RRB ALP CBT 1 2026 Syllabus: Maths, Reasoning, Science and Railway GK
Topic-wise syllabus for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot CBT 1 under CEN 01/2026: mathematics, reasoning, general science, general awareness and railway knowledge, with a three-week plan before the 3 to 5 November exam.
Pattern to confirm
The RRB ALP CBT 1 is computer-based. The number of questions, marks and time per section are in the CEN 01/2026 notice. The exam is reported for 3 to 5 November 2026, so the preparation window is short.
Topics
Mathematics
- Number system, HCF and LCM, decimals and fractions.
- Percentage, profit and loss, simple and compound interest.
- Ratio and proportion, averages, and time and work.
- Time, speed and distance, and mensuration.
- Simplification and approximation.
General intelligence and reasoning
- Series, analogy and classification.
- Coding-decoding and blood relations.
- Direction sense, syllogism and seating arrangement.
- Puzzles and logical reasoning.
General science
- Physics: motion, force, light, sound, electricity and magnetism.
- Chemistry: atoms, acids and bases, metals and non-metals, and carbon compounds.
- Biology: human body, nutrition, diseases and the environment.
General awareness and railway knowledge
- Indian railways: zones, history, major routes and recent projects.
- Current affairs: the last six months, national and international.
- Static GK: Indian polity, economy, history and geography.
Three-week plan
| Week | Focus |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Maths and reasoning, one hour each daily, with 30 timed questions. |
| Week 2 | General science and general awareness, with railway GK. |
| Week 3 | Full-length mocks on a computer, then revision of weak topics. |
Take at least two mocks on a computer before the exam, so the on-screen navigation feels normal on the day.
Frequently asked questions
Is the syllabus official? The CEN 01/2026 notice is the authority.
When is the exam? 3 to 5 November 2026, as reported.
What should I study first? Maths and reasoning, since they take the longest to improve.
Frequently Asked Questions
The CEN 01/2026 notice on rrbapply.gov.in is the authority. Use this outline as a study guide.
3 to 5 November 2026, as reported. Check your admit card for your date and shift.
Check the CEN for the stages. Most RRB ALP selections start with the CBT 1 general paper.
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