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RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025: Selection of RRB and Preferences for posts

RRB ALP 2025 is conducted in four stages. These stages are as follows:

• First Stage CBT

• Second Stage CBT

• Computer Based Aptitude Test

• Document Verification

The two stages examination - First stage CBT and Second Stage CBT are common for the ALP exam. Candidates who have applied for ALP will also have to undergo Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) after they qualify the Second Stage CBT. In all the stages of the exam, marks will be normalized. Candidates who qualify all the stages of the exam will be called for Document Verification (DV) which is the final stage of the recruitment process.

The RRB ALP vacancies may increase or decrease as per the requirement of RRB. Candidates who score the prescribed minimum qualifying marks and qualify the First stage CBT, are required to choose the RRB and declare their preference of Railways and Posts within the chosen RRB. Then the candidates are shortlisted RRB-wise for the Second Stage CBT. This shortlisting is done at the rate of 15 times the updated vacancies for that RRB.

RRB ALP 2025 Exam Pattern: Overview

RRB ALP 2025 Exam Pattern: First Stage CBT

First Stage CBT is an online computer based test. This is the first screening test on the basis of which applicants are shortlisted for the next stage - Second Stage CBT. As prescribed in the exam pattern of RRB ALP 2025, the test is conducted for a maximum duration of 60 minutes and number of questions are 75. One mark is awarded for each correct answer while 0.33 mark is deducted for incorrect answers. The difficulty level of questions is equivalent to educational standards and/or minimum technical qualifications specified for the posts, i.e. ITI or diploma courses from institutes affiliated to NCVT/SCVT. The complete RRB ALP exam pattern 2025 including the various sections for the first stage CBT is given in the below table.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025 of First Stage CBT

RRB ALP 2025 Exam Pattern: Second Stage CBT

On the basis of normalised marks secured in the first stage CBT, candidates are shortlisted for the Second Stage CBT. As given in the exam pattern of RRB ALP 2025, the second stage is for a total duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. This stage has two parts – Part A and Part B. The total marks of Part A are 100. Part B is qualifying in nature and the marks scored are not used for shortlisting. The number of candidates shortlisted for the second stage exam is 15 times the number of vacancies.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025 of Second Stage CBT

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Exam Pattern of RRB ALP 2025: Computer Based Aptitude Test (for post of ALP only)

Only the candidates who have cleared the CBT2 have to appear for the Computer Based Aptitude Test (AT). Questions will be available in both Hindi and English medium. There is no negative marking. This test is qualifying in nature. According to RRB ALP exam pattern 2025, the candidate needs to secure a minimum score of 42 marks in each of the tests under CBAT to qualify. No relaxation is permissible in this aspect. The ALP merit list will be prepared for candidates who have obtained the qualifying marks in the Computer-Based Aptitude Test. These candidates will then be called for document verification. The weightage is as below:

• 70% weightage is given for the marks obtained in the Part A of Second Stage CBT

• 30% marks weightage in Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

The different test batteries with their minimum qualifying marks have been given in the table below:

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025 - Computer Based Aptitude Test

RRB ALP Exam pattern 2025: Document Verification

For Technician posts:

Candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for document verification based on their performance in:

• Part A of the Second Stage CBT

• Qualify the Part B of Second Stage CBT

For ALP posts:

Candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for DV based on the performance of candidates in:

• Part A of the Second Stage CBT

• Computer Based AT

• Qualify the Part B of Second Stage CBT

Candidates equal to 50% of the number of vacancies for various posts will be called for Document verification. It is to be noted that these additional candidates will only be considered for the replacement against any shortfall in empanelment from the merit list if in case any recommended candidate does not accept the offer. If two candidates score the same marks, the oldest person shall be given higher priority. Finally the candidates must pass the required Medical Fitness Test. RRBs only recommend names of the selected candidates and appointment is offered by the respective Railway Administrations.

RRB ALP Syllabus 2025

The candidates must know the complete RRB ALP syllabus for all three stages – Computer-Based Tests (CBT), Computer Based Aptitude Test and Document Verification. The subjects and topics in RRB ALP syllabus 2025 for all stages is provided in below table: