Exam Pattern

Note: Taking reference from RRB ALP Official notification of 2025

Three phases and four processes constitute the RRB ALP selection procedure. The three stages are as follows:

FIRST STAGE CBT (CBT-1)

Key Points

a) CBT-1 will only be a screening exam for shortlisting eligible candidates for CBT-2 based on their normalized marks and merit. Screening will be based on their merit in CBT-1 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB only.

b) The marks of CBT-1 shall not be counted while preparing the final panel.

Pattern & Syllabus of CBT-1

Exam Pattern

Minimum Pass Percentage for Eligibility

Note: This is also applicable to Ex-Servicemen category candidates, as per their community.

Syllabus

The standard of questions for CBT-1 will generally be in conformity with the educational standards and/or minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the post. Questions will be of objective type with multiple choice answers and are likely to cover topics pertaining to the following syllabus:

(A) Mathematics

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) Mental Ability

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) General Science

The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.

(D) General Awareness

Current affairs, science & technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics and other subject of importance.

SECOND STAGE CBT (CBT-2)

Key Points

a) Shortlisting of candidates for CBT-2 shall be done RRB-wise and community-wise as per their normalized marks and merit in CBT-1 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB only.

b) Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS will be shortlisted for CBT-2 against UR category provided that, they are NOT availed any relaxation / concession in age, qualification or marks, etc.

c) Candidates who are shortlisted availing reservation benefits of a community / Category (Ex-servicemen/EWS) shall continue to be consider only against that community /category for all subsequent stages (CBT2/CBAT/DV) of recruitment process.

d) Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for CBT-2 shall be limited to 15 (fifteen) times the number of vacancies notified against each RRB. In case more than one candidate obtain marks equal to cut-off point, they all will be shortlisted for CBT-2.

e) However, Railways reserve the right to increase / decrease the above limit as required, to ensure availability of adequate number of candidates for the notified post.

f) The final panels for ALP will be prepared only on the basis of marks and merit of candidates in CBT-2 & CBAT.

Pattern & Syllabus of CBT-2

Exam Pattern

Minimum Pass Percentage for Part-A

Note: This is also applicable to Ex-Servicemen category candidates, as per their community.

Important Notes on Marking

• Only the marks scored in Part-A shall be counted for shortlisting of candidates for further stages of this recruitment process provided the candidate irrespective of community is able to secure qualifying marks (35%) in Part-B.

SYLLABUS for Part-A

(A) Mathematics

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

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.

SYLLABUS for Part-B

Key Points

(A) Part-B is only a qualifying test in nature and shall have questions from the various trade syllabi as prescribed by Directorate General of Training (DGT).

(B) Note: Qualifying Percentage - 35% for all candidates irrespective of category/community.

(C) Syllabus of Various Trades: Please check the website (https://dgt.gov.in) of Directorate General of Training (GOI) for syllabi of different technical trades.

(D) Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualification will be required to appear in the section having questions from their trade.

(E) Degree, Diploma candidates have to select one trade from the list of trades listed below against their engineering discipline.

PART B (Qualifying Test) of CBT-2

• QUALIFICATION-WISE GROUPING OF TRADES / SUBJECT