The Railway Recruitment Board has released RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Syllabus & the notification for 11,127 posts of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). Candidates whose age is between 18 to 30 years and who have qualification like Matriculation with ITI or Diploma can apply for this recruitment.
Interested candidates can fill out the form by visiting the official website of their preferred RRB zone. Application has started from 15 May and the last date to apply is 14 June. The syllabus for RRB ALP exam is given below.
Assistant Loco Pilot Syllabus ( For CBT-1 & CBT-2)
The standard of questions for CBT-1 will generally be in conformity with the educational standards and/or minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the post. Ǫuestions will be of objective type with multiple choice.The CBT-1 exam will be of 60 minutes duration.
It Consist 75 questions and each question will carry 1 mark, so the total marks will be 75. For every wrong answer, 1/3 mark will be deducted as negative marking. the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, marks will be normalized to maintain fairness.
| CBT-1 Syllabus | MARKS |
| 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) Mental Ability: 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 | 75 MARKS, Duration –60 Minute |
CBT-2 exam has two parts – Part A and Part B.
Total exam time is 2 hours 30 minutes and there are 175 questions in total. Part A is 90 minutes with 100 questions, and Part B is 60 minutes with 75 questions. For every wrong answer, 1/3 marks will be cut as negative marking. If exam is held in different shifts, marks will be adjusted through normalization.
In Part A, candidates need minimum qualifying marks – UR & EWS: 40%, OBC: 30%, SC: 30%, ST: 25%. These are category wise rules.
Only Part A marks are used for shortlisting to next stage, but Part B also must be passed with at least 35% marks. Part B is just qualifying, not for ran
| CBT-2 Syllabus part a | MARKS |
| Part-A (A) Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, 15 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. | 90 minutes & 100 questions |
CBT-2 Syllabus part- b– 60 minutes & 75 questions
| s.No | Qualification of Candidate | Trade / Subject of Choice for Part-B |
| 1 | Electrical Engineering and combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering | Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Wireman, Armature & Coil Winder, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic |
| 2 | Electronics Engineering and combination of various streams of Electronics Engineering | Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV |
| 3 | 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, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic |
| 4 | Automobile Engineering and combination of various streams of Automobile Engineering | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic |
