RRB ALP Syllabus 2025, Check Exam Pattern PDF for CBT 1, 2, CBAT

The Railway ALP Syllabus and Exam Pattern is released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) along with the official notification CEN No. 01/2025. RRB has announced 9970 Vacancies for the ALP Recruitment 2025. Candidates eagerly waiting for this prestigious opportunity as Assistant Loco Pilot in the Indian Railways must be familiar with the latest RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 as well as the Exam Pattern for each stage of the recruitment process, i.e., CBT I, CBT II, and CBAT, specified in the notification.

As per the official Loco Pilot syllabus, CBT 1 and CBT 2 will have questions based on 4 subjects, including Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness & Current Affairs. The CBT 2 will have an additional component of Basic Engineering, and Paper 2, which is a trade-specific paper. CBT 1 will have 75 questions for 75 marks, while CBT 2 will have 175 questions for 175 marks. In this article, check the latest ALP Syllabus and Exam Pattern in detail. 

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RRB ALP Syllabus 2025

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a notification on 11th April 2025, announcing 9970 vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post under the RRB ALP Recruitment 2025. To prepare effectively for the exam, candidates should be well aware of the ALP exam pattern and Loco Pilot syllabus for each stage of the selection process. The table below offers a complete overview of the RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern.

RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 PDF 

RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 PDF is available to download along with the official notification, which specifies the detailed exam pattern and syllabus topics, each for CBT 1, CBT 2 and CBAT exam pattern. Candidates must refer to the detailed ALP syllabus for each stage of the selection process and plan their preparation accordingly. Download official RRB ALP Syllabus & Exam Pattern PDF below -

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025

The RRB ALP Exam 2025 is divided into 3 stages - CBT 1, CBT 2, and Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). CBT 1 is conducted for 75 marks, while CBT 2 is conducted for 175 marks. CBT 1, Paper 2 of CBT 2 and the CBAT Exam (Psycho Test) are qualifying in nature. Both CBTs will be based on the difficulty level of Class 10th, which is the min. Qualifications for Assistant Loco Pilots. Check the stage-wise exam pattern below -

RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern

The RRB ALP CBT I exam will be an objective-type test, which will only be qualifying in nature. The detailed exam pattern for the same is given below.

• 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
• The exam duration will be 60 minutes.
• A total of 75 questions will be asked in the examination.

RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern

Candidates who qualify the CBT I will be shortlisted for RRB ALP CBT II exam. The detailed exam pattern for the same is provided below.

• The Second Stage CBT will consist of two sections: Part A and Part B.
• Part B will be of qualifying nature only whereas the marks of Part A will decide the progress of the candidates to the next stages of the selection process.
• The minimum qualifying marks for part B are 35% for all candidates irrespective of the category.
• In Part -A, Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS - 40%, OBC (NCL) - 30%, SC - 30%, ST - 25%.  
• There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd marks; 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
• There will be sectional timing in the RRB ALP CBT II examination.

Qualification-Wise Trade Grouping for Part B of RRB ALP CBT-2 (Qualifying Test)

Candidates appearing for RRB ALP CBT-2 must choose a relevant trade for Part B based on their engineering qualification. Paper 2 of CBT 2 is qualifying in nature. Candidates must obtain a minimum of 35% marks in this paper to be eligible for the next round, i.e., the CBAT. The trade should match the discipline studied by candidates during their degree or diploma. Here's a detailed qualification-wise trade/ subject to choose for CBT 2 Exam - 

RRB ALP 2025 CBAT (Psycho Test)

The Computer Based Aptitude Test will be conducted only for the post of  RRB Assistant Loco Pilot. Candidates must keep in mind the following points about RRB ALP CBAT -

• Minimum Qualifying Marks for this stage are 42 marks in each of the test batteries, irrespective of the category.
• Candidates equal to 8 times the number of ALP vacancies for each category will be shortlisted for this stage depending on their performance in CBT II.
• Candidates will have to qualify in each of the test battery of Computer Based Aptitude Test.
• The medium of questions for the CBAT will be  English and Hindi.
• There will be no negative marking in the RRB ALP CBAT.
• The final merit list for RRB ALP will be prepared only from amongst the candidates who qualify the CBAT stage.
• To prepare the merit list 70% weightage will be allotted to the marks obtained in Part A of the second stage of CBT and 30% weightage will be for the marks obtained in CBAT.

RRB ALP CBT 1 Syllabus 2025

The RRB ALP CBT 1 Syllabus comprises of 4 subjects, namely, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness & Current Affairs. The difficulty level of the questions will be based on Class X level. The subject-wise detailed RRB ALP CBT 1 Syllabus is given below.

RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus 2025

The RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus is divided into two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A covers subjects including, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Science, and Basic Science and Engineering. Part B is a trade-specific Paper which tests the knowledge of the candidate in their chosen Trade/ ITI or diploma discipline.

RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus for Part A

The RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus for Part A evaluates both General and Technical of the candidates. The detailed subject-wise syllabus for both parts is given below -

(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.

RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus for Part B

ALP Syllabus for trade-specific papers is prescribed by Directorate General of Training (DGT) and is available to download on the official website at dgt.gov.in. This section is crucial for those who qualify in Part A, as it verifies the technical proficiency of applicants in their chosen trade. Check the trade wise syllabus below -

RRB ALP CBT 2 Electrical Syllabus

1. Electrical India
2. Rolls, cables
3. Transfers
4. Three-Phase Motor Systems
5. Light, Magnetism
6. Fundamental Electric System
7. Single phase motors
8. Switches, Plugs and Electrical Connections

RRB ALP CBT 2 Mechanical Syllabus 

1. Dimensions
2. Heat
3. Engines
4. Turbo Machinery
5. Production Engineering
6. Automation Engineering
7. Kinetic Theory
8. The Strength Of The Material
9. Metal Handling
10. Metallurgical
11. Refrigerators And Air Conditioned
12. Energy, Materials
13. Energy Conservation
14. Management
15. Applied Mechanics

RRB ALP CBT 2 Automobile Syllabus 

1. Machine Design
2. System Theory
3. IC Engines
4. Heat Transfers
5. Thermodynamics
6. Materials Applying Motion
7. The Power Plant Turbines and Boilers
8. Metallurgical Production Technology

RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus for Electronics & Communication

1. The Transistor
2. Dias
3. Digital Electronics
4. Networking and Industrial Electronics
5. Electronic Tube
6. Semi-Conductor Physics
7. Robotic Radio Communication Systems
8. Satellite Matters
9. Computer & Micro Processor

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