Exam Syllabus, a preparation guide, is a crucial element that always helps the candidates to devise effective preparation strategies, by, focusing on their strengths and weaknesses in different topics. Below mentioned data gives an overview of the RRB ALP Exam Syllabus.
Syllabus
First Stage consisting of Objective Tests will be conducted online. This test would be of 60 minutes (80 minutes for eligible PWD candidates accompanied with scribe) duration consisting of 75 questions, 4 sections as follows.
RRB ALP Exam Syllabus for First stage:
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 etc.
b. 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 etc.
c. General Science
The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.
d. General Awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and other subjects of importance.
| S.No | Sections | No. of Questions | Time allocated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics | 75 | 60 minutes (80 minutes for eligible PWD candidates accompanied with scribe) |
| 2 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | ||
| 3 | General Science | ||
| 4 | General awareness on current affairs |
Penalty for Wrong Answers (Applicable to both – First Stage and Second Stage examination):
There shall be negative marking for incorrect answers in First and Second Stage CBT. 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for each wrong answer. There shall be no negative marking for Computer Based Aptitude Test.
PART A
✦ The syllabus for Part A shall be as below
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 etc.
b. 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 etc.
c. Basic Science and Engineering
The broad topics that are covered under this shall be 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.
d. General Awareness on Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.
PART B:
This part is qualifying in nature and shall have questions from the Trade Syllabus [Click Here] prescribed by Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualification will be required to appear in the section having questions from the relevant trade. Candidates holding Degree, Diploma and HSC (10+2) having eligibility for the posts of ALP have to select relevant trade from the list of trades listed against their engineering discipline/HSC (10+2). The trade syllabus can be obtained from the DGET Website [Click Here]. The relevant trades for various engineering discipline/HSC (10+2) for appearing in the qualifying test is as below:
| S.No | Sections | No. of Questions | Time allocated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics | 100 | 90 minutes |
| 2 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | ||
| 3 | Basic Science and Engineering | ||
| 4 | General Awareness on Current Affairs |
| S.No | Engineering Discipline (Diploma/Degree) | Relevant trade for PART B Qualifying Test to be selected from | No. of Questions | Time allocated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical Engineering and combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering | Electrician / Instrument Mechanic / Wiremen /Winder(Armature) / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | 75 | 60 minutes |
| 2 | Electronics Engineering and combination of various streams of Electronics Engineering | Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV | ||
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering and combination of various streams of Mechanical Engineering | Fitter / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Turner / Machinist / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Heat Engine / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic | ||
| 4 | Automobile Engineering and combination of various streams of Automobile Engineering | Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Heat Engine / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | ||
| 5 | HSC(10+2) with Physics and Maths | Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman |
Penalty for Wrong Answers (Applicable to both – First Stage and Second Stage examination):
There shall be negative marking for incorrect answers in First and Second Stage CBT. 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for each wrong answer. There shall be no negative marking for Computer Based Aptitude Test.