RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT-1 Syllabus 2026
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT-1 is the first stage of the Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment process. It is a qualifying Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted to shortlist candidates for CBT-2. The examination assesses candidates in Mathematics, Mental Ability (General Intelligence & Reasoning), General Science, and General Awareness & Current Affairs. The marks obtained in CBT-1 are used only for shortlisting and are not considered for the final merit list. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Duration
60 Minutes
Marking
1 mark is awarded for every correct answer. The examination consists of 75 objective questions carrying a total of 75 marks. CBT-1 is qualifying in nature and is conducted for shortlisting candidates for CBT-2.
Negative marking
1/3 (0.33) mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Mental Ability (General Intelligence & Reasoning) | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
Subject-wise Syllabus
Mathematics
Number System, BODMAS, Decimals & Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Average, Time & Work, Pipes & Cistern, Time, Speed & Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics
Mental Ability (General Intelligence & Reasoning)
Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Blood Relations, Directions, Venn Diagrams, Syllogism, Puzzle, Seating Arrangement, Data Sufficiency, Decision Making, Similarities & Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Statement & Conclusion
General Science
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Body, Nutrition, Diseases, Motion & Force, Heat & Temperature, Electricity, Magnetism, Sound, Light, Metals & Non-Metals, Acids, Bases & Salts, Environment & Ecology, Scientific Instruments, Everyday Science
General Awareness & Current Affairs
National Current Affairs, International Current Affairs, Indian History, Indian Polity, Geography, Indian Economy, Sports, Art & Culture, Books & Authors, Awards & Honours, Science & Technology, Government Schemes, Important Days, Static General Knowledge
Preparation Tips
- Strengthen Class 10 Mathematics and General Science concepts.
- Practice reasoning questions such as coding-decoding, puzzles, and analogies daily.
- Revise current affairs from the last 6–12 months.
- Solve previous years' RRB ALP CBT-1 papers to understand the question pattern.
- Attempt full-length mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Avoid unnecessary guesswork, as one-third mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Focus on qualifying the exam with a balanced preparation across all four sections.