The RRB ALP Salary starts from Rs. 19,900. Once a candidate completes the training period, other allowances are included with the basic salary in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission. The in-hand salary of an Assistant Loco Pilot after training will range between Rs 35 – 40,000/- per month. Let’s discuss the salary structure, allowances, and career growth options in this post.
RRB ALP Salary
As per the 7th CPC, there are various allowances like House Rent Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance, etc. Along with these, RRB ALP is entitled to various other perks such as night duty allowance, kilometrage allowance, etc. The detailed salary structure incorporating these allowances in calculating the gross and in-hand salary is given here.
| RRB ALP In Hand Salary 2024 | |
|---|---|
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Basic Pay
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Rs. 19900
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HRA (X city: 30%, Y city: 20%, Z city: 10%)
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Rs. 1990 – Rs. 5970
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DA (50%)
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Rs. 9950
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TA + DA on TA
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Rs. 2025
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| Kilometrage Allowance |
Rs. 1128 (varies)
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| Cell Allowance |
Rs. 120 (varies)
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Leave Allowance (Running)
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Rs. 408 (varies)
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Night Duty Allowance
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Rs. 1419 (varies)
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National Holiday Allowance
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Rs. 384
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Railway Employees Insurance Scheme C
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Rs. 30
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New Pension Scheme Tier 1
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Rs. 3676
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Profession Tax
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Rs. 200
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RRB ALP Gross Salary
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Rs. 41,304
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Total Deductions
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-Rs. 3906
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RRB ALP In Hand Salary
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Rs. 37,398
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Allowances and Perks Given to ALPs
In addition to several allowances mentioned in the salary structure, there are other perks of being an Assistant Loco Pilot in the Indian Railways. The opportunity, therefore, provides many more benefits than a government job in other departments of the same level. Take a look at the list of allowances and perks below:
- Earned Leaves: 30 days
- Casual Leave: 12 days
- Half-Pay or Medical Leave: 30 days
- Gratuity
- Home City and All India Travel Allowances
- Running Allowance (on kilometer basis)
- Free Medical Facilities at the Empaneled Hospitals for the Staff and their Dependents
- Free Railway Tickets to Family Members on particular routes
- HRA, DA, TA, Night Duty, Pension, Insurance, and much more.
Assistant Loco Pilot or ALP Job Profile
Here are the day-to-day tasks that an Assistant Loco Pilot performs:
- Assisting the Loco Pilots.
- Finding defects in the tracks and reporting them
- Maintenance, safety, security, and efficiency of the locomotive
- Keeping a watch on the railway signals
RRB ALP Promotion
The Assistant Loco Pilot post in the Indian Railways offers lucrative growth opportunities. Candidates may prepare for higher exams or departmental exams for promotions. Also, vacancies arise regularly which are filled up based on seniority and/or reservations. The promotion chart is given below for your reference.
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – 1900 Grade Pay
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Senior Assistant Loco Pilot – 2400 Grade Pay
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Loco Shunter – 2400 Grade Pay
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Loco Pilot (Goods) – 4200 Grade Pay
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Loco Pilot (Passengers)
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Loco Pilot (Mail)/ Crew Controller
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Loco Inspector/ Chief Loco Inspector
| RRB ALP Post-Wise Salary | |
|---|---|
| Posts | Salary |
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Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
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Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000/-
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Loco Pilot (Goods)
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Rs 40,000 to Rs 56,000/-
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Loco Pilot (Mail)
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Rs 60,000 to Rs 78,000/-
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Shunting Loco Pilot
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Rs 28,000 to Rs 38,000/-
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Loco Pilot Passenger (Passenger)
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Rs 50,000 to Rs 66,000/-
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Loco Pilot (High Speed)
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Rs 77,000 to Rs 88,000/-
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