RRB Recruitment for 5,696 Assistant Loco Pilo (ALP) Posts - All You Need To Know
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways has invited applications from eligible candidates for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). Applications must only be filed online through February 19, 2024. Online window will remain opened from 20 February 2024 to 29 February 2024 for corrections and payment of modification fee.
RRB recruitment: Selection Procedure
Selection will take place through Computer Based Test (CBT). CBT-1 (first stage) will be a screening exam to shortlist eligible candidates for CBT-2 (second stage). The marks of CBT-1 shall not be counted while preparing the final panel.
RRB recruitment: Pattern & Syllabus
CBT-1
- Exam Duration: 60 minutes
- Number of questions: 75 (Maximum marks – 75) (Negative marking – 1/3rd)
- Minimum pass percentage: UR&EWS – 40%, OBC – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%.
- Syllabus: Mathematics, Mental ability, General Science, General Awareness.
CBT-2
- Part A: 90 minutes & 100 questions
- Part B: 60 minutes & 75 questions (Qualifying only)
- Syllabus for Part A: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering.
- Syllabus for Part B: Trade Syllabi as prescribed by Directorate General of Training (DGT)
RRB recruitment: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognised 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 recognised Institution in lieu of ITI.
Other Qualifications
- Age as on 01.07.2024: 18-30 years (Upper age relaxation is applicable under SC/ST/OBC/Ex-servicemen/Widowed female among others)
- The certificate/documents in support of Educational Qualifications and Age/Caste/Category etc. shall be required at the time of Document Verification by RRB.
RRB recruitment: Key Information
- Number of Vacancies: 5696
- Pay Level in 7th CPC: Level – 2
- Initial pay (Rs.): 19900
- Medical Standard: A-1
- Application Fee: Rs 500 for all candidates; Rs 250 for SC/ST, Ex-servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class
