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RRB 2018 Assistant Loco Pilot ALP Exam Strategy – Important Concepts Asked in Exam

February 5, 2018

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB 2018) Assistant Loco Pilot ALP Exam Strategy and important questions are asked in ALP previous years exam, The high-level plan to achieve one or more goals under conditions of uncertainty. the plan required to achieve the RRB 2018 ALP employment. Check out the what are the important concepts were frequently repeated in previous exams and there is a chance of same or important concepts were asked in this 2018 year.

RRB 2018 Assistant Loco Pilot ALP Exam Important Concepts:

In Railway Recruitment Board (RRB 2018) Assistant Loco Pilot ALP Exam, there are two stages of the online exam (Combined Online Test). State -1 Common exam for all candidates and Stage-2: Exam concept/subject is vary from candidate to candidate as per their selection course/technical subject (like Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical).

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Stage -1 Expected Important Concepts: (The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices)

Mathematics

Number system,
BODMAS,
Decimals,
Fractions,
LCM, HCF,
Ratio and Proportion,
Percentages,
Time and Work; Time and Distance,
Simple and Compound Interest,
Profit and Loss,
Age Calculations,
Calendar & Clock,
Pipes & Cistern etc.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogies,
Number Series,
Coding and Decoding,
Mathematical operations,
Syllogism,
Jumbling,
Venn Diagram,
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency,
Conclusions and Decision Making,
Similarities and Differences,
Analytical reasoning,
Directions,
Statement – Arguments

General Science

The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of the 10th standard level.

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General awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and other subjects of importance.

Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories :

Reservation	Pass Percentage
UR	40%
OBC	30%
SC	30%
ST	25%
Additional for PWD	2%

The First Stage CBT is of screening nature and the standard of questions for the CBT will be generally in conformity with the educational standards and/or minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the posts. The score of first stage exam shall be used only for shortlisting of candidates for second stage exam as per their merit. Candidates who are shortlisted for Second Stage CBT availing the reservation benefits of a community shall continue to be considered only against that community for all subsequent stages of recruitment process.

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Second Stage Important Concepts

Total Duration: 2 hours and 30 Minutes (for Part A and Part B together)

PART A: Duration: 90 Min, No of Questions: 100

Mathematics

Number system,
BODMAS,
Decimals,
Fractions,
LCM, HCF,
Ratio and Proportion,
Percentages,
Time and Work; Time and Distance,
Simple and Compound Interest,
Profit and Loss,
Age Calculations,
Calendar & Clock,
Pipes & Cistern etc.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogies,
Number Series,
Coding and Decoding,
Mathematical operations,
Syllogism,
Jumbling,
Venn Diagram,
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency,
Conclusions and Decision Making,
Similarities and Differences,
Analytical reasoning,
Directions,
Statement – Arguments

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.

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

PART B Duration: 60 Min, No of Questions: 75

Engineering Discipline(Diploma/Degree)	Relevant trade for PART B Qualifying
Combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering	Electrician / Instrument Mechanic / Wiremen /Winder(Armature) / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Electronics Engineering – ECE/EC	Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV
Mechanical Engineering	Fitter / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Turner / Machinist / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Heat Engine / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic
Automobile Engineering	Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Heat Engine /Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
HSC(10+2) with Physics and Maths	Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman