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RRB ALP Recruitment 2024, Exam Date and Admit Card To Be Out Soon

RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Notification had been released for 5696 Assistant Loco Pilots posts on the official website against Advt. No. CEN 01/2024 on the official website. The online application process went on for a month from 20th January to 19th February 2024. The Board will announce the exact dates for the release of the admit card and the written exam soon on www.recruitmentrrb.in. However, in a recent notice, the tentative date for the first Computer Based Test was announced as June-August 2024. This is a very big opportunity for the government job seekers under the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Candidates can check all the important details regarding the recruitment process in the article below.

RRB ALP Notification 2024 PDF

The Railway Recruitment Board has published the RRB ALP Notification PDF on its official website. In this notification, essential details about the age criteria, number of vacancies, initial pay, and medical standards for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) have been outlined. This is a great opportunity for candidates with Matriculation and ITI in a specified trade/Act Apprenticeship. Aspirants are encouraged to access the RRB ALP  Notification 2024 PDF through the provided link below for more detailed information on eligibility criteria and other important aspects of the recruitment process. The detailed RRB ALP Notification 2024 PDF can be checked here below.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2024: Overview

Every year the Railway Recruitment Board releases thousands of vacancies under various departments and RRB ALP is one of them. Candidates should not miss this chance to apply for the 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 for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 from the given table. We have updated all the important dates regarding RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 according to the official notice. The online window for modification of the application form was active from 20th February to 29th February 2024 on the official website. The exact dates for the 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 Date 2024 Out

The Railway Recruitment Board has published an official notice on the official website regarding the exam date announcement. According to the notice the CBT 1 Exam for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot will be scheduled between June and August 2024. The next stage exam i.e. CBT 2 will be held in September 2024. The Aptitude Test will be conducted in November 2024. After the Aptitude Test, the names of shortlisted candidates for Document Verification will be released in November or December 2024. The commission has planned the next cycle in January 2025, so they will round up the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 until December 2024.

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RRB ALP 2024 Vacancy

RRB has announced a total of 5696 vacancies under RRB ALP Recruitment 2024. Candidates can check complete vacancy details region-wise through this table. As per the official notification Railway Recruitment Board RRB has released maximum vacancies for Bilaspur region (1316 posts) and Secunderabad region (758 posts). Get complete vacancy details from the table below.

RRB ALP Vacancy 2024 Region-wise
RRB Regions Number of Vacancies
Ahmedabad 238
Ajmer 228
Bangalore 473
Bhopal 284
Bhubaneshwar 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

Eligibility is also a major factor that plays a vital role in applying for RRB ALP Recruitment. Eligibility Criteria include Nationality, Age Limit, Educational Qualification, and Medical Fitness. If we talk about the age limit, the RRB ALP age limit is between 18 to 33 years. We suggest you check the full details below.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2024: Nationality

Before checking the age limit and educational qualifications for the RRB ALP Recruitment, candidates must ensure their nationalities. Indian Railways provides employment not only to the citizens of India but also to those belonging to Nepal and Bhutan. However, they will be required to produce valid proof of nationality before they are selected for the post of Assistant Loco Pilots. Candidates can refer to the following points given in the official notification regarding the nationality criteria. The candidate must be either:

  1. a citizen of India
  2. a citizen of Nepal
  3. a subject of Bhutan
  4. a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 01.01.1962

RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Age Limit (01/07/2024)

The board has earlier mentioned the age criteria as 18 years to 30 years in the notification. But now according to the latest notice, the age upper age limit has been increased and 3 years relaxation is provided in age i.e. the upper age limit is 33 years due to the 2 years COVID pandemic, The candidates who have missed the opportunity to apply for such recruitment are now eligible to apply for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024. Candidates can check the detailed information from the below notice.

Minimum Age Maximum Age
18 Years 33 Years (Revised)

RRB ALP Age Relaxation Notice

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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

You must have passed matriculation along with an ITI/diploma/degree in engineering from a recognized university to be eligible for the exam. A 10+2 mark sheet with Physics and Maths as the main subject is also acceptable. All the details regarding the RRB ALP Educational Qualification are mentioned 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

The candidates must be medically fit with Medical Standard A-1 as per the official notification. As the job of an Assistant Loco Pilot is physically and mentally demanding, candidates selected for the post will be tested on various parameters. The candidates who are found unfit or medically unsuitable 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 at www.recruitmentrrb.in. Candidates who have applied for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot through the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 were given the option to modify or correct their RRB ALP application form 2024 till 29th February 2024.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Application Fee

Candidates applying for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 need to be aware of the application fee structure, which varies based on the candidate’s category. This fee varies for the different categories under which they would be applying. Here are the category-wise application fees as per the previous year’s notice.

Category Application Fee
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 the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) is based on four steps that 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 2024 is given below.

Post Name CBT Stage I CBT Stage II Computer-Based Aptitude Test Document Verification
Assistant Loco Pilot Yes Yes Yes Yes

RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern

The recruitment for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot is a multi-stage process. Candidates applying for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 should be aware of the pattern of each stage. The RRB ALP Exam Pattern of each stage is given below. Interested candidates can find the RRB ALP 2024 exam pattern and start their preparations accordingly.

RRB ALP 2024 CBT 1 or Stage 1 Exam Pattern

  • CBT 1 is a screening exam for shortlisting candidates for the CBT 2.
  • A total number of 75 Multiple Choice Questions will be asked for 75 marks carrying one mark each.
  • The maximum time allotted for the online exam is 60 minutes.
  • There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer.
  • Normalization of marks will be done.
  • The marks of CBT 1 will not be counted for the final result.
  • Here we provide you with the RRB ALP CBT 1 or Stage 1 Exam Pattern for Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness including Current Affairs. 
Subject No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
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 Stage 2 will be divided into 2 parts, Part A and Part B.
  • Total 175 questions with duration of 2 hrs. 30 mins. Part A: 90 mins and 100 ques. Part B: 60 minutes and 75 questions.
  • There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer.
  • Only the marks scored in Part A will be counted for the shortlisting of candidates for further stages.
  • Part A has three subjects including Maths, Basic Science and Engineering, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and Part B consists of questions from the relevant trade. The exam pattern for Part A and Part B is separately given below. Candidates must check the details mentioned here. Each question carries 1 mark.
RRB ALP 2024 CBT Stage 2 Exam Pattern for Part A
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 a lucrative salary after including all allowances and deductions. The current salary of RRB ALP ranges from Rs.19,000 to Rs.35,000  along with perks and allowances. The candidates will be paid under Level 2 under the 7th CPC. Given below are the perks and allowances that candidates will get after joining the given post. The candidates can refer to the detailed article here for RRB ALP Salary 2024.

  1. Dearness Allowance (DA)
  2. House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  3. Transport Allowance (TA)
  4. Running Allowance (Based on the km travelled)
  5. New Pension Scheme (10% Deduction), etc.

RRB ALP Salary Structure 2024 – Click to Check

RRB ALP Previous Year Question Papers

The candidates who are willing to appear for the exam are advised to start their preparation as soon as possible. Preparation for such a highly competitive exam requires a clear step-by-step strategy. The very first step is getting familiar with the exam pattern, syllabus, and the previous years’ questions. Refer to the link below for the RRB ALP Previous Year Question Papers.

RRB ALP Previous Year Question Papers

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FAQs

Is RRB ALP Notification 2024 Out?

Yes, the detailed RRB ALP Notification 2024 was released on 19th January 2024 on the official website of RRB.

What is the starting date to apply for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024?

The starting date to apply for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 was 20th January 2024.

What is the selection process of RRB ALP Recruitment 2024?

The RRB ALP Selection Process includes four main stages: Computer-Based Test (CBT) Stage I and II , a Computer-Based Aptitude Test and Document Verification.

What was the last date to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024?

The last date to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 was 19th February 2024 (till 11:59 PM).

How can I apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024?

The eligible candidates were given a one-month window from 20th January to 19th Febbruary 2024 on the official website www.recruitmentrrb.in.

What is the age criteria to apply for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024?

The candidates with minimum 18 years and maximum 33 years can apply online for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024.

What was the last date to modify RRB ALP Application Form 2024?

The last date to modify in RRB ALP Application Form 2024 was 29th February 2024.

When will the CBT 1 of the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 be held?

The CBT 1 of the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 will be held from June to August 2024.