RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024: Marking Scheme, Negative Marks

Rajalakshmi BK

Updated on - Apr 8, 2024

RRB ALP exam pattern 2024 is such that it is divided into different stages first stage computer-based test (CBT 1), second stage computer-based test (CBT 2), computer based aptitude test (CBAT), and document verification. Exam pattern for every stage is different

The RRB ALP exam pattern for both the exam stages is given below for the candidate's reference.

First Stage CBT (CBT 1)

RRB ALP exam pattern for first-stage CBT comprises a total of 75 objective-type multiple-choice questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence, Reasoning, General Science and General awareness of current affairs. The test carries a total of 75 marks. The duration of the test is 60 minutes. The score of first stage CBT is used to shortlist candidates for the second stage CBT. The first stage CBT is only to screen candidates for the second stage.

• These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PWD candidates in case of a shortage of PWD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
• The score of the first stage exam shall be used only for shortlisting of candidates for the second stage exam as per their merit. 

Second Stage CBT (CBT 2):

The second stage of CBT is divided into two parts A and Part B. Part A of the second stage of CBT comprises 100 objective-type questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering and General Awareness of Current Affairs. The duration of the test is 90 minutes. Candidates need to secure good scores to qualify for Part B.

The exam duration of Part B is 60 minutes. A total of 75 questions are asked in the exam. This part is qualifying in nature and comprises questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by the Director General of Employment & Training (DGET).

• Total Duration: 2 hours and 30 Minutes (for Part A and Part B together)

Computer Based Aptitude Test:

• The candidate needs to secure a minimum score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify. This applies to all candidates and no relaxation is permissible.
• Candidates equal to 8 times the number of ALP vacancies shall be shortlisted for Computer-Based AT (based on their performance in Part A of the Second Stage CBT subject to their qualifying the Part B of Second Stage CBT). 
• Candidates will have to qualify in each of the test batteries of Computer-Based AT for consideration for the post of ALP.
• The Computer-Based Aptitude Test shall have questions and answer options only in English and Hindi. There shall be no negative marking in Computer-Based AT.
• The ALP merit list will be drawn only from amongst the candidates qualifying in the Aptitude Test, with 70% weightage for the marks obtained in Part A of Second Stage CBT and 30% weightage for the marks obtained in Computer-Based AT.

Shortlisting of Candidates:

The RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024 also includes the shortlisting of candidates. The selection will follow the below shared guidelines:

• Shortlisting of Candidates for the second stage CBT exam shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by them in the first stage CBT exam.
• The total number of candidates to be shortlisted for the second stage shall be 15 times the community-wise total vacancy of ALP and Technician Posts notified against the RRB as per their merit in first stage CBT.
• However, Railways reserve the right to increase/decrease this limit in total or for any specific trade(s) as required to ensure the availability of adequate candidates for all the notified posts.
• The marks scored in Part A alone shall be used for shortlisting candidates for further stages of the recruitment process subject to the condition that the candidate secures a qualifying mark in Part B.
• Part B is qualifying in nature and shall have questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by the Director General of Employment & Training (DGET).