes and Paper 2 is 60 minutes.

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Syllabus 2024

RRB will conduct CBT 1 & CBT 2 exams for ALP posts. Candidates who are planning for the RRB ALP Examination must check the subject-wise RRB ALP Syllabus and previous year's question papers to plan a better strategy for the upcoming examination. Let's have a look at the detailed syllabus of the written exam conducted.

RRB ALP CBT 1 Syllabus 2024

The RRB ALP Syllabus for the CBT 1 exam includes 4 subjects namely Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness. The standard of questions for the CBT 1 exam will generally conform with the educational standards and/or minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot i.e. 10th standard. Questions will be of objective type with MCQs and are likely to cover topics about the following 4 Subjects:

1. Mathematics Syllabus

1. Mensuration
2. Number system,
3. BODMAS,
4. Decimals,
5. Fractions,
6. LCM and HCF,
7. Ratio and Proportion,
8. Percentages,
9. Time and Work,
10. Time and Distance,
11. Simple and Compound Interest,
12. Profit and Loss,
13. Algebra,
14. Geometry and Trigonometry,
15. Elementary Statistics,
16. Square Root,
17. Age Calculations,
18. Calendar & Clock,
19. Pipes & Cistern etc.

2. Mental Ability (Reasoning) Syllabus

1. Analogy
2. Alphabetical and Number Series
3. Coding and Decoding
4. Mathematical operations,
5. Relationships,
6. Syllogism,
7. Jumbling,
8. Venn Diagram,
9. Data Interpretation and Sufficiency,
10. Conclusions and Decision Making,
11. Similarities and Differences,
12. Analytical reasoning,
13. Classification,
14. Directions,
15. Statement - Arguments and Assumptions etc.

3. General Science Syllabus

1. Biology
2. Physics
3. Chemistry
4. Environment

Note: The General Science Syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of the 10th standard level.

4. General Awareness Syllabus

1. Current Affairs - Latest Awards, Sports Events, Railway Updates, National Current Affairs
2. Science and Technology
3. Polity
4. Economy
5. Award & Honors
6. Art & Culture
7. Sports
8. Static GK

RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus 2024 

RRB ALP CBT 2 syllabus is divided into 2 Parts: Part A and Part B. Part A is divided into 4 subjects: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and Basic Science & Engineering. However, the Part B syllabus is to relevant the trade/subject.

RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus [Part A]

A) Mathematics Syllabus: 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.

B) 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.

C) Basic Science and Engineering Syllabus: 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.

RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus for Relevant Trade [Part B]

Electrical Syllabus for RRB ALP CBT 2 

1. Electrical India
2. Rolls, cables
3. Transfers
4. Three-Phase Motor Systems
5. Light, Magnetism
6. Fundamental Electric System
7. Single phase motors
8. Switches, Plugs and Electrical Connections

Mechanical Syllabus for RRB ALP CBT 2 

1. Dimensions
2. Heat
3. Engines
4. Turbo Machinery
5. Production Engineering
6. Automation Engineering
7. Kinetic Theory
8. The Strength Of The Material
9. Metal Handling
10. Metallurgical
11. Refrigerators And Air Conditioned
12. Energy, Materials
13. Energy Conservation
14. Management
15. Applied Mechanics

Automobile Syllabus for RRB ALP CBT 2 

1. Machine Design
2. System Theory
3. IC Engines
4. Heat Transfers
5. Thermodynamics
6. Materials Applying Motion
7. The Power Plant Turbines and Boilers
8. Metallurgical Production Technology

Electronics & Communication Syllabus for RRB ALP CBT 2 

1. The Transistor
2. Dias
3. Digital Electronics
4. Networking and Industrial Electronics
5. Electronic Tube
6. Semi-Conductor Physics
7. Robotic Radio Communication Systems
8. Satellite Matters
9. Computer & Micro Processor

Note: RRB ALP CBT 2 Part-B is only a qualifying test in nature and shall have questions from the various trade syllabi as prescribed by the Directorate General of Training (DGT) which has been discussed above for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Automobile, etc trades.