The Exam Pattern for Railway Recruitment 2018 constitutes of two stages of CBT or Computer Based Test followed by Computer Based Aptitude Test(Relevant Trade) and Document Verification. Let's have a look at both these stages of CBT in detail.
First stage of CBT






  • Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories : UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%.
  • Will consist of multiple-choice objective type questions: in 15 languages (Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu)
  • There will be negative Marking as for every wrong answer 1/3 marks will be deducted.
  • Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for 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.
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    Serial Number Sections Number of Questions Duration
    1. Mathematics 20 Questions 60 minutes
    2. General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 Questions
    3. General Science 20 Questions
    4. General Awareness on Current Affairs 10 Questions
    Second Stage of CBT
    PART-A






  • Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories : UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%.
  • Will consist of multiple-choice objective type questions: bilingual (Hindi/English)
  • There will be negative Marking as for every wrong answer 1/3 marks will be deducted.

  • Serial Number Sections Number of Questions Duration
    1. Mathematics 100 Questions in total 90 minutes
    2. Generala Intelligence & Reasoning
    3. General Science
    4. General Awareness on Current Affairs
    PART-B






  • Qualifying Mark: 35 % (This is applicable to all candidates and no relaxation is permissible)
  • This part is qualifying in nature and shall have questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by Director General of Employment & Training (DGET)

  • Subject Number of Questions Duration
    Relevant Trade 75 Questions 60 minutes

    Mathematics
    • Number System
    • BODMAS
    • Decimals
    • Fractions
    • LCM, HCF
    • Ratio and Proportion
    • Percentages
    • Mensuration
    • Time and Work
    • Time and Distance
    • Simple and Compound Interest
    • Profit and Loss
    • Algebra
    • Geometry
    • Trigonometry
    • Elementary Statistics
    • Square Root
    • Age Calculations
    • Calendar & Clock
    • Pipes & Cistern etc
    General Intelligence and Reasoning
    • Analogies
    • Alphabetical and Number Series
    • Coding and Decoding
    • Mathematical operations
    • Relationships
    • Syllogism
    • Jumbling
    • Venn Diagram
    • Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
    • Conclusions and Decision Making
    • Similarities and differences
    • Analytical Reasoning
    • Classification
    • Directions
    • Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc
    General Awareness on Current Affairs
    • Science & Technology
    • Sports
    • Culture
    • Personalities
    • Economics
    • Politics
    • Other Important topics
    Basic Science and Engineering
    • Engineering Drawing
      (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines,
      Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation) (5 – 6 Q)
    • Units, Measurements (3 – 4 Q)
    • Mass Weight and Density (2 – 3 Q)
    • Work Power and Energy (2 – 3 Q)
    • Speed and Velocity (1 – 2 Q)
    • Heat and Temperature (2 – 3 Q)
    • Basic Electricity (2 – 3 Q)
    • Levers and Simple Machines (2 – 3 Q)
    • Occupational Safety & Health (2 – 3 Q)
    • Environment Education (1 – 2 Q)
    • IT Literacy (2 – 3 Q)

    RRB ALP Stage II Syllabus 2018 – Engineering Drawing: Drawing Instrument

    • Drawing Sheet: Length, Breadth, Size (A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5), Designation
    • Drawing Board: Shape, Size, Material, Designation, Use
    • T-Square: Shape, Size, Material, Parts, Designation, Use
    • Mini Drafter: Parts, Working, Use
    • Drafting Technique
    • Set Square
    • Protractor
    • Drawing Instrument Box

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    RRB ALP Stage 2 Syllabus – Engineering Drawing: Lines

    • Different types of lines (Horizontal, Vertical, Inclined, Parallel, Perpendicular, Curved)
    • Representation and descriptions
    • Applications
    • Geometric Construction: Bisecting a line, to draw perpendicular and parallel lines, bisect an angle, find centre, draw tangents, Divide a line in equal parts
     

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    Railways ALP Stage II Syllabus – Engineering Drawing: Geometric figures

    • Different types of lines (Continuous Line, Dashed line, Dotted line…….)
    • Polygon: Definition, Types, Properties, Method of construction
    • Ellipse: Definition, Elements of ellipse, Method of construction
    • Different types of geometric figures and blocks: Cylinders, Cones etc
    • Drawing angles: Measurement and its type (Acute, Right, Obtuse, Reflex, Adjacent, Complementary, Supplementary), Methods of bisecting
    • Drawing Triangle: Different types (Equilateral, Isosceles, Scalene)
    • Types of Quadrilateral: Square, Rectangle, Rhombus, Trapezoid
    • Circles: Definition, Parts (Radius, Diameter, Sector, Segment)
     



    RRB ALP Stage II Syllabus 2018 – Engineering Drawing: Projection and Views 

    • Pictorial View: Types
    • Isometric drawing
    • Oblique drawing
    • Perspective drawing

    RRB ALP Stage 2 Syllabus 2018 – Engineering Drawing: Symbolic Representation 

    • Fasteners: Rivets, Bolts and Nuts
    • Representation of bars and profile sections
    • Electrical and electronic elements:  Resistor, Inductor, Capacitor
    • Pipe Joints: Methods (Screwed pipe joint, Welded pipe joint, Flanged pipe joint etc.)

    RRB ALP Stage II Syllabus – Units and Measurement

    • Definition
    • Classifications: Fundamental and Derived units
    • Systems of units: FPS, CGS, MKS
    • Units of physical quantities, symbols
    • Conversion factors
    • Measurement of mechanical quantities, electrical quantities
    • Related problems

    RRB ALP Stage II 2018 Syllabus – Mass Weight and Density

    • Definition
    • Comparison between mass and weight
    • Comparison between density and relative density/specific gravity
    • Volume of different geometries (Cube, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere etc.)
    • Related problems

    Railways ALP Stage II Syllabus 2018 – Work Power and Energy

    • Definition
    • Work and its Units, Measurement of work
    • Work done on bodies moving on horizontal and inclined planes (consider frictional forces also)
    • Concept of Power and its units, Calculations of power (simple cases)
    • Concept of Kinetic energy and potential energy, Expressions for P.E and K.E
    • Principle of conservation of energy
    • Related problems

    RRB ALP Part A Stage 2 Syllabus – Speed and Velocity

    • Definition of speed, velocity and their comparison
    • Scalar and Vector quantity
    • Average Velocity, Acceleration & Retardation
    • Equations of motion
    • Circular Motion: Relation between circular motion and Linear motion
    • Related problems

    RRB ALP Stage 2 Syllabus 2018 – Heat and Temperature

    • Definition
    • Specific Heat and Thermal Capacity
    • Types of heat: Sensible Heat, Latent Heat
    • Difference between heat and temperature
    • Different temperature scales and conversions
    • Temperature measuring instruments
    • Related problems

    RRB ALP Stage 2 Syllabus – Basic Electricity

    • Source of electricity: Battery, Generator, Thermocouple
    • Types of electric current: Direct current, Alternate current
    • Difference between AC and DC
    • Electrical Terms and units
    • Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s law
    • Relationships between Current, Volt, Resistance and Power
    • Resistance connections, Simple Problems on series and parallel circuits
    • Insulators: Properties and Classification
    • Conductors: Properties and Classification
    • Electric Power, Horse Power, Work and energy
    • Related problems

    RRB ALP Stage 2 Part A Syllabus – Levers and Simple Machines 

    • Definitions
    • Velocity ratio, Mechanical Advantages, Efficiency and relationships
    • Ideal Machines
    • Lever: Principle, Types (First order lever, Second order lever, Third order lever)
    • Relationship, law of machine, simple machines (lever, wheel and axle, pulleys, jacks & winch crabs) Related problems

    RRB ALP Stage II Syllabus 2018 – Occupational Safety, Health

    • Safety & Health: Introduction and Importance of Occupational Safety and Health
    • Occupational Hazards: Basic Hazards, Chemical Hazards, Vibroacoustic Hazards, Mechanical Hazards, Electrical Hazards, Thermal Hazards. Occupational health, Occupational hygienic, Occupational Diseases/ Disorders & its prevention
    • Accident & safety: Basic principles for protective equipment, Accident Prevention techniques – control of accidents and safety measures
    • First Aid: Care of injured & Sick at the workplaces, First-Aid & Transportation of sick person
    • Basic Provisions: Idea of basic provision of safety, health, welfare under legislation of India

    RRB ALP Stage II Syllabus – Environment Education

    • Ecosystem: Introduction to Environment, Relationship between Society and Environment, Ecosystem and Factors causing imbalance
    • Pollution: Pollution and pollutants including liquid, gaseous, solid and hazardous waste
    • Energy Conservation: Conservation of Energy, re-use and recycle
    • Global warming: Global warming, climate change and Ozone layer depletion
    • Ground Water: Hydrological cycle, ground and surface water, Conservation and Harvesting of water
    • Environment: Right attitude towards environment, Maintenance of in-house environment

    RRB ALP Stage II Syllabus – I.T. Literacy

    • Computer: Introduction, Computer and its applications, Hardware and peripherals, switching on and shutting down of computer
    • WINDOWS: Basics of Operating System, WINDOWS, Create, Copy, Move and Delete Files and Folders, Use of External memory like pen drive, CD, DVD etc.
    • MS office: Basic operations of Word Processing (Cut /Copy /Paste/ Formatting), Basics of Excel worksheet (Commands/simple formulas and functions)
    • INTERNET: Computer Networks (LAN/WAN), Applications of Internet (Browsing, Searching, Emailing, Social Networking)
    • WEB Browser: World Wide Web (WWW), Web Browsing, Information Security and antivirus tools, Awareness of IT – ACT, Importance of information security and IT act, types of cyber crimes
     Computer Based Aptitiude Test (for Candidates who have opted for ALP)






  • The candidate needs to secure a minimum score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify. This is applicable to all candidates and no relaxation is permissible.
  • 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 the Part A of Second Stage CBT and 30% weightage for the marks obtained in Computer Based AT
  • Document Verification
    TECHNICIAN POST
    Based on the performance of candidates in Part Aof the Second Stage CBT subject to their qualifying the Part B of Second Stage CBT
    ALP POST
    Based on the performance of candidates in both Part A of the Second Stage CBT and Computer Based AT subject to their qualifying the Part B of Second Stage CBT.
    Note: Candidates attempting to submit application more than once will be disqualified or debarred from the examination.