Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is a recruiting agency for Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), Government of India for conducting the RRB ALP exam to hire suitable candidates for the posts of Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs). The exam aspirants need to study the RRB ALP Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 in order to understand the scheme of marking, sectional weightage, type of questions, etc. The RRB ALP exam is very significant for the candidates to prepare well for the exam to get shortlisted for final recruitment.
Table to Content RRB ALP Exam related Important Key-2025
| S.NO | CONTENT KEY |
|---|---|
| 1 | RRB ALP Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025- Overview |
| 2 | RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025 RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025 RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025 |
3 | RRB ALP 2025 CBAT [Psycho Test] This exam contains 5 different tests and each test has a different time limit. |
| 4 | RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 RRB ALP CBT 1 Syllabus 2025 |
| 5 | RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus 2025 RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus [Part A] RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus for Relevant Trade [Part B] |
| 6 | Important Link |
RRB ALP Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025- overview
| RRB ALP Syllabus & Exam pattern 2025- overview | |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Posts | Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP) |
| Vacancies | 9970 |
| Category | Syllabus & Exam Pattern |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| No. of Questions | CBT 1 – 75 CBT 2 – 175 CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test)/ CBT III Psycho Aptitude Test |
| Negative Marking | ⅓rd mark |
| Selection Process | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT |
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025
Applicants who have filled the RRB ALP 2025 exam application form need to prepare for the test according to the new exam pattern. In order to know the exam pattern, we have discussed below RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025 for both CBT 1 and CBT 2.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025
- There is a Negative Marking of ⅓ mark for every wrong answer.
- The time limit for the CBT 1 Exam is 60 minutes (1 hour).
- There will be 75 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 1 mark each.
- Qualifying Marks: UR & EWS – 40%, OBC (NCL) – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%
| RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Scheme 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 75 | 75 |
Duration: 60 min
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025
- A Negative Marking of ⅓ mark for every wrong answer.
- There will be a total of 175 questions (100 in Paper 1 and 75 in Paper 2).
- Paper 1 Exam is for 90 minutes and Paper 2 is for 60 minutes.
- In Part -A, Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS – 40%, OBC (NCL) – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%
- Part B- qualifying marks 35% for all categories
- Only the marks obtained in Part-A will be considered for shortlisting of candidates for CBAT .
| Papers | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 1. Mathematics 2. General Intelligence & Reasoning 3. Basic Science & Engineering | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| Paper 2 | Relevant Trade | 75 | 75 | 60 minutes |
| Overall Total | 175 | 175 | 150 minutes |
RRB ALP 2025 CBAT [Psycho Test]
RRB ALP CBAT Exam is a Computer Aptitude Test conducted to test candidates’ mental skills, psychometric skills/, decision-making skills etc, and to determine the candidates’ strengths for ALP posts. The CBAT (Psycho Test) is qualifying in nature and there is no penalty for a wrong choice. The candidate must score at least 42 marks in every test to become eligible. This exam contains 5 different tests and each test has a different time limit.
Memory Test: This section checks the candidate’s capacity to remember and recall a number of specific details correctly.
- In this test, the candidates will be presented with a map and other buildings to observe and memorize buildings and then asked to mark the position of these buildings on a test page.
- Checked the candidates’ speed in matching numbers. On the left, 1 number will be provided and on the right side there are five other numbers. Candidates need to identify which of the five numbers is the same as the number provided on the left.
- This test is divided into 2 parts a Study page and a Test page. On the study page, a railway map with the names of some railway stations will shown. Your task is to memorize the location of stations. On the test page, candidates have to recall the location of each station and mark it.
Following Directions Test: This test evaluates the candidate’s skill at understanding and following directions/instructions
- Here you will be provided with a pattern of letters to observe and will be questioned regarding how some of the directions will alter within that pattern.
- In this test, a few English letters will be provided in a circle accompanied by some numbers written inside squares. The Centre of circle shows direction. Question will
be asked based on this whole pattern.
Depth Perception Test: Access the skill of judging distances properly.
- Candidates will be presented with a stack of bricks with a few bricks having letters A, B, C, etc. on them. Candidates need to count the bricks that are touching bricks of the pile which contains a letter.
- Candidates will see a stack of blocks. Your job is to count how many blocks, all sides and corners being covered by the other blocks.
Test of Power of Observation – The test measures candidates’ capacity to observe and compare information rapidly in time limits.
- This is a test session to check the candidates to compare two numbers rapidly and determine if they are the same or not. If the numbers are the same, choose ‘Y’ or otherwise choose ‘N’ by clicking the mouse.
- Four sets (A, B, C, & D) of digits are found by candidates. Your job is to determine the set of digits that has a “6” in it. If the digit “6” occurs more than once, your response will be ‘E’.
Perceptual Speed Test: This is a test which measures the speed of a candidate’s ability to match figures at a rapid rate
- This is a test to check how fast you can perceive figures in a way to equate them.
- This is a test of your skill to equate figures quickly. A figure has been provided on the left side. On the right side, there are five other figures. You need to determine which among the five figures is the same as the given figure on the left.
RRB ALP Syllabus 2025
RRB will conduct CBT 1 & CBT 2 exams for ALP vacancies. Candidates who are preparing for the RRB ALP Examination must refer to subject-wise RRB ALP Syllabus . Now, let us see the comprehensive syllabus of the written test conducted.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Syllabus 2025
The RRB ALP Syllabus for CBT 1 exam comprises 4 subjects i.e. Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness. The level of questions for the CBT 1 exam will typically follow the educational standards and/or minimum technical qualifications as prescribed for the Assistant Loco Pilot post i.e. 10th standard. Questions will be objective type with MCQs and are likely to be based on topics regarding the following 4 Subjects:
Mathematics Syllabus
- Mensuration
- Number system
- BODMAS
- Decimals
- Fractions
- LCM and HCF
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentages
- Time and Work
- Time and Distance
- Simple and Compound Interest,
- Profit and Loss
- Algebra
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Elementary Statistic
- Square Root
- Age Calculations
- Calendar & Clock
- Pipes & Cistern etc
Reasoning (Mental Ability) Syllabus 2025
- 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.
General Awareness Syllabus- 2025
- Current Affairs – Recent Awards, Sports Events, Railway Updates, National Current Affairs
- Science and Technology
- Polity
- Economy
- Award & Honors
- Art & Culture
- Sports
- Static GK
- Personalities
- Other subjects of importance
General Science Syllabus- 2025
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Life Science
Note: General Science Syllabus includes Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.
RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus 2025
RRB ALP CBT 2 syllabus is in 2 Parts: Part A and Part B. Part A consists of 4 subjects: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and Basic Science & Engineering. But the Part B syllabus is to pertinent the trade/subject.
RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus [Part 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.
2. 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.
3. Basic Science and Engineering Syllabus:
The general subjects which are included 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
- Electrical India
- Rolls, cables
- Transfers
- Three-Phase Motor Systems
- Light, Magnetism
- Fundamental Electric System
- Single phase motors
- Switches, Plugs and Electrical Connections
Mechanical Syllabus for RRB ALP CBT 2
- Dimensions
- Heat
- Engines
- Turbo Machinery
- Production Engineering
- Automation Engineering
- Kinetic Theory
- The Strength Of The Material
- Metal Handling
- Metallurgical
- Refrigerators And Air Conditioned
- Energy, Materials
- Energy Conservation
- Management
- Applied Mechanics
Automobile Syllabus for RRB ALP CBT 2
- Machine Design
- System Theory
- IC Engines
- Heat Transfers
- Thermodynamics
- Materials Applying Motion
- The Power Plant Turbines and Boilers
- Metallurgical Production Technology
Electronics & Communication Syllabus of RRB ALP CBT 2
- The Transistor
- Dias
- Digital Electronics
- Networking and Industrial Electronics
- Electronic Tube
- Semi-Conductor Physics
- Robotic Radio Communication Systems
- Satellite Matters
- Computer & Micro Processor
Note: RRB ALP CBT 2 Part-B is just a qualifying test in nature and shall contain questions from the different trade syllabi as prescribed by the Directorate General of Training (DGT) which has been explained above for Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Automobile, etc trades.
RRB ALP RECRUITMENT 2025
