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About RRB ALP Exam: Overview

The Railway Recruitment Board was established in 1942 and back then it was named as Railway Service Commission. Then in 1985, the Railway Service Commission was changed to Railway Recruitment Board. The posts that are conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board along with the RRB ALP are RRB NTPC, RRB JE, RRB NTPC.

The RRB ALP Exam is held by the Railway Recruitment Board with the aim to hire candidates for the Ministry of Railways. The full form of Assistant Loco Pilot in RRB is ALP. There are zones for the Railway Recruitment Board all around the country. To choose applicants for each of the 21 Railway Recruitment Boards, the RRB administers these exams. The RRB ALP examination is available to candidates in the following 12 languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Assamese, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Manipuri, Telugu, Konkani, and Urdu.

RRB ALP Selection Process

There are four stages for the recruitment to the post of RRB ALP. The first stage is qualifying in nature and only those who pass them go to the next stage. Applicants for the post of ALP have to undergo another aptitude test. To get selected there is a final document verification without which the candidature remains canceled. The different stages are:

  1. CBT I
  2. CBT II
  3. CBT Aptitude Test
  4. Document Verification
RRB ALP CBT- Stage I

The first stage of CBT is qualifying in nature and there will be MCQ-type questions in this stage. There will be subjects like Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science and Current Affairs. The total number of questions will be 75 and the time duration of the exam will be 1hour. There will be negative marking in this stage of examination. The qualifying students in this round will appear in the CBT stage II. This is a screening test for shortlisting candidates for the next level. The table below shows how the marks are distributed:

Section

No of Qs

Time

Numerical Ability

20

60 Minutes

Reasoning Ability

25

General Science

20

General Awareness & Current Affairs

10

Total

75
RRB ALP CBT -Stage II

The candidates who qualify for the first stage cut-off will have to appear for CBT 2.

In this stage, the question paper will have two parts as Part A and Part B.

Part A includes 100 questions and the total time given to the candidate will be 90 minutes. Part A comprises the following sections – Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness and Current Affairs.

Part B will have 75 questions and the duration of the paper will be 60 minutes. Part B comprises DGET Trade syllabus.

However, there is negative marking and 1/3rd marks will be deducted for one wrong answer. The language mode of the Question paper in English/Hindi/14 different regional languages.

RRB ALP - CBAT Stage
CBAT is Computer Based Aptitude Test conducted by RRB to check the candidate’s ability to respond aptly to a threat. The CBAT is taken only by those candidates who have applied for Assistant Loco Pilot Posts. Candidates who qualify the Part A and B of Second Stage CBT will be eligible to take the CBAT test. Candidates must appear at every stage of the Computer-Based Aptitude Test. There is no negative marking in RRB ALP CBAT.
RRB ALP - Document Verification

The Railway Loco Pilot Selection Procedure 2024 for Document Verification will be based on the candidate’s performance in Part A and B of Second Stage CBT. Candidates equal to 50% of the number of vacancies will be called out for the Document Verification Round. Candidates must carry the following documents during the Document Verification Round:

  • Educational Qualification Certificates
  • Certificate of Eligibility from Government of India
  • Marksheets
  • Proof of Date of Birth
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Category Certificate (optional)
  • PWD Certificate
  • Other declaration certificates
RRB ALP - Medical Fitness Test

This is the last and final stage of the RRB ALP Selection Process 2024. After the completion of all the Computer Based Test and Document Verification, candidates have to undergo a Medical Fitness Test. Some of the tests include – Eye Vision Test, Color Blindness Test, Hand Movement Test, Blood Test, etc. If you are physically fit and pass all the Medical Tests, then you will be finally selected for Railway Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician Posts. A merit list will be prepared for all the final selected candidates. The Railway Recruitment Board takes a lot of effort to select the candidate for a desirable post. Candidates must be both mentally and physically fit so that they can handle any tough situation. The requisite medical standards is tabulated below:

Sr. No.

Medical standard

General Fitness

Visual Acuity

1.

A-1

Physically fit in all respect

Distance Vision: 6/6, 6/6 without glasses with fogging test (must not accept +2D)Near Vision:

Sn: 0.6,0.6 without glasses and must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc.

2.

B-1

Physically fit in all respect

Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D)

3.

B-2

Physically fit in all respect

Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D).

4.

C-1

Physically fit in all respect

Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses.

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Tentative exam date

The RRB ALP Exam Dates will be announced soon. Each stage of the selection process will be conducted separately on different days. Check the stage-wise exam RRB ALP Exam Schedule below.

RRB ALP Exam Dates 2024

RRB ALP Exam Date for CBT 1

25th Novermber - 29th November 2024

RRB ALP Exam Date for CBT 2

TBA

RRB ALP Exam Date for CBAT

TBA
RRB ALP recruitment 2024: Eligibility Criteria
Grab the opportunity to become a Central Government Employee that too in Railway. Take a look at the eligibility criteria. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) prescribes the eligibility conditions for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilots in the Railways. To be eligible, the candidate needs to fulfill certain educational qualifications, age limit, nationality, etc.
RRB ALP : Educational Qualification
Those candidates who wish to apply for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot in RRB ALP recruitment 2024 should have Matriculation/10th /12th /Engineering/ Diploma. To apply for the post of Technician the candidates should have Matriculation/ 10th /12th Science or Diploma in Engineering. Those candidates with the above-mentioned qualifications can apply for the post without any further delay.
RRB ALP : Age Limit

The minimum age limit of the candidate to apply for the post of RRB ALP is 18 years. To apply for the post, the candidates should have crossed 18 years. While the maximum age limit of the applicant is 30 years.

The candidates must be physically fit. The age relaxation is applicable for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot.

As per the government rule, those candidates who belong to the category of SC/ST can have an age relaxation of 5 years and for the OBC candidates, the age relaxation is for 3 years. For the candidates belonging to the PWD category, the age relaxation given is for 10 years. The candidates who are eligible for the concession should submit the relevant documents.

Number of vacancies
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) initially announced a total of 5696 vacancies but has increased it to 18799 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot posts. The region-wise have been updated in the below table.
S. No. Zonal Railway Vacancies Notified Enhanced Vacancies/ Vacancies approved by Board
1 Central Railway  535  1783 
2 East Central Railway 76  76
3 East Coast Railway 479  1595 
4 Eastern Railway 415 1382
5 North Central Railway  241  802
6 North Eastern Railway  43 143
7 Northeast Frontier Railway  129 428
8 Northern Railway 150 499
9 North Western Railway  228 761
10 South Central Railway 585 1949
11  South East Central Railway  1192  3973
12  South Eastern Railway  300  1001
13  Southern Railway  218 726
14 South Western Railway  473  1576
15  West Central Railway 219  729
16 Western Railway 413 1376
Total 5696 18799
RRB ALP 2024: Syllabus
The First Stage CBT Syllabus
Second Stage CBT Syllabus: Part A
Second Stage CBT Syllabus: Part B
Syllabus of various Trades

1. Mathematics

Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.

2. General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.

3. General Science

The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.

4. General awareness on current affairs

General awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and other subjects of importance

1. Mathematics

Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.

2. General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.

3. Basic Science and Engineering

The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc.

4. General Awareness on Current Affairs

General Awareness on Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.

RRB Exam Syllabus for Stage-II CBT – Part B (Relevant Trade)

Part B exam is qualifying in nature and shall have questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by the Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). List of the relevant trades for various engineering discipline/HSC (10+2) for appearing in the qualifying test is as below-

Engineering Discipline(Diploma/Degree)

Relevant trade for PART B Qualifying Test to be selected from

Electrical Engineering and combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering

Electrician / Instrument Mechanic / Wiremen /Winder(Armature) / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Electronics Engineering and combination of various streams of Electronics Engineering

Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV

Mechanical Engineering and combination of various streams of Mechanical Engineering

Fitter / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Turner / Machinist / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Heat Engine / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic

Automobile Engineering and combination of various streams of Automobile Engineering

Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Heat Engine / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

HSC(10+2) with Physics and Maths

Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman

Electrical

  • Electrical India.
  • Rolls, Cables.
  • Transfers.
  • Three Phase Motor System.
  • Light, Magnetism.
  • Proved To Be The Fundamental Electrical System.
  • An Alternative System Single Phase Motor.
  • Motors.

Electronics and Communication

  • Transistor.
  • Dias.
  • Digital Electronics.
  • Networking And Industrial Electronics.
  • Electronic Tube.
  • Semiconductor Physics.
  • Robotic Radio Communications Systems And Satellite Matters.
  • Computer And Microprocessor.

Automobile

  • Machine Design.
  • System Theory.
  • IC Engines.
  • Heat Transfer.
  • Thermo Dynamics.
  • Materials Applying Motion.
  • The Power Plant Turbines and Boilers.
  • Metallurgical Production Technology.

Mechanical

  • Dimensions.
  • Heat.
  • Engine.
  • Turbo Machinery.
  • Production Engineering.
  • Automation Engineering.
  • Kinetic Theory.
  • The Strength of The Material.
  • Metallurgical.
  • Metal Handling.
  • Refrigerators And Air Conditioned.
  • Thermo Dynamics.
  • Energy, Material.
  • Energy Conservation.
  • Management.
  • Applied Mechanics
The First Stage CBT Syllabus

1. Mathematics

Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.

2. General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.

3. General Science

The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.

4. General awareness on current affairs

General awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and other subjects of importance

Second Stage CBT Syllabus: Part A

1. Mathematics

Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.

2. General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.

3. Basic Science and Engineering

The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc.

4. General Awareness on Current Affairs

General Awareness on Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.

Second Stage CBT Syllabus: Part B

RRB Exam Syllabus for Stage-II CBT – Part B (Relevant Trade)

Part B exam is qualifying in nature and shall have questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by the Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). List of the relevant trades for various engineering discipline/HSC (10+2) for appearing in the qualifying test is as below-

Engineering Discipline(Diploma/Degree)

Relevant trade for PART B Qualifying Test to be selected from

Electrical Engineering and combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering

Electrician / Instrument Mechanic / Wiremen /Winder(Armature) / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Electronics Engineering and combination of various streams of Electronics Engineering

Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV

Mechanical Engineering and combination of various streams of Mechanical Engineering

Fitter / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Turner / Machinist / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Heat Engine / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic

Automobile Engineering and combination of various streams of Automobile Engineering

Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Heat Engine / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

HSC(10+2) with Physics and Maths

Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman
Syllabus of various Trades

Electrical

  • Electrical India.
  • Rolls, Cables.
  • Transfers.
  • Three Phase Motor System.
  • Light, Magnetism.
  • Proved To Be The Fundamental Electrical System.
  • An Alternative System Single Phase Motor.
  • Motors.

Electronics and Communication

  • Transistor.
  • Dias.
  • Digital Electronics.
  • Networking And Industrial Electronics.
  • Electronic Tube.
  • Semiconductor Physics.
  • Robotic Radio Communications Systems And Satellite Matters.
  • Computer And Microprocessor.

Automobile

  • Machine Design.
  • System Theory.
  • IC Engines.
  • Heat Transfer.
  • Thermo Dynamics.
  • Materials Applying Motion.
  • The Power Plant Turbines and Boilers.
  • Metallurgical Production Technology.

Mechanical

  • Dimensions.
  • Heat.
  • Engine.
  • Turbo Machinery.
  • Production Engineering.
  • Automation Engineering.
  • Kinetic Theory.
  • The Strength of The Material.
  • Metallurgical.
  • Metal Handling.
  • Refrigerators And Air Conditioned.
  • Thermo Dynamics.
  • Energy, Material.
  • Energy Conservation.
  • Management.
  • Applied Mechanics
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In the Annual Calendar for RRB Recruitments for the year 2025, it is mentioned that recruitment for the Assistant Loco Pilot will take place with the following timeline:

  • Vacancy assessment to be completed by 30th June 2026.
  • Assessment of vacancies will be undertaken by November 2024, followed by the indenting of these vacancies in December 2024.
  • The proposal for the draft of the CEN (Centralized Employment Notice) will be prepared by January 2025
Annual Calendar for the year 2025

Frequently Asked Question : RRB ALP Exam

All the stages of the RRB ALP exam are conducted online. The language of the question paper is in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Manipuri, Konkani.

We expect it to be similar to previous years, with two CBTs (Computer Based Tests):

CBT 1: Objective type, covering General Awareness, Mathematics, Reasoning, and Science.

CBT 2: Technical Ability test relevant to the specific engineering discipline.

Additional stages: Computer-Based Aptitude Test (AT) and Document Verification might follow.

The RRB ALP CBAT will be held in November 2024.
First and second stage computer-based aptitude tests, document verification, and computer-based aptitude tests are used in the selection of applicants for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot job.
The minimum age limit of the candidates for all the posts is set at 18 years whereas the upper age limit is 33 years as per the category of the candidates.
For general and OBC applicants, the application fee is INR 500. For candidates from SC, ST, EWS, EBC, female, transgender, and minority groups, the application fee is INR 250.
The in-hand salary of RRB Assistant Loco Pilot ranges from 25,000 to 35,000.
RRB ALP belongs to Group C.

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