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The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 on the official website RRB @indianrailways.gov.in to fill 18,799 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts. The RRB ALP Answer Key 2024 has been released for the CBT 1 Exam held between November 25th to 29th, 2024. For more details about the recruitment, read the article below. Bookmark this page for the latest updates on the RRB ALP Exam 2024.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024
The RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 aims to fill 18,799 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies across different zones of the Indian Railways. The selection process involves multiple stages, including CBT I, CBT II, CBAT, and Document Verification. Successful candidates will be assigned to regional RRB cadres. Check the table below for key details about RRB ALP 2024.
| RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 | |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Vacancy | 18799 |
| Advertisement Number | 01/2024 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Exam Date | 25 to 29 November 2024 |
| RRB ALP Answer Key 2024 for CBT 1 | Released |
| Essential Qualification | ITI/ Diploma in relevant discipline |
| Age Limit | 42 years |
| Salary | Rs. 19,900/- |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Selection Process | CBT I, CBT II, CBAT Document Verification |
| RRB Official Website | https://indianrailways.gov.in/ |
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Date 2024
The RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Date 2024 has been announced on the official Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) website. The RRB ALP Exam 2024 for CBT 1 is scheduled to take place from 25th to 29th November 2024. The dates for RRB ALP CBT 2 and the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) will be updated here once officially confirmed. For detailed information on the exam schedule for all stages of the RRB ALP 2024 Recruitment, please refer to the linked article.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024: Important Dates
The important date for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 has been discussed below. Candidates can check the following table below for more details.
| RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| RRB ALP Notification Release | 18th January 2020 |
| Registration Dates | 20th Jan to 19th Feb |
| Application Modification Window | 29 July to 7 August 2024 |
| RRB ALP City Intimation Slip | 15 November 2024 |
| RRB ALP Exam Date for CBT 1 | 25 to 29 November 2024 |
| RRB ALP Admit Card 2024Â | 21 November 2024 |
| RRB ALP Answer Key 2024 | 5th December 2024 |
| RRB ALP Result 2024 | January 2025 (Expected) |
| RRB ALP Exam Date for CBT 2 | To be Notified |
| RRB ALP 2024 CBAT (Aptitude Test) Exam | To be Notified |
| Document Verification | To be Notified |
RRB ALP Notification 2024 PDF
The RRB has released the detailed RRB ALP Notification 2024 on the official website containing all the details of the recruitment process such as eligibility, age limit, steps to apply, selection process, etc. Candidates can check the notification here, the direct link to download the Notification PDF has been shared below.
RRB ALP Vacancy 2024
For the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot post, RRB has announced a total of 18799 vacancies. The detailed category-wise RRB ALP Vacancy distribution information has been shared below. You can also check the RRB ALP official Notification 2024 PDF to get the vacancy details which we have provided above in the article.
| RRB ALP Vacancy 2024 | |
| Post Name | Vacancy |
| RRB ALP | 18799 |
RRB ALP Apply Online 2024
The RRB ALP Application Form 2024 was available on the official website of RRB at https://indianrailways.gov.in/. Please note that the application will be received by the Board only through online mode and no other means of application will be entertained. The last date to apply was in February 2024.
RRB ALP 2024 Application Fee
While filling out the application form, candidates are required to pay the application fee online. For the Unreserved and OBC Category, the application fee is Rs. 500/- whereas for the SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman / PWDs/Female/Transgender/Minorities /Economically backward class it is Rs. 250/-.
Note: The fee for SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/PWDs/Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class categories shall be refunded after deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in First Stage CBT
| RRB ALP 2024 Application Fee | |
| Category | Fee |
| UR/OBC | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class. | Rs. 250 |
RRB ALP 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the RRB ALP 2024, Candidates must check the detailed RRB ALP Eligibility criteria as given below.
- He/She should be a citizen of India.
- He/She should possess a healthy/fit body and be of sound mind.
- They should know the regional language from where they are applying for the post.
- He/She should be mentally fit to perform the job profile of an Assistant Loco Pilot.
Revised Age Limit (As On 1/7/2024)
RRB ALP Age Limit has been revised and an age relaxation of 3 years has been provided to the candidates due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The minimum age limit for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot is 18 to 33 years as of 1/7/2024.
Download Revised RRB ALP Age Limit Notice
Revised RRB ALP Age Limit: Here we have shared the table below, which shows the age group, upper age limit, lower age limit, and category-wise age criteria for candidates.
| Age Group (in years) | The upper limit of Date of Birth (Not before) | The lower limit of Date of Birth (Not after) | UR & EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC & ST | All Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 – 33 | 02.07.1991 | 02.07.1988 | 02.07.1986 | 01.07.2006 | – | – |
Candidates belonging to different categories have been provided age relaxation accordingly as given below.
| RRB ALP 2024 Age Relaxation | |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Class (Non Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months of service after attestation) | Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| Person With Disability | 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 |
| Widowed/divorced/judicially separated Women 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 | |
Physical/Medical Standard Requirement
The candidates need to be both physically and medically fit. The Medical Standard should be A-1 and the eye vision of the candidates should be as per the data in the table below.
| RRB ALP Physical/Medical Standard Requirement | ||
| Medical Standard | Physical Standard | Vision Standard |
| A-1 | Physically Fit in All Standards |
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Educational Qualification
Here you check the educational qualification required for the post of RRB ALP 2024:
- Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognized 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 instead of ITI.
- Candidates with Degrees in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above can also apply.
RRB ALP 2024 Selection Process
Those who are applying for the RRB ALP Post must know the selection process through which they are required to go through. The RRB ALP Selection Process consists of 4 stages as shown below and all the exams will be conducted in a computer-based manner.
- Stage I CBT
- Stage II CBT
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Documents Verification
- Medical Examination.
RRB ALP 2024 Exam Pattern
The details of the RRB ALP Exam Pattern for CBT I and CBT II are discussed below in detail:
CBT I Exam Pattern
This table outlines the key details related to the RRB ALP 2024 CBT 1, including the exam mode, total marks, number of questions, duration, subjects, marking scheme, and negative marking policy.
| RRB ALP 2024 CBT 1 Exam Pattern | |
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Total Marks | 75 |
| Total Questions | 75 |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Subjects | Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness of Current Affairs |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | â…“ mark for each incorrect answer |
CBT II Exam Pattern
- The examination has a total duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- It comprises two segments: Part A and Part B.
- Part A includes questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness of Current Affairs.
- Part B is centred around Relevant Trades.
| RRB ALP 2024 CBT 2 Exam Pattern | ||
| Subjects/Sections | Number of Questions | Time Duration |
| Part A | ||
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 10 | 90 Minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | |
| Mathematics | 25 | |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| Part B | ||
| Trade Test/Professional Knowledge | 75 | 60 minutes |
| Total | 175 Questions | |
RRB ALP 2024 Syllabus
The RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 consists of General Awareness, Current Affairs, Reasoning, Mathematics, General Science, Basic Science, and Engineering. In the table below, we have mentioned the topic-wise syllabus for CBT I and CBT II.
| RRB ALP 2024 Syllabus Stage 1 | |||
| Subjects | Topics | Subjects | Topics |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs |
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General Intelligence & Reasoning |
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| Mathematics |
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Basic Science and Engineering |
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| General Science |
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Check the RRB ALP 2024 Syllabus for stage 2 below.
| RRB ALP 2024 Syllabus Stage 2 | |||
| Subject | Syllabus | Subjects | Syllabus |
| Electrical Engineering |
|
Automobile Engineering |
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
|
HSC (10+2) with Physics and Maths |
|
| Electronics Engineering |
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RRB ALP 2024 Salary
Upon being finally selected for the position of Assistant Loco Pilot, candidates will be entitled to an attractive salary package by the Government’s Pay Level. In addition to the salary, candidates will receive various perks and allowances as per the established regulations. The selected candidates will be paid as per Level 2 of the Pay Matrix Level 2, with an initial salary of Rs. 19,900.
For detailed information, refer to the comprehensive RRB ALP Salary 2024 structure presented in the table below.
| RRB ALP 2024 Salary | |
| Salary | Amount/Types of Allowances |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 19,900/- |
| Allowances | HRA, DA, TA, Running Allowance, New Pension Scheme |
RRB ALP 2024 Cut Off
The 2024 RRB ALP Cut Off marks will be released after the declaration of the exam results. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will announce the category-wise cut-off marks for Assistant Loco Pilot posts along with the RRB ALP result. It is important to aim for a score well above the expected cut-off to increase your chances of selection. Candidates can check the previous year’s cut-off marks to understand the exam level for this year’s exam.
RRB ALP 2024 Participating RRBs
Given below is a list of participating RRBs of all regions and their official website. Candidates are advised to visit the official website for all the information and regular updates related to the recruitment.
| RRB ALP 2024 Participating RRBs | |||
| RRB Regions | Official website | RRB Regions | Official website |
| Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in | Jammu Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Ajmer | www.rrbajmer.gov.in | Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Bengaluru | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in | Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in |
| Bhopal | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in | Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Bhubaneshwar | www.rrbbbs.gov.in | Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | www.rrbbilashpur.gov.in | Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Chandigarh | www.rrbccdg.gov.in | Prayagraj | www.rrbald.gov.in |
| Chennai | www.rrbchenna.gov.in | Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in | Secundrabad | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in | Siliguri | www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| Thiruvananthapuram | www.rrbthiruvanthapuram.gov.in | – | – |
| Important Link Related to RRB ALP Exam 2024 | |
| RRB ALP Mock Test | RRB ALP Online Coaching |
| RRB ALP Preparation Tips | RRB ALP City Intimation Slip 2024 |
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