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RRB ALP Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide

Railway Recruitment Board — Assistant Loco Pilot. Practise 35 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.

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RRB ALP at a glance

Sections
Maths · Reasoning · Science · GA/Current Affairs
CBT 1
75 questions · 75 marks · 60 min
Marking
+1 correct · −1/3 wrong
Stages
CBT 1 → CBT 2 → CBAT → Medical
ModeOnline (computer-based) · CBT 1 → CBT 2 → CBAT → DV & Medical
FrequencyHeld whenever vacancies are notified (not strictly annual)
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi & several regional languages
By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of RailwaysLast updated 18 August 2026

RRB ALP full-length mock tests

Attempt 35 full-length RRB ALP mock tests built on the official 52-question pattern. The first mock is free — every test comes with instant results and a step-by-step solution for each question.

RRB ALP CBT 1 Full Mock Test 01

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RRB ALP CBT 1 Full Mock Test 05

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RRB ALP topic-wise tests & syllabus

120 topic tests across 4 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the RRB ALP syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.

120 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 4 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.

Number System & BODMAS — Test 01

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Number System & BODMAS — Test 02

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Number System & BODMAS — Test 03

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Number System & BODMAS — Test 04

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Number System & BODMAS — Test 05

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Number System & BODMAS — Test 06

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Number System & BODMAS — Test 07

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Number System & BODMAS — Test 08

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Number System & BODMAS — Test 09

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Number System & BODMAS — Test 10

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Number System & BODMAS — Test 11

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Number System & BODMAS — Test 12

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Number System & BODMAS — Test 13

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Number System & BODMAS — Test 14

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Number System & BODMAS — Test 15

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RRB ALP sample questions

A few real RRB ALP questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.

MathematicsSample 1

What is the smallest number that must be added to 620 to make it a perfect square?

  • A.5
  • B.4
  • C.9
  • D.6

Solution: 24 squared is 576 and 25 squared is 625. Since 620 lies below 625, add 625 - 620 = 5 to reach the next perfect square.

General Intelligence & ReasoningSample 2

Piston : Cylinder :: Bullet : ?

  • A.Barrel
  • B.Trigger
  • C.Target
  • D.Powder

Solution: A piston moves inside a cylinder just as a bullet travels inside a barrel.

General ScienceSample 3

Why does a moving train take a long distance to stop even after brakes are applied?

  • A.Because of inertia of motion
  • B.Because of gravity
  • C.Because of friction of air
  • D.Because of magnetism

Solution: A body in motion tends to stay in motion; this inertia of motion keeps the heavy train moving until friction gradually stops it.

General Awareness & Current AffairsSample 4

The headquarters of Indian Railways is located in:

  • A.New Delhi
  • B.Mumbai
  • C.Kolkata
  • D.Chennai

Solution: The Railway Board, the apex body of Indian Railways, is headquartered in New Delhi.

About the RRB ALP exam

A national railway recruitment exam that selects Assistant Loco Pilots and related technician posts across the zones of the Indian Railways, driving and maintaining the country's locomotives.

What is the RRB ALP exam?

RRB ALP is the Railway Recruitment Boards' exam for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot in the Indian Railways, along with related technician posts. Assistant Loco Pilots assist in driving and maintaining locomotives, so the selection tests not only school-level aptitude but also technical trade knowledge and the alertness and reaction skills a running-staff role demands. Because it needs a Class 10 pass plus an ITI or a relevant engineering diploma or degree, it draws a very large number of technically qualified applicants each cycle.

The selection has several parts: a first-stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1) that screens candidates, a second-stage CBT (CBT 2) with a merit-deciding Part A and a qualifying trade-based Part B, a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), and finally Document Verification and a Medical Examination. CBT 1 is a 60-minute, 75-question paper across four sections — Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness & Current Affairs — set at matriculation level with one-third negative marking, so accuracy under time is what carries you through.

How to clear RRB ALP

CBT 1 is Class-10 level, so it rewards speed and accuracy on familiar material rather than advanced study. Mathematics and Reasoning together make up the bulk of the paper and are the most scoreable — drill number system, BODMAS, percentage, ratio, time and work, speed, mensuration, analogy, series, coding-decoding, syllogism and direction sense until they are quick and automatic. General Science at Class-10 level is stable and high-return, so revise basic physics, chemistry and biology steadily.

Because every wrong answer costs a third of a mark, disciplined attempting matters: solve what you know quickly and avoid blind guesses. Full-length timed mocks build the pacing the 60-minute paper demands. Remember that CBT 1 is only screening — plan ahead for the trade-based Part B of CBT 2 in your ITI or diploma discipline, and practise the aptitude-style tasks that the CBAT uses to judge reaction speed, concentration and judgement for loco-running duties.

RRB ALP eligibility & exam pattern

Check whether you meet the RRB ALP eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.

Eligibility criteria

Nationality
Indian citizen (with the usual provisions for certain other categories as specified in the RRB notification).
Qualification
Passed Class 10 (Matriculation) plus an ITI in a relevant trade, or a relevant engineering diploma or degree, as specified in the notification.
Age
Generally 18 to 30 years, with age relaxation for reserved categories per government norms.
Medical
Must meet the A-3 medical standard for loco-running staff, including stringent vision and colour-perception requirements.
Aptitude
Must qualify the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT); certain psycho-technical standards apply for loco-running duties.
Attempts
No fixed limit on the number of attempts as long as you meet the age and eligibility criteria.

Exam pattern & marking

SubjectQuestionsMarks
MathematicsNumber system, BODMAS, percentage, ratio, time & work, speed, mensuration, LCM/HCF2020
General Intelligence & ReasoningAnalogy, series, coding-decoding, syllogism, Venn, direction, non-verbal2525
General ScienceClass-10 physics, chemistry and biology2020
General Awareness & Current AffairsStatic GK plus durable current-affairs facts1010
Total7575

The RRB ALP first-stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1) has 75 objective questions carrying 75 marks, to be answered in 60 minutes, across four sections: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness & Current Affairs. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer carries a penalty of one-third (1/3) of a mark; unanswered questions score zero. CBT 1 is only a screening test — its normalised score decides who advances but is not counted in the final merit. Qualified candidates sit CBT 2, which has two parts: Part A (general, merit-deciding) and Part B (a qualifying trade / relevant-discipline paper). Those who clear CBT 2 take the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), and finally Document Verification and a Medical Examination as per the vision and fitness standards for loco-running staff. On ExamguruX, each question is scored +1 with a 1/3 penalty for a wrong answer, mirroring the real marking, and every question has a worked solution.

Duration: 60 minutes (CBT 1).

How to prepare for RRB ALP

A fresher-friendly RRB ALP roadmap — understand the paper first, follow a month-by-month plan, build a weekly routine and peak with reviewed full-length mocks.

Beginner-friendly roadmap

Your RRB ALP plan: first day to exam day

Start with the paper structure, build concepts in layers, then use timed practice and review to turn preparation into a repeatable score.

Coverage4 subjects
Exam clock60 minutes (CBT 1)
MarkingThe RRB ALP first-stage Computer Based Test (CBT 1) has 75 objective questions carrying 75 marks, to be answered in 60 minutes, across four sections: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness & Current Affairs. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer carries a penalty of one-third (1/3) of a mark; unanswered questions score zero. CBT 1 is only a screening test — its normalised score decides who advances but is not counted in the final merit. Qualified candidates sit CBT 2, which has two parts: Part A (general, merit-deciding) and Part B (a qualifying trade / relevant-discipline paper). Those who clear CBT 2 take the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), and finally Document Verification and a Medical Examination as per the vision and fitness standards for loco-running staff. On ExamguruX, each question is scored +1 with a 1/3 penalty for a wrong answer, mirroring the real marking, and every question has a worked solution.

The first 12 weeks

A plan a fresher can actually follow

  1. Month 1

    Understand the paper and build your base

    Read the official pattern first, then make a realistic subject map for 4 subjects. Begin with Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science. Focus on concepts before speed.

    Take one diagnostic topic test. Its purpose is to find gaps, not to judge your score.
  2. Month 2

    Finish the core syllabus through practice

    Cover the remaining syllabus, including General Awareness & Current Affairs, while revising Month 1 every week. Move from untimed questions to short timed sets.

    Keep a single error log: concept missed, why it happened and the correct method.
  3. Month 3

    Build exam temperament with mocks

    Use the real exam time limit (60 minutes (CBT 1)) in full-length practice. Review every mock longer than it took to attempt it; the review is where improvement happens.

    Turn each weak area from your error log into a 30–45 minute repair session.

Your repeatable week

The study loop that makes revision stick

  1. 1
    Learn

    Read one focused concept block and make a short revision sheet.

  2. 2
    Solve

    Immediately answer topic questions; do not wait until you have ‘finished’ the syllabus.

  3. 3
    Review

    Log mistakes by concept, not just by score. Revisit them after 2–3 days.

  4. 4
    Simulate

    Use a timed section or mock to practise decisions under the clock.

Mock-test ladder

Don’t start with a full mock every day

  • Month 1: topic tests after each completed concept.
  • Month 2: one timed sectional test each week, plus error-log revision.
  • Month 3: one or two full mocks weekly under the real 60 minutes (CBT 1) clock.

RRB ALP-specific priorities

What to focus on as you move through the plan

  1. 1

    Own Maths and Reasoning

    These two sections dominate CBT 1 and are the most scoreable at Class-10 level. Drill number system, BODMAS, percentage, ratio, time & work, speed, mensuration, analogy, series, coding-decoding, syllogism and direction until they are fast and automatic.

  2. 2

    Keep General Science sharp

    Class-10 physics, chemistry and biology are stable, high-return topics. Revise basic laws, everyday-science applications and human biology a little every day rather than cramming.

  3. 3

    Build durable General Awareness

    Focus on static GK — polity, geography, history, institutions and railways facts — plus long-lived current-affairs items, and revise them regularly.

  4. 4

    Respect the one-third negative marking

    At −1/3 per wrong answer, blind guessing is costly. Attempt when you can eliminate to a confident choice, and leave questions you genuinely cannot judge.

  5. 5

    Prepare Part B and the CBAT early

    CBT 1 is only screening. Study the trade / discipline syllabus for the qualifying Part B of CBT 2, and practise aptitude-style reaction and concentration tasks for the CBAT well in advance.

  6. 6

    Practise speed with full mocks

    The 60-minute paper is speed-based. Take full timed mocks to learn section balance and pacing, and review the solution for every question you miss.

Final 7 days

Revise your short notes and error log; do not begin major new topics.

Take only the number of mocks you can properly review; protect sleep and routine.

Confirm the official admit-card instructions, reporting time, centre and permitted items.

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RRB ALP scoring & selection

Use this practice benchmark to understand score ranges, qualifying cut-offs and the selection stages for RRB ALP. The conducting authority sets official merit and appointments.

RRB ALP marks vs. rank

Score rangeStageWhat it takes
CBT 1: clear the screenCBT 1Score above the normalised cutoff to reach CBT 2
CBT 2 Part A: high accuracyCBT 2Merit-deciding — strong technical and general performance
CBT 2 Part B: qualifyTradeQualifying — clear the trade / discipline paper
CBAT: meet standardsAptitudeQualifying — reaction, concentration & judgement tests
Medical: A-3 fitnessMedicalQualifying — meet strict vision and fitness standards

Indicative stage requirements

CBT 1Screening

Indicative marks: Normalised score decides who advances; not in final merit

CBT 2 Part ADecisive

Indicative marks: Final merit is based on the Part A score

CBT 2 Part BQualifying

Indicative marks: Clear the trade / relevant-discipline paper

CBATQualifying

Indicative marks: Pass every battery to the required standard

Medical (A-3)Qualifying

Indicative marks: Meet strict vision, colour and fitness standards

The RRB ALP pattern here — the CBT 1 screening stage, CBT 2 with Part A and Part B, the CBAT and the medical, the 75-question 75-mark CBT 1 with four sections, +1/−1/3 marking and matriculation-level difficulty — reflects the RRBs' recent published pattern. Exact vacancies, cutoffs, dates, trades and medical standards change each recruitment cycle; always confirm current specifics in the official RRB notification on the regional RRB websites (e.g. rrbcdg.gov.in).

Posts & zones filled through RRB ALP

RRB ALP recruits Assistant Loco Pilots and closely related technician posts for the various zonal railways through one common process. The post and zone you are allotted depend on your normalised score, trade, medical category, preferences and vacancies. The guide below shows the kind of scores and standards that tend to clear each stage — actual cutoffs change every recruitment cycle with vacancies and difficulty.

PostZoneDepartmentIndicative requirement
Assistant Loco PilotNorthern RailwayMechanical / RunningScore & preference based
Assistant Loco PilotWestern RailwayMechanical / RunningScore & preference based
Assistant Loco PilotSouthern RailwayMechanical / RunningScore & preference based
Assistant Loco PilotEastern RailwayMechanical / RunningScore & preference based
Assistant Loco PilotCentral RailwayMechanical / RunningScore & preference based
Technician (Fitter)South Central RailwayMechanicalTrade & vacancy based
Technician (Electrician)East Coast RailwayElectricalTrade & vacancy based
Technician (Signal & Telecom)North Western RailwayS&TTrade & vacancy based

A representative view of posts and selection routes linked to RRB ALP. Confirm vacancies, stages and final appointments in the current official notice.

RRB ALP important dates

The typical RRB ALP recruitment timeline, from notification to result and document verification. Dates are tentative until the official notice is released.

  1. Notification & apply

    Whenever ALP vacancies are announced

  2. CBT 1 (screening)

    A few months after the closing date

  3. CBT 1 result

    A few weeks after the exam

  4. CBT 2 (Part A & Part B)

    Usually a couple of months after CBT 1 result

  5. CBAT

    After CBT 2, for shortlisted candidates

  6. DV & Medical, final result

    After the CBAT and document verification

RRB ALP — frequently asked questions

Quick, reliable answers to the questions RRB ALP aspirants ask most.

What is the RRB ALP selection process?

It has several stages: a first-stage CBT (CBT 1) that screens candidates, a second-stage CBT (CBT 2) with a merit-deciding Part A and a qualifying trade-based Part B, a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), and finally Document Verification and a Medical Examination. CBT 1 is only a screen; final merit comes from CBT 2 Part A.

What is the RRB ALP CBT 1 exam pattern?

CBT 1 has 75 questions for 75 marks in 60 minutes, across four sections — Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness & Current Affairs. The paper is at matriculation (Class 10) level.

Is there negative marking in RRB ALP?

Yes. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer carries a penalty of one-third (1/3) of a mark. There is no penalty for unanswered questions, so guess only when you can eliminate options to a confident choice.

What is the eligibility for RRB ALP?

You need a Class 10 pass plus an ITI in a relevant trade, or a relevant engineering diploma or degree, and you must generally be between 18 and 30 years old, with age relaxation for reserved categories. You must also meet the strict A-3 medical standard for loco-running staff.

What is the CBAT in RRB ALP?

The Computer Based Aptitude Test is a psycho-technical stage taken after CBT 2. It uses several test batteries to measure reaction time, concentration, perception and judgement — skills essential for driving locomotives. You must qualify every battery to the required standard.

How should I use these mock tests?

Take full-length timed mocks to build speed and section balance under the real 60-minute clock and one-third negative marking, and review the solution for every question. Use the topic tests to drill mathematics, reasoning, general science and general awareness until each becomes a reliable source of marks.

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