RRB ALP 2024 application process for the 5696 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancy concluded on Feb 19, 2024. Eligible candidates were able to fill out the RRB ALP application form online on the official websites of the regional RRBs participating in the recruitment. However the commission has now increased the number of seats to 18,799 seats.
RRB ALP 2024 exam dates for the same have been announced for the Computer-Based Tests 1 and 2. The CBT 1 is scheduled to be held tentatively between Jun-Aug 2024. CBT 2 will be held in Sep 2024. The RRB ALP Computer-Based Aptitude Test is expected to be held in Nov 2024.
The Document Verification and the Medical Exam for the shortlisted candidates will be conducted in Nov-Dec 2024. Moreover, candidates must note that the RRB annual calendar 2024 has been released on the website on Feb 2, 2024. Candidates must check the details shared on the calendar and prepare accordingly.
RRB ALP stands for Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot and it is a national level entrance exam. The selection process comprises of two stages of CBT, Computer Aptitude Test (CBAT) and Document Verification. Once the candidate has cleared the second stage of CBT, they will have to undergo the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) and Document Verification.
Table of Contents
- RRB ALP Seats Increased
- RRB ALP 2024 Exam Dates
- RRB ALP 2024 Exam Pattern
- RRB ALP 2024 Syllabus
- RRB ALP 2024 Application Form
- RRB ALP Notification 2024
- RRB ALP 2024 Eligibility
- What is RRB ALP Exam?
- RRB ALP 2024 Admit Card
- RRB ALP 2024 Exam Centres
- RRB ALP 2024 Results
- RRB ALP Salary
- RRB ALP Contact Information
RRB ALP Seats Increased
As per the latest notice by the officials, the number of seats has been increased for the Assistant Loco Pilot post. Earlier, the opening was for just 5696 seats. As per the new notice, the seats have been increased to 18,799 seats. The Railway Recruitment Board has ordered the General Managers of all the Zonal Railways to complete this recruitment within a week.
The RRB ALP notification 2024 read as below:
“Railway Recruitment Board has published CEN 01/2024 for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilo (ALP) with 5696 vacancies all over the Indian Railways. A review has been undertaken in view of additional demand received from Zonal Railways and vacancies of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) stands enhanced to 18799.” Necessary notice indicating RRB wise community wise breakup of vacancies shall be displayed on the website subsequently. Opportunities will also be given to existing candidates to revise their choice of RRB once details are published. Candidates should keep visiting the website for further notices in this regard.”
RRB ALP 2024 Exam Dates
RRB ALP 2024 exam dates have been released. Candidates are advised to go through the dates thoroughly so that they do not miss out on any important events related to the examination. An overview of the important dates related to the exam is provided in the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Upcoming Events | |
| RRB ALP CBT 1 | Jun-Aug 2024 |
| RRB ALP CBT 2 | Sep 2024 |
| RRB ALP CBAT | Nov 2024 |
| RRB ALP Document Verification | Nov-Dec 2024 |
| RRB ALP Medical Exam | Nov-Dec 2024 |
| Past Events | |
| RRB ALP Notification Release | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Release of Application form | Jan 20, 2024 |
| Last Date to apply for RRB ALP | Feb 19, 2024 |
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RRB ALP 2024 Exam Pattern
Having a brief knowledge of the examination pattern will help the candidates to have an idea about the exam paper. An RRB ALP aspirant will have to go through 3 stages of selection. RRB ALP 2024 exam pattern for all stages is given below.
RRB ALP 2024 Paper-I (CBT 1) Exam Pattern
The first CBT Exam of the RRB ALP Exam will have a total of 75 questions. Each correct answer a candidate gives will fetch 3 marks and each wrong answer will result in the deduction of 0.33 marks. Unattempted questions will have no negative marking.
| Section | No. of questions | Total marks and Duration | Duration |
| Mathematics | 20 | 75 marks | 60 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Logical Reasoning | 25 | ||
| General Science | 20 | ||
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 10 |
RRB ALP 2024 Paper-II (CBT 2) Exam Pattern
This CBT will have 2 parts: Part A and Part B. The total number of questions in this Paper II will be 175. Part A will be allotted time of 90 minutes. To attempt Part B, candidates will be allotted 60 minutes.
Exam Pattern for Part-A
| Section | No. of questions | Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 40 | 40 | |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
Exam pattern for Part-B
| Subject | No. of questions | Marks | Duration |
| Relevant Trade | 75 | 75 | 60 minutes |
Exam Pattern for CBAT
CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test) is the 3rd stage of the selection process for RRB ALP. Only, the candidates who are applying for Assistant Loco Pilot shall appear for this. This test will be bilingual i.e., English and Hindi. The candidates can appear for this test only when they have qualified for Part A & Part B of the CBT-II exam. There will be 5 test batteries and the candidates will have to score at least 42 marks in each test battery. There will be no negative marking for this exam.
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RRB ALP 2024 Syllabus
Before preparing for the examination, applicants need to ensure that they are aware of the examination syllabus. Candidates have to go through 3 stages of the exam. Hence, the RRB ALP 2024 syllabus is categorized into 3 sections.
RRB ALP 2024 Paper-I CBT (CBT 1)
Mathematics
- Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions
- LCM, HCF
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentages
- 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
- Mensuration
Logical Reasoning and General Intelligence
- Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical operations
- Blood relationships
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Venn Diagram
- Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
- Conclusions and Decision-Making
- Similarities and Differences
- Analytical reasoning
- Arguments and Assumptions
General Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biological Sciences
General Awareness and Current Affairs
- Science & Technology
- Sports and Culture
- Personalities
- Economics
- Indian Polity
RRB ALP 2024 Paper-II CBT (CBT 2)
Mathematics
- Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, Square Root
- Age Calculations
- 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
- Calendar & Clock
- Pipes & Cistern
Logical Reasoning and General Intelligence
- Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical operations
- Blood relationships
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Venn Diagram
- Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
- Conclusions and Decision-Making
- Similarities and Differences
- Analytical reasoning
- Arguments and Assumptions
- Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
Basic Science & Engineering
- 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
- Science & Technology
- Sports
- Culture
- Personalities
- Economics
- Indian Polity
Read More: RRB ALP 2024 Syllabus
RRB ALP 2024 Application Form
RRB ALP 2024 application form submission's last date was Feb 19, 2024. The RRB ALP 2024 application form is available online on the official websites of the regional RRBs participating in the recruitment. Eligible candidates must fill out and submit the application form before the set deadline.
Candidates must note that there are different regional websites for RRB which will be releasing the Application Forms for RRB ALP across their regions. The list of the participating RRBs is provided in the official notification provided in the section below. No offline RRB ALP 2024 application form will be provided.
How to apply for the RRB ALP 2024 Exam?
Follow the steps given below to apply for the RRB ALP 2024 Exam.
- Step 1: First of all, you have to visit the respective official RRB website to apply.
- Step 2: Click the 'Apply Online' link on the home page
- Step 3: After that, you will need to finish a One-time Registration. For it, you will need to fill in your personal information like your father's name, mother's name, phone number, email ID etc. Candidates /need to make sure that all the details are correct
- Step 4: On submitting the registration form, the registration number and password are displayed. Also, One One-time Passwords (OTPs) are sent to the registered mobile number and email ID along with the registration details. Candidates should retrieve the OTPs from their email and mobile and then log in to proceed with filling out the application form.
- Step 5: Then the candidates will need to pay the fee for their application form. Post this the candidates will be able to download their application form and keep it safe.
RRB ALP 2024 Application Fee
The fee for the RRB ALP 2024 Application form is different for various categories. These are as follows.
| Category | Gender | Application Fee |
| General/OBC | Male | INR 500 |
| ST, SC/ Ex-Serviceman/PWD | Male | INR 250 |
| ST, General, SC/Ex-Serviceman/PWD | Female/Transgender | INR 250 |
Specifications for Image Uploads
Candidates need to provide the signature and photo upload which has to be in the file size between 15 KB to 40 KB in size. The dimensions of the photo upload should be 35mm x 45mm. It should have the name and date printed on it.
RRB ALP Notification 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) released the recruitment notification on Jan 18, 2024 for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). Approximately 5600 vacancies are expected to be filled under 21 zones of the Indian Railways. Candidates interested in applying for these upcoming vacancies can refer to the sections below for more details.
Candidates interested in applying for RRB ALP can check the official notification from the table below. Moreover, candidates must check the RRB calendar 2024 PDF download link shared below.
| Particulars | Direct Link |
| RRB ALP Annual Calendar 2024 | Download Here |
| RRB ALP Official Notification | Download Here |
RRB ALP 2024 Expected Vacancies
The total vacancy for RRB ALP Exam 2024 is expected to be 5696. Reservation is provided for those candidates who are from the SC/ST/OBC/PWD category and Ex-servicemen. For information about the RRB ALP application process, please feel free to check the RRB ALP registration section.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Exam |
| Exam Acronym | RRB ALP |
| Vacancy | 5696 (Expected) |
| Level of Exam | National |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Language of Exam | English, Hindi and other regional languages |
| Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB ALP 2024 Eligibility
The candidate's application might be rejected at any time during the process of admission if the candidate is found to be ineligible for the examination. Before appearing for any exam, candidates need to be well versed in eligibility criteria scenarios such that any important events related to eligibility criteria should not be missed out in any circumstances. The RRB ALP 2024 eligibility is determined by the Railway Recruitment Board and the same has been listed below.
Educational Requirements
For the Loco Pilot, a candidate needs to qualify for Matriculation or SSCL+ITI or a Course completed as an Apprentice or Diploma/Degree in Engineering to be able to sit for this exam.
Age Requirements
To be eligible, a candidate has to be between 18 to 30 years of age. Age Relaxation is applicable for the candidates of specific categories as per the Governmental norms.
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What is RRB ALP?
The Form of RRB ALP is Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot. RRB is a government body that oversees the recruitment process for the various posts in the railways sector. The RRB ALP is for recruiting employees for the Assistant Loco Pilot post. There are 21 RRBs all across India and all of them recruit employees based on one exam i.e. RRB ALP exam. The exam is available in more than 12 languages English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Assamese, Kannada, Marathi, Manipuri, Konkani, Urdu and Bengali. The examination is made available in so many languages to ease the process for aspiring candidates and to help them score better by writing the exam in the language that they are comfortable with.
RRB ALP examination is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The RRB ALP exam is conducted in two stages. These stages are:
| Exam | Duration | Marks | Subjects |
| Prelims | 90 min | 100 |
Arithmetic Ability Reasoning General Awareness General Science. |
| Mains | 90 min | 120 |
RRB ALP 2024 Admit Card
Candidates will be able to download their Admit Card for the RRB ALP Exam from the regional websites RRB. Under no circumstances, the RRB ALP 2024 admit card will be sent to the candidates by post. All such requests will be turned down.
How to download the RRB ALP 2024 Admit Card?
Candidates need to follow the below-given steps to download their admit card:
- Step 1: Firstly, candidates need to visit the regional website of RRB.
- Step 2: Then, the candidates need to click on the "Admit Card" link
- Step 3: In this step, candidates need to fill in their username and password and log in to download their admit card. Finally, they will be able to download their admit card.
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RRB ALP 2024 Exam Centres
Candidates will be allowed to select their preferences for RRB ALP 2024 exam centres when they will be filling their application forms. The system will allow one exam centre which will be the final exam centre for the candidate's exam. Once, an exam centre is allotted, it would not be changed under any circumstances. Hence, the candidates should fill the exam centres with utmost care.
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RRB ALP 2024 Results
The results for the RRB ALP will be released on the Regional Railways Recruitment Board websites. The candidates just need to log in with their credentials. RRB ALP 2024 results will be declared in the form of a list. The candidate's name and roll number will be displayed in the list of qualified candidates. For each round, the list of qualifying candidates will be generated.
Steps to check RRB ALP 2024 Results
- Visit the official website of RRB.
- Hit the "Results" tab
- Select the results link for RRB ALP and Technicians.
- The result will be downloaded automatically in the PDF format.
- The PDF will contain the roll number of all shortlisted candidates, search your roll number in the PDF.
Read More: RRB ALP 2024 Results
RRB ALP 2024 Salary
The salary details for the RRB ALP post are as follows
| Particulars | Details |
| Payscale | INR 19,900 |
| Grade pay | INR 1,900 |
| Salary with allowances | INR 35,000 (approx) |
RRB ALP Contact Information
Address: Railway Recruitment Board,
Railway Colony, Near Railway Station,
Chandigarh – 160002
Telephone: 0172-2730093
Fax: 0172-2730040
Email : rrbcdg(at)railnet.gov.in
FAQs
What is RRB ALP?
Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot (RRB ALP) and Technician Exam is conducted for the purpose of recruiting employees to the various posts available throughout the Indian Railways network.
When will the RRB ALP Application Form be made available?
The application form to appear for the RRB ALP exam has been released on Jan 20, 2024. Eligible candidates can apply till Feb 19, 2024.
When will the RRB ALP exam be held?
The Prelims Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot (RRB ALP) and Technician Exam will be held in the last week of June, 2024 tentatively.
How is the selection done after writing the RRB ALP Exam?
The selection procedure consists of 2 rounds, Preliminary Exam and Mains Exam. Preliminary Examination is a Computer Based Test with 90 minutes duration and 100 marks. On getting shortlisted for the Mains Exam, the selected candidates will have to write another Computer Based Test of 90 minutes duration which will contain questions carrying 120 marks.
What are the topics to be covered while studying for the RRB ALP Preliminary Examination?
Arithmetic Ability, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science and Mathematics.
What are the topics to be covered while studying for the RRB ALP Mains Examination?
Arithmetic Ability, Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science, Basic Science and Engineering.
When will the RRB ALP 2024 Results be announced?
The RRB ALP results for the prelims exam are expected to be declared by the second week of Jun, 2024.
Is there any age limit for candidates as per the guidelines of RRB ALP 2024 Eligibility Criteria?
Yes. The lower age limit is 18 years and the upper age limit is 30 years for all posts under RRB.
