RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024, Selection Process and Marking Scheme

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024 : The first stage for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot posts consists of Computer Based Test (CBT) with online objective type paper. This stage consists of 4 sections that must be completed within 60 minutes. The second phase of CBT is divided into two parts. Part A consists of 4 sections with a total of 100 questions and must be completed within 90 minutes. Part B consists of 75 questions related to the relevant business and must be completed within 60 minutes.

Let’s have a look at the detailed Exam Pattern for the RRB ALP 2024 exam.

RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2024

The first stage of the RRB ALP 2024 (Assistant Loco Pilot exam) includes 75 questions for 75 marks covering Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science, and General Awareness. For each incorrect answer, a negative marking of 1/3rd mark is applied.

RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2024
Subject Names	Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science and General Awareness
Marks	75
Questions	75
Time Duration	1 hour

Note: The CBT-1 exam will serve as a screening test to shortlist eligible candidates for CBT-2 based on their normalized marks and merit. The marks obtained in CBT-1 will not be factored into the final selection process.

RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2024

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024 : The second stage of the CBT for Assistant Loco Pilot posts consists of two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A includes four subjects: Maths, Basic Science and Engineering, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness. Part B contains questions related to the relevant trade.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024 [CBT Stage 2]
SNo.	Sections	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Part A
1.	Mathematics	100	100	90 minutes
2.	General Intelligence and Reasoning
3.	General Science
4	Basic Science and Engineering
Part B
Relevant Trade		75	75	60 minutes
Total		175	175	2 hours 30 minutes

Note- There is a negative marking of ⅓rd mark for each incorrect answer. 

RRB ALP CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test)

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024 : To qualify, candidates must score a minimum of 42 marks in each test battery. ALP merit list will include only those candidates who qualify the aptitude test. Part A of the Second Stage CBT will have 70% weightage, while Computer Based Aptitude Test will have 30%.

RRB ALP Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates need to secure a sectional qualifying cut-off besides the overall cut-off to be shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process. The minimum qualifying marks as set by the Indian Railways Recruitment Board (RRB) are as follows:

RRB ALP Minimum Qualifying Marks for CBT 1

Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentage	Minimum Qualifying marks
UR  & EWS	40%	30
OBC (NCL)	30%	22.5
SC	30%	22.5
ST	25%	18.75

RRB ALP Minimum Qualifying Marks for CBT 2 (Part A)

Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentage	Minimum Qualifying marks
UR	40%	30
EWS	40%	30
OBC (NCL)	30%	22.5
SC	30%	22.5
ST	25%	18.75

RRB ALP Minimum Qualifying Marks for CBT 2 (Part B)

Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentage	Minimum Qualifying marks
All Categories	35%	26.25