Railway Recruitment Board conducts the national level examination to the recruitment for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot on a yearly basis as the opening comes up periodically. The examination conducted by the board is usually a national level examination where candidates who have the required eligibility which is predefined by the recruiting board through the official notification can apply for the openings at various zones through the official website. Candidates who wish to apply for this job under the Indian Railway must understand the examination and RRB ALP Posts Details. Here is the detailed list and RRB ALP Post Details with all the details every candidate must know before applying through the official website.
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Railway Recruitment Board Exam 2021: Overview
| Name of the Organization | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Mode of Examination | Online Exam |
| Type of Questions | Objective type questions (MCQ) |
| Eligibility | May vary according to the job positions offered |
| Post | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Technician Grade III |
| Official website | www.indianrailways.gov.in |
Railway Recruitment Board conducts the national level examination for the recruitment of almost 23000 posts that are open at various railway zones in the country. It is one of the most anticipated government examinations that take place in the country. The man intake at different zones will differ accordingly from time to time. Candidates who wish to apply for the post must understand the complete details about the job and job description. Also before applying for this post the aspirant should also make sure the eligibility criteria that are set by the recruiting body are met. A candidate who wishes to apply or join the post must under about all the details regarding the examination and the RRB ALP post list.
RRB ALP vacancies according to 2020
| RRB Mumbai | 3624 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 3210 |
| RRB Ranchi | 2210 |
| RRB Kolkota | 1786 |
| RRB Chennai | 1423 |
| RRB Patna | 1371 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 1341 |
| RRB Allahabad | 1321 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 961 |
| RRB Bangalore | 890 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 878 |
| RRB Jammu Srinagar | 812 |
| RRB Bhubaneshwar | 745 |
| RRB Ajmer | 645 |
| RRB Bhopal | 625 |
| RRB Ahmedabad | 455 |
| RRB Guwahati | 445 |
| RRB Siliguri | 341 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 178 |
| RRB Malda | 95 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 95 |
| Total | 23801 |
This vacancy of the post is displayed as per the vacancy list that the board published in 2020. This post vacancy details will be changed from year to year according to the openings created.
RRB ALP Post List
Railway Recruitment Board conducts the examination for the recruitment of candidates to the post of Assistant Loco Pilot and other Technician posts. All 21 Railway Zones in India which include Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu Srinagar, Kolkata, Malda, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri, and Thiruvananthapuram are expected to fill vacant posts for Assistant Loco Pilots and Technician.
| Serial No | Post Name | Department | Educational Qualification |
| 1 | ASSISTANT LOCO PILOT | ELECTRICAL | A) Matriculation / SSLC plus 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 plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above (OR) B) 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. |
| 2 | ASSISTANT LOCO PILOT | MECHANICAL | A) Matriculation / SSLC plus 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 plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above (OR) C) 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. |
| 3 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ARMATURE and COIL WINDER | ELECTRICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Winder (Armature) (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trade mentioned above |
| 4 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III BLACKSMITH | ENGINEERING | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Forger and Heat Treater (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trade mentioned above. |
| 5 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III BLACKSMITH | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Forger and Heat Treater (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trade mentioned above. |
| 6 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III BLACKSMITH (WORKSHOP) | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Forger and Heat Treater (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trade mentioned above. |
| 7 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III BOOK BINDER | STORES | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Book Binder (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trade mentioned above. |
| 8 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III BRIDGE | ENGINEERING | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Fitter / Fitter ( Structural) / Welder (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 9 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARPENTER | ELECTRICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Carpenter / Furniture and Cabinet Maker (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 10 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARPENTER | ENGINEERING | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Carpenter / Furniture and Cabinet Maker (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 11 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARPENTER | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Carpenter / Furniture and Cabinet Maker (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 12 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARPENTER (WORKSHOP) | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Carpenter / Furniture and Cabinet Maker (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 13 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARRIAGE and WAGON | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Fitter / Carpenter / Welder / Plumber / Pipe Fitter (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 14 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CRANE DRIVER | ELECTRICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) / Material Handling Equipment cum Operator (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 15 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CRANE DRIVER | ELECTRICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) / Material Handling Equipment cum Operator (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 16 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CRANE DRIVER | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) / Material Handling Equipment cum Operator (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 17 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL ELECTRICAL | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Electrician / Mechanic Auto electrical and Electronics / Wireman / Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Power Electronics (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 18 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL ELECTRICAL (ANCILLARY) | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Electrician / Mechanic Auto electrical and Electronics / Wireman / Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Power Electronics (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 19 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Fitter / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic (Repair and Maintenance of Heavy Vehicles) /Mechanic Automobile (Advanced Diesel Engine) / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Welder / Painter (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 20 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL MECHANICAL (ANCILLARY | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Fitter / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic (Repair and Maintenance of Heavy Vehicles) /Mechanic Automobile (Advanced Diesel Engine) / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Welder / Painter (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 21 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL | ELECTRICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Electrician / Wireman / Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Power Electronics / Mechanic Mechatronics (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 22 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / POWER | ELECTRICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Electrician / Wireman / Mechanic HT, LT Equipments and Cable Jointing / Electronics Mechanic (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 23 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / POWER (WORKSHOP) | ELECTRICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Electrician / Wireman / Mechanic HT, LT Equipments and Cable Jointing / Electronics Mechanic (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 24 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRAIN LIGHTING | ELECTRICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Electrician / Wireman / Mechanic HT, LT Equipments and Cable Jointing / Electronics Mechanic (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 25 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRAIN LIGHTING (WORKSHOP) | ELECTRICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Electrician / Wireman / Mechanic HT, LT Equipments and Cable Jointing / Electronics Mechanic (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 26 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRD | ELECTRICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Electrician / Wireman / Mechanic HT, LT Equipments and Cable Jointing / Electronics Mechanic (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 27 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRD (OHE) | ELECTRICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Electrician / Wireman / Mechanic HT, LT Equipments and Cable Jointing / Electronics Mechanic (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 28 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRD (PSI) | ELECTRICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Electrician / Wireman / Mechanic HT, LT Equipments and Cable Jointing / Electronics Mechanic (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 29 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRS | ELECTRICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Electrician / Wireman / Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Power Electronics / Mechanic HT, LT Equipments and Cable Jointing / Fitter / Welder / Painter General / Machinist / Carpenter (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 30 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III EMU | ELECTRICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Electrician / Wireman / Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Power Electronics / Mechanic HT, LT Equipments and Cable Jointing / Fitter / Welder / Painter General / Machinist / Carpenter (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 31 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER | ELECTRICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Fitter (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 32 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER | ENGINEERING | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Fitter (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 33 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Fitter (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 34 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER (WORKSHOP) | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Fitter (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 35 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER (WORKSHOP) | S and T | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Fitter (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 36 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FURNISHING | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Fitter / Carpenter / Furniture and Cabinet Maker (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 37 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III GRINDER | ENGINEERING | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Machinist (Grinder) (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 38 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III LUTER CUM ALIGNER | ENGINEERING | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Foundryman / Pattern Maker / Moulder (Refractory) (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above |
| 39 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MACHINE OFFSET PRINTING | STORES | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Offset Machine Minder (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trade mentioned above |
| 40 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MACHINIST | ELECTRICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Machinist / Turner / Machinist (Grinder) (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 41 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MACHINIST | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Machinist / Turner / Machinist (Grinder) (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 42 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MACHINIST | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Machinist / Turner / Machinist (Grinder) (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 43 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MACHINIST | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Machinist / Turner / Machinist (Grinder) (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 44 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MACHINIST (WORKSHOP) | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Machinist / Turner / Machinist (Grinder) (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 45 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MASON | ENGINEERING | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Mason (Building Constructor) (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 46 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Fitter / Welder / Machinist / Machinist (Grinder) / Mechanic Mechatronics / Turner / Operator Advanced Machine Tools / CNC Programmer cum Operator (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 47 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MILLWRIGHT | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance / Mechanic Advanced Machine Tool Maintenance (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 48 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MILLWRIGHT | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance / Mechanic Advanced Machine Tool Maintenance (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 49 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MILLWRIGHT | MECHANICAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance / Mechanic Advanced Machine Tool Maintenance (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. |
| 50 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER CUM MECHANIC | GENERAL | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Driver cum Fitter / Driver cum Mechanic (Light Motor Vehicle) (OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. (AND) Should possess a valid Driving Licence for driving Light Duty and Heavy duty Vehicles. |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria to apply for the vacant openings of Assistant Loco Pilot are given below. Candidates ahs to make sure that the eligibility criteria are met, before applying for the posts.
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Educational Qualification
Candidates who wish to apply for the above-mentioned job position must be a 10th pass and possess ITI Certification (approved by NCVT / SCVT), or Diploma in Engineering.
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Age Limit
18-30 years
The minimum age for a candidate to apply for the post is restricted to 18 and the maximum age is restricted to 30 years. (Candidates with reservation status are provided with certain age relaxation approved by the government upon submitting proof of reservation and age relaxation)
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