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Official RRB ALP Syllabus for 2nd Stage and Revised Exam Pattern PDF Download
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RRB ALP Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2018
Dear Aspirants,
As RRB ALP stage 2 CBT is rescheduled to be conducted on 21st, 22nd, and 23rd January 2018. By now, you must have started your RRB ALP 2nd Stage preparation. Hence we have brought for you detailed syllabus for 2nd stage CBT to make the preparation for second stage CBT smooth and swift. As per the latest update, subject wise, no. of questions has been released for every section. Candidates who are preparing for RRB ALP can download the latest syllabus and exam pattern from this article. It is very important that you know the entire syllabus and updated exam pattern before preparing for the exam. So, go through the detailed subject-wise syllabus and design your plan of study accordingly.
Official Stage 2 RRB ALP Syllabus
Railway Recruitment Board has released the exam trade syllabus for Part B of Second stage CBT. All candidates who have applied for RRB ALP must go through the link, as this will help you in your Stage 2 preparation. The consolidated syllabus for all trades is given in the link below.
RRB ALP Official 2nd Stage Syllabus
RRB ALP Exam Pattern:
Before moving further, let’s have a look at RRB ALP Exam Pattern.
RRB ALP exam is conducted in 4 phases:
- First Stage CBT
- Second Stage CBT
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test
- Document Verification.
Second Stage CBT Exam Pattern
| Part | Name of the Subject | No. of Questions | Duration |
| Part A |
Mathematics | 25 | 90 mins |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | ||
| Basic Science & Engineering | 40 | ||
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | 10 | ||
| Part B | Relevant Trade | 75 | 60 mins |
| Part A & B | Total | 175 | 2 hrs 30 mins |
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- There is negative marking in both the First & Second stage CBT.
- 1/3rd of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted from a wrong answer.
- If you qualify both the stages, you will be called for a computer-based aptitude test.
Download RRB ALP Updated Exam Pattern PDF
RRB ALP stage 2 CBT Syllabus:
RRB ALP Syllabus 2018 for the 2nd stage CBT was notified earlier this year by Railway Recruitment Board. Knowing the syllabus well can always turn your preparation a lot easier. Below is the complete syllabus for 2nd stage CBT;
Part A – RRB ALP Stage 2 Syllabus
| Subject wise 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, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance. |
Part B – RRB ALP 2nd Stage Syllabus
| Engineering Discipline (Diploma/Degree) | Relevant trade for the Qualifying test to be selected from |
| Electrical Engineering and the combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering | Electrician/ Instrument Mechanic/ Wiremen/ Winder (Armature)/ Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic |
| Electronics Engineering and the combination of various streams of Electronics Engineering | Electronics Mechanic/ Mechanic Radio & TV |
| Mechanical Engineering and the combination of various streams of Mechanical Engineering | Fitter/ Mechanic Motor Vehicle/ Tractor Mechanic/ Mechanic Diesel/ Turner/ Machinist/ refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Heat Engine/ Millwright Maintenance Mechanic |
| Automobile Engineering and the combination of various streams of Automobile Engineering | Mechanic Motor Vehicle/ Tractor mechanic/ Mechanic Diesel/ Heat engine/ Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
| HSC (10+2) with Physics and Maths | Electrician/ Electronics Mechanic/ Wireman |
First Stage CBT Exam Pattern
| Name of the Subject | No of Questions |
| Mathematics | 20 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 |
| General Science | 20 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 |
| Total | 75 |
Download the Official Notice for RRB ALP Stage 2 Exam Pattern
Download RRB ALP Syllabus 2018 PDF
| Mathematics | General Intelligence & Reasoning | General Science | General Awareness & Current Affairs |
| -Number System -BODMAS -Decimals -Fraction -HCF & LCM -Ratio & Proportion -Mensuration -Time & Work -Time & Distance -Simple & Compound Interest -Profit & Loss -Algebra -Geometry -Trigonometry -Elementary Statistics -Square Roots -Age Calculation -Calendar & Cloak -Pipes & Cistern |
-Analogies -Alphabetical & Number Series -Coding & Decoding -Mathematical Operation -Relationship -Syllogisms -Jumbling -Venn Diagram -Data Interpretation & Sufficiency -Conclusion & Decision Making -Similarities & Differences -Analytical Reasoning -Classification -Directions Statement -Argument & Assumption |
-Physics -Chemistry -Life Science -Earth Science -Astronomy & Space Technology -Computer & Mobile Technology -Invention & Technology -Nutrition -Military Technology -Diseases |
-Science & Technology -Sports -Culture -Personalities -Economics -Politics -Geography -History -Miscellaneous Topics |
Now that you are well aware of the RRB ALP Exam Pattern and RRB ALP Syllabus for 2018, you can start your preparation accordingly. If you have any questions or suggestions from us, do write down in the comment section below.
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