RRB ALP 2026 Syllabus — CBT-1, CBT-2 Part A & Part B Trade-wise Topics
The RRB ALP 2026 Syllabus is divided across two CBT stages. CBT-1 covers general subjects while CBT-2 includes both general engineering and trade-specific technical questions.
CBT-1 Syllabus
Mathematics (20 marks): Number system, BODMAS, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Ratio-Proportion, Time-Work-Distance, Simple-Compound Interest, Profit-Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistics.
General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 marks): Analogies, Alphabetical/Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Data Interpretation, Conclusions, Directions, Blood Relations, Classification, Pattern Recognition.
General Science (20 marks): Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences up to 10th NCERT. Emphasis on applied science relevant to engineering trades.
General Awareness (10 marks): Current affairs, Indian polity, history, geography, economy, general knowledge.
CBT-2 Part A — Engineering Drawing & Basic Science
Part A covers Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, and General Awareness on Current Affairs. The level is higher than CBT-1 with focus on engineering fundamentals.
CBT-2 Part B — Trade-Specific
Part B questions are specific to the candidate's ITI trade or engineering branch — Electrician, Fitter, Mechanic, Welder, Electronics, etc. This section tests practical and theoretical knowledge of the trade. Questions are based on ITI/Diploma curriculum.
RRB ALP 2026 Exam Pattern
CBT-1
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | 60 minutes | 1/3 per wrong answer |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | Combined | 1/3 per wrong answer |
| General Science | 20 | 20 | Combined | 1/3 per wrong answer |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | Combined | 1/3 per wrong answer |
| Total | 75 | 75 |
CBT-2 (Part A + Part B)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: Maths, Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes | 1/3 per wrong answer |
| Part B: Trade-specific (relevant to ITI/Diploma) | 75 | 75 | 60 minutes | 1/3 per wrong answer |
| Total | 175 | 175 |
RRB ALP Syllabus Overview
- CBT-1 (75 marks): Maths (20), Reasoning (25), General Science (20), GK (10)
- CBT-2 Part A (100 marks): Maths, Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, Current Affairs
- CBT-2 Part B (75 marks): Trade-specific questions based on ITI/Diploma syllabus
