RRB ALP 2024 selection process includes CBT 1, CBT 2 and the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). RRB ALP 2024 CBT 1 was conducted from Nov 25 to 29, 2024, followed by CBT 2 on May 2 and 6, 2025. RRB ALP 2024 CBAT, held on July 15, 2025, served as the final selection stage for shortlisted Assistant Loco Pilot candidates and evaluated their psychomotor abilities, concentration and decision-making skills.
| Section | Difficulty Level | Key Topics Asked | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Moderate, calculative | Height & Distance, Profit & Loss, Simplification, Time & Work | 15-18 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Easy to Moderate | Series, puzzles, coding-decoding, basic logical questions | 18-20 |
| General Science | Easy, Class 10 level | Physics, Chemistry, Biology fundamentals, no Trigonometry-style difficulty | 14-16 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | Easy to Moderate | Current affairs (Sept-Oct 2024), static GK, sports | 6-9 |
| Overall (all shifts) | Easy to Moderate | — | ~55-65 out of 75 (varied 53-68 by shift) |
| Section | Difficulty Level | Key Topics Asked | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: Mathematics | Moderate, formula and calculation-based | Time & Work, Speed & Distance, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Algebra | 25-30 |
| Part A: General Intelligence & Reasoning | Easy to Moderate, scoring section | Series, syllogism, seating arrangement, blood relations | 25-28 |
| Part A: Basic Science & Engineering | Moderate, some tricky conceptual questions | Basic electrical concepts, motion, force, energy, mechanical measurement | 20-25 |
| Part A overall | Moderate | — | ~100-130 out of 100 |
| Part B: Relevant Trade | Moderate to tough, toughest section overall | Trade-specific (Electrical, Mechanical, Fitter, Electronics, etc.), ITI-syllabus based | 45-55 out of 75 |
RRB ALP 2024 selection process consists of Stage 1 (Computer-Based Test 1), Stage 2(Computer-Based Test 2), followed by the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for candidates applying for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post. Candidates who clear these stages will move on to Document Verification and Medical Examination for final selection.
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| RRB Technician | RRB ALP Previous Year Question Paper | RRB ALP Exam Pattern |
| RRB ALP Syllabus | RRB ALP Study Material | RRB ALP Mock Tests |
Ques: What is the difficulty level of the RRB ALP 2024 CBT 1 question paper?
Ans: The CBT 1 exam held from 25 to 29 November 2024 was rated Easy to Moderate overall, with Mathematics being the most calculation-heavy section across shifts.
Ques: How many good attempts were considered safe in RRB ALP CBT 1 2024?
Ans: Good attempts ranged from roughly 53 to 68 out of 75 depending on the shift, with most shifts clustering around 55 to 65.
Ques: When was the RRB ALP 2024 CBT 2 exam actually conducted?
Ans: CBT 2 was originally scheduled for March 2025 but was postponed due to technical issues and reconducted on 2 and 6 May 2025.
Ques: What was the difficulty level of RRB ALP CBT 2 for 2024?
Ans: Part A was rated Easy to Moderate, with Mathematics and Reasoning generally easier than Basic Science and Engineering. Part B, the trade-specific paper, was the toughest section overall.
Ques: Is the RRB ALP 2024 CBT 2 paper the same for every trade?
Ans: No. Only Part A is common to all candidates. Part B is trade-specific, so a Fitter candidate and an Electrician candidate answer different Part B questions, based on the DGET-prescribed trade syllabus.
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