RRB ALP Syllabus 2026
Railway Recruitment Board — Assistant Loco Pilot
RRB ALP recruits Assistant Loco Pilots who assist in operating trains. ITI/Diploma in Engineering is required. The selection involves three stages of CBT plus a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT).
Eligibility Criteria
- Education
- Matriculation + ITI in relevant trade or Diploma/Degree in Engineering
- Age Limit
- 18–28 years
Selection Process
- 1CBT Stage 1
- 2CBT Stage 2 (Part A + Part B)
- 3Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- 4Document Verification
Exam Pattern
| Stage / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBT Stage 1 | 75 | 75 | 60 min | Objective MCQ |
| CBT Stage 2 — Part A | 100 | 100 | 90 min | Objective MCQ |
| CBT Stage 2 — Part B (Trade/Relevant Subject) | 75 | 75 | 60 min | Qualifying (35% required) |
| CBAT | — | 0 | — | Computer Based Aptitude Test — qualifying |
Detailed Syllabus
1
Mathematics
Number SystemPercentageAverageProfit-LossRatioS.I./C.I.Time-WorkMensurationGeometryTrigonometryData Interpretation
2
General Intelligence & Reasoning
AnalogySeriesCoding-DecodingSyllogismVenn DiagramsStatement-ConclusionNon-Verbal Reasoning
3
General Science
Physics — Work, Energy, Electricity, Magnetism, Light, SoundChemistry — Atomic structure, Bonding, Metals, ReactionsBiology — Cells, Nutrition, Respiration
4
General Awareness
Current AffairsIndian Railway GKScience & TechnologySportsEconomyPolity
5
Part B — Trade Subjects
Electrician / Fitter / Machinist / Welder / Electronic / ITI Trade-specific technical questions
🎯 Must-Prepare Topics for RRB ALP
Trade-specific technical knowledge
Physics — Electricity & Magnetism
Trigonometry
Current Affairs
Reasoning — Series & Analogy
CBAT aptitude tests (memory, attention, tracking)
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