RRB ALP Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024

RRB ALP Syllabus and Exam Pattern
RRB ALP Syllabus – The Railway Recruitment Board sets the Syllabus and RRB ALP Exam Pattern to conduct the Assistant Loco Pilot exam every year and recruit candidates for this post. The ALP syllabus and exam pattern are published on the Notification. The RRB ALP exam gives a great opportunity to the candidates to secure a good position under the Central Government of India. This article is about the detailed RRB ALP Syllabus for the Exam which consists of a vast Number of concepts and topics.

Aspirants of other exams by the Railway board can go through the details given on RRB page.
The RRB ALP Exam Pattern is as Follows : The RRB ALP Exam has 2 Stages. CBT 1 Stage CBT 2 Stage (i) Part A (ii) Part B
The 1st stage CBT will be a common exam for ALP/Technician whereas the 2nd stage CBT will be only for ALP Exam.
The Exam Pattern for RRB ALP Exam is as Follows
RRB ALP Exam			Maximum no. of Questions	Duration
1st Stage CBT			75	60 Min
2nd Stage CBT – Part A			100	90 Min
2nd Stage CBT – Part B			75	60 Min

The Topics covered in the RRB ALP Exam are as Follows : Mathematics Or Quantitative Aptitude. General Intelligence & Logical Reasoning Basic Science & Engineering General Awareness & Current Affairs
RRB ALP Syllabus CBT 1
Sl. No.	RRB ALP Syllabus		Topics
1.	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 & 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.	General Science		Physics Chemistry Biology Environment
4.	General Awareness & Current Affairs		Science & Technology Sports Culture Politics Personalities Economics

RRB ALP Syllabus CBT 2 – Part A
Sl. No.	RRB ALP Syllabus		Topics
1.	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 & 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.	General Science		Physics Chemistry Biology Environment
4.	General Awareness & Current Affairs		Science & Technology Sports Culture Politics Personalities Economics

The part B of the Assistant Loco Pilot CBT 2 syllabus is a bit different from the other sections of the ALP Exam. But, aspirants must be Updated with the latest News on ALP for any changes to be Notified.
Important Pointers Related to Part B – CBT 2 Exam :
Qualifying Marks for CBT 2 Part B is 35 % (This is applicable to all Candidates and no relaxation is Permissible This part is Qualifying in Nature and shall have questions from the trade Syllabus Prescribed by the Director-General of Employment & Training (DGET). Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship Qualification will be required to appear in the Section having Questions from the relevant trade. Candidates holding Degree, Diploma and HSC (10+2) having Eligibility for the posts of ALP have to Select relevant trade from the list of trades listed against their Engineering Discipline/HSC (10+2).


RRB ALP Books
Topics		RRB ALP Books		Author/Publication
Mathematics		1) Fast-track Objective Arithmetic		Arihant Publications
		2) Quickest Mathematics		Kiran Publication
		3) Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations		R.S. Agarwal
		4) Practice Book on Quicker Maths		M.Tyra & K. Kundan
General Science		1) Lucent General Knowledge – Science section		Lucent Publication
General Intelligence & Reasoning		1) A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning2) Test of Reasoning		Dr. R. S. Aggrawal Edgar Thorpe
General Awareness & Current Affairs		1) Lucent General Knowledge2)Pratiyogita Darpan3) Manorama yearbook		Lucent PublicationUpkar PublicationManorama

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