RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2024: Age Limit, Qualification

Rajalakshmi BK
Rajalakshmi BK

Updated on - Jun 20, 2024

RRB ALP eligibility criteria 2024 must be fulfilled by the candidates before applying for the exam. The RRB ALP 2024 aspiring candidates can apply for different posts through a single application mentioning the order of their preference. The aspirants should go through the RRB ALP qualifications requirements first. If a candidate finds themselves eligible for this exam, then they can apply for this exam. The detailed RRB ALP eligibility criteria 2024 are compiled below.

RRB ALP 2024 Eligibility - Based on Nationality

(i) A candidate must be either:

  • A citizen of India, or
  • A subject of Nepal, or
  • A subject of Bhutan, or
  • A Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st of January 1962 to permanently settle in India, or
  • A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam intending to permanently settle in India.

(ii)  A candidate who needs an eligibility certificate can be allowed for the examination but he/she can receive the offer of appointment only after the Government has issued an eligibility certificate to them.

RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2024- Based on Age Limit

The Age Limit for any post of ALP is as follows:

  • Minimum Age - 18 years 
  • Maximum Age - 30 years 

RRB Age Relaxation for Different Categories

Age Relaxation for Different Categories

Category

Age Relaxation

Other Backward Class (OBC)

3 years

Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST)

5 years

Persons with Disability (PwD)

Unreserved

10 years

OBC

13 years

SC/ST

15 years

The candidates can visit the official website and check the RRB ALP notification for more details on RRB ALP Eligibility Citeria 2024, such as age relaxation for different categories.

RRB ALP 2024 Eligibility - Based on Education

  • Candidates should have the Educational/Technical qualifications indicated for notified posts from a recognized Institute/University.
  • Those awaiting results of the final examination of the prescribed educational/technical qualification should not apply.
  • A diploma/Degree in Engineering will not be accepted in place of a course completed by Act Apprenticeship /ITI for the post of Technician unless otherwise specified.
  • Graduate Act Apprentice will not be accepted in place of Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA).

FAQs on RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria

Q: What is the age limit for RRB ALP?

A: Candidates applying for the RRB ALP must be between 18 to 30 years of age.

Q: What are the educational qualifications for RRB ALP?

A: Candidates should have the Educational/Technical qualifications indicated for notified posts from a recognized Institute/University.

Q: Is there age relaxation for reserved category in RRB ALP?

A: Yes, there is relaxation in age for reserved category candidates as per the government norms.

Q: Can I apply for more than one RRB ALP posts for different states?

A: No, candidates can apply for only one RRB and only one application has to be submitted.

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