RRB Group C ALP, technician admit card 2018 released at rrbald.gov.in: Indian Railways increases Group C posts

The candidate needs to secure 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. The ALP merit list will be drawn only from the candidates qualifying in the aptitude test, with 70 per cent weightage for the marks obtained in the part A of second stage CBT and 30 per cent weightage for the marks obtained in computer based AT.

Question papers will be provided in 15 different languages includes Hindi, English, Urdu, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Assamese, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Tamil and Telugu to ensure opportunities for candidates across India.

Plan the topics in a way so as to help you finish the theoretical and static parts of the remaining syllabus within the first couple weeks of your preparation. This will give you ample time for revision in the remaining days and will also help you understand your strengths and weaknesses better as you practice more and more.

Include mock tests in your study plan and schedule as many of them as possible on regular intervals. After you give each mock test, it is imperative to analyze your performance in order improve your scores. Remember, only taking mock tests aren’t enough, what you do between two mocks is what will decide your performance. So ensure that you revise your preparation strategy basis your mock performance and analysis

As you know, GK and General Science are topics that require a lot of memorisation. To do this well, repetition is the key. Thus, covering these topics on a daily basis along with a test is a good preparation strategy. These sections are extremely important as they can mark the difference between a successful and a failed attempt. Hence, proper preparation here could be the key to clearing the exam.

Closer to the exam dates, work on your exam attempt strategy. This is one of the most important aspects of test-taking and mocks are the most effective tools to help you devise a winning exam attempt strategy. Following is a brief about exam attempt strategy.

In a note published on the official website, the candidates who have applied for ALP and technicians posts can check their city and date intimation and SC/ST travel pass. This link is live from 11.30 pm on July 26, 2018.

For Group C exam, the selection will be done on the basis of a Computer Based Test (CBT). The qualified ones will then have to undergo Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The question papers will be provided in 15 different languages includes Hindi, English, Urdu, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Assamese, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Tamil and Telugu to ensure opportunities for candidates across India. Those who have opted for ALP and qualified in the second stage CBT will have to undergo computer based aptitude test (AT).

The RRB Group D and Group Computer Based Test (CBT) 2018 was scheduled to be conducted in the month of May. It was however delayed as the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) received nearly two crore applications from the job seekers.

To practice the online mock test series, the candidates have to log on through their user id and password

Railway Recruitment Board has activated the mock test link. The candidates can practice the mock test paper through the official website, rrbcdg.gov.in. The first stage of Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be conducted from August 9. To practice the online mock test series, the candidates have to log on through their user id and password

Plan the topics in a way so as to help you finish the theoretical and static parts of the remaining syllabus within the first couple weeks of your preparation. This will give you ample time for revision in the remaining days and will also help you understand your strengths and weaknesses better as you practice more and more

CBT Syllabus: 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

Squares & Square Roots

Age Calculations

Calendars & Clocks

Pipes & Cisterns

Syllabus: General Intelligence and reasoning

Analogies

Alphabetical and Number Series

Coding and Decoding

Mathematical Operations

Relationships

Syllogism

Jumbling

Venn Diagrams

Data Interpretation and Sufficiency

Conclusions and Decision Making

Similarities and Differences

Analytical Reasoning

Classification

Directions

Statement – Arguments and Assumptions

Syllabus: General Science

The syllabus under this covers Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10 standard level.

Syllabus: General Awareness on Current Affairs

Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance that need a lot of focus.

Objective type questions on Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness on current affairs will be asked. The exam duration is 90 minutes. Note that there will be negative marking for incorrect answers in the CBT. 1/3 of the marks allotted for each question will be deducted for each wrong answer.

The selection process of the RRB group ‘D‘ recruitment comprises of the following three stages:

Computer Based Test (CBT): This would be an online test of 90 minutes and will have 100 multiple choice questions.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET): In this, a candidate’s physical capabilities will be tested by means of some tasks. These would be different for men and women.

Mathematics: 20 questions
General Intelligence and Reasoning: 25 questions
General Science: 20 questions
General awareness and Current Affairs: 10 questions

Candidates applied for Groud D posts whose applications carry invalid photos can get it changed. While Group C candidates are already done with the process, those who applied for Group D Level 1 posts (CEN-02/2018) are given time till July 28, 11:59 pm to modify the image, if incorrect.

General Science: Focus should be on physics, chemistry and life sciences of class 10.

General Awareness: Current affairs in science and technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics and other subjects of importance.

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.

Maths: 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 and clock, Pipes and cistern etc.

For Group D, the selection will be done on the basis of a Computer Based Test (CBT). The qualified ones will then have to undergo Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

The first set of computer-based tests for the 26,502 vacancies of assistant loco pilots and technicians in Indian Railways will be held on August 9, in part of what is being touted as the world’s largest recruitment drive. Around 47.56 lakh candidates have applied for the jobs.

The duration of the CBT exam will be 60 minutes. There will be a total of 75 multiple-choice questions and one-third marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

The Indian Railways has in March released notification (CEN 01/2018 and CEN 02/2018) to fill a total of 26,502 posts available with 17,673 for assistant loco pilot and 8,829 posts for technicians.

During the scrutinising of the applications, the RRB officials found out nearly 48 lakh applications received for the 26,500 posts of assistant loco pilots and technicians, 1.33 lakh were found to be ineligible for varied reasons. The board also gives 70,000 candidates a second chance to make corrections after rejecting their faulty job applications.

During the scrutinising of the applications, the RRB officials found out nearly 48 lakh applications received for the 26,500 posts of assistant loco pilots and technicians, 1.33 lakh were found to be ineligible for varied reasons. The board also gives 70,000 candidates a second chance to make corrections after rejecting their faulty job applications.

The online window for the mock test for the computer-based test will be opened for the candidates on July 26. The date and session of each candidate, the place of exams will be allocated on the same day.

The Railway spokesperson had also said that the candidates should refer to the official websites of Railway Recruitment Boards for all relevant information and not fall prey to the messages circulated on social media. They need to be beware of touts and job racketeers as the Railways recruit only on merit and the names of all shortlisted candidates will be published on the official websites of RRBs.