- Exam Pattern
- (i) First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
- (ii) Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
- (iii) Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- (iv) Document Verification (DV)
- (v) Medical Examination (ME)
| (CBT-1) Que | Marks | Negative Marks | Duration |
| 75 | 1 Mark per Que | 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer | 60 minutes |
Pattern & Syllabus of CBT-2:
- (i) CBT-2 (Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes & Total Questions: 175)
- Part-A – 100 questions (90 minutes)
- Part-B – 75 questions (60 minutes )
- There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
- Only the marks scored in Part-A shall be counted for shortlisting of candidates for further stages of this recruitment process provided the candidate irrespective of community is able to secure qualifying marks (35%) in Part-B.
- (vi) SYLLABUS for Part-B: (A) Part-B is only a qualifying test in nature and shall have questions from the various trade syllabi as prescribed by Directorate General of Training (DGT).
- Candidates equal to 8 (eight) times the number of ALP vacancies for each notified community / category viz., UR(includes OBC-CL), OBC(NCL), SC, ST and EWS (including ExSM), shall be shortlisted for CBAT on the basis of their marks in Part-A of CBT-2 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB only with the application of reservation rules, provided they qualify in Part-B of CBT-2.
- CBAT
- shortlisted candidates should produce their Vision Certificate in the prescribed format (as per AnnexureVIA) in original, during the CBAT, failing which they will not be permitted to appear.
- It is mandatory to clear each test battery / section of CBAT separately, to qualify.
- The CBAT shall be only in English and Hindi and there shall be no negative marking.
- For information on CBAT, candidates are advised to check the following website links of RDSO .
- Verticals -> Traffic and Psychology -> Psychology-Candidate’s Corner, and (ii) https://rdso.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,2,456,5821,6119.
- Qualifying Marks: All candidates (irrespective of community) must secure a minimum T-score of 42 marks in each test battery separately to qualify in the CBAT.
- The merit list will be prepared only from amongst candidates qualifying in the CBAT.
- 70% weightage will be given for marks obtained in Part-A of CBT-2 and 30% weightage for score obtained in the CBAT.
ALP CBT 1 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.
- Mental Ability: 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.
- General Science: The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.
- General Awareness: Current affairs, science & technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics and other subject of importance.
ALP CBT 2 Part A Syllabus
- (A) 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.
- (B) 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.
- (C) Basic Science and Engineering: The broad topics that are covered under this shall be 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.