The Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) exam pattern and syllabus generally follow a structured format as prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Here’s an overview of what you can expect:


Exam Pattern:

1) First Stage CBT (Computer Based Test):

Duration: 60 minutes 

Number of Questions: 75 


Subjects: 
  • Mathematics 
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning 
  • General Science 
  • General Awareness on Current Affairs

2) Second Stage CBT:

  • Parts:

1) Part A: This is common for all candidates.

2) Part B: This is qualifying in nature and consists of trade-specific questions for each trade.

  • Part A:


Duration: 90 minutes

Number of Questions: 100

Subjects:

1) Mathematics 

2) General Intelligence and Reasoning 

3) Basic Science and Engineering 

4) General Awareness on Current Affairs

  • Part B:
Duration: 60 minutes

Number of Questions: 75

Trade Syllabus: Questions from the respective trade syllabus prescribed by RRB.


Syllabus:

1) 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


2) 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


3) General Science:

Physics 

Chemistry 

Life Sciences (Biology) 

Environmental Science


4) General Awareness on Current Affairs:

Science & Technology 

Sports 

Culture 

Personalities 

Economics 

Politics and other subjects of importance


5) Basic Science and Engineering (Part A of Second Stage CBT):


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


Note:

1) The detailed syllabus and pattern may vary slightly based on the notification issued by the specific RRB conducting the exam.

2) It's important to refer to the official notification and syllabus provided by the RRB for precise details and updates.

Preparing thoroughly according to this structured syllabus will give you a good foundation to tackle the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) exam effectively.

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