Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 2026 — Complete Preparation Guide
Updated for May 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Exam / Job Role | Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 Posts Tentative |
| Last Date to Apply | 2026-06-14 |
| Exam Date | Notify Later |
| Admit Card | Before exam |
| Age Limit | 18-30 |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate to Hard |
| Pay Scale / Salary | As per 7th Pay Commission |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB/RRC) |
- Computer Based Test (CBT 1)
- Computer Based Test (CBT 2)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification & Medical
| Subjects Covered | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 90 min |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | — |
| General Science | 25 | 25 | — |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 25 | 25 | — |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 min |
| Subjects Covered | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 90 min |
| Physics & Chemistry | 20 | 20 | — |
| Basics of Computers & Apps | 20 | 20 | — |
| Environment & Pollution | 20 | 20 | — |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | — |
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 | — |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 90 min |
Mathematics
High PriorityNumber System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM/HCF, Ratio, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, Profit-Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
General Intelligence & Reasoning
High PriorityAnalogy, Alphabetical Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Classification, Venn Diagram
General Science
Medium PriorityPhysics (Motion, Electricity, Light), Chemistry (Elements, Reactions, Everyday Chemistry), Biology (Human Body, Nutrition, Diseases)
General Awareness & Current Affairs
Medium PriorityIndian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Sports, Science & Tech, Current Events — last 6 months
Go through the CBT 1 syllabus topic by topic. Railway CBT 1 is the elimination round — cracking it unlocks CBT 2.
Arithmetic forms the backbone of RRB exams. Cover Number System, Percentage, Ratio, Time-Distance and Mensuration with formula revision sheets.
Reasoning is high-scoring if practised daily. Focus on Series, Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations and Syllogism — 15 questions/day minimum.
Follow a monthly current affairs digest and revise Class 9-10 Science (NCERT). These sections are the differentiators in Railway exams.
Start taking timed mock tests after your foundation phase. Target 85%+ accuracy in CBT 1 to ensure a strong rank in CBT 2.
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