IBPS RRB Exam Preparation
Join for Free

RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern, Check CBT 1, 2 and CBAT Syllabus

  • Home
  • RRB ALP Syllabus 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is going to conduct the RRB ALP CBT 1 exam between June to August 2024 to fill the 5696 Loco Pilot vacant posts. Candidates who applied for the Railway ALP 2024 exam should be aware of the Loco Pilot syllabus, exam pattern and marking scheme. It is important for all candidates to know the exam structure and the detailed syllabus that needs to be prepared well to clear the exam. Let's start with an understanding of the Assistant Loco Pilot Exam Pattern 2024. Candidates who have opted for the post of ALP have to appear Computer Based Aptitude Test. After these two processes are completed, candidates will be called for Document Verification. 

RRB ALP Syllabus and Exam Pattern 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. Understand the marking scheme, negative marking, mode of exam, and other details before beginning with the preparation for the upcoming RRB ALP Exams. The latest RRB ALP Exam Pattern and Syllabus have been discussed in the article. 

RRB ALP Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024- Overview
Exam Conducting BodyIndian Railways Recruitment Board (RRB)
Exam NameRRB ALP 2024
PostsAssistant Loco Pilot
Vacancies5696
CategorySyllabus
Mode of Exam Online
Marking Scheme1 mark 
Negative Marking ⅓rd marks for each wrong answer
Selection Process
  1. CBT I
  2. CBT II
  3. CBAT
Official websitehttps://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/

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 be aware of the RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 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 2024 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. Questions will be of objective type with MCQs and are likely to cover topics about the following syllabus:

SectionsTopics
Mathematics
  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.
Mental Ability (Reasoning)
  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.
General Science
  1. Biology
  2. Physics
  3. Chemistry
  4. Environment
General Awareness
  1. Current Affairs
  2. Science and Technology
  3. Polity
  4. Economy
  5. Award & Honors
  6. Art & Culture
  7. Sports

Note: The General Science Syllabus cover Physica, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.

RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus 2024 

RRB ALP CBT 2 syllabus is divided into 2 Parts: Part A and Part B. The Part 1 is divided into 4 subjects.

  • Mathematics 
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning
  •  General Science 
  • Basic Science and Engineering

RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus for Maths, General Intelligence and Reasoning is similar to the CBT 1 syllabus which is already discussed above.  The syllabus for Basic Science and Engineering under the Part A section is discussed below. However, the RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus for Part B relevant trade/subject has also been tabulated below. 

RRB ALP Syllabus for CBT 2 [Part A]
SubjectsTopics
Maths, General Intelligence and ReasoningSimilar to the CBT 1 Syllabus
Basic Science and EngineeringThe 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
  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
Electronics & Communication
  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
Automobile
  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
Mechanical
  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

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

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024

RRB's first stage for Assistant Loco Pilot posts of CBT and the second stage of CBT are online objective-type papers. The first stage of CBT consists of 4 sections that need to be completed in 60 minutes. The second stage of CBT is conducted in two parts. Part A will constitute 4 sections with 100 questions in total that need to be completed in 90 minutes. Part B will constitute 75 questions in relevant trade that need to be completed in 60 minutes. 

Let's have a look at the detailed Exam Pattern for the RRB ALP 2024 exam.

RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2024

The 1st stage of CBT for Assistant Loco Pilot exam is common and consists of 75 questions for 75 marks on Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science, and General Awareness. There is a negative marking of ⅓rd mark for each incorrect answer. 

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024 [CBT Stage I]
SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
Mathematics757560 minutes
Mental Ability
General Science
General Awareness

The CBT-1 exam will only be a screening exam for shortlisting eligible candidates for CBT-2 based on their marks (normalized) and merit. The marks of CBT-1 will not be considered while preparing the final panel.

RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2024

The 2nd stage of CBT for Assistant Loco Pilot posts has two steps: Part A and B. Part A has four subjects - Maths, Basic Science and Engineering, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness. Part B consists of questions from the relevant trade.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024 [CBT Stage 2]
SNo.SectionsNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
Part A
1.Mathematics10010090 minutes
2.General Intelligence and Reasoning
3.General Science
4Basic Science and Engineering
Part B
Relevant Trade757560 minutes
Total1751752 hours 30 minutes

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

RRB ALP CBAT (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.

Related Links
RRB ALP Previous Year PapersRRB ALP Previous Year Cut-Off Marks
RRB ALP Salary Structure 2024RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2024
RRB ALP Exam Date 2024 
RRB ALP Syllabus 2024- FAQ's

Ans. RRB ALP syllabus covers Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness on Current Affairs for CBT 1 exam.

Ans. In RRB ALP CBT 1 exam, 75 questions will be asked for 75 marks in 60 minutes.

Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer in RRB ALP CBT 1 & CBT 2.

Important Links