RRB ALP Syllabus 2024

RRB ALP Syllabus 2024

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RRB ALP Syllabus 2024- Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) की तरफ से आईटीआई, डिप्लोमा एवं डिग्री पास विद्यार्थियों के लिए कुल 5696 पदों पर असिस्टेंट लोको पायलट की वैकेंसी जनवरी माह 2024 में निकाली गई हैं | जिसका फॉर्म ऑनलाइन आवेदन करने का अंतिम तिथि दिनांक 19 फरवरी 2024 तक हैं |

RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Overview

Organization NameRailway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Post Name Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Post 5696
Qualification ITI / Diploma / Degree Pass
Start Date for Apply Online 20 January 2024
Last Date for Apply Online 19 February 2024

RRB ALP Exam Schedule 2024

CBT 1 Exam Date June – August 2024
CBT 2 Exam Date September 2024
Aptitude Test (CBAT) Exam DateNovember 2024
Document Verification DateNovember 2024 / December 2024

RRB ALP Recruitment process shall comprise of the following stages:-

  1. First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
  2. Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
  3. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
  4. Document Verification (DV) and
  5. Medical Examination (ME)

FIRST STAGE CBT (CBT-1):-

  • (a) CBT-1 will only be a screening exam for shortlisting eligible candidates for CBT-2 based on their normalized marks and merit.
  • (b) The marks of CBT-1 shall not be counted while preparing the final panel.

Pattern & Syllabus of CBT-1:-

  • (i) Duration: 60 minutes
  • (ii) Number of questions: 75, Maximum marks: 75 (@1 mark per question)
  • (iii) There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
  • (iv) Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts.
  • (v) Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS-40%, OBC (NCL)-30%, SC-30%, ST-25%.

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.

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.

General Science: The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.

General Awareness: Current affairs, science & technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics and other subject of importance.

SECOND STAGE CBT (CBT-2):-

  • (a) Shortlisting of candidates for CBT-2 shall be done RRB-wise and community-wise as per their normalized marks and merit in CBT-1.
  • (b) Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for CBT-2 shall be limited to 15 (fifteen) times the number of vacancies notified against each RRB.
  • (c) However, Railways reserve the right to increase / decrease the above limit as required, to ensure availability of adequate number of candidates for the notified post.
  • (d) The final panels for ALP will be prepared only on the basis of marks and merit of candidates in CBT-2 & CBAT.

Pattern & Syllabus of CBT-2:-

  • (i) CBT-2 shall comprise of two parts viz., Part-A and Part-B as detailed below.
  • (ii) Total Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes & Total Questions: 175
  1. Part-A: 90 minutes & 100 questions
  2. Part-B: 60 minutes & 75 questions
  • (iii) There shall be negative marking @ 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
  • (iv) Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts.
  • (v) In Part-A, Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS-40%, OBC (NCL)-30%, SC- 30%, ST-25%.
  • (vi) Only the marks scored in Part-A shall be counted for shortlisting of candidates for further stages of this recruitment process provided the candidate irrespective of community is able to secure qualifying marks (35%) in Part-B.

SYLLABUS for Part-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.

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.

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.

SYLLABUS for Part-B:-

  • (i) Part-B is only a qualifying test in nature and shall have questions from the various trade syllabus as prescribed by Directorate General of Training (DGT).
  • (ii) Note: Qualifying Percentage-35% for all candidates irrespective of category/community.

Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT):-

  1. Candidates equal to 8 (eight) times the number of ALP vacancies for each notified community/ category viz., UR, OBC(NCL), SC, ST and EWS (including ExSM), shall be shortlisted for CBAT on the basis of their marks in Part-A of CBT-2 and application of reservation rules, provided they qualify in Part-B of CBT-2.
  2. It is mandatory to clear each test battery/section of CBAT separately, to qualify.
  3. The CBAT shall be only in English and Hindi and there shall be no negative marking.
  4. Qualifying Marks: All candidates (irrespective of community) must secure a minimum T-score of 42 marks in each test battery separately to qualify in the CBAT.
  5. The merit list will be prepared only from amongst candidates qualifying in the CBAT. 70% weightage will be given for marks obtained in Part-A of CBT-2 and 30% weightage for score obtained in the CBAT.

Document Verification (DV):-

  1. Based on the marks and merit of candidates in Part-A of CBT-2, qualifying in Part-B of CBT-2 and scores in CBAT, candidates equal to the number of vacancies, will be shortlisted for Document Verification.
  2. In case two or more candidates secure equal marks, their merit position shall be determined by age criteria i.e., the older candidate shall be given higher merit than the younger candidate.
  3. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing the requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration and final verification of all essential documents and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates.
  4. Candidates may please note that RRBs only recommend names of empanelled candidates to the Railway Zone concerned. The offer of appointment is issued only by the respective Railway Zones.
  5. In case of any shortfall in empanelment or other exigencies, RRBs reserve the right to utilise the candidates down in the merit list if required, as per merit and options of such candidates. This however, will not confer any vested right on such candidates to be considered for appointment.

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