RRB ALP Recruitment 2024:
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the RRB ALP Notification 2024 for the position of Assistant Loco Pilot. With a total vacancy of 5696 ALP posts, this presents a great opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in the world’s 4th largest Railway.
The RRB ALP Online application process commenced on 20th January 2024 and will continue until 19th February 2024. In this comprehensive overview, we will delve into the RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria, Important Dates, Online Application Link, and other essential details.
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Revised RRB ALP Age Limit: The RRB ALP Age Limit has been revised due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, with a 3-year age relaxation provided to candidates. Detailed information on the revised age limit can be found in the RRB ALP Age Limit Notice.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Overview:
| 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, Medical Examination |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024:
| 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 |
| Last day for fee payment | 19th February 2024 (11.59 pm) |
| RRB ALP Exam Date | To Be Announced (TBA) |
RRB ALP Vacancy 2024:
A total of 5696 vacancies for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot post have been announced. The detailed category-wise and region-wise vacancy distribution is provided below:
| Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| RRB ALP | 5696 |
Region-wise Vacancy:
Detailed region-wise vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilot post are outlined in the table below:
| RRB Regions | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 238 |
| Ajmer | 228 |
| Bengaluru | 473 |
| Bhopal | 219 + 65 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 280 |
| Bilaspur | 124 + 1192 |
| Chandigarh | 66 |
| Chennai | 148 |
| … (Continued) | … |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 70 |
| Total | 5696 |
RRB ALP Apply Online 2024:
The RRB ALP Application Form 2024 is available on the official website indianrailways.gov.in. Interested and eligible candidates can apply from 20th January 2024, and the last date for application submission is 19th February 2024.
RRB ALP Apply Online 2024 – Link Active
RRB ALP 2024 Application Fee:
Candidates are required to pay the application fee online while filling out the application form. The application fee details are provided below:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class. | 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 2024 Eligibility Criteria:
Before applying for RRB ALP 2024, candidates must check the detailed eligibility criteria:
- He/She should be a citizen of India.
- He/She should possess a healthy/fit body and 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.
Revised RRB ALP Age Limit (As On 1/7/2024):
The revised RRB ALP Age Limit due to the Covid-19 pandemic is outlined in the table below:
| Age Group (in years) | The upper limit of Date of Birth (Not before) | The lower limit of Date of Birth (Not after) | UR & EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC & ST | All Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 – 33 | 02.07.1991 | 02.07.1988 | 02.07.1986 | 01.07.2006 | – | – |
Candidates belonging to different categories have been provided age relaxation accordingly.
RRB ALP 2024 Age Relaxation:
Age relaxation for various categories is provided as follows:
| 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 | Upper age limit is relaxed up to the extent of apprentice training undergone, subject to a maximum of three years |
Physical/Medical Standard Requirement:
Candidates need to be both physically and medically fit. The Medical Standard should be A-1, and the eye vision of the candidates should be as per the data in the table below:
| Medical Standard | Physical Standard | Vision Standard |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 | Physically Fit in All 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, etc. |
Educational Qualification:
The educational qualification required for the RRB ALP 2024 post includes:
- 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 recognized Institution in lieu of ITI.
- Candidates with Degrees in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above can also apply.
RRB ALP 2024 Selection Process:
Candidates applying for the RRB ALP Post must go through the following selection process stages:
- Stage I CBT
- Stage II CBT
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Documents Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB ALP 2024 Exam Pattern:
Detailed information about the RRB ALP Exam Pattern for CBT I and CBT II is provided below:
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 |
CBT II Exam Pattern:
The RRB ALP 2024 CBT II Exam is conducted online and comprises two segments: Part A and Part B.
Part A:
| Subjects/Sections | Number of Questions | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 10 | 90 Minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | |
| Mathematics | 25 | |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 40 | |
| Total Part A | 100 |
Part B:
| Subjects/Sections | Number of Questions | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Test/Professional Knowledge | 75 | 60 minutes |
| Total Part B | 75 |
RRB ALP 2024 Syllabus:
The RRB ALP Syllabus for both Stage 1 and Stage 2 is comprehensive, covering General Awareness, Current Affairs, Reasoning, Mathematics, General Science, Basic Science, Engineering, and relevant trades. Below is a summary of the topic-wise syllabus:
Stage 1 Syllabus:
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Environment, Science & Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture, Awards and Honors, Books and Authors, Prominent Personalities, Miscellaneous |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Series, Mathematical Operations, Direction Sense, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, Blood Relation, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Similarities and Differences, Arguments and Assumptions, Figure Completion, Counting of Figures, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Mathematics
|
Number System, Simplification (BODMAS), LCM-HCF, Decimals & Fractions, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Pipe and Cistern,
|