Railways RRB ALP 2018: Detailed Syllabus to Kickstart your Preparation Journey

Railway Recruitment Board has recently announced 26502 vacancies for hiring Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) & Technicians. The last date of online application has been extended to 31^st March 2018. Here is the detailed syllabus that will help all aspiring candidates to kick start their exam preparation journey. This post is brought to you by Oliveboard, an online exam preparation platform for government, banking and MBA exams. 

First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

 Exam Syllabus 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

3. General Science

Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level. 

4. General awareness

Current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and other subjects of importance.

Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

Part A:

Exam Syllabus: 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

3. 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 etc. 

4. General Awareness

Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance. 

Part B:

• Qualifying Mark: 35 % (This is applicable to all candidates and no relaxation is permissible).
• This part is qualifying in nature and shall have questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). 

Computer Based Aptitude Test

(Only for candidates who have opted for ALP)

• The candidate needs to secure a minimum score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify. This is applicable to all candidates and no relaxation is permissible.
• The ALP merit listwill be drawn only from the candidates qualifying in the Aptitude Test, with 70% weightage for the marks obtained in the Part A of Second Stage CBT and 30% weightage for the marks obtained in Computer Based AT.

Candidates should visit websites of RDSO (www.rdso.indianrailways.gov.in  -> Directorates -> Psycho Technical Directorate -> Candidates Corner) for question patterns and other details of aptitude test.

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