RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 notification for 5696 Assistant Loco Pilot posts was released on the official website under advertisement number CEN 01/2024. The online application process lasted for a month from January 20 to February 19, 2024. The Board will soon announce the exact dates of release of admit card and written examination at www.recruitmentrrb.in. However, in a recent notice, the tentative date of the first Computer Based Test was announced as June-August 2024. This is a huge opportunity for those seeking government jobs under Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Candidates can check all the important details related to the recruitment process in the article given below.
RRB ALP Notification 2024 PDF
Railway Recruitment Board has published RRB ALP Notification PDF on its official website. This notification gives the necessary details regarding age criteria, number of vacancies, starting salary and medical standards for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). This is an excellent opportunity for Matriculation and ITI passed candidates in a specified trade/act apprenticeship. For more detailed information on eligibility criteria and other important aspects of the recruitment process candidates are encouraged to access the RRB ALP Notification PDF through the link given below. Detailed RRB ALP Notification 2024 is updated here.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024: Overview
Every year Railway Recruitment Board releases thousands of vacancies under various departments and RRB ALP is one of them. Candidates should not miss this opportunity to apply for RRB ALP 2024 exam. Interested and eligible candidates must check the detailed overview of RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 which is tabulated below.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024: Overview | |
Name of the Organization | Railway Recruitment Board |
Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot |
Job Category | Govt Jobs 2024 |
Job Location | All India |
RRB ALP Notification 2024 Released | 19th January 2024 (Out) |
Apply Online Start Date | 20th January 2024 (active) |
Apply Online Last Date | 19th February 2024 (11:59 PM) |
Last Date to Modify & Correct Application form | 29th February 2024 |
CBT 1 Exam Date | June-August 2024 |
Total Vacancies (all RRBs) | 5696 |
Apply Mode | Online Only |
Age Limit (01/07/2024) | 18 years to 33 years |
Educational Qualification | Matriculation/ITI in a specified trade/Act Apprenticeship |
Pay Level | Level 2 |
Medical Standard | A-1 |
Initial Pay | Rs19900/- |
Official Website | www.recruitmentrrb.in |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024: Important dates
Candidates can check the complete schedule of RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 from the given table. We have updated all the important dates regarding RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 as per the official notice. The online window for amendment in the application form on the official website was active from February 20 to February 29, 2024. The exact dates of CBT 1 and 2 will be announced soon by the board.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024: Important Dates |
|
Activity | dates |
RRB ALP Notification 2024 | 19th January 2024 |
Starting Date To Apply Online | 20th January 2024 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 19th February 2024 |
Modification & Correction Application form | 20th February to 29th February 2024 |
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Date 2024 | June and August 2024 |
RRB ALP CBT 1 Admit Card 2024 | To Be Notified |
RRB ALP CBT 1 Result 2024 | To be notified |
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Date 2024 | September 2024 |
RRB ALP CBAT Exam Date 2024 | November 2024 |
RRB ALP Document Verification 2024 | November/ December 2024 |
RRB ALP Exam Dates 2024 Released
Railway Recruitment Board has published an official notice on the official website regarding the announcement of exam date. As per the notice, CBT 1 exam for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot will be scheduled between June and August 2024. The next stage examination i.e. CBT 2 will be conducted in September 2024. The aptitude test will be conducted in November 2024. The names of shortlisted candidates for aptitude test, document verification will be released in November or December 2024. The commission has planned the next cycle in January 2025, so they will complete the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 by December 2024.
RRB ALP 2024 Vacancy
RRB has announced a total of 5696 vacancies under RRB ALP Recruitment 2024. Candidates can check region-wise complete vacancy details through this table. As per the official notification Railway Recruitment Board RRB has released the maximum vacancies for Bilaspur zone (1316 posts) and Secunderabad zone (758 posts). Get complete vacancy information from the table below.
RRB ALP Region-wise Vacancy 2024 | |
RRB Regions | Number of Vacancies |
Ahmedabad | 238 |
Ajmer | 228 |
Bangalore | 473 |
Bhopal | 284 |
Bhubaneswar | 280 |
Bilaspur | 1316 |
Chandigarh | 66 |
Chennai | 148 |
Gorakhpur | 43 |
Guwahati | 62 |
Jammu Srinagar | 39 |
Kolkata | 345 |
Malda | 217 |
mumbai | 547 |
Muzaffarpur | 38 |
Patna | 38 |
Prayagraj | 286 |
Ranchi | 153 |
Secunderabad | 758 |
Siliguri | 67 |
Thiruvananthapuram | 70 |
total | 5696 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The required eligibility criteria for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 mentioned in the short notification are detailed below. The eligibility criteria for RRB ALP Recruitment 2023 will be based on the age limit and educational qualification of the candidates. The minimum educational qualification and age limit required to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 is given below.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Age Limit (01/07/2024)
The board has mentioned the age criteria as 18 years to 30 years in the earlier notification. But now as per the latest notice, the upper age limit has been increased and 3 years of age relaxation has been provided, i.e. 2 years due to the Covid pandemic upper age limit is 33 years, candidates who missed the opportunity to apply for such They are now eligible to apply for this RRB ALP Recruitment 2024. Candidates can check the detailed information from the notice given below.
Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
18 Years | 33 Years (Revised) |
Upper Limit of Date of Birth | Lower Limit of Date of Birth | ||
UR and EWS | OBC(NCL) | SC and ST | All Candidates |
02.07.1991 | 02.07.1988 | 02.07.1986 | 01.07.2006 |
RRB ALP Educational Qualification
To be eligible for the exam, candidates must have completed their Matriculation/SSLC as well as Apprentice Course/ITI. Marksheet of 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as main subject is also acceptable. Candidates who have Diploma in Engineering are also eligible for Technician post. All details regarding RRB ALP educational qualification are given below.
posts | Educational Qualification |
Assistant Loco Pilot |
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 recognized Institution instead of ITI. Candidates with Degrees in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above can also apply. |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Medical Fitness
Candidates must be medically fit with Medical Standard A-1 as per the official notification. Since the work of Assistant Loco Pilot is physically and mentally tough, the candidates selected for this post will be tested on various parameters. Candidates who are found ineligible or medically unfit for the post of ALP will not get any alternative appointment.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Apply Online
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 online application link was active till 19th February 2024 on the official website www.recruitmentrrb.in. Candidates who have applied for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot through RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 can now modify or correct their RRB ALP Application Form 2024 till 29th February 2024.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Application Fee
Candidates applying for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 should be aware of the application fee structure, which varies depending on the category of the candidate. Here is the category-wise application fee as per previous year notice:
Categories | Application Fee |
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General(Male) | INR 500/- |
OBC, ST, SC/ Ex-Serviceman/PWD (Male) | INR 250/- |
OBC, ST, General, SC/Ex-Serviceman/PWD (Female/Transgender) | INR 250/- |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
The selection process for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) is based on four stages which are CBT Stage 1, CBT Stage 2, Computer-Based Aptitude Test and Document Verification (DV). The selection process for the post of Assistant Loco-Pilot under RRB ALP Recruitment 2023 is given below.
Post Name | CBT Stage I | CBT Stage II | Computer-Based Aptitude Test | Document Verification |
Assistant Loco Pilot | yes | yes | yes | yes |
technician | yes | yes | no | yes |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern
Recruitment for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot is a multi-stage process. Candidates applying for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 must know about the pattern of each stage. RRB ALP exam pattern of each stage is given below. Aspirants can find the RRB ALP 2024 Exam Pattern and start their preparation accordingly.
RRB ALP 2024 CBT 1 or Stage 1 Exam Pattern
- CBT 1 is a screening test to shortlist the candidates for CBT 2.
- A total of 75 multiple choice questions will be asked for 75 marks in which each question will be of one mark.
- The maximum time allotted for the online examination is 60 minutes.
- There is negative marking of 1/3 marks for each wrong answer.
- Normalization of marks will be done.
- Marks of CBT 1 will not be counted for the final result.
- Here we provide you RRB ALP CBT 1 or Stage 1 exam pattern for General Awareness including Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science and Current Affairs.
Subject | No. of questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
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Mathematics | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
Mental Ability | 25 | 25 | |
General Science | 20 | 20 | |
General Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
total | 75 | 75 |
RRB ALP 2024 CBT 2 or Stage 2 Exam Pattern
- RRB Phase 2 will be divided into 2 parts, Part A and Part B.
- Total 175 questions with duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. Part A: 90 minutes and 100 questions. Part B: 60 minutes and 75 questions.
- There is negative marking of 1/3 marks for each wrong answer.
- Only the marks obtained in Part A will be counted for shortlisting of candidates for further stages.
- Part A consists of three subjects including Mathematics, Basic Science and Engineering, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and Part B consists of questions from related trades. The exam pattern for Part A and Part B is given below separately. Candidates must check the details mentioned here. Each question is of 1 mark.
RRB ALP 2024 CBT Stage 2 Exam Pattern for Part A | ||
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Subject | No. of questions | Duration |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 100 | 90 Minutes |
Mathematics | ||
Basic Science and Engineering | ||
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern for Part B | ||
Relevant Trade | 75 | 60 Minutes |
total | 175 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
RRB ALP Salary 2024
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) gets an attractive salary after including all allowances and deductions. RRB ALP Current Salary with Perks and Allowances Rs 19,000 to Rs 35,000 Is. Given below are the perks and allowances that candidates will get after joining the posts. Candidates can check the detailed article for RRB ALP Salary 2024 here.
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- transport allowance
- Running Allowance (Based on Kilometers Travelled)
- New Pension Scheme (10% cut) etc.
Click Here to check RRB ALP Salary Structure
RRB ALP Previous Year Question Papers
Candidates who are willing to appear in the examination are advised to start their preparation as soon as possible. Preparing for such a highly competitive exam requires a clear step-by-step strategy. The very first step is to get familiar with the exam pattern, syllabus and previous years' questions. Check the link given below for RRB ALP previous year question papers.
RRB ALP Previous Year Question Papers
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