SarkariResultHome.comRRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details
Updated by Rohan on 10 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Railway Recruitment Board · State: All India
Students preparing for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) can now see the syllabus from Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) on its official website. The sections below turn it into a plan.
The stages are Document Verification, Medical Examination. The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more RRB updates on the RRB Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
| Important Dates | Key Details |
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RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Selection Process & Exam Details
The stages, in the order they usually take place:
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): What This Page Covers
This page puts together the exam overview of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) with the exam pattern and the syllabus, in the order a student needs them.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): ALP and – Highlights
Check the alp and – highlights for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) in the table below.
In short: mode: Computer Based Test (CBT); negative marking: 1/3 mark.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Board | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Posts | Assistant Loco Pilots |
| Vacancies | 11127 |
| Category | Syllabus |
| Exam Type | Pan India |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, Document Verification |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd ot 0.33 for each incorrect answer |
| Total Questions | CBT 1: 75 CBT 2: 175 |
| Mark per Question | 1 mark |
| Question/Answer Format | MCQ- Objective type |
| Duration | CBT 1: 60 Mins (1 Hour) CBT 2: 150 Mins (2 2ours 30 Mins) |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): ALP 2026
The table below gives the alp 2026 of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: Computer Based Test (CBT); negative marking: 1/3 mark.
| RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2026 |
|---|
| Subjects/Sections |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
| Mathematics |
| General Science |
| Total |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): ALP CBT 1
Check the alp cbt 1 for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) in the table below.
In short: mode: Computer Based Test (CBT); negative marking: 1/3 mark.
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies Classification Direction Sense Syllogism Venn Diagram Blood Relation Arguments and Assumptions Figure Completion Data Interpretation and Sufficiency S |
| Mathematics | Height and Distance Ratio and Proportion Time and Distance Profit and Loss Decimals & Fractions Simplification (BODMAS) Percentage Simple and Compound Interest |
| General Science | Gravitation Force Thermal Properties of Matter Thermodynamics Reflection of Light Reflection from Plan Mirror Spherical Mirror Refraction of Light Organic Chemi |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): ALP CBT 2 2026
The table below gives the alp cbt 2 2026 of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: Computer Based Test (CBT); negative marking: 1/3 mark.
| RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2026 |
|---|
| Subjects/Sections |
| Part A |
| Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and Basic Science and Engineering |
| Part B |
| Trade Test/Professional Knowledge |
| Total |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): ALP CBT 2 (Part A) Syllabus
The table below gives the alp cbt 2 (part a) syllabus of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), as it is given in the source.
| RRB ALP CBT 2 Part A Syllabus |
|---|
| Section |
| Mathematics |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
| Basic Science & Engineering |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): ALP CBT 2 (Part B)
ALP CBT 2 (Part B) of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP):
In short: mode: Computer Based Test (CBT); negative marking: 1/3 mark.
| Qualification of Candidate | Part B Trade/Subject (as per qualification) |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering and a combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering | Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Wireman, Armature & Coil Winder, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic |
| Electronics Engineering and a combination of various streams of Electronics Engineering | Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV) |
| 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 / |
| Automobile Engineering and combination of various streams of Automobile Engineering | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): Key Differences Between CBT 1 and CBT 2 Syllabus
The table below gives the key differences between cbt 1 and cbt 2 syllabus of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), as it is given in the source.
| Feature | CBT 1 | CBT 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Qualifying/Screening | Merit-based |
| Total Questions | 75 | 175 |
| Duration | 60 minutes | 150 minutes |
| Marks counted in merit? | No | Yes (Part A: 50% weightage) |
| Trade-specific paper? | No | Yes (Part B) |
| Negative marking | 1/3 per wrong answer | 1/3 per wrong answer |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): ALP 2026 Preparation Books
Check the alp 2026 preparation books for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) in the table below.
In short: mode: Computer Based Test (CBT); negative marking: 1/3 mark.
| Subject | Recommended Books |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 1. “Fast Track Objective Arithmetic” by Rajesh Verma |
| 2. “Quantitative Aptitude” by R.S. Aggarwal | |
| 3. “Advanced Maths for General Competitions” by Rakesh Yadav | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 1. “A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning” by R.S. Aggarwal |
| 2. “Logical and Analytical Reasoning” by A.K. Gupta | |
| 3. “Test of Reasoning” by Edgar Thorpe | |
| General Science | 1. “Lucent’s General Science” |
| 2. “NCERT Science Books (Class 9th and 10th)” | |
| 3. “General Science” by Arihant Publications | |
| Relevant Trade (CBT 2 – Part B) | [Subject-specific trade-related books and guides] |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Read the exam overview above first, so you know who conducts the exam, its mode, language and marking before you study.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
- Copy the subject-wise topics into a notebook or sheet and tick each topic as read, revised and tested.
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Turn the subject-wise syllabus into a checklist of topics.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
How RRB selects candidates
A typical RRB process has one or two computer-based tests, followed by a typing, aptitude or physical efficiency test where the post requires it, then document verification and a medical examination. Answer keys are released after the exam and candidates can raise objections within a fixed window.
Read more on the RRB company page or visit the official website at indianrailways.gov.in.
Earlier RRB Notifications
Earlier RRB notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all RRB updates.
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|---|---|---|---|
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RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): Question Papers and Answer Keys
Preparing for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)? 1 answer key file of this exam are listed below and open from our own pages. Try the paper in the exam time limit, then match your answers with the key.
| Paper / key | Open |
|---|---|
| Answer key — Check Answer Key Notice (28 Jul 2026) | Download PDF |
Tip: attempt the paper in one sitting, mark the questions you guessed, and revise those topics first.
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Syllabus: Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official website | indianrailways.gov.in |
| All RRB updates | Open RRB Recruitment |
| RRB latest jobs | View jobs |
| RRB admit cards | View admit cards |
| RRB results | View results |
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the official Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of RRB. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
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Source and Credit
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