RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT-2 Syllabus 2026
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT-2 is the second stage of the Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment process. It consists of Part A and Part B. Part A evaluates candidates in Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, and General Awareness & Current Affairs. Part B is a qualifying trade test based on the candidate's relevant ITI, Diploma, or Engineering discipline. Only the marks obtained in Part A are considered for shortlisting candidates for the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), while Part B is qualifying in nature. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Duration
Part A: 90 Minutes Part B: 60 Minutes
Marking
* Part A: 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks. * Part B: 75 qualifying questions based on the relevant trade. * Only Part A marks are considered for shortlisting candidates for the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). Candidates must secure the prescribed qualifying marks in both Part A and Part B.
Negative marking
1/3 (0.33) mark is deducted for every incorrect answer in Part A. Part B is qualifying in nature, and candidates must secure 35% marks irrespective of category.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part | Subject | Questions |
| Part A | Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, General Awareness & Current Affairs | 100 |
| Part B | Relevant Trade (Qualifying) | 75 |
Subject-wise Syllabus
Part A
### Mathematics, Number System, BODMAS, Decimals & Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Pipes & Cistern, Time, Speed & Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Data Interpretation, ### General Intelligence & Reasoning, Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Alphabet & Number Series, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Statement & Conclusion, Statement & Assumption, Data Sufficiency, Decision Making, Similarities & Differences, Classification, Mathematical Operations, Analytical Reasoning, ### Basic Science & Engineering, #### Engineering Mathematics, Units & Measurements, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics, #### Engineering Physics, Motion, Force, Work, Power & Energy, Heat, Sound, Light, Electricity, Magnetism, #### Engineering Chemistry, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Acids, Bases & Salts, Metals & Non-Metals, Fuels, Corrosion, Environmental Chemistry, #### Basic Electrical Engineering, Ohm's Law, Electrical Circuits, AC & DC, Transformers, Electrical Machines, Power Generation & Distribution, Measuring Instruments, #### Basic Electronics, Semiconductor Devices, Diodes, Transistors, Digital Electronics, Logic Gates, Electronic Components, ### General Awareness & Current Affairs, National Current Affairs, International Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, General Science, Sports, Books & Authors, Awards & Honours, Art & Culture, Government Schemes, Science & Technology, Static General Knowledge
Part B (Relevant Trade)
Questions are based on the candidate's ITI / NCVT / SCVT Trade, Diploma, or Engineering discipline selected during the application process., Major trades include:, Electrician, Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Wireman, Turner, Machinist, Welder, Instrument Mechanic, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic, Tractor Mechanic, Information Technology & Electronics System Maintenance, Other notified technical trades as per the official notification
Preparation Tips
- Focus primarily on Part A, as its marks determine shortlisting for CBAT.
- Revise Mathematics and Reasoning concepts from the Class 10 level thoroughly.
- Build strong fundamentals in Basic Science and Engineering subjects.
- Prepare your ITI/Diploma trade syllabus thoroughly for Part B.
- Practice previous years' RRB ALP CBT-2 technical questions.
- Attempt full-length mock tests with sectional timing.
- Avoid guesswork because one-third mark is deducted for every incorrect answer in Part A.