🚆 RRB Assistant Loco Pilot 2025: Recruitment for 9,970 Posts – Complete Guide for Aspirants
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the notification for 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts. This is a golden opportunity for aspirants aiming to work in one of the most prestigious government sectors – Indian Railways.
To help you crack this exam, we’ve prepared a detailed guide covering all key areas like exam pattern, syllabus, time management, tips, and previous paper analysis.
📌 1. Exam Pattern: RRB ALP Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
✅ Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT-1)
- Total Questions: 75
- Time: 60 Minutes
- Subjects:
- Mathematics – 20 Qs
- General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25 Qs
- General Science – 20 Qs
- General Awareness/Current Affairs – 10 Qs
Negative Marking: 1/3rd
✅ Stage 2: CBT-2 (Two Parts)
Part A (90 minutes, 100 marks)
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Basic Science & Engineering
- General Awareness
Part B (60 minutes, 75 marks)
- Relevant Trade Knowledge (based on ITI trade chosen by candidate)
- Qualifying in Nature – Minimum 35% required
✅ Stage 3: Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- For candidates applying for ALP (not for Technician)
- No negative marking
- Each test battery must be qualified individually
✅ Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Test
📚 2. Syllabus Topics & Analysis
🔹 Mathematics
- Number System, LCM-HCF, Percentages, Ratio, Simple & Compound Interest
- Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Speed & Distance
- Geometry basics, Trigonometry
📌 Weightage: 20–25%
🔹 Reasoning
- Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Series
- Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams
- Puzzle-based questions
📌 Weightage: 30–35%
🔹 General Science
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Class 9 & 10 level)
- Focus on Units, Motion, Force, Energy, Light, Electricity
📌 Weightage: 20–25%
🔹 General Awareness
- Current Affairs (last 6–8 months), Static GK
- Indian Polity, History, Geography (basic)
📌 Weightage: 10–15%
🔹 Trade Syllabus (for CBT-2 Part B)
- Based on ITI Trade (e.g., Electrician, Fitter, Mechanic, etc.)
- NCVT/SCVT syllabus-based questions
📌 Prepare from your trade subject books & previous questions
🕒 3. Time Management Tips
| Section | Ideal Time (CBT-1) |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 15 mins |
| Reasoning | 20 mins |
| General Science | 15 mins |
| Current Affairs | 10 mins |
Daily Plan for 60 Days Preparation:
- 2 hrs – Mathematics + Reasoning Practice
- 1.5 hrs – Science (topic-wise theory + MCQs)
- 1 hr – Trade Subject / Technical (for CBT-2)
- 30 mins – Current Affairs Revision
- Weekly: 2 Grand Tests + 1 Previous Year Paper
🎯 4. Preparation Tricks & Tips
- Focus on Speed + Accuracy: Especially for CBT-1 & CBT-2 Part A
- Use NCERT 9th & 10th books for Science
- Trade Paper: Use NCVT/SCVT trade books
- Solve Previous Year Papers (2018 ALP is a must!)
- Regular Mock Tests: Analyze mistakes and improve
- Stick to Timetable: Don’t waste time jumping between resources
- Make Notes for formulae, shortcuts & frequently asked concepts
📑 5. Previous Papers Analysis (2018)
Key Takeaways from 2018 ALP Exam:
- General Science: More from Physics (60%)
- Maths: Basic arithmetic + simplification-heavy
- Reasoning: Short puzzles, missing numbers, directions
- Trade Test: ITI NCVT syllabus – practical-based questions
📌 Download and practice RRB ALP 2018 CBT-1, CBT-2 papers with solutions for real-time understanding.
💡 6. Additional Useful Information
📲 Useful Apps & Websites:
- RRB official site: www.indianrailways.gov.in
- NTPC & ALP Practice: Test series available on Telangana Exams Plus App
- Free Mock Tests, Grand Tests, and Trade Subject quizzes
📆 Important Dates:
- Notification Released: April 2025
- Online Application: Check official RRB websites (Region-wise)
- Expected CBT-1 Exam: August–September 2025
🧪 Medical Fitness Standards:
- Eyesight: Must meet A-1 standards
- Physical fitness: No color blindness or night blindness
🗣️ Final Words of Motivation
Cracking the RRB ALP exam is possible with focused preparation and discipline. You don’t need high-level English or deep GK, but you must master Maths, Reasoning, Science, and your Trade Subject. Be consistent, revise daily, and practice as much as you can.
🎯 “One train can change your life – Prepare like your seat is already reserved!”
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