The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the recruitment for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) positions for 2024. There are a total of 18799 Assistant Loco Pilots available. Today we will talk about the application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and important dates for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024.
To apply for the RRB ALP Recruitment application, here are the steps that you need to follow. However, the RRB ALP Recruitment Application Process is completed. You cannot apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 now.
Visit the official RRB website for the region you are applying to.
On the homepage, Click on the application link and complete the registration process by entering basic details such as name, date of birth, and email ID. You will find the application link if the application is live.
After registration, log in to the account with your registration details. Make sure to provide accurate information regarding your educational qualifications, work experience, and personal details
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents as per the specified format.
ow, pay the application fees. Application fee varies from category to category. For General/OBC candidates, it is INR 500. For SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PWDs/Females/Minorities/Economically backward class, it is INR 250 which is even refundable after appearing in the first stage of CBT. You can pay the application fee online or offline.
After the payment process is complete, review all the details and submit the application.
Once the application is submitted, a confirmation page will appear. Save or take a printout of this page for future use.
To apply for the RRB ALP Recruitment, there is an eligibility criteria that you should meet. Let’s discuss it-
Age limit: Candidates should meet the age limit of between 18 to 33 years as of July 1, 2024. Age relaxation is provided as per government norms- SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years, PWD: 10 years, etc.
Educational Qualification: Candidate must done Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions in relevant trades or Matriculation/SSLC plus course completed Act Apprenticeship in relevant trades or Three three-year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering or a combination of various streams of these disciplines from a recognized institution. Any of these degrees of education is a must to apply for the RRB ALP Application.
Physical and Medical Standards: Candidates must meet the A-1 medical standard. It must have good vision and physical fitness.
RRB ALP Educational Qualification
The candidates who apply for the post of RRB ALP must have the following minimum educational qualifications to be eligible for the respective posts:
Assistant Loco Pilot Educational Qualification
Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Armature and Coil Winder / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Fitter / Heat Engine / Instrument Mechanic / Machinist / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV / Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic / Turner / Wireman
OR
Matriculation / SSLC, Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above
OR
3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering
OR
Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI.
Candidates with Degree in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above can also apply.
RRB ALP Age Limit (as on 01/07/2024)
RRB ALP Upper Age Relaxation
Category
Age Relaxation
SC/ST
5 years
OBC (NCL)
3 years
Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months of service after attestation)
Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years
PWD
10 years + relaxation for the respective category
Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989
5 years
Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells)
40 years of age (UR) 43 years of age (OBC-NCL) 45 years of age (SC/ST)
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes
Up to the length of service rendered (or) 5 Years, whichever is lower
Women candidates who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husbands but not remarried.
35 years of age (UR) 38 years of age (OBC-NCL) 40 years of age (SC/ST)
Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years
35 years of age (UR) 38 years of age (OBC-NCL) 40 years of age (SC/ST)
RRB ALP Physical and Medical Standard Requirement
RRB ALP Physical and Medical Standard Requirement
Medical Standard
A1
Physical Standard
Physically Fit in All Standards
Vision Standard
Distant Vision: 6/6, 6/6 Without glasses with fogging test (must not accept +2D)
Near Vision: Sn: 0.6. 0.6 Without glasses
Must Pass test for Color Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc.
RRB ALP Recruitment Selection Process
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
CBT I
CBT II
Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Document Verification and Medical Examination
The selection process consists of multiple stages:
First Stage CBT (Computer-Based Test): It is a test that is in a multiple choice format and it contains four main parts; Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and Current Affairs.
Second Stage CBT: This test is divided into Part A and Part B. Part A test recreates the first stage of CBT meaning it is similar to CBT 1 in topics while Part B is a trade-specific test.
Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): This test is specifically reserved for those who wish to be considered for the ALP role. It measures the attained competency level for the position of an Assistant Loco Pilot.
Document Verification: Those candidates who come out successful in the above stages will be called for document verification.
Medical Examination: Lastly, candidates are required to take and pass a physical examination aimed at determining their fitness for the working conditions of that particular business.
RRB ALP Recruitment Important Dates
Application Correction Link Active: February 20, 2024
Application Correction Deadline: February 29, 2024
First Stage CBT: June to August 2024
Second Stage CBT: September 2024
CBAT: November 2024
RRB ALP First Stage CBT
The application for the RRB ALP Recruitment is closed now. One who applied for the RRB ALP is waiting for the RRB ALP First Stage CBT 2024. There is no official notification from the RRB, but it is expected to be scheduled between June to August 2024. It is an important examination for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Railways as Assistant Loco Pilots, so start preparing and wait for the dates of the examination.
For preparation, Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and cover all the topics of the syllabus. Make sure to solve your previous years’ question papers as well as mock paper to boost your preparation level. Keep yourself updated with current affairs, especially topics related to railways and general science.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class.
(The fee for these categories shall be refunded after deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in First Stage CBT.)
Rs. 250
Others
Rs. 500
RRB ALP 2024 Participating RRBs
Through RRB ALP Recruitment 2024, the candidates will be selected as Assistant Loco Pilots in the following Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). This list has been released along with the official notification.
RRB ALP 2024 Participating RRBs
RRB Regions
Official website
Ahmedabad
www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
Ajmer
www.rrbajmer.gov.in
Bengaluru
www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
Bhopal
www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
Bhubaneshwar
www.rrbbbs.gov.in
Bilaspur
www.rrbbilashpur.gov.in
Chandigarh
www.rrbccdg.gov.in
Chennai
www.rrbchenna.gov.in
Gorakhpur
www.rrbgkp.gov.in
Guwahati
www.rrbguwahati.gov.in
Jammu Srinagar
www.rrbjammu.nic.in
Kolkata
www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
Malda
www.rrbmalda.gov.in
Mumbai
www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
Muzaffarpur
www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
Patna
www.rrbpatna.gov.in
Prayagraj
www.rrbald.gov.in
Ranchi
www.rrbranchi.gov.in
Secundrabad
www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in
Siliguri
www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in
Thiruvananthapuram
www.rrbthiruvanthapuram.gov.in
RRB ALP 2024 Exam Pattern
The RRB ALP 2024 selection process includes four stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, and Document Verification. Below are the exam patterns for CBT 1 and CBT 2 along with detailed syllabus breakdown.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern
Exam Mode
Total Marks
Total Questions
Duration
Subjects Covered
Marking Scheme
Negative Marking
Online
75
75
60 mins
Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness of Current Affairs
+1 for correct answer
-⅓ for incorrect answer
Minimum Pass Percentage for CBT 1:
UR & EWS: 40%
OBC (NCL): 30%
SC: 30%
ST: 25%
Note: CBT 1 is a screening exam. Marks are not counted for final merit list.
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Sections
No. of Questions
Marks
Duration
Part A
100
100
90 minutes
– Mathematics
–
–
–
– General Intelligence & Reasoning
–
–
–
– General Science
–
–
–
– General Awareness of Current Affairs
–
–
–
Part B
75
75
60 minutes
– Relevant Trade
–
–
–
Total
175
175
2 hours 30 minutes
Note: CBT 2 includes Part A covering general subjects and Part B focusing on relevant trades.
