Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) releases the RRB ALP syllabus 2024 for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician posts. The syllabus holds a great deal of importance for candidates appearing for the exam. As the RRB ALP exam is being held form 25th to 29th November 2024, therefore, the candidates who are appearing for the exam on the scheduled dates should go through the list of important topics covered in each subject. The RRB ALP syllabus has two Computer Based Tests (CBT 1 and CBT 2) and lastly CBAT. The subjects included in the syllabus are Mathematics/Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Logical Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering General Awareness & Current Affairs. Go through this post to know more information on RRB ALP syllabus and also download PDF.
RRB ALP Syllabus 2024
The RRB ALP syllabus consists of CBT 1 and CBT 2. RRB ALP CBT 1 syllabus includes Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science, and General Awareness. On the other hand, the RRB CBT 2 syllabus has subjects that include, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering. A second part related to the relevant trade will also be there.
RRB ALP Syllabus for CBT 1
RRB ALP CBT 1 is the first stage of the RRB ALP examination process. This exam is conducted to weed out candidates so that the successful candidates can appear in the RRB ALP CBT 2 exam. The following subjects are included in the RRB ALP CBT 1 syllabus:
- Mathematics
- Mental Ability
- General Science
- General Awareness
We have stated the detailed syllabus for each of the subjects of RRB ALP exam below in the table.
RRB ALP Syllabus for CBT 1 |
Section Name | Topics |
Mathematics | - Simplification and Approximation
- Coordinate Geometry
- Mensuration
- Arithmetic
- Number Series
- Probability
- Algebra
- Ratio and Proportion
- Speed, Distance & Time
- Number System
- Profit and Loss
- Time and Work
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Percentages
- Trigonometry
- Averages
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Mental Ability | - Analogy
- Classification
- Coding-Decoding
- Problem Solving
- Blood Relation
- Venn Diagram
- Alphabet & Word Test
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Verbal Reasoning
- Direction & Distance
- Series
- Missing Numbers
- Order & Ranking
|
General Science | Life Science, Physics and Chemistry of 10th standard |
General Awareness | - Current Affairs
- Economy
- Science and Technology
- Award & Honors
- Art & Culture
- Sports
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RRB ALP Syllabus for CBT 2
The candidates who qualify the RRB ALP CBT 1 exam will be eligible to appear for the CBT 2 paper. RRB ALP CBT 2 syllabus consists of two parts that are as follows:
Part A: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and basic science and engineering.
Part B: This paper is qualifying in nature. It will have questions from various trade syllabi as per the Directorate General of Training (DGT).
The detailed syllabus for RRB ALP CBT 2 is given below:
RRB ALP Syllabus for CBT 2 |
Subjects in RRB ALP | Topics |
Mathematics | BODMAS, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc. |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement—Arguments and Assumptions etc.
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Basic Science and Engineering | The topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc.
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RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024
Candidates appearing for the RRB ALP 2024 Recruitment must be familiar with the exam pattern for each stage of the selection process. The exam pattern for CBT 1 and CBT 2 is given in the following table.
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Exam Pattern CBT I
RRB ALP Exam Pattern - CBT I |
Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
Maths, Mental Ability, General Science, General Awareness: | 75 | 75 | - UR - 40%
- OBC/SC - 30%
- ST - 25%
|
Total | 75 | 75 | - |
RRB ALP Exam Pattern CBT II
RRB ALP Exam Pattern - CBT II |
Section | Subjects | No. of Questions | Duration |
A | Maths | 100 | 90 Mins |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
Basic Science & Engineering |
B | Relevant Trade | 75 | 60 Mins |
Total | 175 | 2 Hours 30 Mins |
RRB ALP Books for Exam Preparation
RRB ALP Exam is a Railway exam for which lakh of candidates apply. Candidates need to prepare thoroughly for the exam. Candidates can refer the following given books for exam preparation.
RRB ALP Papers | RRB ALP Best Books |
Mathematics | Fast Track Objective Arithmetic Book by Rajesh Verma |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr RS Aggarwal |
General Science | NCERT books for respective subtlest |
General awareness & current affairs | Lucent's General Knowledge |
Basic Science & Engineering | Basic Science & Engineering for Indian Railways (RRB) Assistant Loco Pilot Exam Stage II |
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