RRB ALP Recruitment 2024: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Notification for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot. It is a good opportunity for the candidates, because this time, RRB has released a total vacancy of 5696 ALP posts. Candidates who have an ITI/Diploma/Degree in Engineering can submit their application form from 20th January 2024 onwards on the official website at https://indianrailways.gov.in/. The complete details regarding the RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria, Important Dates, Online Apply Link, and other details are discussed below. Bookmark this page to get the latest updates.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Notification Out
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is the recruitment body of India Railways which conducts the recruitment process for various posts. On 18th January 2024, RRB released the RRB ALP Notification 2024 (Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2024) for 5696 vacancies. Candidates from all States/UTs in the country will selected and posted at regional cadres of RRB. Below, we have provided the salary details, physical requirement, application dates and so on.
RRB ALP Notification 2024 PDF
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a short notice regarding the RRB ALP Notification 2024 on 18th January 2024 and the detailed notification PDF will be released on the official website of RRB which contains all the essential details such as eligibility, age limit, steps to apply, selection process, etc. Candidates can check the short notification here the detailed PDF will be shared soon.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024
Through the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2024, the Board is going to appoint eligible candidates through selection stages such as CBT I, CBT II, CBAT, and Document Verification. Those who get selected will be paid an initial salary of Rs. 19,900 per month. Interested can apply for the RRB ALP 2024 till 19th February 2024. Check the overview here.
| RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 | |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Vacancy | 5696 |
| Advertisement Number | 01/2024 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 20th January to 19th February 2024 |
| Essential Qualification | ITI/ Diploma in relevant discipline |
| Age Limit | 42 years |
| Salary | Rs. 19,900/- |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Selection Process | CBT I, CBT II, CBAT Document Verification |
| RRB Official Website | https://indianrailways.gov.in/ |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024: Important Dates
The RRB has notified the online application dates for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024. The online registration portal is open between 20th January to 19th February 2024. As of now, the Board has only announced the Application dates and the exam date will be released soon.
| RRB ALP Recruitment 2024: Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| RRB ALP Notification Release | 18th January 2024 |
| RRB ALP Online Application Begins On | 20th January 2024 |
| RRB ALP Last Date to Submit Online Application | 19th February 2024 |
| RRB ALP Exam Date | TBA |
RRB ALP Vacancy 2024
For the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot post, RRB has announced a total vacancy of 5696. The detailed category-wise vacancy distribution information will be shared soon.
| RRB ALP Vacancy 2024 | |
| Post Name | Vacancy |
| RRB ALP | 5696 |
RRB ALP Vacancy 2024: Region-wise Vacancy
The region-wise vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilot post will be shared below. We will update the region-wise vacancy in the table below after it gets released by the RRB.
| RRB ALP 2024: Region-wise | |
| RRB Regions | Vacancies |
| Ahmedabad | — |
| Ajmer | — |
| Allahabad | — |
| Bengaluru | — |
| Bhopal | — |
| Bhubaneshwar | — |
| Bilaspur | — |
| Chandigarh | — |
| Chennai | — |
| Gorakhpur | — |
| Guwahati | — |
| Jammu Srinagar | — |
| Kolkata | — |
| Malda | — |
| Mumbai | — |
| Muzaffarpur | — |
| Patna | — |
| Ranchi | — |
| Secundrabad | — |
| Siliguri | — |
| Thiruvananthapuram | — |
| Total | 5696 |
RRB ALP Apply Online 2024
The RRB ALP Application Form 2024 will be available on the official website of RRB at https://indianrailways.gov.in/ and candidates who are interested and eligible can apply from 20th January 2024 onwards. Please note that the application will be received by the Board only through online mode and no other means of application will be entertained. Also, the last date to apply is 19th February 2024. The link below will be active from 19th February 2024.
RRB ALP Apply Online 2024- Link to Be Active from 20th January 2024
RRB ALP Application Fee 2024
While filling out the application form, candidates are required to pay the application fee online. For the Unreserved and OBC Category, the application fee is Rs. 500/- whereas for the SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class it is Rs. 250/-.
Note: The fee for SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/PWDs/Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class categories shall be refunded after deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in First Stage CBT
| RRB ALP Application Fee 2024 | |
| Category | Fee |
| UR/OBC | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class. | Rs. 250 |
RRB ALP 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the RRB ALP 2024, Candidates must check the detailed eligibility criteria as given below.
- He/She should be a citizen of India.
- He/She should possess a healthy/fit body and should be of sound mind.
- They should know the regional language from where they are applying for the post.
- He/She should be mentally fit to perform the job profile of an Assistant Loco Pilot.
RRB ALP Age Limit 2024 (As On 1/7/2024)
The minimum age limit for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot is 18 to 30 years as on 1/7/2024. However, candidates belonging to different categories have been provided age relaxation accordingly as given below.
| RRB ALP Age Relaxation | |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Class (Non Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months of service after attestation) | Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| Person With Disability | 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 |
| Widowed/divorced/judicially separated Women 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 | |
RRB ALP Physical/Medical Standard Requirement
It is important for the candidates to be both physically and medically fit. The Medical Standard should be A-1 and eye vision of the candidates should be as per the data in the table below.
| RRB ALP Physical/Medical Standard Requirement | ||
| Medical Standard | Physical Standard | Vision Standard |
| A-1 | Physically Fit in All Standards |
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RRB ALP Qualification 2024
Check the educational qualification required for the post fo RRB ALP 2024:
- 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 recognised Institution in lieu of ITI.
- Candidates with Degrees in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above can also apply.
RRB ALP Selection Process 2024
Those who are applying for the RRB ALP Post, must know the selection process through which they are required to go through. The RRB ALP Selection Process consist of 4 stages as shown below and all the exams will be conducted in a computer-based manner.
- Stage I CBT
- Stage II CBT
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Documents Verification
- Medical Examination.
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024
The details of the RRB ALP Exam Pattern for CBT I and CBT II is discussed below in detail:
RRB ALP CBT I Exam Pattern
This table outlines the key details related to the RRB ALP 2024 CBT 1, including the exam mode, total marks, number of questions, duration, subjects, marking scheme, and negative marking policy.
| RRB ALP CBT I Exam Pattern | |
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Total Marks | 75 |
| Total Questions | 75 |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Subjects | Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness of Current Affairs |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | ⅓ mark for each incorrect answer |
RRB ALP CBT II Exam Pattern
The RRB ALP 2024 is to be conducted in an online format. The complete and thorough details of the RRB ALP CBT II Exam Pattern is given below.
- The examination has a total duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- It comprises two segments: Part A and Part B.
- Part A includes questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness of Current Affairs.
- Part B is centered around Relevant Trades.
Read in Detail: RRB ALP Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024
RRB ALP Salary 2024
Upon being finally selected for the position of Assistant Loco Pilot, candidates will be entitled to an attractive salary package in accordance with the Government’s Pay Level. In addition to the salary, candidates will receive various perks and allowances as per the established regulations. The selected candidates will be paid as per Level 2 of the Pay Matrix Level 2, with an initial salary of Rs. 19,900.
Refer to the comprehensive salary structure for RRB ALP 2023 presented in the table below for detailed information.
| RRB ALP Salary 2023 | |
| Salary | Amount/Types of Allowances |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 19,900/- |
| Allowances | HRA, DA, TA, Running Allowance, New Pension Scheme |
