RAILWAY RECRUITMENT BOARD (RRB) ALP, 2024 The RRB ALP exam is a national-level competitive exam conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board to select candidates for the Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP) role in the Indian Railways. The eligibility criteria for the exam require candidates to be between 18 and 30 years of age, with a minimum educational qualification of Matriculation/SSL. Additionally, candidates must have completed a diploma in engineering entrance examination for various streams such as Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, or Automobile. The selection process for the RRB ALP post is rigorous and involves multiple stages, including a computer-based test, a physical efficiency test, document verification, and a medical examination.
RAILWAY RECRUITMENT BOARD (RRB) ALP, 2024 loco-pilot-vacancy-2024
Recent Update on RRB ALP 01/2024
The CBT 1 exams for this post are tentatively scheduled to be held between June and August 2024.
The second stage (CBT 2) exams are tentatively scheduled to take place in September 2024.
Aptitude Test (CBAT) is scheduled for November 2024.
After the Aptitude Test, the Shortlist for Document Verification will be released in November 2024/ December 2024
| CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE (CEN) NO. 01/2024 |
IMPORTANT DATES: ALP 2024
date of Application: 20- January- 2024
Closing date for Submission of Application: 19-February-2024 (23:59 hours)
Modification window – July 29 to August 07, 2024
| POST | ASSISTANCE LOCO PILOT |
| PAY IN 7TH CPC | LEVEL- 2 |
| INITIAL PAY (RS.) | 19900 |
| MEDICAL STANDARD | A-1 |
| AGE | 18-30 YEARS (AS ON DATE: 01-07-2024) |
| TOTAL VACANCIES | 8149 |
MEDICAL STANDARD: A – 1
GENERAL FITNESS: PHYSICALLY FIT IN ALL RESPECT
VISION 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 tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational qualification of Matriculation/SSLC. Additionally, candidates must have completed a diploma in engineering entrance examination for various streams such as Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, or Automobile.
Matriculation /SSLC + ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT
In Trade: Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic(Moter Vehicle), Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic.
OR
Matriculation/SSLC + Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above.
OR
Matriculation /SSLC + Three Years Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile Engineering.
OR
Combination of Various Streams of these Engineering discipline from a recognized Institution in lieu of ITI.
ABOUT INDIAN RAILWAY , RRB ALP 2024 :
The Indian Railways is one of the largest employers in the country, providing job security, attractive remuneration, and numerous benefits.
EXAM RRB ALP 2024:
2-Stages
The RRB ALP exam comprises 2 – Stages of computer-based tests, with the first stage consisting of four sections: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness of Current Affairs.
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EXAM PATTERN (CBT – I)
| RRB ALP Exam Pattern: CBT-I | |||
| SUBJECTS | NO. OF QUESTIONS | MAXIMUM MARKS | MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS |
| Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness of Current Affairs. | 75 | 75 | UR-40%OBC/SC – 30%ST – 25% |
| TOTAL | 75 | 75 | |
EXAM PATTERN (CBT – II)
RRB ALP Exam Pattern:
CBT-II | |||
| SECTION | SUBJECTS | NO. OF QUESTIONS | DURATION |
| Section ‘A’ | Math | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | |||
| Basic Science & Engineering | |||
| Section ‘B’ | Relevant Trade | 75 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 175 | 2 hours 30 Minutes | |
- The 2 – Stage CBT will consist of two sections: Part A and Part B
- Part B will be of qualifying nature only whereas the marks of Part A will decide the progress of the candidates to the next stages of the selection process.
- The minimum qualifying marks for part B are 35% for all candidates irrespective of the category.
- 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
- There will be sectional timing in the RRB ALP CBT – II examination.
Q.1. What Is The Role Of ALP RRB ?
Ans. The role of an ALP technician involves operating and maintaining locomotives, ensuring the safety and efficiency of train operation.
