Syllabus
RRB ALP Syllabus 2026
The exam pattern and the official topic lists for RRB ALP, read from the recruiting body’s own notice — with the notice’s own caveats kept, not trimmed.
First Stage CBT (CBT-1, screening)
Duration60 minutes
Negative marking1/3
Minimum marks to be shortlisted
| Community | Minimum |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC (NCL) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
Syllabus, section by section
Mathematics
- Number system
- BODMAS
- 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
Mental Ability
- 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
General Science
The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Life Sciences
The notice calls these topics illustrative, not exhaustive.
Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
Duration150 minutes
Negative marking1/3
Minimum marks to be shortlisted
| Community | Minimum |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC (NCL) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
Syllabus, section by section
Part-A: Mathematics
- Number system
- BODMAS
- 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
Part-A: General Intelligence and Reasoning
- 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
Part-A: Basic Science and Engineering
- 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
Part-B (qualifying test)
Questions from the various trade syllabi as prescribed by the Directorate General of Training (DGT) — syllabi on https://dgt.gov.in. Qualifying percentage 35% for all candidates irrespective of category/community. ITI/Trade Apprenticeship candidates appear in the section of their trade; Degree and Diploma candidates select one trade from the list the CEN maps to their engineering discipline.