RRB ALP Notification 2024: The official notification for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 has announced a revised total of 18,799 vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and technician post. This recruitment aims to fill the following positions across various railway zones and the online application process have been concluded in February. But after that the Recruitment Boards of various zones have increased the number of vacancies.
| RRB ALP Vacancy Increase 2024 | ||
| Zonal Railway | Vacancies Notified | Vacancies Approved by the Board |
| Central Railway | 535 | 1783 |
| East Central Railway | 76 | 76 |
| East Coast Railway | 479 | 1595 |
| Eastern Railway | 415 | 1382 |
| North Central Railway | 241 | 802 |
| North Eastern Railway | 43 | 143 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 129 | 428 |
| Northern Railway | 150 | 499 |
| North Western Railway | 228 | 761 |
| South Central Railway | 585 | 1949 |
| South East Central Railway | 1192 | 3973 |
| South Eastern Railway | 300 | 1001 |
| Southern Railway | 218 | 726 |
| South Western Railway | 473 | 1576 |
| West Central Railway | 219 | 729 |
| Western Railway | 413 | 1376 |
| Total | 5696 | 18799 |
RRB ALP Notification 2024 Out
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) released the notification for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 on their official website, indianrailways.gov.in. This aims to facilitate the recruitment for the positions of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technicians.
The age bracket of 18 to 33 years and have Matriculation/SSLC pass certificates, are eligible to apply for the RRB ALP & Technician Recruitment 2024.
| RRB ALP Notification 2024 Overview | |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Posts Name | Assistant Loco Pilots and Technicians |
| Vacancies | 18,799 (Revised) |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration | 20th January to 19th February 2024 |
| Selection Process | CBT I, CBT II, CBAT (Only for ALP) |
| Salary | Rs. 19,900/- |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Important Dates
| RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Important Dates | |
| Activity | Dates |
| RRB ALP Notification 2024 | 19th January 2024 |
| Starting Date To Apply Online | 20th January 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19th February 2024 |
| Modification & Correction Application form | 20th February to 29th February 2024 |
| RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Date 2024 | June and August 2024 (Tentative) |
| RRB ALP CBT 1 Admit Card 2024 | To Be Notified |
| RRB ALP CBT 1 Result 2024 | To be Notified |
| RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Date 2024 | September 2024 |
| RRB ALP CBAT Exam Date 2024 | November 2024 |
| RRB ALP Document Verification 2024 | November/ December 2024 |
| RRB ALP 2024 Application Fee | |
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | Rs. 250 |
| (The fee for these categories shall be refunded after deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in First Stage CBT.) | |
| Others | Rs. 500 |
RRB ALP Educational Qualification 2024
| RRB ALP Educational Qualification 2024 | |
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
| RRB Assistant Loco Pilot | Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in specified trades. |
| Matriculation / SSLC, Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the mentioned trades. | |
| 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering. | |
| Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognized Institution in lieu of ITI. | |
| Candidates with a Degree in the mentioned Engineering disciplines can also apply. | |
| RRB Technician | Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade. |
| Matriculation / SSLC, Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade. | |
RRB ALP 2024 Age Limit
| RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Age Limit | |
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| 18 Years | 33 Years |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
| Post | Selection Process |
| RRB Assistant Loco Pilot | CBT I |
| CBT II | |
| Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) | |
| Document Verification | |
| RRB Technicians | CBT I |
| CBT II | |
| Document Verification |
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024
RRB ALP 2024 CBT 1 or Stage 1 Exam Pattern:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Mental Ability | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science | 20 | 20 | |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 75 | 75 |
- CBT 1 is a screening exam for shortlisting candidates for CBT 2.
- Total marks: 75
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Negative marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
RRB ALP 2024 CBT 2 or Stage 2 Exam Pattern:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Duration |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Mathematics | ||
| Basic Science and Engineering | ||
| Relevant Trade | 75 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 175 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
- RRB Stage 2 is divided into Part A and Part B.
- Part A: 100 questions in 90 minutes
- Part B: 75 questions in 60 minutes
- Only marks obtained in Part A are considered for shortlisting candidates for further stages.
- Negative marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
RRB ALP Physical and Medical Standard Requirement
Candidates who are preparing for the RRB 2024 exam must prioritize and focus on both physical fitness and medical wellness. It is crucial that candidates should meet the A-1 Medical Standard
| RRB ALP Physical and Medical Standard Requirement | |
| Medical Standard | A1 |
| Physical Standard | Physically Fit in All Standards |
| Vision Standard |
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RRB ALP Salary 2024
the rrb alp salary ranges from Rs. 19,000 to Rs. 35,000, complemented by additional perks and allowances.