RRB ALP Selection Process 2025: Detailed Stages, Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Looking to become an Assistant Loco Pilot through RRB ALP 2025? The selection process is conducted in multiple stages to find the most suitable candidates. You’ll go through exams like CBT-1, CBT-2, an aptitude test, document verification, and a medical examination. Candidates must qualify in each stage to progress further and secure the final appointment. Check the detailed stages here.

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RRB ALP Selection Process 2025

There are four stages for the recruitment to the post of RRB ALP. The first stage is qualifying in nature and only those who pass them go to the next stage. Applicants for the post of ALP have to undergo another aptitude test. To get selected there is a final document verification without which the candidature remains canceled. The different stages are:

The selection process for RRB ALP 2025 consists of the following stages:

1. First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)

   • Screening test (qualifying in nature)

   • 75 questions, 60 minutes

   • Subjects: Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science, General Awareness

   • Negative marking: 1/3 for each wrong answer

   • Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS – 40%, OBC – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%

2. Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)

   • Divided into two parts:

     • Part A: 100 questions in 90 minutes (counted for merit)

     • Part B: 75 questions in 60 minutes (qualifying in nature, minimum 35%)

   • Subjects in Part A: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering

   • Part B: Trade-specific questions as per DGT syllabus

   • Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong answer

   • Normalization of scores applied

3. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

   • Only for candidates opting for ALP and qualifying in CBT-2

   • No negative marking

   • Medium: English and Hindi only

   • Must qualify each test battery with a minimum T-score of 42

   • Weightage: 70% CBT-2 Part A + 30% CBAT

4. Document Verification (DV)

   • Based on combined merit of CBT-2 (Part A) and CBAT

   • Candidates must produce all original certificates

   • Tie-breaker: Older age will be preferred

5. Medical Examination (ME)

   • Final stage before appointment

   • Conducted by Railway Administration to ensure candidates meet medical standards

Final appointment will be subject to document verification, medical fitness, and availability of vacancies. Only one application to one RRB is permitted. Multiple applications will lead to disqualification.

RRB ALP Notification 2025 PDF

For complete details on eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, important dates, and other instructions, candidates are advised to refer to the official RRB ALP 2025 notification. You can download the notification PDF from the link below and go through it carefully before applying.

RRB ALP 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to apply for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot post must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Nationality

• Must be a citizen of India.

• Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanent settlement, are also eligible, subject to certain conditions.

2. Age Limit (As on 01.07.2024)

• Minimum Age: 18 years

• Maximum Age: 30 years

• Candidates must have been born between 02.07.1994 and 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive).

Age Relaxation

3. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from a recognized NCVT/SCVT institution in the notified trade
  OR

• Completed Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade
  OR

• Possess a Diploma or Degree in Engineering (except for disciplines like Civil, Computer, etc.)

RRB ALP Vacancy 2025

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced 9,970 vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under CEN 01/2024. These vacancies are distributed across various railway zones in India. Candidates can check the zone-wise vacancy distribution in the table below:

Zone-wise RRB ALP Vacancy 2025

RRB ALP 2025 CBT 1 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The First Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) is the initial screening stage in the selection process. It is designed to shortlist eligible candidates for the Second Stage CBT (CBT-2) based on their normalized marks and merit within the same RRB. Here’s the detailed breakdown:

• CBT-1 is qualifying in nature – its marks will not be considered for the final merit list.
• Shortlisting to CBT-2 will be based on the normalized scores in CBT-1.
• Candidates competing are compared within the same RRB zone.

RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025

• Duration: 60 minutes
• Number of Questions: 75
• Total Marks: 75 (1 mark per question)
• Question Type: Objective type with multiple choice answers
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each wrong answer
• Normalization: Applied if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

To qualify for CBT-2, candidates must secure at least the following percentage marks (based on their category):

Note: These minimum percentages are also applicable to Ex-Servicemen as per their community.

RRB ALP CBT 1 Syllabus 2025

(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 and Cisterns

(B) Mental Ability:

• Analogies
• Alphabetical and Number Series
• Coding and Decoding
• Mathematical Operations
• Relationships
• Syllogism
• Jumbling
• Venn Diagrams
• Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
• Conclusions and Decision Making
• Similarities and Differences
• Analytical Reasoning
• Classification
• Directions
• Statement–Arguments and Assumptions

(C) General Science:

• Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences (up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus)

(D) General Awareness:

• Current Events and News (National and International Importance)
• General Knowledge
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Indian Economy
• Environmental Issues
• Scientific and Technological Developments
• Sports, Culture, History, Geography, etc.

RB ALP 2025  CBT 2 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The Second Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-2) is the critical stage for shortlisting candidates for the subsequent recruitment stages, including the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) and Document Verification (DV). Here’s a detailed overview of CBT-2:

• Shortlisting for CBT-2: Candidates are shortlisted based on their normalized marks and merit in CBT-1. The shortlisting will be done RRB-wise and community-wise among the candidates who have selected the same RRB.
• Reservation Candidates: Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS will be shortlisted for CBT-2 under the UR category if they have not availed any age, qualification, or marks relaxation.
• Community-Based Shortlisting: Candidates availing benefits of a community/category (e.g., Ex-servicemen/EWS) will continue to be considered within that community/category for all subsequent stages (CBT-2, CBAT, DV).
• Limit on Shortlisting: The total number of candidates shortlisted for CBT-2 will be 15 times the number of vacancies notified for each RRB. If multiple candidates score the same cut-off marks, all will be shortlisted.
• Flexibility in Limits: Railways reserves the right to increase or decrease this limit to ensure the adequate availability of candidates for the post.
• Final Merit: The final panel for ALP will be prepared based on candidates’ marks and merit in CBT-2 and CBAT.

RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025 

• Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

• Total Questions: 175

  • Part-A: 90 minutes & 100 questions

  • Part-B: 60 minutes & 75 questions

• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each wrong answer
• Normalization: Marks will be normalized in case the exam is conducted in multiple shifts

Minimum Qualifying Marks for Part-A:

To proceed further in the recruitment process, candidates need to secure the following minimum percentage in Part-A:

Note: These minimum percentages are also applicable to Ex-Servicemen candidates according to their community.

Criteria for Shortlisting:

• Part-A: Only the marks scored in Part-A will be considered for shortlisting candidates for further stages of the recruitment process, provided the candidate secures a qualifying mark (35%) in Part-B.

• Part-B: This section is a qualifying test and does not contribute to the overall merit.

RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus for Part-A

(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 and Cisterns

(B) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

• Analogies
• Alphabetical and Number Series
• Coding and Decoding
• Mathematical Operations
• Relationships
• Syllogism
• Jumbling
• Venn Diagrams
• Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
• Conclusions and Decision Making
• Similarities and Differences
• Analytical Reasoning
• Classification
• Directions
• Statement-Arguments and Assumptions

(C) Basic Science and Engineering:

• Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric Figures, Symbolic Representation)
• Units and 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
• Environmental Education
• IT Literacy

SRRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus for Part-B

Part-B is only a qualifying test and covers questions based on the trade syllabus prescribed by the Directorate General of Training (DGT). Here are the key details:

Trade-Specific Syllabus:

Candidates will have to answer questions based on their trade and qualification. The following groups of trades are based on the candidate’s educational background:

1. Electrical Engineering:

• Trades: Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Wireman, Armature & Coil Winder, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic

2. Electronics Engineering:

• Trades: Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV)

3. Mechanical Engineering:

• Trades: Fitter, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic, Heat Engine, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic

4. Automobile Engineering:

• Trades: Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic

Note:

• The qualifying percentage in Part-B is 35% for all candidates, irrespective of category.

• Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualifications must answer the questions relevant to their trade.

• Degree/Diploma candidates must select a trade from the list corresponding to their engineering discipline.

RRB ALP Apply Online 2025 Link

To apply for the RRB ALP 2025 recruitment, candidates can visit the official RRB website and follow the instructions provided in the application section. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and fill out the application form accurately before submitting. Click the link below to apply now:

RRB ALP 2025 Apply Online Link (Active)

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