RRB Exam Pattern 2018
For the Post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- First Stage of CBT
- Second Stage of CBT
- Computer Based Aptitude Test
- Document Verification and Empanelling of Candidates
For the post of Technician
- First Stage of CBT
- Second Stage of CBT
- Document Verification and Empanelling of Candidates
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%.
- Comprises of multiple-choice objective type questions: bilingual (Hindi/English)
- Negative Marking will be applicable. 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.
| 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 Marks: 35 % (Applicable to all candidates and no relaxation)
- This paper is qualifying in nature and will have questions from the trade syllabus as prescribed by Director General of Employment & Training (DGET)
| Subject | Number of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Relevant Trade | 75 Questions | 60 minutes |
Computer Based Aptitude Test (for Candidates who have opted for ALP)
- Candidates require 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 will be no negative marking in Computer Based AT.
- The ALP merit list will be made 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.