Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Computer Based Test (CBT) Syllabus 2026 on the official website. All interested candidates should follow the latest syllabus and exam pattern for 2026 and start their preparation accordingly. RRB ALP CBT 1 syllabus 2026 is divided into four subjects, i.e., Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science and General Awareness, whereas CBT 2 syllabus is divided into two parts, i.e., Part A and B.
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot ALP Syllabus 2026
[Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Syllabus 2026]
(Advt. No. CEN 01/2026)
[Total: 11127 Post]
RRB ALP Syllabus 2026 Summary:
| Recruitment Board |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Article Name |
RRB APL Syllabus 2026 |
| Advertisement No. |
CET 01/2026 |
| Vacancies |
11127 |
| Category |
Syllabus |
| Job Location |
All India |
| Total Question |
CBT 1: 75 And CBT 2: 175 |
| Duration |
01 Hour |
| Official Website |
www.indianrailways.gov.in |
Railway RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026:
Railway RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Pattern 2026:-
- Questions will be objective type with multiple choice answers.
- Computer Based Test (CBT) Online Examination.
- There will be a total of 75 questions in this written examination.
- 01 mark is allotted for each correct answer.
- The examination will be based on these subjects – Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science, and General Awareness.
- There will be negative marking at the rate of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
- Exam Time Duration 01 Hour.
- The level of examination paper will be as per the minimum educational standard.
- Normalization of marks will be done for CBT conducted in multiple shifts.
- The minimum passing percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS – 40%, OBC (NCL) & SC – 30%, ST – 25%.
| Subject Name |
No. of Question |
No. of Mark |
| Mathematics |
20 |
20 |
| Mental Ability |
25 |
25 |
| General Science |
20 |
20 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs |
10 |
10 |
| Total |
75 Question |
75 Mark |
Railway RRB ALP CBT-2 Exam Pattern 2026:-
- Shortlisting of candidates for CBT-2 shall be done RRB-wise and community-wise as per their normalized marks and merit in CBT–1.
- The 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.
- CBT-2 shall comprise two parts viz., Part-A and Part-B
- Computer Based Exam (CBT) Online Exam.
- There will be a total of Part-A 100 & Part-B 75 questions.
- The Exam Will be Based on the Subjects– Part (A) Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering, General Awareness of Current Affairs & Part (B) Relevant Trade and Practical Knowledge.
- There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
- The Exam Time Duration of 02:30 Hours. (150 minutes)
- Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts.
- The minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS – 40%, OBC (NCL) & SC – 30%, ST – 25%
| Part |
Name Of The Subject |
Number of Question |
Time Duration |
| Part (A) |
Mathematics (25 Questions), General Intelligence and Reasoning (25 Questions), Basic Science and Engineering (40 Questions), General Awareness on Current Affairs (10 Questions) |
100 |
1 Hr 30Mins |
| Part (B) |
Relevant Trade and practical knowledge |
75 |
1 Hr |
| Total |
|
175 |
2:30 Hr |
RRB ALP CBT 1 Syllabus 2026:
| Subject Name |
RRB CBT 1 Syllabus |
| Mathematics |
- BODMAS
- Decimals
- Fractions
- LCM & HCM
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentages
- Mensuration
- Profit and Loss
- Time and Work
- Speed, Distance and Time
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Elementary Statistics
- Square Root
- Age Calculations
- Calendar and Clock
- Pipes and Cisterns, etc
|
| General Science |
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Life Science
- Environment
|
| Mental Ability |
- Analogies
- Alphabetical and Number Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Relationships
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Venn Diagram
- Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
- Conclusion and Decision Making
- Similarities and Differences
- Analytical Reasoning
- Classification
- Directions
- Statements- arguments and assumptions, etc.
|
| General Awareness |
- National and International Events
- History
- Science and Technology
- Personalities in News
- Books and Authors
- Geography
- Award and Honours
- Art and Culture
- Polity
- Economy
- Sports, etc.
|
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot ALP CBT 2 Syllabus 2026:
| Subject |
RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus |
| Mathematics |
- BODMAS
- Decimals
- Mensuration
- Geometry
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Ratio and Proportion
- Elementary Statistics
- Fractions
- LCM and HCM
- Trigonometry
- Percentages
- Time and Work
- Profit and Loss
- Algebra
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Speed, Distance and Time
- Age Calculations
- Calendar and Clock
- Square Root, etc.
|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
- Analogies
- Syllogism
- Directions
- Similarities and Differences
- Jumbling
- Alphabetical and Number Series
- Relationships
- Coding and Decoding
- Venn Diagram
- Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
- Mathematical Operations
- Conclusion and Decision-Making
- Analytical Reasoning
- Classification
- Statements-Arguments and Assumptions, etc.
|
| Basic Science & Engineering |
- Engineering Drawing (Projection, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, and Symbols Representation)
- Units
- Measurements
- Mass Weight and Density
- Work, Power and Energy
- Speed and Velocity
- Heat and Temperature
- Basic Electricity
- Levers and Simple Machines
- Occupation Safety and Health
- Environment Education
- IT Literacy
|
RRB ALP RRB ALP Trade Syllabus 2026:
| Name of Trade |
Topic Name |
| Electrical |
Electrical India |
| Transfers |
| Three Phase Motor Systems |
| Light, Magnetism |
| Fundamental Electric System |
| Single phase motors |
| Switches and Plugs |
| Electrical Connections |
| Mechanical |
Applied Mechanics |
| Production Engineering |
| Engines |
| Heat |
| Energy Conservation |
| Management |
| Kinetic Theory |
| Turbo Machinery |
| Automation Engineering |
| Refrigerators and Air Conditioned |
| Metallurgical |
| Heat Transfers |
| The Power Plant Turbines and Boilers |
| IC Engines |
| Machine Design |
| Metallurgical Production Technology |
| Electronics and Communication |
Satellite |
| Radio Communication Systems |
| Dias |
| Electronic Tube |
| Semi Conductor Physics |
| Micro Processor |
| Networking and Industrial Electronics |
| Transistor |
| Digital Electronics |
| Automobile |
System Theory |
| Metallurgical Production Technology |
| Machine Design |
| Thermodynamics |
| IC Engines |
| Heat Transfers |
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