RAILWAY RECRUITMENT BOARD SYLLABUS
RRB ALP Syllabus 2018 Overview:
Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot ie., RRB ALP Syllabus 2018 is different for first stage CBT, second stage CBT (Part A and Part B), and aptitude test. In RRB ALP second stage CBT, candidates will have to attend two sections - Part A and Part B. RRB ALP second stage CBT Part A syllabus is common for all posts ie., trade. Whereas the syllabus for Part B is different for different Trades like Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Pattern Maker, Utility Operator and more.Applicants of RRB Technician posts will have to appear in first stage and second stage CBT. RRB Technician Syllabus 2018 is also different for 1st & 2nd stage CBT (Computer Based Test). Before appearing in RRB ALP (or) Technician 2018 Exam, candidates must know the exact Exam pattern and syllabus, which helps them to prepare well and to score high marks. Detailed syllabus of RRB ALP 2018 Recruitment exam is provided in this article. Explore section wise, topic wise exact RRB ALP syllabus 2018 here.
Selection process for the post of ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot):-
- First stage CBT
- Second Stage CBT)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (AT).
- Document Verification and Empanelling of Candidates
Selection process for the post of Technician:
- First stage CBT
- Second Stage CBT)
- Document Verification and Empanelling of Candidates
Quick Review of RRB ALP 2018 First Stage CBT Exam pattern:
Exam pattern of 1st Stage CBT is common for RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) and Technician posts. Totally 75 objective type questions will be asked from 4 main sections - Mathematics, General intelligence and Reasoning, General science, General awareness on current affairs. Total duration for RRB ALP, Technician 1st stage CBT is 1 hour (60 mins). For every wrong answer 1/3 marks will be deducted.| S.No. | Subjects | Questions | Time |
| 1 | Mathematics | 75 | 1 hour |
| 2 | General intelligence and Reasoning | ||
| 3 | General science | ||
| 4 | General awareness on current affairs |
RRB ALP 2018 Second Stage CBT Exam pattern:
RRB ALP, Technician Second Stage CBT consists of two parts - Part A and Part B. Part Aexam pattern is same for all trades. It consists of 100 multiple-choice objective type questions [bilingual (Hindi/English)] from 4 sections which are mentioned in the following table. For every wrong answer 1/3 marks will be deducted.Part B is qualifying in nature and comprises 75 objective type questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by Director General of Employment & Training (DGET).
| S.No. | Subjects | Questions | Time |
| PART A | |||
| 1 | Mathematics | 100 | 1.5 hour |
| 2 | General intelligence and Reasoning | ||
| 3 | Basic science and engineering | ||
| 4 | General awareness on current affairs | ||
| PART B | |||
| 5 | DGET syllabus as per trade | 75 | 1 hour |
RRB ALP Syllabus 2018 for Second stage CBT:
Here the detailed syllabus of Part A and Part B of RRB ALP, Technician 2018 Second Stage exam is granted.RRB ALP 2nd stage CBT Part A Syllabus:
Mathematics:- Number system,
- Simplification following BODMAS rule,
- 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 etc.
- 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 etc.
- 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,
- Environment Education,
- IT Literacy etc.
- International and National Affairs of last 6 months,
- Banking & Finance,
- Environment,
- Bills & Acts,
- Awards and Honours
- Science & Technology,
- Sports,
- Arts & Culture,
- Summits & Conference,
- Schemes,
- Appointments / Resign,
- Important Days,
- Budget / Taxes,
- Visits by PM / President,
- Famous Personalities,
- Economics,
- Politics and
- any other subjects of importance.
