RRB ALP Exam Date 2024 Out, Check Exam Schedule

RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 was announced vide Advt. No. CEN 01/2024 for 5696 vacancies of Assistant Loco Pilots. The ALPs help Loco Pilots in driving the train safely and provide technical assistance on duty. They are paid a salary under Pay Level 2 according to the 7th CPC. The exam will be conducted between June and August 2024.

RRB ALP Exam 2024: Overview

A concise summary of the RRB ALP Exam 2024 is provided below for quick reference.

Recruiting Authority: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot
Pay Level: Level 2 (Rs.19,000 to Rs.35,000)
Job Location: All India
Notification Release Date: 19 January 2024
Number of Vacancies: 5,696
Online Application Dates: January to February 2024
Photo/Sign Re-upload Dates: 27 May (00:00 Hrs) to 30 May (23:59 Hrs)
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Date: June to August 2024
CBT 2 Exam Date: September 2024
CBAT Exam Date: November 2024
Document Verification Dates: November or December 2024
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/ITI in a specified trade/Apprenticeship
Medical Standards: A1
Official Website: www.recruitmentrrb.in

RRB ALP Exam Date 2024

The tentative dates released by the Railway Recruitment Board are June to August 2024. The exact exam dates will be announced shortly.

RRB ALP Application Correction Notice

The online application process for 5696 vacancies concluded in February. However, candidates who had uploaded invalid or blurred signatures and/or photographs are now given a chance to rectify the error. If you have received an Email or SMS to re-upload the photo/sign, you may do so from 27th May to 30th May 2024, 11:59 PM.

RRB ALP 2024 Notice for Reuploading Photo/Sign Rejected by AI [NEW]

RRB ALP Helpdesk

In case of any technical issues or general queries, the Railway Recruitment Board has provided a dedicated helpdesk to resolve such issues. Candidates may reach out to the RRB Helpdesk between 10 AM to 5 PM. The contact details are given below:

RRB ALP Helpline Numbers: 9592-001-188 or 0172-565-3333
RRB ALP Helpdesk Email ID: rrb.help@csc.gov.in

RRB ALP 2024 Vacancy

RRB has announced 5,696 vacancies that will be filled through this recruitment. Bilaspur and Secunderabad regions have the highest vacancies among all RRB Regions. The region-wise vacancies are given in table below:

RRB ALP Vacancy 2024
Regions	Vacancies
Ahmedabad	238
Ajmer	228
Bangalore	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	286
Ranchi	153
Secunderabad	758
Siliguri	67
Thiruvananthapuram	70
Total Vacancies	5696

Eligibility Criteria for Assistant Loco Pilots

The eligibility criteria for this recruitment are divided across four categories viz. Nationality, Age Limit, Educational Qualification, and Medical Standard. Candidates need to be eligible from all perspectives to apply for this exam.

RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria
Nationality	Age Limit (01.07.2024)	Medical Standard
Citizen of India Citizen of Nepal Subject of Bhutan Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01.01.1962	Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 33 Years *Age Relaxation is applicable for certain categories	A-1
Educational Qualification
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 instead of ITI. Candidates with Degrees in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above can also apply.

Age Limit and Age Relaxation Details:

RRB ALP Age Limit and Relaxation

RRB ALP Selection Process 2024

The selection process for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) comprises the following four stages:

CBT Stage 1
CBT Stage 2
Computer-Based Aptitude Test
Document Verification

RRB ALP 2024 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for the RRB ALP stage 1 Computer-Based Test is discussed below:

CBT1 is a qualifying exam and the marks are not counted towards final merit.
Exam mode: Online, Computer-Based
Exam Type: Objective
Number of Questions: 74 MCQs
Maximum Marks: 75
Negative Marking: 1/3rd
Duration: 60 minutes
Normalization: Yes

RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern
Subject	Questions/Marks
Mathematics	20
Mental Ability	25
General Science	20
General Awareness	10
Total	75

RRB ALP Salary 2024

The basic pay of an Assistant Loco Pilot ranges from Rs.19,000 to Rs.35,000 under Pay Level 2. The salary and allowances are paid as per the 7th pay commission. Some of the allowances and perks of serving as an RRB ALP include:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance (TA)
Overtime
Night Duty Allowance
Running Allowance (based on km covered)
NPS, CGHS, etc.

FAQs

When will the RRB ALP CBT Stage 1 be conducted?

The exam is scheduled between June and August 2024. Candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the syllabus and exam pattern by attempting mock tests and previous year papers to stay ahead of the competition.

Which stages are involved in the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024?

The selection process includes four stages i.e. CBT 1, CBT 2, Computer-Based Aptitude Test, and Document Verification (along with Medical Examination). Candidates must qualify in each stage to get selected as an Assistant Loco Pilot in the Indian Railways.