Railway Recruitment Board (RRB/RRC)

Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 2026 — Complete Preparation Guide

Updated for May 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Quick Overview — Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 2026
Exam / Job RoleRailway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
Total Vacancies11,127 Posts Tentative
Last Date to Apply2026-06-14
Exam DateNotify Later
Admit CardBefore exam
Age Limit18-30
Difficulty LevelModerate to Hard
Pay Scale / SalaryAs per 7th Pay Commission
OrganizationRailway Recruitment Board (RRB/RRC)
Selection Process
  1. Computer Based Test (CBT 1)
  2. Computer Based Test (CBT 2)
  3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  4. Document Verification & Medical
Exam Pattern 2026
CBT 1CBT90 min • Total 100 marks
Subjects CoveredQuestionsMarksDuration
Mathematics252590 min
General Intelligence & Reasoning2525
General Science2525
General Awareness & Current Affairs2525
Total10010090 min
CBT 2CBT90 min • Total 120 marks
Subjects CoveredQuestionsMarksDuration
General Awareness202090 min
Physics & Chemistry2020
Basics of Computers & Apps2020
Environment & Pollution2020
Mathematics2020
Reasoning2020
Total12012090 min
Syllabus Breakdown & Weightage
Mathematics
High Priority

Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM/HCF, Ratio, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, Profit-Loss, Simple & Compound Interest

General Intelligence & Reasoning
High Priority

Analogy, Alphabetical Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Classification, Venn Diagram

General Science
Medium Priority

Physics (Motion, Electricity, Light), Chemistry (Elements, Reactions, Everyday Chemistry), Biology (Human Body, Nutrition, Diseases)

General Awareness & Current Affairs
Medium Priority

Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Sports, Science & Tech, Current Events — last 6 months

Step-by-Step Preparation Roadmap
1
Study the Official Notification & Syllabus

Go through the CBT 1 syllabus topic by topic. Railway CBT 1 is the elimination round — cracking it unlocks CBT 2.

2
Master Mathematics

Arithmetic forms the backbone of RRB exams. Cover Number System, Percentage, Ratio, Time-Distance and Mensuration with formula revision sheets.

3
Build Reasoning Accuracy

Reasoning is high-scoring if practised daily. Focus on Series, Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations and Syllogism — 15 questions/day minimum.

4
Current Affairs & General Science

Follow a monthly current affairs digest and revise Class 9-10 Science (NCERT). These sections are the differentiators in Railway exams.

5
Full-Length Mock Tests

Start taking timed mock tests after your foundation phase. Target 85%+ accuracy in CBT 1 to ensure a strong rank in CBT 2.

Best Books for Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Preparation
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic
Rajesh VermaMathematics
A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning
R.S. AggarwalReasoning
Lucent's General Science
Lucent PublicationsGeneral Science
Manorama Year Book
Mammen MathewGeneral Awareness
Frequently Asked Questions

The age limit for Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 is 18-30. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen as per government rules.

The last date to apply online for Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 is 2026-06-14. Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted.

Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 has 11,127 Posts Tentative vacancies. Refer to the official notification for post-wise and category-wise vacancy breakdowns.

Yes — 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in CBT 1 and CBT 2. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.

Post-wise PET standards are in the official notification. Generally includes running distance, height, weight and vision standards.

Age and eligibility limits apply as per the official notification. There is generally no fixed attempt limit for Railway exams.

Not mandatory. CBT 1 can be cracked through consistent self-study with standard books and regular mock tests.
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