RRB ALP Recruitment 2024: Check Increased Vacancy, Selection Process
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced an increased vacancy for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts, raising the total to 18,799 positions. This detailed guide covers the exam pattern, selection process, and syllabus for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024.
Table of Contents
- Overview of RRB ALP Recruitment 2024
- RRB ALP Vacancy Details
- Application Process
- Eligibility Criteria
- Selection Process
- Exam Pattern
- Syllabus
- Salary Details
- Important Dates
- Participating RRBs
Overview of RRB ALP Recruitment 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is responsible for conducting the recruitment process for various posts in the Indian Railways. The RRB ALP Notification 2024 (Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2024) has been released, detailing 18,799 vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post. Eligible candidates from across India will be selected and posted in regional cadres of the RRB.
Key Details
- Organization: Railway Recruitment Board
- Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Vacancy: 18,799
- Advertisement Number: 01/2024
- Exam Date: June-August 2024
- Essential Qualification: ITI/Diploma in relevant discipline
- Age Limit: 18-33 years (as on 01/07/2024)
- Salary: Rs. 19,900/- per month
- Job Location: All Over India
- Selection Process: CBT I, CBT II, CBAT, Document Verification
- Official Website: indianrailways.gov.in
RRB ALP Vacancy Details
RRB has revised the vacancy for the Assistant Loco Pilot post to 18,799. The detailed category-wise distribution can be checked in the official notification PDF.
Application Process
The RRB ALP Application Form 2024 was available online, and the submission period concluded in February 2024. Candidates can make modifications to their applications as the correction window is now active.
Application Fee
- UR/OBC: Rs. 500
- SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/PWDs/Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class: Rs. 250 (refundable after deducting bank charges upon appearing in CBT I)
Eligibility Criteria
General Criteria
- Must be a citizen of India.
- Should possess a healthy/fit body and sound mind.
- Must know the regional language of the applying post.
- Should be mentally fit to perform the duties of an Assistant Loco Pilot.
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2024)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 33 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- Other categories as per government norms.
Educational Qualification
- Matriculation/SSLC and ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in specific trades.
- Matriculation/SSLC and Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the specified trades.
- 3 years Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering or equivalent.
Selection Process
The selection process for RRB ALP 2024 consists of four stages:
- CBT I: Preliminary exam
- CBT II: Main exam
- CBAT: Computer-Based Aptitude Test
- Document Verification and Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
CBT I Exam Pattern
- 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 per correct answer, 1/3 mark deducted per incorrect answer
CBT II Exam Pattern
- Mode: Online
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Sections: Part A and Part B
- Subjects:
- Part A: General Awareness and Current Affairs, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Mathematics, Basic Science and Engineering
- Part B: Relevant Trades
- Total Questions: 175 (100 in Part A and 75 in Part B)
Syllabus
Stage 1 Syllabus
- General Awareness and Current Affairs: History, Geography, Polity, Economics, etc.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Classification, Coding-Decoding, etc.
- Mathematics: Number System, Simplification, LCM-HCF, etc.
- Basic Science and Engineering: Measurements, Motion, Basic Electricity, etc.
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.
Stage 2 Syllabus
- Electrical Engineering: Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Wireman, etc.
- Automobile Engineering: Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic Diesel, etc.
- Mechanical Engineering: Fitter, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Turner, etc.
- Electronics Engineering: Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Radio and TV, etc.
Salary Details
Selected candidates for the ALP position will receive a starting salary of Rs. 19,900/- per month along with various allowances like HRA, DA, TA, and Running Allowance.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 18th January 2024
- Registration Dates: 20th Jan to 19th Feb 2024
- Admit Card Release: To be announced
- Exam Dates:
- CBT 1: August 2024
- CBT 2: September 2024
- CBAT: November 2024
- Document Verification: November-December 2024
Participating RRBs
Candidates can visit the official websites of their respective RRB regions for updates.
| 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 |
| Chandigarh | www.rrbccdg.gov.in |
| Chennai | www.rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Jammu Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in |
| Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Prayagraj | www.rrbald.gov.in |
| Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Secundrabad | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |