RRB has released the notification for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment. All the Indian RRBs have acknowledged the openings for this position. Anyone with a B.Tech degree or an equivalent qualification may apply for this job. RRB has released the notification for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) of recruitment. In this article, you can find out more information about RRB ALP 2024, including the requirements, pay, and hiring procedure.
- RRB ALP 2024 Recruitment
- RRB ALP 2024 Notification Out
- RRB ALP 2024 Overview
- RRB ALP Important Dates
- RRB ALP 2024 Application Fee
- RRB ALP 2024 Eligibility
- RRB ALP Vacancy
- RRB ALP Selection Process
- RRB ALP Exam Pattern
- RRB ALP Syllabus
- RRB ALP Salary
- RRB ALP Admit Card
- RRB ALP Answer Key
- RRB ALP Result
- RRB ALP Recommended Books
- RRB ALP FAQs
RRB ALP 2024 Recruitment
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) released the ALP Recruitment 2024 Notification on January 18, 2024. There are 5696 positions available for Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs) according to the announcement. The period from January 20, 2024, to February 19, 2024, is when candidates can submit their application forms.
RRB ALP 2024 Notification Out
The official website, www.rbcdg.gov.in, has released the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF (CEN No. 01/24). Candidates for 5696 posts will be selected after qualifying for CBT I, CBT II, and CBAT, with vacancies distributed RRB-wise and Railway-Zone-wise. The RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF can be download directly from the provided link.
RRB ALP 2024 Overview
As an Assistant Loco Pilot, you will play a vital role in assisting the Loco Pilot in operating and maintaining locomotives, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of trains. Mentioned below in the table all important details of the exams.
| Particulars | Details |
| RRB ALP Full Form | Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot (RRB ALP) |
| Level | National Level |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Number of Vacancies | 5696 |
| Application fees | • Female/ Transgender: ST, General, SC/Ex-Serviceman/PWD – Rs. 250 • Male ST, SC/ Ex-Serviceman/PWD – Rs. 250 • Male General/OBC – Rs.500 |
| Selection Process | • CBT • Aptitude Test (if applicable) • Document Verification |
| Exam Language | English, Hindi, and other regional languages |
| Job Location | All over India |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB ALP Important Dates
The RRB ALP 2024 exam date has been announced for January 30, 2024. You can check out RRB ALP application dates below in the table:
| RRB ALP Events | RRB ALP Exam Dates |
| Release date of Registration/ Application form | January 20, 2024 |
| RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Last Date to Apply | February 19, 2024 |
| RRB ALP Application Correction | February 20, 2024 |
| Last Date to Edit RRB ALP Application Form | February 29, 2024 |
| RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam | June-August 2024 (tentative) |
| RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam | September 2024 (tentative) |
| RRB ALP CBAT | November 2024 (tentative) |
RRB ALP 2024 Application Fee
The RRB ALP 2024 Exam application process requires payment of the application fee for various categories.
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender /Economically backward class. | INR 250/- |
| Others | INR 500/- |
RRB ALP 2024 Eligibility
To apply for the RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) Exam, you must meet the eligibility criteria listed below.
RRB ALP Nationality
Indian citizens can apply for RRB ALP 2024, but those from Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee communities can also apply.
RRB ALP Age Limit
The table provides information on the age limit for RRB ALP.
| Requirement | Age in Years |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Maximum age | 33 |
RRB ALP Age Relaxation
The table provides information on the age relaxation for individuals in reserved categories.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months of service after attestation) | Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years + relaxation for the respective category |
| Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour, and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells) | 40 years of age (UR) 43 years of age (OBC-NCL) 45 years of age (SC/ST) |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies, and Institutes | Up to the length of service rendered (or) 5 Years, whichever is lower |
| Women candidates who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husbands but not remarried. | 35 years of age (UR) 38 years of age (OBC- NCL) 40 years of age (SC/ST) |
| Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years | 35 years of age (UR) 38 years of age (OBC-NCL) 40 years of age (SC/ST) |
RRB ALP Qualification
The table provides information on the RRB ALP qualification for the RRB ALP 2024 exam.
| Post | 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 / Wire man 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 in lieu of ITI. Candidates with Degree in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above can also apply. |
RRB ALP Vacancy
The RRB has announced 5696 vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post in the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024, distributed across various railway zones in India, with detailed information available in the official notification PDF.
| RRB | Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Ahmedabad | WR | 95 | 37 | 17 | 65 | 24 | 238 |
| Ajmer | NWR | 86 | 32 | 13 | 72 | 25 | 228 |
| Bangalore | SWR | 186 | 72 | 35 | 127 | 53 | 473 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 145 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 9 | 219 |
| WR | 35 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 65 | |
| Bhubaneshwar | ECoR | 104 | 42 | 51 | 65 | 18 | 280 |
| Bilaspur | CR | 57 | 0 | 13 | 44 | 10 | 124 |
| SECR | 483 | 179 | 89 | 322 | 119 | 1192 | |
| Chandigarh | NR | 42 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 66 |
| Chennai | SR | 57 | 33 | 15 | 29 | 14 | 148 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 18 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 43 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 26 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 62 |
| Jammu Srinagar | NR | 15 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 39 |
| Kolkata | ER | 155 | 37 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 254 |
| SER | 30 | 11 | 23 | 20 | 7 | 91 | |
| Malda | ER | 67 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 161 |
| SER | 23 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 56 | |
| Mumbai | SCR | 10 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 26 |
| WR | 41 | 16 | 8 | 30 | 15 | 110 | |
| CR | 179 | 58 | 37 | 95 | 42 | 411 | |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 15 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 38 |
| Patna | ECR | 15 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 38 |
| Prayagraj | NCR | 163 | 13 | 10 | 27 | 28 | 241 |
| NR | 21 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 45 | |
| Ranchi | SER | 57 | 32 | 10 | 38 | 16 | 153 |
| Secunderabad | ECoR | 80 | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 199 |
| SCR | 228 | 85 | 40 | 151 | 55 | 559 | |
| Siliguri | NFR | 27 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 67 |
| Thiruvananthpuram | SR | 39 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 70 |
| Grand Total | 2499 | 804 | 482 | 1351 | 560 | 5696 |
RRB ALP Selection Process
The RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Selection Process involves candidates being chosen based on rules set by the Railway Zone and RRB. Candidates can select one RRB and choose their preferred railway zones, with a staged post-wise selection procedure.
| Post | Selection Process |
| RRB Assistant Loco Pilot | CBT I, CBT II, Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification, Medical Examination |
RRB ALP Exam Pattern
The RRB ALP exam pattern 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 Ques | 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
| 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
The syllabus of CBT Stage-1 and Part A of CBT Stage-2 is as follows
| Subject | 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 | 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 Salary
The Railway Recruitment Board offers varying salaries to loco pilots based on their respective departments, as detailed below.
| 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 Admit Card
The RRB ALP admit card for the computer-based exam will be issued online before the two-week exam date, containing applicant information such as name, date of birth, category , gender, applied post, and exam center.
RRB ALP Answer Key
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) releases the answer key and response sheets after exams, including a tentative answer key and response sheets. Candidates can raise objections, and the final answer key is released after reviewing all objections. Aspiring candidates should be familiar with all the key details.
RRB ALP Result
The Railway Recruitment Board will release the RRB ALP Result 2024 soon after the examinations on its official website, allowing candidates to check their results through their login credentials, as the result signifies their selection status in the examination.
RRB ALP Recommended Books
| Syllabus | Books |
| General Science & General Awareness Question Bank | View Books |
| Reasoning Question Bank | View Books |
| Maths Question Bank | View Books |
RRB ALP FAQs
Ans. The result will be released soon after the examinations on the official website of the RRB.
Ans. The application fee to apply for RRB ALP 2024 is Rs 100
Ans. The minimum age limit is 18, and the maximum age limit is 30 for candidates who want to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024. Moreover, relaxation will given to SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking scheme in the RRB ALP Exam and 1/3rd of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Ans. Yes, during the application process, you can select your preferred RRB region for the exam.
