RRB ALP Analysis 2026, Nov 4 Shift 2; Check Difficulty and Questions Asked

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) Under CEN 01/2026, will conduct RRB ALP CBT 1 on 4 November 2026, and Shift 2 is the second sitting of the day. Reports mention 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, while the e-call letter carries the confirmed timing. CBT 1 has 75 questions for 75 marks in 60 minutes with 1/3 negative marking, covering Mathematics, Mental Ability and General Science. It forms part of RRB ALP recruitment for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts. Shift 2 difficulty level, good attempts and questions asked are To Be Updated.

RRB ALP 2026 Nov 4 Shift 2: Difficulty Level and Good Attempts

Shift 2 of 4 November is analysed on its own paper, independent of Shift 1 and the 3 November shifts. Difficulty level, good attempts and subject-wise question counts will be updated from candidate reports and a review of the paper after the sitting ends. Question papers and answer keys will be added after the exam; see RRB ALP 2026 CBT 1 question paper for updates.

Note: Good attempts refer to the number of questions candidates may attempt with reasonable accuracy. The overall range will be a broad benchmark based on shift reports and will not be calculated by adding every endpoint of the subject-wise ranges. Actual performance depends on accuracy and the 4 November question paper.

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RRB ALP 4 November 2026 Shift 2 Exam Timing and Key Details

Sources differ on the Shift 2 slot. Most reports mention 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, and one gives 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The shift and reporting time printed on the e-call letter are final. The download procedure is given on RRB ALP admit card, and the paper structure is explained on RRB ALP exam pattern.

RRB ALP Shift 2 Section-Wise Exam Analysis 2026 (4 November)

The section-wise review will be added after the afternoon sitting of 4 November. RRB has not published a question split across the three subjects, so counts will be confirmed from the paper. The topics below are taken from the CEN 01/2026 syllabus and are not confirmed as asked in Shift 2. The complete list is available on RRB ALP syllabus.

RRB ALP Mathematics Analysis 2026 (Nov 4 Shift 2)

Mathematics consists mainly of arithmetic, along with algebra, geometry and trigonometry, and requires speed and accuracy in calculation. Syllabus topics to expect:

• Number system, BODMAS, decimals and fractions
• LCM, HCF, ratio and proportion, percentages
• Profit and loss, simple and compound interest
• Time and work, time and distance, pipes and cistern
• Mensuration, algebra, geometry and trigonometry
• Elementary statistics, square root, age calculations, calendar and clock

Difficulty Level: To Be Updated

Good Attempts: To Be Updated

RRB ALP Mental Ability Analysis 2026 (Nov 4 Shift 2)

Mental Ability is the reasoning section and includes verbal, numerical and figure-based questions. Syllabus topics to expect:

• Analogies, classification, similarities and differences
• Alphabetical and number series, coding and decoding
• Mathematical operations, relationships, directions
• Syllogism, Venn diagram, jumbling
• Data interpretation and sufficiency, analytical reasoning
• Conclusions, decision making, statement, arguments and assumptions

Difficulty Level: To Be Updated

Good Attempts: To Be Updated

RRB ALP General Science Analysis 2026 (Nov 4 Shift 2)

General Science is set at Class 10 level and covers Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences. Syllabus areas to expect:

• Physics: motion, force, work and energy, heat, light, sound, electricity
• Chemistry: chemical reactions, acids and bases, metals and non-metals
• Life Sciences: human body systems, nutrition, respiration, reproduction

Difficulty Level: To Be Updated

Good Attempts: To Be Updated

RRB ALP Nov 4 Shift 2 Documents and Reporting Guidelines 2026

The guidelines below are based on CEN 01/2026. The e-call letter contains the complete instructions applicable to each candidate.

• Candidates must report by the reporting time printed on the e-call letter, as frisking and biometric capture are completed before entry.
• The e-call letter and a valid original photo ID, such as Aadhaar, voter ID, driving licence, PAN card or passport, are mandatory.
• One colour passport-size photograph, not older than two months, is required.
• The self-declaration paragraph, signature and left thumb impression must be written on the letter at the venue. Pre-written paragraphs and capital-letter signatures are rejected.
• Mobile phones, watches, calculators, pens, bags, water bottles and food items are not permitted. A pen is provided in the exam hall.
• SC and ST candidates availing free travel must carry the travel authority printed on the e-call letter along with a matching ID.

RRB ALP All Shift Exam Analysis 2026

RRB ALP CBT 1 Difficulty Benchmark for Nov 4 Shift 2 (Feb 2026 CBT 1)

This is a historical benchmark and not a Shift 2 finding. It reflects the previous cycle (CEN 01/2025) CBT 1 held on 13, 16, 17 and 18 February 2026, with all shifts combined. That paper included General Awareness, which is not part of CBT 1 in 2026, so subject ratings are indicative only. Previous papers are available on RRB ALP previous year papers.

RRB ALP CBT 1 Score Normalisation and Minimum Pass Marks After Nov 4 Shift 2

CBT 1 is a screening stage, and its marks are not counted in the final merit list. As the exam is held in several shifts, marks of all shifts are normalised, so a Shift 2 score is compared with other shifts on a common scale. RRBs shortlist candidates for CBT 2 at 15 times the notified vacancies of each RRB, based on CBT 1 merit.

These are qualifying percentages and not shortlisting cutoffs. The expected cutoff is not yet determined; see RRB ALP cutoff for updates.

RRB ALP Selection Stages After CBT 1 Nov 4 Shift 2

Candidates shortlisted from CBT 1 proceed through the stages given below, as per CEN 01/2026.

RRB ALP Exam Analysis 2026 FAQs

Ques: Which subject is expected to have the highest difficulty level in RRB ALP CBT 1 2026?

Ques: Which topics were most time-consuming in RRB ALP CBT 1 Shift 2?

Ques: Were there any repeated questions from RRB ALP previous year papers in Shift 2?

Ques: How many questions were asked from Physics, Chemistry and Biology in RRB ALP Shift 2?

Ques: How does the difficulty level of RRB ALP Shift 2 compare with Shift 1?