RRB (Railway Recruitment Board)
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
-0.33
Sections
5
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 15 | +1 | 15 | 12 min |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | +1 | 15 | 12 min |
| General Science | 15 | +1 | 15 | 12 min |
| Current Affairs | 15 | +1 | 15 | 12 min |
| Technical Ability | 15 | +1 | 15 | 12 min |
| Total | 75 | — | 75 | 60 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+1
marks
Wrong Answer
-0.33
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+1 for correct, -0.33 for incorrect
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 45 questions, get 34 correct and 11 wrong:
Score = 34 × 1 − 11 × 0.33 = 30.37 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 48.0 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 36 min | 53 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 18 min | 15 Qs |
| Review & guess | 6 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | 60 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 75 | 60 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 75 | 60 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~15 Easy | ~30 Medium | ~30 Hard
Based on difficulty level: hard. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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