RRB ALP(Assistant Loco Pilot) Exam Pattern and Syllabus:
RRB Exam Pattern of CBT - 1:
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Number of questions: 75, Maximum marks: 75 (@1 mark per question)
- There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
- Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts.
- Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS-40%, OBC (NCL) -30%, SC - 30%, ST- 25%.
RRB Exam Syllabus of CBT - 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.
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.
General Science:
The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.
General Awareness:
Current affairs, science & technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics and other subject of importance.
RRB ALP Exam Pattern of CBT - 2:
- CBT-2 shall comprise of two parts viz., Part-A and Part-B as detailed below.
- Total Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes & Total Questions: 175
- Part-A: 90 minutes & 100 questions
- Part-B: 60 minutes & 75 questions
- There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
- Normalization of marks will be done for CBTS held in multiple shifts.
- In Part -A, Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS-40%, OBC (NCL) -30%, SC - 30%, ST-25%.
- Only the marks scored in Part-A shall be counted for short listing 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.
RRB ALP Exam CBT - 2 Part – A Syllabus:
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.
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.
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.
