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RRB ALP 2025 Overview
The RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) exam is a national-level recruitment examination conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board to select candidates for the role of Assistant Loco Pilot in Indian Railways. The selection process involves multiple stages, including CBT-I, CBT-II (Part A & B), Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The exam is highly competitive and tests candidates on a wide range of technical and non-technical skills.
Exam Date
Expected on Notification Release May 2025 Application Window May–June 2025 CBT-I Exam Date August 2025 CBT-II Exam Date October 2025 CBAT (if applicable) November 2025 Document Verification December 2025 – January 2026.
Conducting Body
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) (expected).
RRB ALP Exam Pattern
Feature | Details |
---|---|
Exam Name | RRB ALP Exam |
Full Form | Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot Examination |
Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
Exam Level | National Level |
Exam Frequency | Based on vacancy notifications (usually once in 2–3 years) |
Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Total Questions | CBT-I: 75 Questions CBT-II: 175 Questions (Part A - 100, Part B - 75) |
Total Marks | CBT-I: 75 Marks CBT-II: 175 Marks |
Courses Offered | Recruitment to Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts |
Exam Fees | ₹500 (Refundable ₹400 for Gen/OBC after CBT-I) ₹250 for SC/ST/Female/PWD (Fully refundable) |
Exam Duration | CBT-I: 60 minutes CBT-II: 2 hours 30 mins (Part A: 90 mins, Part B: 60 mins) |
Marking Scheme | +1 for correct, -1/3 for wrong answer |
Medium of Examination | English, Hindi, and other regional languages |
Official Website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
Contact Details | Regional RRB helpdesks (mentioned in the official notification) |
CBT-I (Screening)
Sections | Subjects/Tests | No. of Questions | Duration |
Section 1 | Mathematics | 20 | |
Section 2 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | |
Section 3 | General Science | 20 | |
Section 4 | General Awareness | 10 | |
Total | 75 Questions | 60 Minutes |
CBT-II (Main)
Sections | Subjects | No. of Questions | Duration |
Section 1 | Mathematics | 25 | |
Section 2 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | |
Section 3 | Basic Science and Engineering | 40 | |
Section 4 | General Awareness and Current Affairs | 10 | |
Total | 100 Questions | 90 Minutes |
RRB ALP 2025 Exam Syllabus
1. CBT-I
- Maths: Algebra, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Speed & Distance, Time & Work Reasoning: Syllogism, Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagrams, Series Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics (up to 10th standard) GK: Current Affairs, Railways, Sports, Politics, History, Geography
2. CBT-II
- Part A: Includes all above subjects in deeper scope (10+2 level for Science/Maths) Part B: Based on ITI trade syllabus (Electrician, Fitter, Mechanic, etc
- )
3. Part B (Qualifying – Trade-Specific)
- : Subject Questions Duration Qualifying Marks Trade Test (Relevant ITI Trade) 75 60 Minutes 35% (No relaxation) CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test) Applicable only for ALP (not Technician) Comprises 5 test batteries (Memory, Concentration, Perception, etc
- ) No negative marking Minimum 42 marks in each test battery required (no relaxation)
RRB ALP 2025 Syllabus & Key Information
Exam Syllabus
The RRB ALP 2025 exam consists of main sections:
- CBT-I Maths: Algebra, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Speed & Distance, Time & Work Reasoning: Syllogism, Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagrams, Series Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics (up to 10th standard) GK: Current Affairs, Railways, Sports, Politics, History, Geography CBT-II Part A: Includes all above subjects in deeper scope (10+2 level for Science/Maths) Part B: Based on ITI trade syllabus (Electrician, Fitter, Mechanic, etc
- )
Key Dates
- Notification Release May 2025 Application Window May–June 2025 CBT-I Exam Date August 2025 CBT-II Exam Date October 2025 CBAT (if applicable) November 2025 Document Verification December 2025 – January 2026
Admit Card Download
- Visit the respective regional RRB website
- Click on “Download Admit Card for ALP CBT-I/II”
- Enter Registration Number & Date of Birth
- View and download your admit card
- Take a printout and carry a valid photo ID
RRB ALP 2025 Answer Key
Step1:Accessing the Answer Key
- RRB publishes provisional answer keys 5–7 days after the exam Available for CBT-I and CBT-II stages on the official portal
Step2:Challenging the Answer Key
- Login using registration details to challenge questions Submit valid proof/documents with objections A fee (usually ₹50/question) is applicable and refunded if objection is correct
Step3:Final Answer Key
- Released after evaluation of all objections Used to compute final scores No further changes or appeals allowed post-final key
Step4:Result Calculation
- +1 mark for every correct answer -1/3 mark for each wrong answer (except CBAT) Normalized scores used if exam held in multiple shifts Part B is qualifying only, not counted for merit Final merit based on scores in CBT-II (Part A) + CBAT (if applicable)
Understanding the RRB ALP 2025 Exam
CBT-I
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Maths & Science were more scoring Reasoning section usually simple but lengthy
CBT-II
Difficulty: Moderate to Tough (especially Technical/Trade section) GK often static; Science concept-heavy
CBAT
: Aptitude-based; requires accuracy and speed Scoring well boosts final selection chances
RRB ALP 2025 Preparation Tips
Best Books for CAT Preparation
1️⃣ Mathematics
- Quantitative Aptitude by R S Aggarwal
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
2️⃣ Reasoning
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R S Aggarwal
3️⃣ General Science
- Lucent’s General Science NCERT Science Books (Class 6–10)
4️⃣ General Awareness
- Lucent’s GK Manorama Yearbook
- Monthly current affairs magazines ( Pratiyogita Darpan)
5️⃣ Technical Subjects (Part B)
- RRB ALP Technical Trade Books (Arihant / Kiran)
- NCVT/SCVT ITI Trade Theory Books (relevant trade)
6️⃣ CBAT
- RRB ALP Psychological Aptitude Test Guide (Arihant)
- CBAT Practice Sets (by Kiran Publication or Rukmini)
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RRB ALP 2025
Updated On 21 Jul, 2025 09:52
The RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) exam is a national-level recruitment examination conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board to select candidates for the role of Assistant Loco Pilot in Indian Railways. The selection process involves multiple stages, including CBT-I, CBT-II (Part A & B), Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The exam is highly competitive and tests candidates on a wide range of technical and non-technical skills. Expected on Notification Release May 2025 Application Window May–June 2025 CBT-I Exam Date August 2025 CBT-II Exam Date October 2025 CBAT (if applicable) November 2025 Document Verification December 2025 – January 2026. Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) (expected).RRB ALP 2025 Overview
Exam Date
Conducting Body
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Maths & Science were more scoring Reasoning section usually simple but lengthy Difficulty: Moderate to Tough (especially Technical/Trade section) GK often static; Science concept-heavy : Aptitude-based; requires accuracy and speed Scoring well boosts final selection chances
RRB ALP Exam Pattern
Feature
Details
Exam Name
RRB ALP Exam
Full Form
Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot Examination
Conducting Body
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Exam Level
National Level
Exam Frequency
Based on vacancy notifications (usually once in 2–3 years)
Exam Mode
Online (Computer-Based Test)
Total Questions
CBT-I: 75 Questions
CBT-II: 175 Questions (Part A - 100, Part B - 75)
Total Marks
CBT-I: 75 Marks
CBT-II: 175 Marks
Courses Offered
Recruitment to Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts
Exam Fees
₹500 (Refundable ₹400 for Gen/OBC after CBT-I)
₹250 for SC/ST/Female/PWD (Fully refundable)
Exam Duration
CBT-I: 60 minutes
CBT-II: 2 hours 30 mins (Part A: 90 mins, Part B: 60 mins)
Marking Scheme
+1 for correct, -1/3 for wrong answer
Medium of Examination
English, Hindi, and other regional languages
Official Website
https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in
Contact Details
Regional RRB helpdesks (mentioned in the official notification)
CBT-I (Screening)
Sections
Subjects/Tests
No. of Questions
Duration
Section 1
Mathematics
20
Section 2
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25
Section 3
General Science
20
Section 4
General Awareness
10
Total
75 Questions
60 Minutes
CBT-II (Main)
Sections
Subjects
No. of Questions
Duration
Section 1
Mathematics
25
Section 2
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25
Section 3
Basic Science and Engineering
40
Section 4
General Awareness and Current Affairs
10
Total
100 Questions
90 Minutes
RRB ALP 2025 Exam
Syllabus
1. CBT-I
2. CBT-II
3. Part B (Qualifying – Trade-Specific)
Understanding the RRB ALP 2025 Exam
CBT-I
CBT-II
CBAT
RRB ALP 2025 Preparation Tips
Best Books for CAT Preparation
1️⃣ Mathematics
2️⃣ Reasoning
3️⃣ General Science
4️⃣ General Awareness
5️⃣ Technical Subjects (Part B)
6️⃣ CBAT
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