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Key Facts: RRB ALP Exam
75
CBT 1 Questions in 60 Minutes
RRB CEN 01/2026 (ALP)
175
CBT 2 Questions (Part A 100 + Part B 75)
RRB CEN 01/2026 (ALP)
1/3
Mark Deducted per Wrong Answer
Railway Recruitment Boards
70:30
Merit Weighting (CBT 2 Part A : CBAT)
Railway Recruitment Boards
T-42
Minimum CBAT T-Score per Battery
RDSO / Railway Recruitment Boards
Rs 250-500
Application Fee (largely refunded after CBT 1)
RRB CEN 01/2026 (ALP)
RRB ALP is the Railway Recruitment Boards' computer-based test for Assistant Loco Pilots. CBT 1 has 75 questions in 60 minutes; CBT 2 has 175 questions (Part A 100 in 90 minutes, qualifying Part B 75 in 60 minutes), followed by a separate CBAT psychometric stage. Negative marking is 1/3 per wrong answer, and final merit weighs CBT 2 Part A at 70% and the CBAT at 30%.
Sample RRB ALP Practice Questions
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1Simplify using BODMAS: 12 + 6 ÷ 2 × 3 − 4.
2Find the LCM of 12, 18, and 24.
3A shopkeeper marks an item 25% above cost and gives a 10% discount. What is his profit percentage?
4If 15 workers build a wall in 8 days, how many days will 10 workers take to build the same wall, working at the same rate?
5A train 150 m long crosses a pole in 15 seconds. What is its speed in km/h?
6What is the simple interest on Rs 8,000 at 5% per annum for 3 years?
7The ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 64. What is the larger number?
8The area of a circle is 154 cm². What is its radius? (Use π = 22/7.)
9What is 35% of 240?
10Two pipes A and B fill a tank in 12 and 24 minutes respectively. How long will they take together?
About the RRB ALP Exam
The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) exam is the national computer-based recruitment test conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards to select Assistant Loco Pilots for Indian Railways. Selection has three stages: CBT 1, a 75-question screening test (Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness) completed in 60 minutes; CBT 2, with Part A of 100 questions (Maths, Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, and General Awareness) in 90 minutes and a qualifying trade-specific Part B of 75 questions in 60 minutes; and a separate Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). All MCQ stages carry negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer, and questions are pitched at the Class 10 standard. The final merit for ALP weighs CBT 2 Part A at 70% and the CBAT at 30%.
Exam sponsor: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
175 questions
Time Limit
CBT 1: 60 minutes; CBT 2: 2 hours 30 minutes (Part A 90 min + Part B 60 min)
Passing Score
UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25% (CBT 1 & CBT 2 Part A); Part B 35% (all categories); CBAT minimum T-score 42 per battery
Exam / Certification Fees
Rs 500 (UR/OBC, Rs 400 refunded after CBT 1) / Rs 250 (SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC, fully refunded after CBT 1)
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published. The Railway Recruitment Boards do not publish a single first-attempt pass-rate percentage for RRB ALP; selection is merit- and vacancy-driven RRB-wise. Exam sponsor website
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Mathematics
Class 10 arithmetic and algebra: BODMAS, LCM/HCF, ratio and proportion, percentages, profit and loss, time-work-distance, interest, mensuration, algebra, and statistics
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies, series, coding-decoding, syllogism, Venn diagrams, directions, classification, and statement-assumption items
General Science
Class 10 Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences covering motion, electricity, light, acids/bases, and human biology
General Awareness & Current Affairs
Current affairs, science and technology, sports, polity, economics, and railway general knowledge
Basic Science & Engineering (CBT 2 Part A)
Engineering drawing, units and measurements, work-power-energy, heat, basic electricity, simple machines, environment education, and IT literacy
Preparing for the RRB ALP Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25% (CBT 1 & CBT 2 Part A); Part B 35% (all categories); CBAT minimum T-score 42 per battery
- Exam length: 175 questions
- Time limit: CBT 1: 60 minutes; CBT 2: 2 hours 30 minutes (Part A 90 min + Part B 60 min)
- Exam / certification fees: Rs 500 (UR/OBC, Rs 400 refunded after CBT 1) / Rs 250 (SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC, fully refunded after CBT 1) Official sources
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RRB ALP: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RRB ALP exam?
RRB ALP is the Railway Recruitment Boards' national computer-based test to recruit Assistant Loco Pilots for Indian Railways. It has three stages: CBT 1 (screening), CBT 2 (Part A merit and Part B trade), and a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT).
How many questions and how much time are there in each stage?
CBT 1 has 75 questions in 60 minutes. CBT 2 has 175 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes — Part A has 100 questions in 90 minutes and Part B has 75 questions in 60 minutes. The CBAT is a separate timed psychometric test.
Is there negative marking in the RRB ALP exam?
Yes. CBT 1 and both parts of CBT 2 deduct 1/3 of a mark for every wrong answer. The CBAT has no negative marking.
What are the qualifying marks?
For CBT 1 and CBT 2 Part A the minimum pass percentage is 40% (UR/EWS), 30% (OBC-NCL), 30% (SC), and 25% (ST). Part B requires 35% for all categories, and the CBAT requires a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery.
What is the application fee for RRB ALP?
The fee is Rs 500 for UR/OBC candidates (Rs 400 refunded after appearing in CBT 1) and Rs 250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities, and EBC candidates (fully refunded after appearing in CBT 1).
How is the final merit list calculated?
For ALP posts, the final merit combines CBT 2 Part A (70% weightage) and the CBAT (30% weightage). Part B of CBT 2 is only qualifying and its marks do not count toward merit.
What is the CBAT (psycho test)?
The Computer-Based Aptitude Test is a psychometric stage administered only for ALP candidates. It tests aptitudes such as perceptual speed, memory, and attention, is conducted in English and Hindi, has no negative marking, and requires a T-score of at least 42 in each battery.
What qualifications are needed to apply?
Candidates must have passed Class 10 with an ITI in a relevant trade, OR hold a Diploma/Degree in Engineering in a relevant discipline, OR have an Act Apprenticeship certificate. The age limit is generally 18-30 with category-wise relaxations.