Overview

Railway Recruitment Board is a Government organisation under the Indian Railway that conducts exams for various posts across the country on behalf of the Indian Railway for aspiring applicants who want to join the Railways. This exam is held for the employment of eligible applicants for the posts of RRB Loco Pilot/Technician. This exam is a National level exam and is organized in online mode. Applicants eager to appear in the exam can apply online through the official website. 

RRB ALP/TECH  Conducting Body:

The Railway Recruitment Board is a government organization in India that assigns new employees to work in the Indian Railways. Railway Recruitment Board conducts numerous exams throughout the year for several posts across the Nation for aspirants who are eager to join the Railway Department.

RRB ALP/TECH Important Dates:

RRB ALP/TECH Selection Procedure:

The entire recruitment process involve:

• First stage CBT,

• Second stage CBT,

• Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

• Document Verification/ Medical as applicable.

Note: There is no requirement of Computer Based Aptitude Test for the post of Technician in the Railway Department. 

RRB ALP/TECH Exam Pattern:

1st Stage CBT :(Common for ALP/Technician)

The test is held on Online mode and it's an Objective  type paper. The total number of questions are 75. The total duration of time is 60 minutes.There is provision of Negative Marking for incorrect answers in the CBT. 1/3rd of the marks are deducted.

 For 1st Stage CBT:

For 2nd Stage CBT :

The test is also conducted on Online mode and it's an Objective type paper. There is provision of Negative Marking for incorrect answers in the CBT. 1/3rd of the marks are deducted.

PART A: 

The total number of questions are 100. The time duration for Part A is 90 minutes. Marks of Part A are considered while preparing Merit list.

PART B: Technical Ability

The total number of questions are 75. The time duration for Part A is 60 minutes. Part B paper is qualifying in nature and the qualifying marks are 35%. Candidates must get 35% marks out of the total marks to qualify this paper.

- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (Only for ALP)

The candidates who qualify the second stage CBT considered  eligible for Computer Based Aptitude Test. There is no provision of Negative Marking in this test. For the post of Assisstant Loco Pilot 70% weightage is of the Part A of 2nd Stage CBT and 30% weightage is of CBAT. Following are the tests of CBAT: 

1. Memory Test

2. Following Direction Test

3. Depth Perception Test

4. Concentration Test

5. Perception Speed Test

Document Verification/ Medical

After qualifying the CBT 1, CBT 2 and CBAT the candidates are invited for Document/ Medical verification as applicable according to the post.

RRB ALP/TECH Eligibility Criteria:

• Age Limit: Candidate's age must be between 18 to 28 years.

• Education: must have minimum 10th pass or ITI (approved from NCVT/SCVT) or Diploma Engineering except Civil trade.

RRB ALP/TECH Exam Syllabus:

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,

General Intelligence and reasoning:

• Analogies

• Alphabetical and Number Series

• Coding and Decoding

• Mathematical operation

• Relationships

• Syllogism

• Jumbling

• Venn Diagram

• Data Interpretation and Sufficiency

• Conclusions and Decision making

• Similarities and Differences

• Analytical Reasoning

• Classification

• Directions

General Science- 10th standard level:

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Life Sciences

General Awareness (Current Affairs):

• Science & Technology

• Sports

• Culture

• Personalities

• Economics

• Politics

Technical Ability:

Mechanical:

• Dimensions

• Heat

• Engine

• Thermos Dynamics

• Energy

• Material

• Energy Conservation

• Management

• Applied Mechanics

• Turbo Machinery

• Production Engineering

• Automation Engineering

• Kinetic Theory

• Metallurgical

• Metal Handling

• Refrigerators And Air Conditioned.

Automobile:

• Machine Design

• System Theory

• IC Engines

• Heat Transfer

• Thermos Dynamics

• Materials Applying Motion

• Power Plant Turbines and Boilers

• Metallurgical Production Technology

Electrical:

• Electrical India

• Rolls, Cables

• Transfers

• Fundamental Electrical System

• Alternative System Single Phase Motor

• Three Phase Motor System

• Light, Magnetism

• Motors

Electronics and Communication:

• Transistor

• Digital Electronics

• Networking and Industrial Electronics

• Electronic Tube

• Semi-Conductor Physics

• Robotic Radio

• Communications Systems And Satellite Matters

• Computer And Micro Processor.

RRB ALP/TECH FAQs:

Eligbility

RRB ALP/TECH Eligibility Criteria:

• Age Limit: Candidate's age must be between 18 to 28 years.

• Education: must have minimum 10th pass or ITI (approved from NCVT/SCVT) or Diploma Engineering except Civil trade.

RRB ALP/TECH Selection Procedure

RRB ALP/TECH Selection Procedure:

The entire recruitment process involve:

• First stage CBT,

• Second stage CBT,

• Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

• Document Verification/ Medical as applicable.

Note: There is no requirement of Computer Based Aptitude Test for the post of Technician in the Railway Department. 

Exam Pattern:

1st Stage CBT :(Common for ALP/Technician)

The test is held on Online mode and it's an Objective  type paper. The total number of questions are 75. The total duration of time is 60 minutes.There is provision of Negative Marking for incorrect answers in the CBT. 1/3rd of the marks are deducted.

 For 1st Stage CBT:

For 2nd Stage CBT :

The test is also conducted on Online mode and it's an Objective type paper. There is provision of Negative Marking for incorrect answers in the CBT. 1/3rd of the marks are deducted.

PART A: 

The total number of questions are 100. The time duration for Part A is 90 minutes. Marks of Part A are considered while preparing Merit list.

PART B: Technical Ability

The total number of questions are 75. The time duration for Part A is 60 minutes. Part B paper is qualifying in nature and the qualifying marks are 35%. Candidates must get 35% marks out of the total marks to qualify this paper.

- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (Only for ALP)

The candidates who qualify the second stage CBT considered  eligible for Computer Based Aptitude Test. There is no provision of Negative Marking in this test. For the post of Assisstant Loco Pilot 70% weightage is of the Part A of 2nd Stage CBT and 30% weightage is of CBAT. Following are the tests of CBAT: 

1. Memory Test

2. Following Direction Test

3. Depth Perception Test

4. Concentration Test

5. Perception Speed Test

Document Verification/ Medical

After qualifying the CBT 1, CBT 2 and CBAT the candidates are invited for Document/ Medical verification as applicable according to the post.

RRB ALP/TECH Application Process

RRB ALP/TECH Application Process:

The application form can only be filled in online mode. Applicants who are eager to apply for the test can apply in online mode through the official website. The applicants must fill the application form correctly, as sometimes there is no provision of correcting the application form after the submission. To apply for the exam the applicants are required to have a mobile number, date of birth, and an email id. The steps required to follow while filling the form are as follows:

• Go to the official website and after that click on Apply Online.

• Then click on the New Registration in the application page and then click on the register button of the page.

• Applicant is now required to fill the form and provide some basic information like the applicant’s name, parent’s name, date of birth, mobile number, email id etc.

• Now, the applicant must click on the submit button to submit the online registration form. All the applicants will be issued with a registration ID for the exam.

• So, now the applicant is required to login with the provided registration ID, date of birth, and password to complete the registration process.

• Now the applicant is required to upload a photograph and signature. The photo must be of white color or light color background and should be more than 4kb in size. The photograph resolution must be 100 by 120 pixels in WH. The signature should be only in blue or black ink on a white sheet. The scanned copy of the applicant’s signature should be in jpg format.

• Now the applicant must login with the registered ID and password to complete the part 2 of the application form.

• After filling the application form the applicant must preview the entire application form to look for any mistakes.

• Now click on the Final Submit button to complete the online application form. 

• The last step is the payment of the application fee for the exam. The applicant must make the payment to apply successfully. The payment can be made in online mode or as suggested by the organization.

• After the payment is made the applicant must submit the application form to complete the online application form process. The applicant must keep a printout of the application form for future use.

RRB ALP/TECH Syllabus

RRB ALP/TECH Exam Syllabus:

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,

General Intelligence and reasoning:

• Analogies

• Alphabetical and Number Series

• Coding and Decoding

• Mathematical operation

• Relationships

• Syllogism

• Jumbling

• Venn Diagram

• Data Interpretation and Sufficiency

• Conclusions and Decision making

• Similarities and Differences

• Analytical Reasoning

• Classification

• Directions

General Science- 10th standard level:

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Life Sciences

General Awareness (Current Affairs):

• Science & Technology

• Sports

• Culture

• Personalities

• Economics

• Politics

Technical Ability:

Mechanical:

• Dimensions

• Heat

• Engine

• Thermos Dynamics

• Energy

• Material

• Energy Conservation

• Management

• Applied Mechanics

• Turbo Machinery

• Production Engineering

• Automation Engineering

• Kinetic Theory

• Metallurgical

• Metal Handling

• Refrigerators And Air Conditioned.

Automobile:

• Machine Design

• System Theory

• IC Engines

• Heat Transfer

• Thermos Dynamics

• Materials Applying Motion

• Power Plant Turbines and Boilers

• Metallurgical Production Technology

Electrical:

• Electrical India

• Rolls, Cables

• Transfers

• Fundamental Electrical System

• Alternative System Single Phase Motor

• Three Phase Motor System

• Light, Magnetism

• Motors

Electronics and Communication:

• Transistor

• Digital Electronics

• Networking and Industrial Electronics

• Electronic Tube

• Semi-Conductor Physics

• Robotic Radio

• Communications Systems And Satellite Matters

• Computer And Micro Processor.

RRB ALP/TECH Results

RRB ALP/TECH Results:

The applicant can check the result on the official website when the result is declared. The applicant is required to follow these steps to check the result:-

• Go to the official website.

• Select and click on the result tab.

• Then click on the result link.

• Then download the result PDF file.

RRB ALP/TECH Exam Pattern

RRB ALP/TECH Exam Pattern:

1st Stage CBT :(Common for ALP/Technician)

The test is held on Online mode and it's an Objective  type paper. The total number of questions are 75. The total duration of time is 60 minutes.There is provision of Negative Marking for incorrect answers in the CBT. 1/3rd of the marks are deducted.

 For 1st Stage CBT:

For 2nd Stage CBT :

The test is also conducted on Online mode and it's an Objective type paper. There is provision of Negative Marking for incorrect answers in the CBT. 1/3rd of the marks are deducted.

PART A: 

The total number of questions are 100. The time duration for Part A is 90 minutes. Marks of Part A are considered while preparing Merit list.

PART B: Technical Ability

The total number of questions are 75. The time duration for Part A is 60 minutes. Part B paper is qualifying in nature and the qualifying marks are 35%. Candidates must get 35% marks out of the total marks to qualify this paper.

- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (Only for ALP)

The candidates who qualify the second stage CBT considered  eligible for Computer Based Aptitude Test. There is no provision of Negative Marking in this test. For the post of Assisstant Loco Pilot 70% weightage is of the Part A of 2nd Stage CBT and 30% weightage is of CBAT. Following are the tests of CBAT: 

1. Memory Test

2. Following Direction Test

3. Depth Perception Test

4. Concentration Test

5. Perception Speed Test

Document Verification/ Medical

After qualifying the CBT 1, CBT 2 and CBAT the candidates are invited for Document/ Medical verification as applicable according to the post.

RRB ALP/TECH Admit Card

RRB ALP/TECH Admit Card:

The admit cards for the exam are issued by the RRB in online mode. The applicants can download the admit card on the official website. The applicants are able to download the admit card by using details such as registration number and date of birth. The steps required to download the admit card is as follows:

• Go to the official website.

• Click on the admit card tab on the page.

• Click on the related website link.

• Now click on the link available for downloading the admit card then enter the required details asked like roll number, registration id and date of birth.

• Click on the search button.

• View, download, and print the admit card.

Download RRB ALP/TECH Sample Papers

• Stage1 Download
• Stage2 Download

RRB ALP/TECH Fee

RRB ALP/TECH Exam Fee:

General - Rs. 500/-

BC/OBC - Rs. 500/-

SC/ST    - Rs. 250/-

Payment Mode - Online through Debit card/Credit card/Net Banking etc.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

RRB ALP/TECH FAQs:

Ques 1. From where can a applicant get the information regarding the exam

Ans. Applicants can get the information from the official website.

Ques 2. What are the requirements for online registration?

Ans. Following are the requirements:

• An active mobile number

• A valid email id

Ques 3. Which documents required for registration?

Ans. At the time of registration, you should keep ready the following

• Scanned passport size photo and the size should be 15 - 40kb.

• Scanned Caste certificate and the size should be 50 -  100kb

Ques 4. Is it allowed to edit the details after successful registration?

Ans. Yes, but there are charges to edit the details.

Ques 5. Is it allowed to change the exam centre after submission of the application

Ans. No, once submitted the date, time and venue details can't be changed.

Ques 6.Is there any provision of fee exemption?

Ans. No. 

Ques 7. Does a applicant apply for ALP and Technician both

Ans. Yes, a applicant can apply if the eligibility criteria is being met but the application and the fee submission must be made separately 

Ques 8. Does a applicant studying in 12th apply for ALP? 

Ans. No. The eligibility criteria must be met before applying for any post.

Ques 9. Does a applicant studying in the final year apply?

Ans. No.

Ques 10. What is the selection process followed by RRB for ALP/TECH exam?

Ans. The selection process is as follows:

• First stage CBT,

• Second stage CBT,

• Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

• Document Verification/ Medical as applicable.

Ques 11. Is there Interview for RRB ALP/TECH exam?

Ans. No, there is no Interview.

Ques 12. Is there any qualifying marks for CBAT?

Ans. The candidate needs to secure a minimum score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify and this is applicable to all candidates.

Ques 13. Is there Negative marking in the exam?

Ans. Yes, there is a provision of negative marking for 1st CBT. 1/3rd from the total mark allotted to that question gets deducted for each wrong answer

Ques 14. How can a applicant download the Call letter/Admit card?

Ans. The admit card can be downloaded from the official website.

Ques 15. What precautions should be taken by a candidate while filling up the Online Application Form?

Ans. Please read the instructions attentive before filling up the Online Application Form.