To know about the RRB ALP CBT 1, CBT 2, and CBAT exam pattern, including marking scheme, negative marking information, and minimum qualifying marks, read the full article. Use the latest RRB ALP exam pattern to study for the exam and score high in the exam.
The RRB ALP 2024 CBT 1 exam is expected to be held in July or August. If you have already applied for this exam, then you must be aware of the latest exam pattern and marking scheme for each exam stage. Here, we have included the latest RRB ALP exam pattern and its official release, which includes the PDF instructions.
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024
The initial screening process for the Assistant Loco Pilot posts of RRB includes online objective-style papers and a Computer Based Test (CBT). This stage has four parts which are to be completed in 60 minutes. The second stage of the CBT has two components. You have 90 minutes to complete Part A, which has 100 questions in 4 sections. Part B is to be completed in 60 minutes and includes 75 questions on the relevant contract.
Let’s examine the RRB ALP 2024 exam’s comprehensive exam pattern.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2024
The first stage of the RRB ALP 2024 (Assistant Loco Pilot exam) includes 75 questions for 75 marks covering Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science, and General Awareness. For each incorrect answer, a negative marking of 1/3rd mark is applied.
| RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2024 | |
| Subject Names | Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science and General Awareness |
| Marks | 75 |
| Questions | 75 |
| Time Duration | 1 hour |
Note: The CBT-1 exam will serve as a screening exam to select eligible applicants for CBT-2 based on their merit and normalized scores. The CBT-1 score will not be considered in the final selection process.
Also Check, RRB ALP Exam Date 2024 for CBT 1 and CBT 2
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2024
The second stage of CBT for the posts of Assistant Locomotive Pilot is covered in Parts A and B. The four subjects Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering and General Awareness are covered in Part A. Questions on related trades are covered in Part B.
| RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024 [CBT Stage 2] | ||||
| SNo. | Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Part A | ||||
| 1. | Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| 2. | General Intelligence and Reasoning | |||
| 3. | General Science | |||
| 4 | Basic Science and Engineering | |||
| Part B | ||||
| Relevant Trade | 75 | 75 | 60 minutes | |
| Total | 175 | 175 | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
Note- There is a negative marking of ⅓rd mark for each incorrect answer.
RRB ALP CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test)
To be eligible, candidates must score a minimum of 42 marks in each test battery. Only applicants who clear the aptitude test will be included in the ALP merit list. 30% weightage will come from the Computer Based Aptitude Test and 70% from Part A of the Second Stage CBT.
Also Read, RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 for CBT 1 and 2
RRB ALP Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates need to secure a sectional qualifying cut-off besides the overall cut-off to be shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process. The minimum qualifying marks as set by the Indian Railways Recruitment Board (RRB) are as follows:
RRB ALP Minimum Qualifying Marks for CBT 1
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage | Minimum Qualifying marks | |
| UR & EWS | 40% | 30 | |
| OBC (NCL) | 30% | 22.5 | |
| SC | 30% | 22.5 | |
| ST | 25% | 18.75 |
RRB ALP Minimum Qualifying Marks for CBT 2 (Part A)
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage | Minimum Qualifying marks |
| UR | 40% | 30 |
| EWS | 40% | 30 |
| OBC (NCL) | 30% | 22.5 |
| SC | 30% | 22.5 |
| ST | 25% | 18.75 |
RRB ALP Minimum Qualifying Marks for CBT 2 (Part B)
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage | Minimum Qualifying marks |
| All Categories | 35% | 26.25 |
