RRB ALP

The RRB ALP City Intimation Link has been activated. The CBT I Exam will be scheduled from 25th to 29th November 2024. The city intimation window will be active from 15th to 19th November 2024. The admit card will be available on the official portal 4 days prior to the exam. The Railway Recruitment Board published the RRB ALP Notification  2024 (CEN No.: 01/2024) for 18799 vacancies. The selected individuals will be eligible for Level 2 of the Pay Matrix Level 2, which includes additional allowances in addition to an initial salary of INR 19,900.

Direct Link for RRB ALP City Intimation Slip

RRB ALP Admit Card 2024 (Out Soon)

The RRB ALP Admit Card 2024 is expected to be released soon for the CBT 1 exam scheduled to be conducted from 26th to 29th November, 2024. Candidates who have applied for the RRB ALP 2024 recruitment can download their admit cards from the official RRB website or use the direct download link provided below. The admit card will contain important details such as the candidate's name, registration number, exam center, reporting time, and other exam-related instructions. Candidates must carry a valid photo ID proof along with the RRB ALP Admit Card to the exam center, without which entry will be denied. The RRB ALP CBT I exam is scheduled to be held from 25th to 29th November 2024, and the admit cards will be made available for download around 4 days prior to the exam dates. All candidates should keep a check on the official RRB website to download their admit card well in advance before the exam date.

RRB ALP City Intimation for CBT 1 Out!

The RRB ALP 2024 has activated the city intimation link for the CBT I exam. The city intimation will inform candidates about the exam center city allotted to them. After the city intimation, the RRB ALP admit cards will be made available for download from the official RRB websites. Candidates must carefully check the details mentioned on the admit card, such as the exam center address, reporting time, and exam day instructions. The RRB ALP CBT I exam is scheduled to be held from 25th to 29th November 2024, and the admit cards will be released a few days prior to the exam dates.

RRB ALP Exam Dates 2024

Candidates who have applied for the RRB ALP Exam must be aware of the RRB ALP exam dates in order to be prepared for important exam stages in advance. To help keep track of the latest exam events for the RRB ALP exam, we have provided a table of important RRB ALP exam dates below –

RRB ALP Recruitment 2024: Overview

Candidates preparing for the upcoming RRB ALP Recruitment must be thorough with the latest announcements about recruitment as well as the important exam dates related to various stages of the exam. Let us quickly go through the important information about RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 in the table below -

RRB ALP Notification 2024

In January 2024, the Railway Recruitment Board released the RRB ALP Notification (CEN No.: 01/2024). It was disclosed that the purpose of this recruitment is to fill 18799 positions. Important information like eligibility requirements, application processes, deadlines, exam patterns, and more are included in this notification. For applicants hoping to become Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs) on the Indian Railways, this is a great chance. Prospective applicants are urged to read the announcement carefully in order to plan ahead and realize their goal of working for Indian Railways. By clicking the link below, you can get the RRB ALP Notification PDF.

RRB ALP Vacancy 2024

The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)  Recruitment has announced 18799 vacancies. The vacancies have been released for 21 zones of RRB. The category-wise RRB ALP vacancy details with their respective zones have been updated below.

Download RRB ALP Vacancy Table Notice PDF

RRB ALP Apply Online 2024

Candidates can apply online for the RRB ALP Exam through the official RRB website. The online application link was open from 20th January 2024 to 19th February 2024. The steps to apply online for RRB ALP Recruitment are as follows –

Direct Link to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024

Step 1 – Official RRB Website

Use the direct link provided above and visit the official RRBs Website for your respective zone to apply online for the RRB ALP Recruitment. Click on the Apply button on top of the page. 

Step 2 – Online Registration 

If you are a first-time applicant, you will be required to Create an Account before beginning your registration. Enter your Personal and Educational details as well as Identity Proofs to start your Online Registration process. Verify your account by generating an OTP. 

Step 3 – Login & Fill RRB ALP Application Form

Once you have created your account, you can now Login and start filling up the online application for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024. Enter the required details such as educational qualification, community, gender, religion, categories, etc. as asked in the online form. 

Step 4 – Pay RRB ALP Application Fees

The RRB has notified the application fee for different categories in the official notification. The RRB ALP application fees will be different for males and females as well. 

Step 5 – Complete Part II of the Online Application Form 

Once you have paid the online application fee, you will now be required to complete the online application form by filling in the following details –

Scribe Details (If applicable)

In this section, PwD candidates needing a scribe will need to upload the recent passport size photograph of the scribe in the jpeg/jpg format of size 10Kb to 50Kb. Provide details of the scribe like name, relationship and phone number in the given fields. Candidates are advised not to change scribes at the exam centre but in exceptional cases it is allowed after recording reasons and uploading the scribe's photo.

Detailed Educational Qualification

Starting from 10th standard, fill columns like examination name, year of passing, school/college name, subject studied, maximum marks, marks obtained and percentage of marks. Candidates with diploma/degree need to select the relevant trade/discipline from the dropdown menu they wish to appear for in Part B test. 

Exam Language Choice

The default language is English. Candidates can select other language from the dropdown list if they want to attempt the question paper in it. Candidates need to note that the content of English version will be final in case of any discrepancy with the selected language.

Upload Photograph & Certificates

Click the 'Upload Photograph' tab and select a recently taken photograph in the format of jpg/jpeg. The photo should be 35mm x 45mm with the name and date printed on it. File size should be between 15-40 KB. Similarly, click 'Upload SC/ST Certificate' and select the scanned copy of the certificate in jpg/jpeg format of 50-100 KB size. You may use the Testbook Photo Resize Tool to optimize the size of these documents for uploading in the prescribed dimensions. 

Data Sharing Consent

Put a checkbox if consent is given to share exam scores with other government organizations for recruitment purposes.

Declaration

Carefully read the declaration and confirm by putting a tick mark before final submission. Preview completely filled form and find/fix any errors. Take a printed copy on confirmation for records.

Step 6 – Printout RRB ALP Application Form

Submit the application form and take a printout of the same for reference in the future selection process.

RRB ALP Application Fee

In order to complete the RRB ALP application process, the candidates must pay the application fee as prescribed for the respective category. Details of the same are mentioned below

RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2024

1. Candidates between the age group of 18 - 33 years are eligible to apply for the RRB ALP Recruitment.
2. Only candidates with a Matriculation + Apprenticeship/Diploma qualification in relevant disciplines are eligible to apply for the Assistant Loco Pilot post.

RRB ALP Selection Process

CBT Stage 1

It consists of 75 objective questions for 75 marks to be completed in 75 minutes. Questions are asked from Mathematics, General Science, General Awareness and, Mental Ability. Candidates need to score minimum qualifying marks separately in each subject.

CBT Stage 2

It has 175 objective questions for 175 marks with a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. Questions are from Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering and relevant trade. Candidates who clear Stage 1 are eligible for this stage.

Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

It consists of aptitude tests conducted in batteries. Candidates need minimum qualifying marks of 42 in each test battery irrespective of category. Questions will be in both English and Hindi languages. Marks obtained will be used along with CBT 2 marks to prepare the merit list with 70% weightage to CBT 2 and 30% to CBAT.

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Documents of qualified candidates will be verified by RRBs to check the eligibility and credentials. This includes checking original documents of age, educational qualification, caste/category certificate etc. Candidates will undergo prescribed medical tests by the appointed medical board to ensure they are medically fit for the post. Those who are not fit will be rejected at this stage.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024

As per the official RRB ALP exam pattern, there will be two Computer Based Tests which all the candidates have to appear for. Candidates should be familiar with the exam pattern for both these tests in order to qualify for the ALP posts in the various RRBs across the country. The following is the RRB ALP exam pattern overview for your reference –

RRB ALP Syllabus 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the detailed for all stages of the ALP selection process, i.e., CBT 1, CBT 2 and CBAT. 

• For CBT 1, the syllabus includes Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness & Current Affairs.
• CBT 2 syllabus has two parts – Part A includes Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning and Basic Science & Engineering. Part B is a qualifying test covering technical trades.
• CBT 1 and Part A of CBT 2 assess the same subjects. Part B syllabus varies according to the candidate's qualification/trade.
• The CBAT syllabus tests candidates ability to operate locomotives as per parameters like Reaction Time, Speed, Distance, Identification of Signs & Instruments etc. without any negative marking.

Aspirants must thoroughly prepare all topics from the detailed syllabus released by RRB for each stage to crack this highly competitive exam. All candidates who have applied for the upcoming RRB ALP recruitment should be familiar with the syllabus details in order to prepare effectively for the exam. It is important for candidates to thoroughly prepare all the subjects and topics prescribed in the detailed syllabus shared on the official RRB websites. 

RRB ALP Books Recommended for Preparation

RRB ALP aspirants must refer to appropriate study materials in order to efficiently prepare for the competitive examination. RRB ALP Books are indispensable for exam preparation as they provide a comprehensive overview of the syllabus, detailed explanations of concepts, and ample practice questions. Some of the best RRB ALP books recommended for different subjects are –

1. RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Heat Engine Practice Book
2. RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Psycho/Aptitude Test Book for technical sections. 
3. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations
4. A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning 
5. Manorama Year Book
6. Lucent's General Knowledge General Science for Competitive Examinations
7. Science for Everyone. 

RRB ALP books offer an organized approach, help devise learning strategies and strengthen fundamental concepts which is important to score well in the competitive exam. Regular practice from these books can help clear RRB ALP with good marks.

RRB ALP Admit Card

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will release the admit card for all the computer based test stages of RRB ALP Recruitment i.e. CBT 1, CBT 2 and CBAT on the official regional RRB websites. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in using their registration number/roll number and date of birth. The RRB ALP admit card contains details like name, roll number, exam date, exam center details, instructions for candidates etc. Candidates must carry a printed copy of their admit card to the exam centre along with a valid ID proof. No candidate will be allowed to appear for the exam without a valid admit card and ID proof. Candidates must keep a copy of their handy at all times during the selection process.

RRB ALP Cut Off 2024 (Expected)

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is expected to release the RRB ALP Cut Off 2024 after the completion of the RRB ALP 2024 Computer Based Test (CBT). Separate category-wise cut-offs will be announced for all the participating RRBs based on various factors like region, number of vacancies, difficulty level of the exam, and candidates' performance. As per the previous year trends, the cut-off marks generally range as shown in the table below – 

However, the actual cut-offs may vary in 2024 considering the change in exam pattern and increased number of vacancies. Candidates need to secure minimum marks mentioned in the cut-off to be shortlisted for the next stages of RRB ALP CBT 2, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) and document verification.

RRB ALP Result 2024

The RRB ALP final Result 2024 will be announced after the successful completion of all stages of the selection process, that is CBT I, CBT II and CBAT exam. The RRB ALP Result will be published on the official RRB websites for each zone. Candidates can check their by entering their registration number/roll number and date of birth in the login page. The final RRB ALP results are prepared on the basis of combined performance in CBT 2 and CBAT stages. The final RRB ALP result will include the list of selected candidates along with their scores and ranks. Candidates who clear the RRB ALP exam result will then become eligible for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) in the Indian Railways.Candidates are advised to bookmark this page to keep up to date with the latest announcements regarding RRB ALP Result 2024.

RRB ALP Salary 

The initial pay scale of RRB Assistant Loco Pilot is Rs.19,900 under Level 02 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix as per the official notification of 2024. The gross will include various job allowances and perks:

• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Running Allowance (Based on the km travelled)
• Transport Allowance
• New Pension Scheme (10% Deduction) etc,

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