The RRB has release the application status for the candidates who applied for the RRB ALP Recruitment. The status can be any of the following: (i) Provisionally accepted (ii) Provisionally accepted with conditions and (iii) Rejected (Along with reasons for rejection). The official board has also put the dates for the application form correction. Candidates who have had their application provisionally accepted, with or without conditions, can make changes to their application.
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the detailed vacancy table according to the categories and regions of the candidate. The RRB ALP Notification 2024 was released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) through an official notification. A total of 18799 vacancies has been announced for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post under various RRBs across the country on 18th June, 2024. Earlier, the candidates were updated with a total count of 5696 vacancies released but now the vacancies has been revised and increased. The application window was opened from 20th January, 2024 with the last date to apply on 19th February, 2024. 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 Overview 2024 | |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Post | Assistant Loco Pilot |
| Vacancies | 18799 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 20th January, 2024 |
| Application Last Date | 19th February, 2024 |
| Application Correction Start Date | 29 July, 2024 |
| Application Correction Last Date | 07 August, 2024 |
| Official Website | Click here to visit the official website. |
RRB ALP Recruitment Notification 2024 Overview
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.
RRB ALP Vacancy 2024
There are a total of 18799 vacancies announced for the post of Assistant Loco Pilots. The vacancies are divided on the basis of zonal and categories. Refer to the table below to know more about the same.
| S. No. | Zonal Railway | Vacancies Notified | Increased Vacancies on 18th June, 2024 |
| 1 | Central Railway | 535 | 1783 |
| 2 | East Central Railway | 76 | 76 |
| 3 | East Coast Railway | 479 | 1595 |
| 4 | Eastern Railway | 415 | 1382 |
| 5 | North Central Railway | 241 | 802 |
| 6 | North Eastern Railway | 43 | 143 |
| 7 | Northeast Frontier Railway | 129 | 428 |
| 8 | Northern Railway | 150 | 499 |
| 9 | North Western Railway | 228 | 761 |
| 10 | South Central Railway | 585 | 1949 |
| 11 | South East Central Railway | 1192 | 3973 |
| 12 | South Eastern Railway | 300 | 1001 |
| 13 | Southern Railway | 218 | 726 |
| 14 | South Western Railway | 473 | 1576 |
| 15 | West Central Railway | 219 | 729 |
| 16 | Western Railway | 413 | 1376 |
| Total Posts | 5696 | 18799 | |
RRB ALP Revised Vacancy Table
| CATEGORY | RRB Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | TOTAL | EXSM |
| AHMEDABAD | WR | 394 | 132 | 67 | 244 | 100 | 937 | 94 |
| AJMER | NWR | 314 | 113 | 56 | 204 | 74 | 761 | 77 |
| BANGALORE | SWR | 640 | 235 | 118 | 426 | 157 | 1576 | 157 |
| BHOPAL | WCR | 466 | 87 | 62 | 52 | 62 | 729 | 73 |
| WR | 42 | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 101 | 10 | |
| BHUBANESWAR | ECoR | 412 | 141 | 68 | 254 | 55 | 930 | 93 |
| BILASPUR | CR | 251 | 21 | 52 | 96 | 42 | 462 | 46 |
| SECR | 1610 | 595 | 298 | 1072 | 398 | 3973 | 398 | |
| CHANDIGARH | NR | 170 | 22 | 13 | 87 | 32 | 324 | 32 |
| CHENNAI | SR | 182 | 105 | 43 | 105 | 58 | 493 | 49 |
| GORAKHPUR | NER | 58 | 22 | 11 | 39 | 13 | 143 | 15 |
| GUWAHATI | NFR | 138 | 52 | 25 | 92 | 34 | 341 | 34 |
| JAMMU-SRINAGAR | NR | 52 | 20 | 10 | 35 | 13 | 130 | 13 |
| KOLKATA | ER | 337 | 123 | 62 | 224 | 74 | 820 | 82 |
| SER | 100 | 35 | 80 | 64 | 24 | 303 | 30 | |
| MALDA | ER | 284 | 67 | 71 | 78 | 62 | 562 | 56 |
| SER | 86 | 28 | 13 | 50 | 10 | 187 | 19 | |
| MUMBAI | SCR | 35 | 13 | 6 | 23 | 9 | 86 | 9 |
| WR | 137 | 51 | 25 | 91 | 34 | 338 | 34 | |
| CR | 570 | 199 | 99 | 357 | 96 | 1321 | 132 | |
| MUZAFFARPUR | ECR | 15 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 38 | 4 |
| PATNA | ECR | 15 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 38 | 4 |
| PRAYAGRAJ | NCR | 493 | 58 | 60 | 90 | 101 | 802 | 80 |
| NR | 21 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 45 | 5 | |
| RANCHI | SER | 189 | 110 | 34 | 127 | 51 | 511 | 51 |
| SECUNDERABAD | ECR | 248 | 125 | 74 | 152 | 66 | 665 | 67 |
| SCR | 756 | 273 | 149 | 491 | 194 | 1863 | 187 | |
| SILIGURI | NFR | 35 | 13 | 7 | 23 | 9 | 87 | 9 |
| THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | SR | 99 | 62 | 60 | 2 | 10 | 233 | 23 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 8149 | 2735 | 1579 | 4538 | 1798 | 18799 | 1883 | |
RRB ALP Application Process 2024
The aspirants must learn how to apply for the examination for the RRB ALP Recruitment. To apply to for the Vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilots positions, candidates must follow the steps outlined:
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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
The aspiring candidates applying for the RRB ALP Recruitment must check the RRB ALP eligibility conditions specified by the board before submitting their applications. They must meet the age, education, nationality in order to be able to apply for the post.
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 aspiring candidates must be aware of the RRB ALP recruitment Selection Process 2024 before appearing for the examination. The Selection Process for 2024 examination will consist of two to three phases. The different phases are as follows:
| 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.
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