RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 - Check Subject Wise Asst Loco Pilot Syllabus for CBT 1 & 2

Vishnukumar VUpdated on 02 Jun 2025, 10:56 AM IST

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Railway Recruitment Board mentions the RRB ALP syllabus 2025 in the official notifications. The RRB ALP 2025 syllabus can be downloaded from any of the regional RRB websites. Candidates who are preparing for the RRB ALP exam can find out more about the syllabus, exam pattern and more in the article below.

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RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 - Stages
RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 - CBT 1
RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 - CBT 2
RRB ALP Syllabus CBT 2- Part B
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025
RRB ALP Question Papers 2025
RRB Mock tests 2025

RRB ALP Syllabus

The RRB ALP syllabus is a comprehensive list of topics and subtopics appearing in the exam. The syllabus of RRB ALP 2025 is an indispensable tool for candidates looking to attempt the Assistant Loco Pilot exam. Candidates are also adviced to go through the RRB ALP 2025 exam pattern before starting the exam preparation.

RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 - Stages

As per the exam pattern of RRB 2025, the exam will be conducted as per the following stages:

CBT 1 (Computer-based test)
CBT 2 (Computer-based test) PART A & PART B
Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 - CBT 1

In the following table, candidates can check the RRB ALP 2025 syllabus, topics and subtopics for the CBT 1 exam. The CBT 1 will be a common exam for ALP/Technician.

RRB ALP CBT 1 Syllabus 2025

Topics	Sub Topics
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Mathematical Operations, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Analytical reasoning, Directions, Statement- Arguments and Assumption, Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Relationships, Classification, Venn diagram, Syllogism, Jumbling, etc
General Science	Chemistry and Life Science of the 10th standard level, Physics.
General awareness & current affairs	Cultures, Sports, Personalities, Economics, Politics, Science & Technology.
Mathematics	Algebra, Elementary Statistics, Age Calculations, BIOMASS, Decimals, Fractions, HCF, LCM, Geometry, Trigonometry, Profit and Loss, Calendar & Clock, Simple and Compound Interest, Pipes and Cistern, Ratio and Proportions, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Square Root, Number System etc.

RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 - CBT 2

In the syllabus of RRB ALP 2025 for CBT 2, there will same sections as CBT 1 apart from Basic Science & Engineering which will be replaced by General Science. The topics are - Mathematics, Basic Science & Engineering, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General awareness & current affairs. The CBT 2 will only be for the ALP Exam.

RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus 2025- Part A

Topics	Sub Topics
Basic Science & Engineering	Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Speed and Velocity, Environment Education, IT Literacy, Occupational Safety and Health etc.
Mathematics	Algebra, Elementary Statistics, Age Calculations, BIOMASS, Decimals, Fractions, HCF, LCM, Geometry, Trigonometry, Profit and Loss, Calendar & Clock, Simple and Compound Interest, Pipes and Cistern, Ratio and Proportions, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Square Root, Number System etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Mathematical Operations, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Analytical reasoning, Directions, Statement- Arguments and Assumption, Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Relationships, Classification, Venn diagram, Syllogism, Jumbling, etc
General awareness & current affairs	Cultures, Sports, Personalities, Economics, Politics, Science & Technology.

RRB ALP Syllabus CBT 2- Part B

RRB ALP CBT 2 Part B is qualifying in nature and contains topics from trade syllabi outlined by the Directorate General of Training. Candidates can find the detailed syllabus of RRB ALP 2025 Part B on the official DGT website- dgt.gov.in.

qualification	Trade Syllabus that will appear In Part B
Electrical Engineering	Electrician Instrument Mechanic Wireman Armature & Coil Winder Refrigeration & Air conditioning Mechanic
Electronic Engineering	Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio and TV)
Mechanical Engineering	Fitter, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration and air conditioning Mechanic, Heat engine, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic
Automobile Engineering	Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Refrigeration and Air conditioning Mechanic.

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RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025

Along with RRB ALP Syllabus 2025, aspirants should also check the exam pattern. The exam pattern of RRB ALP consists of the number of sections, a total number of questions asked in the exam, duration of the exam, marking scheme etc. There are three stages – CBT 1, CBT 2 and Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). CBT 1 has 75 questions, CBT 2 (Part A) has 100 questions while CBT 2 (Part B) has 75 questions. The time duration of CBT 1 is 60 minutes for CBT 2 it is 90 minutes and for CBT 2 (Part B) it is 60 minutes. There is negative marking of 1/3 of the total marks allotted to the question.

RRB ALP Question Papers 2025

RRB releases the question papers at its official website in PDF format. The RRB ALP question papers and answer keys will be released after the computer-based test is conducted. Candidates can download it using the application number and date of birth. With the help of the RRB ALP question papers, candidates can prepare for the exam in an effective manner, it will also help them know the weightage of topics and the types of questions asked in the exam.

RRB Mock tests 2025

The RRB 2025 Mock Tests are released for each exam conducted by RRB. Candidates preparing for any of the RRB recruitment exams can take theRRB mock tests to strengthen their preparations and experience an exam hall-like feel, also candidates will get an idea about the difficulty level, important topics and understand the exam pattern and marking scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the subjects in RRB ALP?

The subjects in RRB ALP 2025 are Mathematics, Mental Abilities, General Science, General Awareness, Basic Science for Engineering and General Intelligence and Reasoning.

Q: What is the syllabus of ALP assistant?

You can check it from this article as well as from the official brochure.

Q: Is there negative marking in RRB ALP?

There is a negative marking in the first and second CBT. One-third of the total marks allotted to the question will be deducted as negative marking.

Q: What is the salary of ALP?

The basic pay is Rs.19,900 while after including the allowances and benefits, the in-hand salary sums up to Rs. 35,000.

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