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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:

Events	Dates	Mode	Link
Registration Date	01/02/2021	Online	http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/
Application End Date	31/03/2021
Admit Card	Will Be Updated Soon.
Preliminary Exam Date	Will Be Updated Soon.
Mains Exam Date	Will Be Updated Soon.
Result Date	Will Be Updated Soon.

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:

Subjects	Number Of Questions	Maximum Marks
General Science	20	20
Mathematics	20	20
Reasoning	25	25
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	10	10
Total	75	75

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.

Sr no	Subjects	No. Of Questions	Marks	Duration
1	Mathematics	25	25	90 min
2	General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	25
3	Basic Science & Engineering	40	40
4	General awareness of current affairs	10	10
	Total	100	100

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:

Memory Test
Following Direction Test
Depth Perception Test
Concentration Test
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:

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.

Conclusion: Applicants willing to make their careers in the Railway Department have a great opportunity through this exam. Aspirants must take the benefit of this opportunity that is given to them by this exam. Aspirants must study hard to prepare well for the exam. The team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future