RRB ALP Recruitment 2024
Applicants for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 are informed that the Railway Recruitment Board released a notification for application modification on July 22, 2024. Those who wish to modify their application, including changing their preferred zonal choice, can log in with their credentials to do so until August 7, 2024. Candidates awaiting the announcement of RRB ALP Exam Dates should first check their application status and review their information. Refer to this article for the direct link to modify your RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 application.
RRB ALP Application Modification Notice
Candidates who have submitted their application forms for RRB ALP positions can now check their application status. If your application has been provisionally accepted, whether with or without conditions, you will have the option to modify it. To make changes, log in with your credentials on the official website: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/landing. The modification window will be open from July 29, 2024, to August 7, 2024. A direct link to modify your application will be available soon.
Download the RRB ALP Application Modification Notice
RRB ALP Recruitment Notice
The RRB ALP Notification contains all the exam details like the selection process, the application process, application fees, exam centers, etc. The RRB released the notice regarding the revised age limit for the RRB ALP Recruitment on 30th January 2024. Candidates were able to apply online as per the new age limit from 31st January 2024. The End date for applying online was on 19 February 2024. This blog will provide you with the important details of the RRB ALP Notification 2024 and other examination details.
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RRB ALP Recruitment 2024
RRB released the Detailed RRB ALP Notification 2024 on 19th January 2024 at the official website of the RRB for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilots. Candidates can find each detail of the recruitment in the notification. Hence, it is one of the crucial documents for any recruitment. We will have mentioned below the direct link to download the RRB ALP Notification 2024. The online application for the post has closed on 19 February 2024.
Railway Recruitment Board Exam (RRB) ALP & Technician News
The RRB ALP 2024 Recruitment application link has closed for candidates to apply online. The last date to apply was on February 19th, 2024. Interested and eligible candidates who have applied for the post are advised to start their preparation, as the exams are expected during June-August 2024. You can join our latest BULLET Batch to excel in the exam.
Download the RRB ALP Notification 2024
RRB ALP Revised Vacancy Notification 2024
The officials of RRB have revised the vacancies from 5,696 to 18,799 due to additional demand received from Zonal Railways. The official RRB ALP Notification for the revised vacancies was released on June 19, 2024. The link to the official PDF of the notification is provided below for the convenience of candidates.
Download the RRB ALP Revised Vacancy Notification 2024
RRB ALP Notification 2024 – Overview
Candidates who are willing to appear for the RRB ALP Recruitment must be aware of the overall details. So, we have mentioned below the overview of the recruitment for the candidates.
Particulars | Exam Details |
Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
Posts Name | Assistant Loco Pilots |
Vacancies | 18799 |
Category | Railways |
Application Mode | Online |
Online Registration | 20th January to 19th February 2024 |
CBT-1 Date | June-August 2024 |
Selection Process | CBT ICBT IICBAT (Only for ALP) |
RRB ALP Salary | Rs.19,900/- |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 – Important Dates
The Railway Recruitment Board announced the tentative examination dates for the RRB ALP Notification 2024 on June-August 2024. Candidates should be aware of these dates to adequately prepare for the examination. Knowing the examination dates is crucial for creating an effective preparation strategy. Candidates can check the important dates from the table below.
Events | Important Dates |
RRB ALP Notification 2024 Release Date | 18th January 2024 |
Online Registrations Begins | 20 January 2024 |
Online Registrations Ends | 19 February 2024 |
Admit Card Release | To be Announced |
CBT-1 Date | June-August 2024 |
Result Release Date | To be Announced |
CBT-2 Date | September 2024 |
CBAT | November 2024 |
Result Date | To be Announced |
Document Verification | November-December 2024 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 – Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria as per the RRB ALP Notification is based on three factors:
- Age
- Educational Qualification
- Nationality
The three points are discussed in detail below
RRB ALP Age Limit 2024
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 33 years
The age limit criteria will be considered as of 01/07/2024.
We have mentioned below the category-wise upper limit of date of birth for the candidates.
Categories | Upper Limit of Date of Birth |
UR & EWS | 02.07.1991 |
OBC (NCL) | 02.07.1988 |
SC & ST | 02.07.1986 |
RRB ALP Age Relaxation
The respective candidates have an Age Relaxation as per the Government rules. The candidates claiming age relaxation must have authentic documents in hand issued by the government or respected authority.
Category | Age Relaxation |
SC/ST | 5 years |
OBC | 3 years |
PwD | 10 years |
RRB ALP Educational Qualification
The candidates must fulfill some educational qualifications while applying for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment. The required qualifications for the posts are given below in a tabular format.
Post | Educational Qualification |
RRB 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 / WiremanOR Matriculation / SSLC, Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned aboveOR 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile EngineeringORCombination 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 Nationality
The application form for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 will only be accepted from candidates who meet the following nationality criteria:
- A resident of India
- A subject of Nepal
- A subject of Bhutan
- A Tibetan exile who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India
- An individual of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India
Candidates from any of the above categories must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
RRB ALP Apply Online 2024
Candidates need to follow these steps to RRB ALP Apply Online:
- Visit the official website of the RRB of your region.
- Click on the “apply now” option.
- Fill in the necessary details like the father’s name, Date of Birth, Phone number, etc.
- Verify your phone number and email id through an OTP.
- After successful verification, a registration ID will be issued.
- Re-login to the website with your Registration ID and password.
- Fill in the other details as asked for in the required field.
- Upload the scanned copy of your photograph and the signature of the required dimension.
- Make the payment or upload your payment details.
- Review your application once again and click the submit button.
- The application will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and take a printout for your reference.
RRB ALP Application Fee
Category | Fees |
General/OBC | Rs.500/- |
SC/ST/Female Candidates/Ex-servicemen/EBC | Rs.250/- |
Note: Rs.400/- and Rs.250/- will be duly refunded respectively for GEN/OBC and SC/ST/Ex-serviceman candidates after appearing for First Stage CBT
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 – Vacancy
Revised vacancy as per the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 is following:
Zonal Railway | Previous Vacancies | Revised Vacancies |
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 |
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024
The RRB ALP Exam Pattern as per the RRB ALP Recruitment process consists of the following phases
- CBT Stage- 1
- CBT Stage- 2 ( Part A and Part B)
- CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test)
- Document Verification
CBT Stage -1
Subjects | No. of Qs | Marks |
Maths | 20 | 20 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
General Science | 20 | 20 |
General Awareness on Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
Total | 75 | 75 |
A total duration of 60 minutes will be allotted to the candidates.
CBT Stage -2
- The Second Stage of CBT will consist of two parts: Part A and Part B.
- Part A will have questions on Maths, Reasoning, Basic Science and engineering, and Current affairs.
- There will be a total of 100 questions to be solved in 90 minutes for Part A whereas Part B will consist of questions on Relevant Discipline/Trade and will have 75 questions to be solved in 60 minutes.
- Part B will be of qualifying nature only whereas the marks of Part A will decide the progress of the candidates to the next stages of the selection process.
Parts | Subjects | No. of Questions | Duration |
Part A | Maths General Intelligence & Reasoning Basic Science & Engineering General Awareness of Current Affairs | 100 | 90 Mins |
Part B | Relevant Trade | 75 | 60 Mins |
Total | 175 | 2 Hours 30 Mins |
RRB ALP Syllabus 2024
The RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 of CBT Stage-1 and Part A of CBT Stage-2 is as follows:
Subjects | Topics |
Maths | Number system BODMAS Decimals Fractions LCM HCF Ratio and Proportion Percentages Mensuration Time and Work Time and Distance Simple and Compound Interest Profit and Loss Algebra Geometry and Trigonometry Elementary Statistics Square Root Age Calculations Calendar & Clock Pipes & Cistern etc. |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies Alphabetical and Number Series Coding and Decoding Mathematical operations Relationships Syllogism Jumbling Venn Diagram Data Interpretation and Sufficiency Conclusions and Decision-Making Similarities and Differences Analytical Reasoning Classification Directions Statement-Arguments and Assumptions etc |
General Science | The syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of Class 10 standard |
General Awareness of Current Affairs | Science & Technology Sports Culture Personalities Economics Politics and other subjects of importance. |
Basic Science and Engineering | The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing. Projections Views Drawing Instruments Lines Geometric figures Symbolic Representation Units Measurements Mass Weight and Density Work, Power, and Energy Speed and Velocity Heat and Temperature Basic Electricity Levers and Simple Machines Occupational Safety and Health Environment Education IT Literacy, etc. |
RRB ALP Notification 2024 – Salary
The Railway Recruitment Board provides different salaries to loco pilots depending on their departments. We have mentioned below the detailed RRB ALP Salary 2024.
Posts | Salary Range |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 35,000/- |
Loco Pilot (Goods) | Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 56,000/- |
Loco Pilot (Mail) | Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 78,000/- |
Shunting Loco Pilot | Rs. 28,000 to Rs. 38,000/- |
Loco Pilot Passenger (Passenger) | Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 66,000/- |
Loco Pilot (High Speed) | Rs. 77,000 to Rs. 88,000/- |
Senior Section Engineer | Rs. 17,140/- |
Traffic Apprentice | Rs. 13,500/- |
Technician Grade 3 | Rs. 7,730/- |
Technician Grade 2 | Rs. 9,910/- |
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 |
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RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 – Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. RRB ALP Notification 2024 has been released on 18th January 2024.
Ans. Candidates can download the notification from the official website of the RRB or the direct link mentioned in this blog.
Ans. 18 years is the minimum age limit for the candidates.
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