RRB ALP Syllabus 2022: RRB ALP Syllabus / Exam Pattern

RRB ALP Syllabus 2022: Railway recruitment board released latest RRB ALP exam syllabus 2022. Understand topics included in syllabus then start preparation for getting decent score in the RRB ALP and technician exam. RRB ALP exam is conducted in two stages of CBT.

The first stage CBT 1 exam has 4 sections – Math, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, General awareness on current affairs for 75 marks.
The second stage of CBT 2 exam is further divided into Part A and Part B papers for 175 marks. It comprises Math, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic science and engineering, General awareness on current affairs.
In both stages, candidate will lose 1/3 rd marks for each wrong answer.

Let’s check out the detailed RRB ALP syllabus 2022 of each of stage now:

RRB ALP Syllabus 2022 – CBT 1 Exam

RRB ALP syllabus 2022 for CBT 1 exam has 4 sections of Math, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, General awareness on current affairs. A total of 75 objective type questions will be given for 75 marks, where test takers should complete it within 60 minutes.

Below mentioned is the section-wise RRB ALP syllabus for CBT 1 exam:

RRB ALP syllabus	RRB ALP Topics
Mathematics	Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions LCM, HCF Ratio and Proportion Percentages 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 Mensuration
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series Coding and Decoding Mathematical operations Blood relationships Syllogism Jumbling Venn Diagram Data Interpretation and Sufficiency Conclusions and Decision Making Similarities and Differences Analytical reasoning Arguments and Assumptions
General Science	Physics Chemistry Biological Sciences
General awareness & current affairs	Science & Technology Sports and Culture Personalities Economics Indian Polity

RRB ALP Syllabus 2022 – CBT 2 Exam

RRB ALP stage 2 CBT exam has Part A and Part B papers. Part A will have objective type questions from Math, Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering and Current affairs sections. While Part B paper is all about relevant trade.

In Part A question paper, 100 objective type questions given and candidates should answer these questions in 90 minutes.
In Part B, candidates will get 75 questions from relevant trade for 75 marks that to be answered in 1 hour.
In both papers about 1/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Following table shows the section-wise RRB ALP syllabus for CBT 2 exam:

RRB ALP syllabus	RRB ALP Topics
Mathematics	Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, Square Root. Age Calculations 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 Calendar & Clock Pipes & Cistern
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series Coding and Decoding Mathematical operations Blood relationships Syllogism Jumbling Venn Diagram Data Interpretation and Sufficiency Conclusions and Decision Making Similarities and Differences Analytical reasoning Arguments and Assumptions Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
Basic Science & Engineering	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.
General awareness & current affairs	Science & Technology Sports Culture Personalities Economics Indian Polity

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2022

RRB ALP exam pattern 2022 for assistant loco pilot and technician exams follows:

For ALP – Two stage CBT followed by computer based aptitude test and Document Verification.
For Technicians – Two stage CBT followed by Document Verification.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern for CBT 1

Subjects	Questions	Duration
Math	20	60 Mins
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25
General Science	20
General Awareness on Current Affairs	10

Highlights in RRB ALP CBT I Exam Pattern:

The exam will comprise of objective type questions from Math, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, General awareness on current affairs sections.
It has 75 questions for 75 marks and test is qualifying in nature.
The candidates need to answer all the questions using the mouse since the use of the keyboard is restricted.
For every question, 1 mark will be allotted and for every wrong response 1/3 of the marks will get deducted.
The candidates will get 60 minutes to solve all the questions.
There will be 4 sections in the examination and the candidates can start from any section.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern for CBT 2

Part	Subjects	Questions	Duration
Part A	Math	100	90 Mins
	General Intelligence & Reasoning
	Basic Science and Engineering
	General Awareness and Current Affairs
Part B	Relevant Trade	75	60 Mins
Total		175	150 Mins

Highlights in RRB ALP CBT II Exam Pattern:

The candidates who qualify in the Stage I CBT exam will take the CBT II exam.
This phase will have Part A and Part B papers.
Part A has 100 questions for 100 marks and 90 minutes will be given to solve it.
In part B, there will be a total of 75 questions given from relevant trade with 60 minutes time duration. It’s qualifying in nature only.
There will be 1/3 marks to be deducted to each wrong answer from the final score as negative marks in CBT 2 exam.

RRB ALP 2022 syllabus and exam pattern FAQ

What is the syllabus for RRB ALP exam?

RRB ALP 2022 syllabus for stage 1 exam has Math, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, General awareness on current affairs sections. While stage 2 has math, Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering, and Current affairs sections.

Is there negative marks in RRB ALP exam 2022?

For each wrong answer, candidates will lose 1/3 marks from their final score. It applicable in both stages of RRB ALP and technician exam.

How to clear RRB ALP exam?

Make sure to have a perfect preparation strategy and study plan. Then study well and take RRB ALP online mock tests before appearing real test to clear the exam.

Are RRB ALP stage 1 exam marks consider for the final selection?

No, the marks scored in RRB ALP stage 1 and trade paper will not be considered for the final selection.