GovexamprepRRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) Preparation – Subjects and Pattern
How to prepare for RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) with free practice: which subjects to study, what is covered here and what you must prepare separately.
Subjects covered on Govexamprep
First-stage CBT (CEN 01/2026): Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Science (Class 10 level). General Awareness is no longer part of CBT-1.
- Maths (Quantitative Aptitude)6012 questions
- Reasoning5161 questions
- General Science3267 questions
- General Knowledge2938 questions
Exam pattern (latest available information)
| Section | Questions | Marks each | Minus for wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 1 | 1/3 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning (Mental Ability) | 25 | 1 | 1/3 |
| General Science (Class 10 level) | 25 | 1 | 1/3 |
| Total | 75 | 60 minutes | |
⏱️ One timer of 60 minutes. From CEN 01/2026, General Awareness is removed from CBT-1. RRB has not published a section-wise split, so 25-25-25 here is only indicative.
Prepare separately
Trade-specific technical subjects (ITI / engineering trade) in the second-stage CBT.
Other selection stages
Second-stage CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), document verification and medical test, as per notification.
Official website
www.rrbapply.gov.in — each recruitment has its own notification there; always read the latest one before applying.
Completing this practice does not guarantee eligibility, selection or complete syllabus coverage. Patterns and syllabi can change with each notification.