RRB ALP Syllbus & Exam Pattern 2025

RRB ALP RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
RRB ALP Syllabus

The recruitment process shall comprise of the following stages:
(i) First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
(ii) Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
(iii) Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
(iv) Document Verification (DV) and
(v) Medical Examination (ME)

FIRST STAGE CBT (CBT-1):
(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: RRB ALP Syllabus

(i) Duration: 60 minutes
(ii) Number of questions: 75, Maximum marks: 75 (@1 mark per question)
(iii) There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
(iv) Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts.
(v) Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS – 40%, OBC (NCL) – 30%, SC – 30%,
ST – 25%. This is also applicable to Ex-Service men category candidates, as per their
community.
(vi) 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 beof objective type with multiple choice answers and are likely to cover topics pertaining to th following syllabus: RRB ALP Syllabus

RRB ALP CBT-1 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):
(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:

(i) CBT-2 shall comprise of two parts viz., Part-A and Part-B as detailed below.
(ii) Total Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes & Total Questions: 175
Part-A: 90 minutes & 100 questions
Part-B: 60 minutes & 75 questions
(iii) There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
(iv) Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts.
(vii) In Part -A, Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS – 40%, OBC (NCL) –
30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%.
This is also applicable to Ex Service men category candidates, as per their community.
(v) 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:
(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.

Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT):
(a) Candidates equal to 8 (eight) times the number of ALP vacancies for each notified
community / category viz., UR(includes OBC-CL), OBC(NCL), SC, ST and EWS (including
ExSM), shall be shortlisted for CBAT on the basis of their marks in Part-A of CBT-2 among
the candidates who have chosen the same RRB only with the application of reservation
rules, provided they qualify in Part-B of CBT-2. In case more than one candidate obtain
marks equal to cut-off point, they all will be shortlisted for CBAT
(b) Such shortlisted candidates should produce their Vision Certificate in the prescribed
format (as per Annexure-VIA) in original, during the CBAT, failing which they will not be
permitted to appear.
(c) It is mandatory to clear each test battery / section of CBAT separately, to qualify.
(d) The CBAT shall be only in English and Hindi and there shall be no negative marking.
(e) For information on CBAT, candidates are advised to check the following website links of
RDSO –
(i) rdso.indianrailways.gov.in -> Verticals -> Traffic and Psychology ->
Psychology-Candidate’s Corner,
and
(ii) https://rdso.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,2,456,5821,6119.
(f) Qualifying Marks: All candidates (irrespective of community) must secure a minimum
T-score of 42 marks in eachtest battery separately to qualify in the CBAT.
(g) The merit list will be prepared only from amongst candidates qualifying in the
CBAT. 70% weightage will be given for marks obtained in Part-A of CBT-2 and 30%
weightage for score obtained in the CBAT.