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RRB ALP Syllabus 2024: On January 18, 2024, the RRB ALP Notification PDF was made public, revealing 5696 openings for Assistant Loco Pilot positions. The syllabus and format of the Assistant Loco Pilot test should be known to candidates preparing for the Railway ALP 2024 exam. To pass the Railway Recruitment Exam in 2024, candidates must be fully prepared for the exam’s structure and comprehensive material. Let’s begin by gaining an idea of the 2024 AL test format. Those who choose to apply for the ALP position must take the computer-based aptitude test. Upon the conclusion of these two procedures, applicants will get an invitation for Document Verification.
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RRB ALP 2024: Overview
| RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Indian Railways Recruitment Board |
| Exam Name | RRB ALP 2024 |
| Posts | Assistant Loco Pilot |
| Vacancies | 5696 |
| Category | Syllabus |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark |
| Negative Marking | ⅓rd marks for each wrong answer. |
| Selection Process |
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| Official website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
RRB ALP 2024: Recruitment Process
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The recruitment process involves-
- First stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Second stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test(CBAT)
- Document Verification and Empanelling of Candidates.
RRB ALP 2024: Exam Pattern
Online objective-style papers make up both the first and second stages of the CBT for Assistant Loco Pilot positions at RRB. Four parts make up the first level of CBT, and you have sixty minutes to finish them. There are two components to the second CBT level. Part A consists of four parts totaling one hundred questions, which must be answered in ninety minutes. Part B will consist of 75 pertinent trade-related questions that must be answered in 60 minutes.
Let’s have a look at the detailed Exam Pattern for RRB ALP 2024 exam.
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RRB ALP Exam Pattern- CBT 1
The 1st stage CBT for Assistant Loco Pilot posts is common and consists of 75 questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness on Current Affairs
| RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024 [CBT Stage I] | |||
| Subjects | No. of Qs | Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | 60 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science | 20 | 20 | |
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 75 | 75 | |
Note- There is a negative marking of ⅓rd mark for each incorrect answer.
RRB ALP Exam Pattern- CBT 2
The 2nd stage CBT for Assistant Loco Pilot posts has two steps: Part A and B. Part A has four subjects – Maths, Basic Science and Engineering, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness. Part B consists of questions from the relevant trade.
| RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024 [CBT Stage 2] | ||||
| SNo. | Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Part A | ||||
| 1. | Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| 2. | General Intelligence & Reasoning | |||
| 3. | General Science | |||
| Part B | ||||
| Relevant Trade | 75 | 75 | 60 minutes | |
| Total | 175 | 175 | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
Note- There is a negative marking of ⅓rd mark for each incorrect answer.
Computer-Based Aptitude Test (for Candidates who have opted for ALP)
To be eligible, applicants must receive at least 42 marks in each exam battery. Only applicants who pass the aptitude test will be included in the ALP merit list, with 30% going toward the marks from the computer-based aptitude test and 70% going toward the marks from Part A of the second stage of CBT.
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RRB ALP 2024: Syllabus
The First Stage CBT Syllabus
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 & Cistern etc.
b. General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
c. General Science
The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.
d. General awareness on current affairs
General awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and other subjects of importance
Second Stage CBT Syllabus
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 & Cistern etc.
b. General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
c. Basic Science and Engineering
The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, 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, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc.
d. General Awareness on Current Affairs
General Awareness on Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.
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PART B
RRB Exam Syllabus for Stage-II CBT – Part B (Relevant Trade)
Part B exam is qualifying in nature and shall have questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). List of the relevant trades for various engineering discipline/HSC (10+2) for appearing in the qualifying test is as below-
| Engineering Discipline(Diploma/Degree) | Relevant trade for PART B Qualifying Test to be selected from |
| Electrical Engineering and combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering | Electrician / Instrument Mechanic / Wiremen /Winder(Armature) / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
| Electronics Engineering and combination of various streams of Electronics Engineering | Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV |
| Mechanical Engineering and combination of various streams of Mechanical Engineering | Fitter / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Turner / Machinist / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Heat Engine / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic |
| Automobile Engineering and combination of various streams of Automobile Engineering | Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Heat Engine / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
| HSC(10+2) with Physics and Maths | Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman |
Electrical
- Electrical India.
- Rolls, Cables.
- Transfers.
- Three Phase Motor System.
- Light, Magnetism.
- Proved To Be The Fundamental Electrical System.
- An Alternative System Single Phase Motor.
- Motors.
Electronics and Communication
- Transistor.
- Dias.
- Digital Electronics.
- Networking And Industrial Electronics.
- Electronic Tube.
- Semi-Conductor Physics.
- Robotic Radio Communications Systems And Satellite Matters.
- Computer And Micro Processor.
Automobile
- Machine Design.
- System Theory.
- IC Engines.
- Heat Transfer.
- Thermo Dynamics.
- Materials Applying Motion.
- The Power Plant Turbines and Boilers.
- Metallurgical Production Technology.
Mechanical
- Dimensions.
- Heat.
- Engine.
- Turbo Machinery.
- Production Engineering.
- Automation Engineering.
- Kinetic Theory.
- The Strength of The Material.
- Metallurgical.
- Metal Handling.
- Refrigerators And Air Conditioned.
- Thermo Dynamics.
- Energy, Material.
- Energy Conservation.
- Management.
- Applied Mechanics
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Computer Based Aptitude Test is must for candidates who have opted for ALP. The candidate needs to secure a minimum score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify. This is applicable to all candidates and there will be no relaxation. The Computer Based Aptitude Test shall have questions and answer options only in English and Hindi. There shall be no negative marking in Computer Based Aptitude Test.
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