Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 2024

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB ALP exam to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot across the RRBs in India.

WHAT IS RRB ALP?

This is a national-level exam and lakhs of candidates appear for it. RRB ALP selection process comprises two stages (first stage CBT and second stage CBT) which is common for ALP and Technician. In addition, candidates who opt for ALP and qualify the CBT 2, are required to undergo the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). The final stage comprises document verification and empanelling.

IMPORTANT DATES

Application Start Date: 20 January 2024

Application End Date: 19 February 2024

Last Date for Fee Payment: 19 February 2024

Correction/Modification in form: 20 February to 29 February 2024

Exam Date:

CBT 1: June to August 2024

CBT 2: September 2024

CBAT: November 2024

STEPS TO FILL FORM

The  RRB ALP Application Form must be submitted online. The steps to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment are as follows:

1. Visit the RRB website.
2. Click the link to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment.
3. Enter the required details and complete the Registration process.
4. Fill in the RRB ALP application form.
5. Upload all the required documents, photographs, and signatures in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the application fee.
7. Submit the application form and take a printout of the same for reference.

APPLICATION FEES

• Gen/OBC: 500/-
• SC/ST: 250/-

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

The documents required for a candidate to fill the RRB ALP form are given below:

• Scanned copies of recent photograph
• Signature
• Caste certificate (SC/ ST category)
• Aadhaar Card

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Candidate must have Matriculation + ITI/Diploma to apply for the RRB ALP 2024 exam.

OR

• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/ Automobile Engineering in lieu of ITI.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Minimum Age Allowed: 18 years
• Maximum Age Allowed: 33 years

SELECTION PROCESS

The RRB ALP selection process comprises multiple stages. The details of the same are mentioned below:

• CBT I
• CBT II
• Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

SYLLABUS

1. CBT I

• Maths

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.

• 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.

• General Science

Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.

• General Awareness

Current Affairs, Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics, etc.

2. CBT II

• PART A
  • 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• General Awareness

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

• PART B

The questions in this part are asked from the trade syllabus prescribed by the Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualifications will be required to appear in the section having questions from the relevant trade. Candidates holding a Degree, Diploma and HSC (10+2) having eligibility for the posts of ALP have to select relevant trades from the list of trades listed against their engineering discipline/HSC (10+2).

EXAM PATTERN

The pattern is different for different stages.

1. CBT I

• There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question.
• The exam duration will be 60 minutes.
• A total of 75 questions will be asked in the examination.

Subjects	No. of Ques	Max. Marks	Min. Qualifying Marks
Maths, Mental Ability, General Science, General Awareness	75	75	UR – 40% OBC/SC – 30% ST – 25%
	75	75

2. CBT II

• Candidates who qualify for the CBT I will be shortlisted for the RRB ALP CBT II exam.
• This consists of two sections: PART A and PART B.
• There will be sectional timing for CBT II.
• Part A will decide the progress of the candidate for further selection process.
• Part B will only be a qualifying part with 35% of passing marks irrespective of the category of the candidate.

Section	Subject	No. of Question	Duration
A	Maths	100	90 Mins
	General Intelligence & Reasoning
	Basic Science & Engineering
B	Relevant Trade	75	60 Mins
Total		175	Hours 30 Mins

3. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

• The Computer Based Aptitude Test will be conducted only for the post of  RRB Assistant Loco Pilot.
• The Minimum Qualifying Marks for this stage are 42 marks in each of the test batteries, irrespective of the category.
• Candidates shall be shortlisted for this stage depending on their performance in CBT II.
• Candidates will have to qualify in each of the test batteries of Computer Based AT.
• The medium of questions for the CBAT will be English and Hindi.
• There will be no negative marking.
• The merit list for RRB ALP will be prepared only from amongst the candidates who qualify for the CBAT stage.
• To prepare the merit list 70% weightage will be allotted to the marks obtained in Part A of the second stage of CBT and 30% weightage will be for the marks obtained in CBAT.

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FAQ’s

Q. What is the selection process for RRB ALP Recruitment?

A. The selection of candidates for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot is done through First Stage CBT, Second Stage CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test and Document Verification.

Q. RRB ALP is which group exam?

A. The RRB ALP exam is conducted for Group C.

Q. What is the salary for RRB ALP posts?

A. The initial pay scale for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot is Rs.19,900 under Level 02 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, along with other allowances.

Q. What are the medical standards prescribed for the RRB ALP exam?

A. The medical standards prescribed for the RRB ALP exam are given below:

• Medical Standard: A1
• Physical Standard: Physically Fit in All Standards
• Vision Standard 
  • 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 test for Color Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc.