RRB Technician Answer Key 2024 Live Updates: Exam Review, Difficulty Level & Expected Cut off

It is not tough to crack RRB ALP exam if you prepare well as per proper study routine. The tips and tricks to crack RRB ALP exam are given below:

• Understand the exam pattern and syllabus
• Clear the concept of the topics given in the RRB ALP syllabus
• Practice previous years' question papers and mock tests
• Focus on improving speed and accuracy

The final merit list of RRB ALP is prepared based on the following parameters:

• Applicants should note that first stage CBT is qualifying in nature

• The merit list of CBT 2 stage is determined on the basis of total marks secured by aspirants in CBT 1 results

• Candidares are called for document verification process on the basis of their performance in Second Stage CBT

• Candidates should note that the merit list of ALP results will be drawn by counting 70 epr cent marks of Part A of second stage CBT while 30 per cent to CBAT.

The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB ALP CBT 2 exam are given below:

• Candidates must prepare notes for RRB ALP for the Basic Science & Engineering section. 
• Focus on preparing those topics first that you have already dealt with in the earlier stage to strengthen your RRB ALP strategy
• Go through all the specific RRB ALP books to prepare technical topics such as Engineering Drawings, Units and Measurement, Levers and Simple Machines, I.T Literacy, etc. 
• Try to start with those general and technical Engineering topics that you are strong at to prepare confidently and waste less time. 

The tips and tricks to cover RRB ALP syllabus are given below:

• Candidates must review the RRB ALP syllabus and identify the important topics and get insights into the exam requirements for adequate preparation
• Candidates must choose high-quality books and resources to learn the fundamentals for all the basic concepts
• Candidates must attempt mock tests and previous years' question papers to know the trending topics and difficulty level 
• Prepare short notes for all the important topics 

The important topics for RRB ALP exam are given below:

CBT 1

CBT 2

Part A 

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 and 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.

Basic Science and Engineering: The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc.

General Awareness: Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.

Part B

The questions in this part are asked from the trade syllabus prescribed by Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualification will be required to appear in the section having questions from the relevant trade. Candidates holding Degree, Diploma and HSC (10+2) having eligibility for the posts of ALP have to select relevant trade from the list of trades listed against their engineering discipline/HSC (10+2).