RRB ALP 01/2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern
RRB ALP 01/2026 notification is out in Employment New for recruitment of 11,721 Assustant Loco Pilot in Indian RailwayThe Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment through CEN 01/2026, (Pay Level 2, initial pay ₹19,900).
The short notice was released in March 2026, with online applications starting from May 15, 2026 to June 14, 2026 via rrbapply.gov.in or regional RRB sites. The detailed notification follows soon. This is a prime opportunity for 10th/ITI/Diploma holders seeking railway jobs.
RRB ALP 01/2026 Qualifying Marks
The minimum qualifying marks/percentages are UR/EWS: 40%, OBC (NCL): 30%, SC: 30%, ST: 25%, and the same community-based criteria apply to Ex-Servicemen.
Normalization Process
Marks are normalized due to multiple shifts, ensuring fairness across sessions.
RRB ALP 2026 selection includes:
- CBT 1 (Screening)
- CBT 2 (Main Exam – Part A & Part B)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification & Medical Exam
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for wrong answers in CBT 1 & CBT 2.
RRB ALP 2026 Exam Pattern
CBT 1 (Qualifying – Screening Stage)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 75 (total across all) | 75 | 60 Minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | |||
| General Science | |||
| General Awareness & Current Affairs |
The RRB ALP Tier I exam, also known as CBT 1, is the first screening stage for Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment. It consists of 75 objective-type multiple-choice questions worth 75 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes, with a negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
Subjects and Distribution
The exam covers four main sections with equal weightage of 75 questions total.
| Section |
| Mathematics |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
| General Science |
| General Awareness on Current Affairs |
CBT 2 (Main Exam – Qualifying & Merit)
- Part A: 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes
- Part B: 75 questions, 75 marks, 60 minutes (qualifying – 35% marks required, no negative marking in Part B)
CBAT: Qualifying (minimum 42 marks aggregate), no negative marking.
RRB ALP 2026 Syllabus – Detailed Topics
CBT 1 Syllabus 2026 (10th Standard Level)
Questions are objective MCQs covering following
- Mathematics:
- Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF
- Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration
- Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest
- Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry
- Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations
- Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern
- General Intelligence & Reasoning:
- Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series
- Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations
- Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling
- Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency
- Conclusions & Decision Making, Similarities & Differences
- Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions
- Statement – Arguments & Assumptions
- General Science:
- Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences (up to 10th standard level)
- General Awareness on Current Affairs:
- Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities
- Economics, Politics, Geography, History
- Awards & Honors, Important Days, Miscellaneous
CBT 2 Syllabus 2026
Part A (Same level as CBT 1 but more in-depth):
- Mathematics — Same as CBT 1 (detailed above)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning — Same as CBT 1
- Basic Science & Engineering:
- Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments)
- Units, Measurements, Mass Weight & Density
- Work Power & Energy, Speed & Velocity
- Heat & Temperature, Basic Electricity
- Levers & Simple Machines, Occupational Safety & Health
- Environment Education, IT Literacy
Part B (Trade/Discipline Specific – Qualifying):
- Relevant trade syllabus based on your ITI/Diploma qualification (e.g., Electrician, Fitter, Diesel Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Wireman, etc.)
- Questions from your qualifying trade (NCVT/SCVT syllabus level)
- Examples: Electrical circuits, Mechanical tools, Automobile systems, Refrigeration & AC, etc.
CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test) Syllabus
- Psychometric assessment (no specific syllabus – tests concentration, perceptual speed, depth perception, memory, following directions, etc.)
- Qualifying nature only (minimum 42 marks out of 100)
Preparation Tips for RRB ALP 2026
- Master NCERT 10th books for Maths, Science, and Reasoning basics.
- Practice daily current affairs (last 6-12 months) via apps/newspapers.
- Solve previous year papers & mock tests for CBT 1 & CBT 2.
- Focus on Basic Science & Engineering and your trade for CBT 2 Part A/B.
- Build speed & accuracy to handle negative marking.
- Prepare for CBAT with online aptitude/psychometric practice.
FAQs RRB ALP 01/2026
The application form will open on May 15
No exam date will be intimated later. Only number of Vacancies and applicaiton opening dates are mentioned
The number of vacancies is 11,721, though little lower than 2025
The questions comes from the last qualifying exam by the candidates
Candidates will score at least 40 percent and for reserved category is 30 percent and for ST it is 25 percent