The RRB ALP Notification 2024 has been released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). A total of 5696 vacancies have been announced for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post under various RRBs across the country. This is an excellent opportunity for 10th-pass candidates with ITI or Diploma. Some highlights of the RRB ALP Recruitment has been provided below in the article.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Overview
Let us quickly go through the important information about RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 in the table below:
| RRB ALP Recruitment 2024: Overview | |
| Name of the Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Name of the Examination | RRB ALP |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot |
| Selection Process | CBT ICBT IICBAT (Only for RRB ALP)DVMedical Examination |
| Vacancy | 5696 |
| RRB ALP Notification Release Date | 19th January 2024 |
| RRB ALP Application Start Date | 20th January 2024 |
| RRB ALP Last Date to Apply | 19th February 2024 |
| RRB ALP Exam Date | CBT 1: June to August 2024CBT 2: September 2024CBAT: November 2024 |
| Official Website | RRB website |
RRB ALP Notification 2024
The notification contains important details such as application dates, eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, etc., for the recruitment. Candidates can download the RRB ALP Notification PDF using the link given below.
Download RRB ALP 2024 Notification PDF
RRB ALP Vacancy 2024
The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment has announced 5696 vacancies of Assistant Loco Pilots.
| RB ALP Recruitment Vacancy 2024 | |
| UR | 2499 |
| SC | 804 |
| ST | 482 |
| OBC | 1351 |
| EWS | 560 |
| Total | 5696 |
RRB ALP Application Process 2024
The steps to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment are as follows:
Direct Link to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024
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- Go to the official RRB website.
- Find and select the option for applying to the RRB ALP Recruitment.
- Complete the registration process by entering necessary details.
- Fill out the RRB ALP application form.
- Upload required documents, photograph, and signature in the specified format.
- Make the payment for the application fee.
- Review and submit your application, then print it for your records.
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Application Fee
The candidates must pay the application fee as prescribed for the respective category. Details of the same are mentioned below.
| Category | RRB ALP Application Fee (INR) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class.The fee for these categories shall be refunded after deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in First Stage CBT. | 250 |
| Others | 500 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Eligibility
Candidates applying for the RRB ALP Recruitment must check the RRB ALP eligibility conditions specified by the board before submitting their applications.
Age Limit
- Candidates between the age group of 18 – 33 years are eligible to apply for the RRB ALP Recruitment.
Educational Qualification
- Only candidates with a Matriculation + Apprenticeship/Diploma qualification in relevant disciplines are eligible to apply for the Assistant Loco Pilot post.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
The RRB ALP selection process will comprise multiple stages as shown below.
| Post | Selection Process |
| RRB Assistant Loco Pilot | CBT ICBT IIComputer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)Document VerificationMedical Examination |
RRB ALP Exam Pattern
Candidates preparing for the RRB ALP Recruitment should be familiar with the syllabus and exam pattern. The following are details of the syllabus and exam pattern –
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern
The RRB ALP CBT I exam will be an objective-type test, which will only be qualifying in nature.
| RRB ALP Exam Pattern – CBT I | |||
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| Maths, Mental Ability, General Science, General Awareness: | 75 | 75 | UR – 40%OBC/SC – 30%ST – 25% |
| Total | 75 | 75 | – |
- 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
- The exam duration will be 60 minutes.
- A total of 75 questions will be asked in the examination.
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Candidates who qualify the CBT I will be shortlisted for RRB ALP CBT II exam.
| RRB ALP Exam Pattern – CBT II | |||
| Section | Subjects | No. of Questions | Duration |
| A | Maths | 100 | 90 Mins |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | |||
| Basic Science & Engineering | |||
| B | Relevant Trade | 75 | 60 Mins |
| Total | 175 | 2 Hours 30 Mins | |
- 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.
- The minimum qualifying marks for part B are 35% for all candidates.
- 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
RRB ALP Exam Pattern CBAT
The Computer Based Aptitude Test will be conducted only for the post of RRB Assistant Loco Pilot.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks for this stage are 42 marks in each of the test batteries, irrespective of the category.
- The medium of questions for the CBAT will be English and Hindi.
- There will be no negative marking.
- The merit list for RRB ALP will be prepared only from amongst the candidates who qualify the CBAT stage.