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RRB ALP
Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (CBT-1)
RRB ALP first-stage CBT — 60-minute screening test with 75 questions (Math, Reasoning, General Science, GA). Qualifying for Stage 2.
Updated 4 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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Number SystemA number when divided by 5 leaves a remainder of 3. What will be the remainder when the same number is divided by 15?
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Previous year papers
100 questions across all yearsSome years hold a set of questions from that paper, not the full paper — each card shows how many.
2025
20 of 75 questions
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21 of 75 questions
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20 of 75 questions
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20 of 75 questions
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19 of 75 questions
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Mathematics
103 QsGeneral Intelligence and Reasoning
85 QsGeneral Science
17 QsGeneral Awareness and Current Affairs
51 Qs
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What can I get from RRB ALP?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top performers — premium zone selection
85–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Loco Pilot — top percentile, excellent final selection prospects
- •High probability of preferred RRB zone allocation (Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Secunderabad)
- •Strong merit position for CBAT and final appointment
- •Technician posts — virtually assured selection subject to medical fitness
- •Expected starting salary approximately Rs. 35,400/month (with DA, other allowances)
- •Career progression to Senior ALP, Loco Pilot (Goods/Mail/Express) possible
High scorers — final selection potential
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Loco Pilot — excellent CBT-2 qualification, top tier
- •Strong position for final merit list after CBT-2, CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test), and Document Verification
- •Technician Grade-III — likely final selection if CBT-2 and medical clearance successful
- •Pay Level 2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200) — 7th Pay Commission matrix
- •Priority zone preference possible in final allocation
Strong CBT-2 contenders
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Loco Pilot — strong CBT-2 qualification across all categories and zones
- •Technician posts — comfortable qualification margin
- •General category — well above typical cut-off in most RRB zones
- •Likely to secure CBT-2 call in competitive zones like RRB Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai
- •Focus on CBT-2 technical syllabus (Part A: Mathematics, Part B: Trade-specific)
Moderate qualification range
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Loco Pilot — likely CBT-2 qualification in most RRB zones for OBC/EWS categories
- •Technician Grade-III (Electrical/Mechanical/S&T) — reasonable chance across zones
- •General category candidates may qualify in lower-competition zones
- •Previous year approximate CBT-1 qualifying marks: 40-50 (normalized)
- •Good position for CBT-2 preparation phase
Marginal qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May qualify for CBT-2 in reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC)
- •Assistant Loco Pilot — borderline for CBT-2 call, depends on zone and category
- •Technician posts — possible qualification in some RRB zones
- •Cut-offs vary significantly by RRB zone (e.g. Mumbai zone typically higher than NER zones)
- •Strengthen weak areas before CBT-2
Below qualifying threshold
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
Railway Recruitment Board released the application status for CEN 01/2026 on August 22, 2026. Over 8.4 lakh candidates applied for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts. Candidates can check if their application was accepted or rejected through official RRB websites.
The application correction window for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 was open from June 17 to June 26, 2026, allowing candidates to edit their submitted forms before final processing.
Railway Recruitment Board released the official notification for Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment on May 14, 2026 under CEN 01/2026. The application window ran from May 15 to June 14, 2026 through rrbapply.gov.in portal.
Important dates
Correction window
passedWed, 17 Jun, 2026
Application correction window open till June 26, 2026
🇮🇳CEN 01/2025 CBT 2 Exam
passedTue, 28 Jul, 2026
Conducted in two shifts
Application status released
passedSat, 22 Aug, 2026
8.4 lakh applications received; status available on RRB websites
CBT-1 admit card (expected)
30 days awaySun, 11 Oct, 2026
Typically released 4 days before exam; city intimation ~10 days prior
🇮🇳CBT-1 exam (expected)
34 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
CBT-1 expected in second half of 2026, likely September-October per coaching portals; official dates not yet announced · no key published for this stage
🇮🇳CBT-2 exam (expected)
131 days awayWed, 20 Jan, 2027
CBT-2 typically held 2-3 months after CBT-1; shortlists 15x vacancies per RRB · no key published for this stage
Syllabus
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Mathematics
Number System
Natural, whole, integers, rationals; divisibility and number properties.
BODMAS / Simplification
Order of operations, surds and simplification of expressions.
Decimals and Fractions
Operations on and conversions between decimals and fractions.
LCM and HCF
LCM/HCF of numbers, fractions and decimals; word problems.
Ratio and Proportion
Compound ratio, partnership and proportion-based problems.
Percentage
Conversion and applied percentage change problems.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter, surface area and volume of 2-D and 3-D figures.
Time and Work
Work efficiency, joint work and combined-output problems.
Time and Distance
Trains, boats and streams, relative and average speed.
Simple and Compound Interest
SI, CI annual/half-yearly compounding, instalments.
Profit and Loss
CP/SP, marked price, discount and profit/loss percentage.
Algebra
Linear equations, simultaneous equations and basic identities.
Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios, identities and basic angle calculations.
Height and Distance
Application of trigonometry to find heights and distances.
Elementary Statistics
Mean, median, mode, range and basic data tables.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs — calculation-based questions.
Mixture and Allegation
Two-component mixtures, replacement and allegation rule.
Pipes and Cisterns
Inlet/outlet pipes filling or emptying tanks.
Age Calculations
Past, present and future age-relation problems.
Calendar and Clock
Day of the week, odd days; clock angles and hands meeting.
Square Root
Square roots of numbers, decimals and surds.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies
Word, number and figural analogy pairs.
Alphabetical and Number Series
Find the next term in a letter, number or alphanumeric series.
Coding and Decoding
Letter, number and conditional coding patterns.
Mathematical Operations
Symbol substitution and balancing of arithmetic equations.
Relationships
Blood-relation problems and family-tree diagrams.
Syllogism
Two/three-statement deductions using all/some/no quantifiers.
Jumbling
Rearranging letters or words to form meaningful order.
Venn Diagram
Set relationships between two to four overlapping categories.
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
Tables/graphs and identifying minimum data needed.
Conclusions and Decision Making
Logical conclusion-drawing and best-decision selection.
Similarities and Differences
Identify common and odd elements between items.
Analytical Reasoning
Cause-effect, course-of-action and assumption-based problems.
Classification
Pick the odd word, number or figure from a group.
Directions
Compass-based movement, shortest distance and final direction.
Statements – Arguments and Assumptions
Strong vs weak arguments and implicit assumptions.
Figure Completion
Choose the option that completes a missing part of a pattern.
Counting of Figures
Count triangles, squares or rectangles in a complex figure.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Mirror image, water image, paper folding and embedded figures.
General Science
General Awareness and Current Affairs
Current Affairs
National and international events of the last 12 months.
Science and Technology
Recent developments in science, IT and space (ISRO/DRDO).
Sports
Cups, trophies, players and recent national/international winners.
Art and Culture
Indian festivals, dances, music and monuments.
Personalities
Notable people in news — politics, science, arts.
Economy
Banking, RBI, Union Budget, schemes and economic indicators.
Polity
Indian Constitution, Parliament, judiciary and key institutions.
Awards and Honours
Padma awards, Bharat Ratna, Nobel and other major honours.
Static GK
Important days, national symbols, capitals and currencies.
Railway General Awareness
Indian Railways zones, headquarters, trains and milestones.