RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) practice questions 2026
75 questions60 minutesNegative 1/3
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) covers Mathematics 20%, General Intelligence & Reasoning 25%, General Science 20%, General Knowledge 4%, Current Affairs 3%, Railway General Knowledge 3%, with 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer.
Exam pattern
| Subject | Weight | Approx. questions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20% | ~15 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25% | ~19 | |
| General Science | 20% | ~15 | |
| General Knowledge | 4% | ~3 | |
| Current Affairs | 3% | ~2 | |
| Railway General Knowledge | 3% | ~2 |
Question counts are an estimate from the weightage; check the official notification for the final pattern.
Selection stages
CBT 1 — Screening
75 questions, 60 minutes — Maths, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness. Purely qualifying: a fixed multiple is shortlisted for CBT 2, and this score itself does not carry into final merit.CBT 2 — Two parts (A & B)
Part A (Maths, Reasoning, General Science, Current Affairs) score is what shortlists for CBAT and feeds merit; Part B (trade-related) is only qualifying — you must clear it, but its marks aren't added.CBAT — Computer Based Aptitude Test
Tests cognitive and decision-making aptitude specific to the Loco Pilot role; you must clear a minimum aggregate score — practice for it differs from regular MCQ prep and needs its own dedicated sessions.Document Verification & Medical
Original documents are checked, followed by fitness assessment against the A1 railway medical standard — including stricter vision and hearing requirements than most other railway posts.Practise by subject
Frequently asked questions
What is the syllabus / subject weightage for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)?
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) syllabus weightage: Mathematics 20%, General Intelligence & Reasoning 25%, General Science 20%, General Knowledge 4%, Current Affairs 3%, Railway General Knowledge 3%.What is the negative marking in RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)?
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) has 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer.How many questions and how much time are there in RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)?
The CBT has 75 questions in 60 minutes. Check the official notification for the final pattern.What are the selection stages of RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)?
Selection stages: CBT 1 — Screening; CBT 2 — Two parts (A & B); CBAT — Computer Based Aptitude Test; Document Verification & Medical.Where can I practise RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) previous-year questions?
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