RRB ALP 2024 Exam Date Out: The Railway Recruitment Board conducts recruitment of RRB ALP exam for 5696 posts. The online application process is completed after the release of the RRB ALP 2024 Notification. As per the latest update, the RRB will conduct the RRB ALP stage 1 exam for candidates who have filled out the form. The RRB has announced the RRB ALP 2024 Exam Date to conduct the RRB ALP CBT 1 exam. The RRB ALP exam will be conducted from 25th November to 29th November 2024. In this blog, we have provided the complete details related to the RRB ALP 2024 exam date which candidates must check.
The complete details of the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) exam 2024 are provided below:
| RRB ALP 2024 Notification: All Details | |
| Name of Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Exam Name | RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) |
| No. of Posts | 5696 Vacancies |
| Age Limit | Min: 18 Years & Max: 30 Years |
| Eligibility Criteria | Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT |
| RRB Apply Online 2024 Start Date | January 20, 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | February 19, 2024 |
| Salary | Rs. 19,900 |
| RRB ALP 2024 Exam Date (Stage 1) | 25th November to 29th November 2024 |
| Official Website Link | www.rbcdg.gov.in |
Check RRB ALP 2024 Exam Dates summarized in the table format given below:
| Particulars | RRB ALP 2024 Exam Dates |
| RRB ALP Short Notice Released | January 18, 2024 |
| Official Notification Release Date | 19th Jan 2024 |
| RRB ALP Apply Online 2024 Start Date | January 20, 2024 |
| RRB ALP Apply Online 2024 Last Date | February 19, 2024 |
| RRB ALP Admit Card Release Date | 4 days before the exam |
| RRB ALP 2024 Exam Date CBT 1 | 25th November to 29th November 2024 |
| RRB ALP 2024 Exam Date CBT 2 | To Be Notified |
| RRB ALP Document Verification | To Be Notified |
| RRB ALP Result Date | To Be Notified |
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has invited eligible candidates to apply for 5696 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts. Online application starts on January 20, 2024, and the last date to apply online is on February 19, 2024. Candidates will get 1 month to apply online for RRB ALP 2024. The link to apply online will be active on January 20, 2024.
RRB ALP Vacancy is 5696 posts on short notice released on January 18, 2024. Candidates can check the below to get region-wise details of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts.
| RRB Regions | Vacancies |
| Ahmedabad | 238 |
| Ajmer | 228 |
| Bengaluru | 473 |
| Bhopal | 284 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 280 |
| Bilaspur | 1316 |
| Chandigarh | 66 |
| Chennai | 148 |
| Gorakhpur | 43 |
| Guwahati | 62 |
| Jammu Srinagar | 39 |
| Kolkata | 345 |
| Malda | 217 |
| Mumbai | 547 |
| Muzaffarpur | 38 |
| Patna | 38 |
| Prayagraj | 652 |
| Ranchi | 153 |
| Secundrabad | 758 |
| Siliguri | 67 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 70 |
| Total | 5696 |
Candidates need to know and fulfill RRB ALP 2024 Eligibility Criteria while applying online. Check the eligibility criteria provided by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) given in the table format below:
| Post Name | RRB ALP Educational Qualification |
| RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) | Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognised 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 / WiremanOR 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 instead of ITI |
The age limit for RRB ALP as of 1/1/2024 is given in the table below:
| Post | Minimum Age Limit | Maximum Age Limit |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | 18 Years | 33 Years |
| 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 working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies, and Institutes | 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) |
Candidates appointed as RRB ALP will have to face a rigorous selection process comprising of online exam followed by an interview and medical tests. The first three phases of exams will be conducted online.
Take a look at the RRB ALP CBT I Exam Pattern 2024.
| Subjects | Total questions asked | Exam Duration |
| Mathematics | 75 Questions | 60 Minutes or 1 Hour |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | ||
| General Science | ||
| General Awareness or Current Affairs |
Here is the RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2024.
| SNo. | Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Part A | ||||
| 1. | Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| 2. | General Intelligence & Reasoning | |||
| 3. | General Science | |||
| 4. | General Awareness and Current Affairs | |||
| Part B | ||||
| Relevant Trade | 75 | 75 | 60 minutes | |
| Total | 175 | 175 | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
Check details of RRB ALP 2024 Medical Requirements:
| RRB ALP 2024 Medical Requirements | ||
| ALP | Medical Standard | A-1 |
| General Fitness | Physical Fit in all respects | |
| Vision Standards | Distant Vision: 6/6, 6/6 Without glasses with fogging test (must not accept +2D)Near Vision: Sn: 0.6. 0.6 Without glasses Must Pass test for Color Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, | |
RRB ALP exam is conducted in two phrases CBT 1 and CBT 2. These two exams are conducted online. Check the syllabus covered in CBT 1 and CBT 2
List of topics covered in RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 from Mathematics, General Science, General Awareness and Mental Ability are listed in the table below:
| Mathematics | Mental Ability | General Science | General Awareness |
| Number system | Analogies | Chemistry | Current Affairs |
| BODMAS | Coding and Decoding | Environment | Polity |
| Decimals | Alphabetical and Number Series | Physics | Award & Honors |
| Fractions | Relationships | Biology | Sports |
| LCM & HCM | Mathematical operations | Art & Culture | |
| Ratio and Proportion | Syllogism | Politics and other subject of importance | |
| Mensuration | Jumbling | Economy | |
| Time and Work | Venn Diagram | ||
| Time & Distance | Data Interpretation and Sufficiency | ||
| Profit and Loss, Algebra | Conclusions and Decision-Making | ||
| Simple and Compound Interest | Similarities and Differences | ||
| Elementary Statistics | Analytical reasoning | ||
| Geometry and Trigonometry | Statement – Arguments and Assumptions | ||
| Square Root | Classification | ||
| Age Calculations | Directions | ||
| Pipes & Cistern | |||
| Calendar & Clock |
Check the RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 for CBT 2 (Part A & B). The exam is scheduled to be held in September 2024.
| RRB ALP Syllabus 2024 for CBT 2 | |
| Subjects | Topics |
| Check the board topics covered in Basic Science & Engineering: 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 | Similar to the CBT 1 Syllabus |
| Basic Science and Engineering | Check the board topics covered in Basic Science & Engineering are: 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 |
RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus 2024: Relevant Trade [Part B] Electrical
RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus 2024: Relevant Trade [Part B] Electronics & Communication
RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus 2024: Relevant Trade [Part B] Automobile
RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus 2024: Relevant Trade [Part B] Mechanical
We have provided the RRB ALP Previous Year Cut Offs for Electrical and Mechanical departments Stage 1 and 2 examinations. Candidates can check below past year cut off marks for 2018 and know the category-wise marks details for CBT 1 and 2 level exams.
Know the RRB ALP Cut Off 2018 Stage 1: (Mechanical) summarized in the table format.
| RRBs | General | SC | ST | OBC |
| Ahmedabad | 43.47 | 35.15 | 32.17 | 28.15 |
| Ajmer | 53.13 | 44.09 | 37.88 | 26.47 |
| Ajmer | 40.93 | 30.01 | 43.07 | NEC |
| Allahabad | 42.75 | 34.85 | 30.78 | 25.02 |
| Bangalore | 45.46 | 38.05 | 30.25 | 25.02 |
| Bhubaneswar | 40 | – | 30.01 | 25.02 |
| Chennai | 51.65 | 30.36 | NEC | NEC |
| Chennai | 47.93 | 45.83 | 39.89 | 26.7 |
| Guwahati | 40.92 | 33.16 | 30.05 | 25.39 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 40 | 32.76 | 30.05 | 25.02 |
| Kolkata | 43.85 | 30.01 | 30.02 | 25.02 |
| Kolkata | 41.33 | 34.2 | 47.37 | NEC |
| Mumbai | 44.89 | 40.08 | 35.74 | 25.48 |
| Muzaffarpur | 42.13 | 34.14 | NEC | NEC |
| Muzaffarpur | 40 | 30.02 | 30.01 | 25.03 |
| Patna | 48.6 | NEC | NEC | NEC |
| Patna | 47.41 | 39.88 | 30.27 | 25.75 |
| Secunderabad | 49.56 | 42.49 | 38.09 | 33.71 |
| Secunderabad | 40.01 | 30.02 | 30.29 | NEC |
| Siliguri | 40 | 30.01 | 30.05 | 25.06 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 55.24 | 47.48 | 31.33 | 25.02 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 40.97 | 30.58 | NEC | NEC |
Here is the RRB ALP Cut 2018 Stage 1 for Electrical department.
| RRBs | General | SC | ST | OBC |
| Ajmer | NEC | NEC | NEC | 30.48 |
| Kolkata | 61/06 | 49.39 | 45.94 | 55.67 |
| Muzaffarpur | 50.55 | 36.99 | 27.03 | 41.61 |
| Ajmer | 48.68 | 36.57 | 27.54 | 44.58 |
| Allahabad | 47.34 | 3835 | 27.54 | 41.99 |
| Secunderabad | 43.39 | 30.01 | 27.68 | 31.85 |
| Mumbai | 53.13 | 40.31 | 32.29 | 45.62 |
| Bhubaneswar | 50.75 | 40.64 | 29.7 | 45.85 |
Check the RRB ALP Cut Off 2018: Stage 2 summarized in the table format given below:
| RRBs | General | SC | ST | OBC |
| Ahmedabad | 69.44 | 61.40 | 51.89 | 64.49 |
| Allahabad (NCR) | 75.19 | 66.86 | 58.95 | 72.10 |
| Allahabad (NR) | 75.04 | 65.83 | 55.27 | 70.87 |
| Bangalore | 72.64 | 60.82 | 54.06 | 69.13 |
| Bhopal (WCR) | 76.74 | 68.20 | 65.60 | 73.69 |
| Bhopal (WR) | 75.27 | 66.94 | 63.54 | 73.13 |
| Bhubaneswar | 72.49 | 60.44 | 57.91 | 68.19 |
| Bilaspur (SECR) | 73.56 | 62.58 | 59.83 | 70.21 |
| Bilaspur (CR) | 72.46 | 62.27 | 57.12 | 70.38 |
| Chandigarh | 73.85 | 63.78 | 47.81 | 68.20 |
| Chennai | 72.26 | 63.62 | 49.18 | 69.73 |
| Guwahati | 66.90 | 52.74 | 47.56 | 60.80 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 67.18 | 49.03 | 39.73 | 62.00 |
Candidates can use the direct link for RRB ALP Apply Online 2024. Here is the list of steps mentioned:
RRB ALP 2024 recruitment process started and the last date to apply online is February 19, 2024. Check the participating Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) in the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment drive.
| RRB Regions | Official website |
| Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Ajmer | www.rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Bengaluru | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Bhopal | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Bhubaneshwar | www.rrbbbs.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | www.rrbbilashpur.gov.in |
| Chandigarh | www.rrbccdg.gov.in |
| Chennai | www.rrbchenna.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Jammu Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Prayagraj | www.rrbald.gov.in |
| Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in |
| Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Secundrabad | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Siliguri | www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| Thiruvananthapuram | www.rrbthiruvanthapuram.gov.in |
RRB ALP 2024 Admit Card will be released 7-10 days before CBT 1 and 2 level of exams. Candidates can check the online RRB websites to download admit cards for CBT 1 & 2. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will provide all details to candidates regarding city intimation and admit card around 10 days before the exam on its official website. For all updates on RRB ALP 2024 Exam candidates should check the official website regularly.
RRB ALP 2024 Results will be announced after CBT 1 and 2 online exams. Candidates who will take the CBT 1 and 2 online examinations starting from June 2024. The results will be uploaded region-wise on the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) official websites. We can expect results announced 15 days after the exam.
RRB ALP Salary 2024: The basic salary of an Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) is Rs. 19,900 monthly pay level 2. Furthermore, the gross salary ranges from Rs. 24000-Rs. 34000 per month. Check the RRB ALP Salary 2024, In-hand, perks, structure, and job progression.
| RRB ALP Salary 2024: In-Hand, Perks & Structure | |
| RRB ALP Pay Scale | Rs 19900 |
| RRB ALP Pay Level | Level 2 |
| RRB ALP Grade Pay | Rs 1900 |
| RRB ALP Dearness Allowance | Rs 10700– Rs 11500 |
| RRB ALP House Rent Allowance | Rs 950 – Rs 1020 |
| RRB ALP Transport Allowance | Rs 820 – Rs 900 |
| RRB ALP Night Duty Allowance | Rs 350 – Rs 390 |
| RRB ALP Running Allowances | Rs 6000 – Rs 6300 |
| RRB ALP Gross Pay | Rs 26000–Rs 35000 |
| RRB ALP Net Deduction | Rs 1800–Rs 1900 |
| RRB ALP Net Salary | Rs 24000–Rs 34000 |
Many applicants apply for the RRB ALP 2024 recruitment drive. Those with devoted preparation and practice will be able to qualify for the multiple selection stages to get into Indian Railways Assistant Loco Pilot positions. Here are some preparation tips and strategies for aspirants targeting for RRB ALP Exam 2024:
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The RRB will conduct the RRB ALP 2024 exam from 25th to 29th November 2024.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB ALP exam annually to recruit Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) in Indian Railways.
The RRB ALP Exam 2024 is conducted in 3 stages- CBT I, CBT II, and CBAT. Candidates may find the Maths and Reasoning sections tough.
Candidates should have finished at least class 10th from the relevant board of education to apply for RRB ALP Apply Online 2024.
Candidates should have a 12th pass certificate from the relevant education board with ITI in relevant trade to apply for RRB ALP 2024. Don’t forget the last date to apply online is February 19, 2024.
The age limit for RRB ALP is 18 years (minimum age) and 33 years old (maximum age) to apply online for the Assistant Loco Pilot posts by February 19, 2024.
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