RRB ALP Exam Syllabus and Pattern 2018 – Railway ALP Exam Syllabus

The RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) already declared the notification for the post of ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) and Technicians for the year 2018. As railway is the biggest recruiter of government jobs, most of the aspirants eagerly wait for the RRB recruitment notifications. As the dates of examination for the above test are approaching this is the high time for study. Here we present to you the detailed syllabus for the RRB ALP Exam. If you want to know more on this, check our latest article on RRB ALP Exam Date.

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Important Details

• Name of the Post- Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Technicians
• Total Number of Vacancy- 27019 posts
• Salary- Rs. 19900 per month
• Last Date of Application- 31^st March, 2018

Exam Pattern

The notification for the post of ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) and Technicians for the RRB CEN 01/2018 notification already released. The exam is based on CBT (Computer Based Test). There are 2 stages of computer based test:

• First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)- MCQ
• Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)- MCQ

For the ALP there are another 3^rd round called Computer Based Aptitude Test. There will be negative marking for wrong answers. 1/3^rd marks will be deducted for every wrong answers. There will be no negative marking for Computer based aptitude test for ALP.

Exam	Number of Questions	Time
1st Stage CBT	75	60 Min
2nd Stage CBT	Part I – 100	90 min
	Part II – 75	60 min

Exam Syllabus for First Round CBT

Topic Name	Detailed Sub Topic Syllabus
Mathematics	Number System BODMAS Decimals Fractions LCM HCF Ration 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 etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Analogies Alphabetical and Number Series Coding and Decoding Mathematical operations Relationships Syllogism Jumbling Venn Diagram Data Interpretation Sufficiency Conclusions Decision making Similarities and differences Analytical reasoning Classification Directions Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
General Science	Physics Chemistry Life Sciences
Current Affairs	Science & Technology Sports Culture Personalities Economics Politics Etc.

Exam Syllabus for Second Round CBT

Second round is divided into 2 parts:

• Part I – detailed MCQ on various general topics
• Part II – MCQ on particular field chosen by candidates

Part I Syllabus

Topic Name	Detailed Sub Topic Syllabus
Mathematics	Number System BODMAS Decimals Fractions LCM HCF Ration 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 etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Analogies Alphabetical and Number Series Coding and Decoding Mathematical operations Relationships Syllogism Jumbling Venn Diagram Data Interpretation Sufficiency Conclusions Decision making Similarities and differences Analytical reasoning Classification Directions Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
Basic Science and Engineering	Engineering Drawing Units Measurements Mass Weight and Density Work Power and Energy Speed and Velocity Heat and Temperature Basic Electricity Levers and Simple Machines Occupational Safety Environment Education Etc.
Current Affairs	Science & Technology Sports Culture Personalities Economics Politics Etc.

 

Part II Syllabus

Discipline (Diploma/ Degree)	Qualifying Test
Electrical Engineering	Electrician Instrument Mechanic Wireman Winder (Armature) Refrigeration Mechanic Air Conditioning Mechanic
Electronics Engineering	Electronics Mechanic Mechanic radio & TV
Mechanical Engineering	Fitter Mechanic Motor Vehicle Tractor Mechanic Mechanic Diesel Turner Machinist Refrigeration Mechanic Air Conditioning Mechanic Heat engine Miliwright maintenance mechanic
Automobile Engineering	Mechanic Motor Vehicle Tractor Mechanic Mechanic Diesel Heat Engine Refrigeration Mechanic Air Conditioning Mechanic
HSC (10+2) with Physics & Math	Electrician Electronics Mechanic Wireman

How to Download Official Syllabus

1. Go to the official site of DGET. dget.nic.in
2. Click on Syllabus tab.
3. Go to respective Trade- Syllabus.
4. Download it on PDF.

Here is the direct link to download the syllabus. If you want to download the syllabus then click here.

Official Notification

Check the official notification here for the post of ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) & Technicians in the RRB Notification 2018. You can download the official notification from here and check the details on yourself.

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