RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) Syllabus 2026

The complete RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) syllabus for 2026 — 6 sections and 56 topics in all, organised exactly as the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) prescribes. Use it as your revision checklist, then test yourself with a free RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) mock below.

Mathematics (CBT 1 + CBT 2 Part A)12 topics

Number system (whole numbers, decimals, fractions, LCM, HCF)
Simplification (BODMAS, surds and exponents basic)
Percentages and ratio-proportion
Profit, loss and discount (single-step)
Simple and compound interest
Average, time and work, pipes and cisterns basic
Time-speed-distance (trains, boats and streams basic)
Basic algebra (linear equations, simple quadratics)
Mensuration (perimeter, area, volume of standard shapes)
Geometry (triangles, circles, basic theorems)
Trigonometry (basic ratios, height and distance basic)
Statistics (mean, median, mode, bar/pie charts)

General Intelligence & Reasoning (CBT 1 + CBT 2 Part A)12 topics

Number, letter and alphanumeric series
Analogies (word, number, alphabet relations)
Coding-decoding (letter shift, mathematical)
Classification / odd-one-out
Blood relations and direction sense
Mathematical operations (symbol substitution)
Syllogism (2-statement basic)
Statement-conclusion and statement-assumption
Venn diagrams (2-set and 3-set basic)
Ranking, seating arrangement (linear basic)
Mirror image, water image, paper folding/cutting
Decision making and analytical reasoning

General Science (CBT 1 only)4 topics

Physics — motion, Newton's laws, work-energy-power, simple machines (levers, pulleys, inclined plane), heat, light (reflection/refraction), electricity (Ohm's law, simple circuits), magnetism basics
Chemistry — atomic structure, periodic table basics, elements and compounds, acids/bases/salts, common chemical formulas, metals vs non-metals
Biology — cell, life processes (digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion), human body systems, common diseases and vitamins, plant nutrition
NCERT Class 8-10 Science is the standard reference depth

General Awareness & Current Affairs (CBT 1 + CBT 2 Part A)9 topics

Indian History (major rulers, freedom struggle, key dates)
Indian Geography (states + capitals, major rivers, mountain ranges)
Indian Polity (Constitution basics, fundamental rights, President, PM)
Indian Economy (RBI, major government schemes)
Sports (cricket, hockey, Olympic Games — Indian context)
Awards, honours, books and authors
Indian Railways general facts (zones, divisions, major routes, Vande Bharat, Gatimaan, longest/fastest/oldest train trivia)
Current Affairs — last 6-12 months major national and international events
Static GK (monuments, famous personalities, art and culture basic)

Basic Science & Engineering (CBT 2 Part A only)11 topics

Engineering Drawing basics (projections, views, drawing instruments)
Units and Measurements (SI units, conversions, measuring instruments)
Mass, weight and density (basic problems)
Work, power and energy (formulas and unit-based questions)
Speed and velocity (vector vs scalar, problems)
Heat and temperature (thermometers, calorimetry, expansion basics)
Basic Electricity (current, voltage, resistance, Ohm's law, series-parallel circuits)
Levers and simple machines (mechanical advantage, classes of levers)
Occupational safety and health (workshop safety, PPE basics)
Environmental education (pollution, conservation basics)
IT Literacy basics (computer fundamentals, common software)

Trade / Engineering Discipline (CBT 2 Part B — qualifying, ≥35%)8 topics

Electrician trade — AC/DC fundamentals, single-phase and three-phase systems, basic motors and transformers, wiring practice, earthing, common faults
Fitter trade — workshop tools, measuring instruments (vernier, micrometer, gauges), fits and tolerances, file work, marking and cutting, threads
Mechanic Diesel trade — IC engine basics (2-stroke vs 4-stroke), fuel injection systems, lubrication, cooling, governor, starting systems
Wireman trade — domestic and industrial wiring, IS Code colour code, earthing systems, fault diagnosis, lighting circuits
Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic — engine systems, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension basics
Refrigeration & AC, Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist and other notified ITI trades — own trade syllabus per ITI/NCVT/SCVT curriculum
For Diploma / Degree candidates — equivalent stream questions are drawn from Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile diploma syllabus
Workshop safety and general engineering practice (common across trades)

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