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The Railway Recruitment Board publishes the expected cut-off marks along with the published examination results. Cut-off marks are the minimum marks required in order to qualify for the exam and are decided from time to time based on the level of toughness of the paper. The candidates are required to score equal to or more than the Cut-Off marks for the post applied depending on his/her category. The notification for Assistant Loco Pilot cut-off marks is not released yet. Candidates can go through the previously released result notification to get a detailed analysis of the result and expected cut-off marks. In this article, candidates will get to know the RRB ALP cut-off mark zone-wise and category-wise along with the expected and previous year’s RRB ALP cut-off scores.
RRB ALP Cut Off 2024
RRB releases a notification regarding the cut off mark which the candidate has to obtain in order to get into the next step of recruitment process. Candidates willing to write the examination must have an understanding of the cut off mark according to the category to which one belongs. The cut off for ALP exam is decided based on various factors. The factors considered while deciding the minimum RRB ALP cut off marks are as mentioned below:
- Level of toughness of the examination
- Total vacancies in each zones
- Category in which one belongs
- Total number of candidates appeared.
- Highest score of RRB applicant in the previous examination
RRB ALP Previous Cut Off
RRB ALP Cut Off 2018 Stage 1 [Mechanical]
Below is the tabulated data for RRB ALP Mechanical Cut Off for the exam conducted in 2018.
| RRB ALP Cut Off 2018 [Mechanical] | ||||
| RRBs | General | SC | ST | OBC |
| Ahmedabad | 43.47 | 35.15 | 32.17 | 28.15 |
| Ajmer | 53.13 | 44.09 | 37.88 | 26.47 |
| Ajmer | 40.93 | 30.01 | 43.07 | NEC |
| Allahabad | 42.75 | 34.85 | 30.78 | 25.02 |
| Bangalore | 45.46 | 38.05 | 30.25 | 25.02 |
| Bhubaneswar | 40 | – | 30.01 | 25.02 |
| Chennai | 51.65 | 30.36 | NEC | NEC |
| Chennai | 47.93 | 45.83 | 39.89 | 26.7 |
| Guwahati | 40.92 | 33.16 | 30.05 | 25.39 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 40 | 32.76 | 30.05 | 25.02 |
| Kolkata | 43.85 | 30.01 | 30.02 | 25.02 |
| Kolkata | 41.33 | 34.2 | 47.37 | NEC |
| Mumbai | 44.89 | 40.08 | 35.74 | 25.48 |
| Muzaffarpur | 42.13 | 34.14 | NEC | NEC |
| Muzaffarpur | 40 | 30.02 | 30.01 | 25.03 |
| Patna | 48.6 | NEC | NEC | NEC |
| Patna | 47.41 | 39.88 | 30.27 | 25.75 |
| Secunderabad | 49.56 | 42.49 | 38.09 | 33.71 |
| Secunderabad | 40.01 | 30.02 | 30.29 | NEC |
| Siliguri | 40 | 30.01 | 30.05 | 25.06 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 55.24 | 47.48 | 31.33 | 25.02 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 40.97 | 30.58 | NEC | NEC |
RRB ALP Cut Off 2018 Stage 1 [Electrical]
Below is the tabulated data for RRB ALP Electrical Cut Off for the exam conducted in 2018.
| RRB ALP Cut Off 2018 [Electrical] | ||||
| RRBs | General | SC | ST | OBC |
| Ajmer | NEC | NEC | NEC | 30.48 |
| Kolkata | 61/06 | 49.39 | 45.94 | 55.67 |
| Muzaffarpur | 50.55 | 36.99 | 27.03 | 41.61 |
| Ajmer | 48.68 | 36.57 | 27.54 | 44.58 |
| Allahabad | 47.34 | 3835 | 27.54 | 41.99 |
| Secunderabad | 43.39 | 30.01 | 27.68 | 31.85 |
| Mumbai | 53.13 | 40.31 | 32.29 | 45.62 |
| Bhubaneswar | 50.75 | 40.64 | 29.7 | 45.85 |
RRB ALP Cut Off 2018 Stage 2
| RRB ALP Cut Off 2018 Stage 2 | ||||
| RRBs | General | SC | ST | OBC |
| Ahmedabad | 69.44 | 61.40 | 51.89 | 64.49 |
| Allahabad (NCR) | 75.19 | 66.86 | 58.95 | 72.10 |
| Allahabad (NR) | 75.04 | 65.83 | 55.27 | 70.87 |
| Bangalore | 72.64 | 60.82 | 54.06 | 69.13 |
| Bhopal (WCR) | 76.74 | 68.20 | 65.60 | 73.69 |
| Bhopal (WR) | 75.27 | 66.94 | 63.54 | 73.13 |
| Bhubaneswar | 72.49 | 60.44 | 57.91 | 68.19 |
| Bilaspur (SECR) | 73.56 | 62.58 | 59.83 | 70.21 |
| Bilaspur (CR) | 72.46 | 62.27 | 57.12 | 70.38 |
| Chandigarh | 73.85 | 63.78 | 47.81 | 68.20 |
| Chennai | 72.26 | 63.62 | 49.18 | 69.73 |
| Guwahati | 66.90 | 52.74 | 47.56 | 60.80 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 67.18 | 49.03 | 39.73 | 62.00 |
RRB ALP Cutoff Marks 2024: Deciding Factors
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Numerous factors are responsible for deciding the cutoff marks for all the categories. Some of the factors responsible for influencing the RRB ALP cutoff marks are as follows:
- Number of Applicants: The total number of aspirants appearing in the exam determines the RRB ALP cutoff marks. If there are less number of test-takers, the overall competition and cutoff marks will be less.
- Vacancies: The total vacancies are crucial in determining the RRB ALP cutoff marks. If the RRB ALP vacancies are high, then the cutoff marks will also be less, and vice-versa.
- Difficulty level: The questions asked in the RRB ALP exam also determine the RRB ALP cutoff marks. If questions asked in the exam are difficult in nature, the cutoff marks will also increase, and vice-versa.
- Candidate’s Performance: The marks obtained in the written exam also determine the RRB ALP cutoff marks. If the majority of applicants score high marks in the exam, then the cutoff marks will also rise.
RRB ALP Minimum Qualifying Marks
There is a minimum qualifying mark for each step of RRB ALP recruitment, which is mentioned in the notification. Check the category wise minimum qualifying marks as tabulated below
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RRB ALP Minimum Qualifying Marks
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Category
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Minimum Qualifying Marks
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UR and EWS
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40%
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OBC (NCL)
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30%
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SC
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30%
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ST
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25%
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RRB ALP 2024 Notification Out
On January 19, 2024, the Railway Recruitment Board published the RRB ALP Notification 2024 pdf (CEN No. 2024) for 5696 Assistant Loco Pilot positions. Candidates should read the whole advertisement for the RRB ALP 2024 test, which is linked below, before applying for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) positions. The notification PDF is a crucial document that includes information about the position, crucial deadlines, qualifications, the application procedure, etc.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024- Important Dates
| RRB ALP Recruitment 2024- Important Dates | |
| Events | Important Dates |
| RRB ALP 2024 Notification | 19th January 2024 |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 20th January 2024 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 19th February 2024 |
| Last Date of Payment of Fees | 19th February 2024 |
| RRB ALP Admit Card Download Date | — |
| RRB ALP Exam Date | — |
| RRB ALP Result Date | — |
Understanding and analyzing the previous year’s cut-off mark helps an aspiring candidate to plan and prepare on how to attend the answers wisely. Entri app helps you in providing the information regarding the same, thus making your journey more advanced and tabulated. Hence cut-off marks play an important role in strategizing your examination, making your goal clearer. Entri app wishes you all the best for the aspirants.
FAQ’s
Q1. Is RRB ALP Cut Off released along with result?
Ans: Yes, RRB ALP Cut Off is released along with RRB ALP Result.
Q2. Do RRB releases RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Cut Off separately for all regions?
Ans: Yes, RRB releases RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Cut Off separately for all regions.
Q3. How to check the RRB ALP cutoff 2024?
Ans: Aspirants can download the RRB ALP cutoff marks on the official website of the RRB or check the table provided above.
Q4. What factors determine the RRB ALP cutoff?
Ans: Factors deciding the RRB ALP cutoff are the total number of test-takers who have appeared in the exam, availability of vacancies, difficulty level, category, etc.
