Railway Recruitment Board has released RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 on the official website. The last date to apply for RRB ALP application form 2024 is 19 February 2024, check complete details related to RRB ALP eligibility, age limit, important dates here.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announce for RRB ALP recruitment 2024 on 18 January 2024. As per the notification, 18799 posts have increased for RRB ALP vacancy 2024. The vacancy is released for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). Interested candidates can apply online through the official website of RRB. The RRB ALP recruitment 2024 application form at indianrailway.gov.in. RRB ALP application 2024 was started from 20 January 2024. The last date to apply for RRB ALP 2024 was 19 February 2024. Candidate can modify details in RRB ALP application form 2024 with payment modification is 20 to 29 February 2024.
RRB officials has released a short notification for RRB ALP exam date 2024 (tentative). RRB ALP CBT 1 exam will be conducted between June-August 2024 RRB CBT 2 will be held in September 2024.
What is RRB ALP Post?
RRB ALP stands for Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot. It is a recruitment examination conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board for the position of Assistant Loco Pilot in the Indian Railways. An Assistant Loco Pilot assists the Loco Pilot (train driver) in operating and maintaining locomotives, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of trains. ALP includes tasks such as operating locomotives, maintaining them, handling signals, and troubleshooting technical issues.
What RRB ALP Salary?
The initial pay salary for RRB ALP post is Rs. 19,900 as per 7th pay commission matrix (level 2). RRB also provide various allowance and benefits to Railway Assistant Loco Pilot.
What is Full Form of RRB?
RRB stands for Railway Recruitment Board. It is an organisation under the Government of India to recruit employees for Indian Railway. There are 21 Railway Recruitment Board in India located in different parts of India. The head office of RRB is located in New Delhi
RRB ALP Notification 2024
On 19th January 2024 Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Bangalore has released RRB ALP Notification 2024 for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). The notification PDF has release for a total of 5696 post of ALP in RRB ALP recruitment 2024. All candidates are advice to go through the notification PDF to know more about eligibility criteria, age limit, important dates, selection process etc.
Notification PDF – Download
| Name of Organization | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Name of examination | RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 |
| Number of Vacancy | 18799 |
| Category | Government job |
| Mode of application | online |
| Application start | 20 January to 19 Febuary 2024 |
| Education qualification | 10th, ITI |
| Job location | Pan India |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years |
| Job Selection | CBT I (Computer Based test) CBT II CBAT |
| Official Website | https://indianrailways.gov.in/ |
RRB ALP Exam Date 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will announce the RRB ALP exam date 2024 on the official website on 30 January 2024. As per the notification RRB ALP CBT 1 will be conducted between June-August 2024. The RRB ALP CBT 2 will be conducted in September 2024. The RRB ALP recruitment 2024 application form for RRB ALP vacancy 2024 has been started from 20 January 2024. Candidates can apply only through online mode. Candidates can get the RRB ALP recruitment 2024 exam date details in the table mention below.
| Event | RRB ALP Exam Date 2024 |
| RRB ALB 2024 notification | 19 January 2024 |
| RRB ALP 2024 application start | 20 February 2024 |
| RRB ALP application correction 2024 | 20 February – 29 February 2024 |
| RRB ALP 2024 last date | 19 February 2024 |
| RRB ALP Admit Card | TBA |
| RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam date 2024 | Between June and August 2024 |
| RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam date 2024 | September 2024 |
| RRB ALP CBAT Exam date 2024 | November 2024 |
| RRB ALP Document Verification | November/December 2024 |
RRB ALP Vacancy Detail 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has invited 5696 eligible and interested candidates for the post of assistant loco pilot (ALP). But know the vacancies has been increased to 18799. Candidates can look for reason-wise increased RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 in the table.
| RRB ALP Vacancy Increase 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Zonal Railway | Vacancies Notified | Vacancies Approved by the Board |
| Central Railway | 535 | 1783 |
| East Central Railway | 76 | 76 |
| East Coast Railway | 479 | 1595 |
| Eastern Railway | 415 | 1382 |
| North Central Railway | 241 | 802 |
| North Eastern Railway | 43 | 143 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 129 | 428 |
| Northern Railway | 150 | 499 |
| North Western Railway | 228 | 761 |
| South Central Railway | 585 | 1949 |
| South East Central Railway | 1192 | 3973 |
| South Eastern Railway | 300 | 1001 |
| Southern Railway | 218 | 726 |
| South Western Railway | 473 | 1576 |
| West Central Railway | 219 | 729 |
| Western Railway | 413 | 1376 |
| Total | 5696 | 18799 |
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RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2024
To be eligible for the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) candidates must meet certain eligibility criteria set by RRB. As per RRB ALP Notification 2024 candidates who qualified 10th or equivalent and have 3 years diploma in relevant trade are eligible for RRB ALP recruitment 2024. The minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum of 30 years Candidates apply for RRB recruitment 2024. All candidate must meet the eligibility criteria otherwise their application form will be rejected.
RRB ALP Education Qualification 2024
- 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 place of ITI.
- Candidates with Degrees in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above can also apply.
RRB ALP Age limit 2024
The age limit for the post of RRB assistant loco pilot (ALP) is 18 years. Candidates can apply for RRB ALP till the upper age limit of 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rule.
- RRB ALP minimum age limit is 18 years.
- RRB ALP maximum age limit is 30 years.
RRB ALP Physical & Medical Standard Requirements
To be eligible for RRB ALP recruitment 2024 candidate also have to physically and medically fit. Candidate are called for RRB ALP medical fitness after document verification. The RRB ALP medical standard of candidates should be A-1 and I vision of the candidate should be the data given below.
| RRB ALP Medical standard | A-1 |
| RRB ALP Physical standard | Physically fit in all standard |
| RRB ALP 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 Application Form 2024
TheRRB ALP application form has been started for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 on the official website. RRB ALP apply online link is active from 20 January 2024 till 19 February 2024 through the official website at indianrailways.gov.in. Candidates need to fill the application form, upload documents, and pay the application fee. All candidates are advised to fill out their RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 application form as soon as possible before the last date to avoid technical issues during last days. The Direct link is mention below to apply for RRB ALP 2024 vacancy.
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Vacancy 2024 – APPLY NOW
RRB ALP Application Fees 2024
The application fee for general and OBC candidates is Rs. 500 and ST/SC candidate is Rs. 250 for RRB ALP recruitment 2024. You need to pay the required amount otherwise your application will be reject. As per the RRB guidlines for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 the application fee will be refunded after appearing the stage one exam. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/ Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets. Read the table given below.
| Category | Application Fees |
| GEN/OBC | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/ | Rs. 250/- |
| Female/Ex-serviceman/ EBC | Rs. 250/- |
The application fee refund for General category is Rs. 400.
For the Reserve category the application fill will be refunded is Rs. 250.
RRB ALP Vacancy 2024: Selection Process
The selection process of the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 consists of various phases through which a candidate has to undergo to get select as the assistant loco pilot (ALP). There are five stages for the selection of RRB ALP recruitment 2024 these are CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, Document verification and Medical examination.
Assistant loco pilot selection process
- CBT 1
- CBT 2
- CBAT
- Document verification
- Medical examination
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RRB ALP Syllabus 2024
RRB ALP Exam Pattern
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How to Apply For RRB ALP Vacancy 2024
Here are some steps below to apply for Railway Recruitment Board recruitment.
- Firstly visit the official website of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The official website is https://indianrailways.gov.in/.
- On the homepage click on RRB ALP 2024 vacancy.
- Afterwards register Yourself by providing your personal details such as name contact information and email address.
- After the successful registration, login with the provided registration number and password.
- Now fill in your personal detail such as your name, education qualification, address and other details.
- Also, provide the scanned photograph and signature
- Complete the application fees.
- Lastly submit the application form, also double check all the information is correct.
- Finally make a print out for future reference.
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024
The RRB ALP exam pattern 2024 consists of two stages: CBT 1 and CBT 2. Both stages are conducted through online mode in objective type format. In CBT 1 there are four sections with a total of 75 questions to complete within a limited time of 60 minutes. The second stage is known as CBT 2, this stage is divided into parts. Part A consists of 4 sections with a total of 100 questions to be completed within 90 minutes. Part B contains 75 questions which include relevant trade and are to be completed within 60 minutes.
RRB ALP Exam Pattern for CBT 1
| Subject | Number of questions | Mark | Duration |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | |
| General Intelligence & reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General science | 20 | 20 | |
| General awareness and current affairs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 75 | 75 | 60 Minutes |
RRB ALP Exam Pattern for CBT 2
The second stage is CBT 2 this stages for assistant loco pilot post and technician post. CBT 2 consist of two part: part A and part B. In CBT 2 total 175 ( part A 100 + Part B 75) question is included.Part A covers for subject namely, mathematics, basic science and engineering, General Intelligence & reasoning, and general awareness. Part B covers the topic related to relevant trade. In part B a total of 75 question will be asked and the time duration for part B is 60 minute. Part B is qualifying in nature. There is negative markings for 1/3 for each in correct answers In RRB ALP Recruitment 2024.
RRB ALP Exam Pattern for CBT 2 (Part A)
| Section | Number of questions | Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & reasoning | |||
| General science | |||
| General awareness on current affairs |
RRB ALP Exam Pattern for CBT 2 (Part B)
| Section | Number of questions | Marks | Duration |
| Relevant trade | 75 | 75 | 60 minute |
RRB ALP CBAT
Computer Based aptitude test (CBAT) is only for the candidate who applied for assistant loco pilot in RRB. The question paper is available in both Hindi and English for RRB ALP CBAT. The candidate need to score a minimum of 42 marks in each test battery to qualify. The RRB ALP merit list will be drawn only from amongst the candidate qualifying in aptitude test with 70% weightage of marks obtained in part A of second stage CBT and 30% weight is for the marks obtained in Computer Based aptitude test. As per the notification there is no negative marking in RRB ALP CBAT (Computer Based aptitude test).
RRB ALP Syllabus 2024
The RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 syllabus consists of CBT 1 and CBT 2 for the post of Technician. The RRB ALP Syllabus for CBT 1 consists of 4 section namely mathematics. General Intelligence & reasoning, general science, general awareness on current affairs. RRB ALP recruitment 2024 CBT 2 (part A)consists of mathematics, General Intelligence and reasoning, general science and general awareness on current affairs. While CBT 2 (part B) syllabus consists of relevant trade. Candidates who want to apply for Railway ALP 2024 must aware of RRB ALP syllabus 2024 to prepare for Upcoming exam and plan for better strategy.
RRB ALP Salary 2024
The RRB ALP salary is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The initial salary for RRB ALP (assistant loco pilot) starts from Rs, 19,900 to Rs. 35,000 per month. The candidate will be entitled to level 2 of the pay Matrix level 2. The amount will vary depending on the place of posting and other allowances. RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 provides allowances such as house rent allowance (HRA), dearness allowance (DA), running allowances (based on the kilometre travelled), transport allowance, new pension scheme (10% deduction) and more.
FAQ on RRB ALP Recruitment 2024
What is the salary of RRB ALP recruitment 2024?
The initial pay salary for RRB ALP post is Rs. 19,900 as per 7th pay commission matrix (level 2). RRB also provide various allowance and benefits to Railway Assistant Loco Pilot.
What is the exam pattern for RRB ALP?
The RRB ALP exam pattern 2024 consists of three stages: CBT 1, CBT 2 and CBAT. Both CBT 1 & CBT 2 stages are conducted through online mode in objective type format.
How many vacancies release for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024?
In 2024 Railway Recruitment Board has released a total of 5696 for the post of assistant loco pilot.
When did the application form for RRB ALP recruitment 2024 is started?
The application form for RRB ALP recruitment has been started on the official website from 20 January 2024.
What is the last date to apply for RRB ALP recruitment 2024?
The last date to apply for RRB ALP recruitment 2024 is 19 February 2024.