RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 - Apply Online for 18,799 Vacancies
According to the latest media reports, the Railway Recruitment Board (Ministry of Railways) has released the official notification for hiring Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) positions on the RRB's official website. The details of the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Notification are also provided on this page. The online application process for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 commenced on January 20, 2024, and will continue until February 19, 2024. Candidates are advised to review the complete details of RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 provided below.
Highlights
Qualifications
Qualifications
- ITI
- 10th, 12th, ITI
- 10th
- 12th
Designation
Designation
- Assistant Loco Pilot
Information for Railway RRB ALP Form Modification
The Ministry of Railways of India, through the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), has issued an important notice for candidates applying for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) positions under CEN No. 01/2024. This notice includes information on the current status of applications and instructions for modifying the preferences for the selected RRBs and zonal railways.
Candidates whose applications have been temporarily accepted will have the opportunity to revise their chosen RRB and zonal railway preferences. The correction window for the RRB ALP 2024 application form will reopen on July 29, 2024. Candidates can make the necessary corrections until August 7, 2024. To use this option, candidates must log in to the RRB portal with their user credentials during the specified time frame. If this option is not utilized within the given period, no further chances will be provided in the future.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 20 January 2024 |
| Application End Date | 19 February 2024 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 19 February 2024 |
| Form Correction/Modification Window | 20 - 29 February 2024 |
| Photo/Signature Re-upload | 27 - 31 May 2024 |
| New Form Correction Dates | 29 July - 7 August 2024 |
| Examination Date | To be announced soon |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund (After Appearing in Stage I Exam) |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC/ST/PH | ₹250 | ₹250 |
| All Category Female | ₹250 | ₹250 |
Payment Modes: Candidates can pay the examination fee via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other payment modes.
Age Limit
As of July 1, 2024:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
Vacancy Details
The Indian Railway Recruitment Board has released CEN 01/2024 for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), in which a total of 18,799 posts have been announced. Earlier 5,696 posts were announced, but the number of posts has been increased in view of the additional demand.
| RRB Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad (WR) | 238 |
| RRB Ajmer (NWR) | 228 |
| RRB Bangalore (SWR) | 473 |
| RRB Bhopal (WCR) | 219 |
| RRB Bhopal (WR) | 65 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar (ECOR) | 280 |
| RRB Bilaspur (CR) | 124 |
| RRB Bilaspur (SECR) | 1192 |
| RRB Chandigarh (NR) | 66 |
| RRB Chennai (SR) | 148 |
| RRB Gorakhpur (NER) | 43 |
| RRB Guwahati (NFR) | 62 |
| RRB Jammu and Srinagar (NR) | 39 |
| RRB Kolkata (ER) | 254 |
| RRB Kolkata (SER) | 91 |
| RRB Malda (ER) | 161 |
| RRB Malda (SER) | 56 |
| RRB Mumbai (SCR) | 26 |
| RRB Mumbai (WR) | 110 |
| RRB Mumbai (CR) | 411 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur (ECR) | 38 |
| RRB Patna (ECR) | 38 |
| RRB Prayagraj (NCR) | 241 |
| RRB Prayagraj (NR) | 45 |
| RRB Ranchi (SER) | 153 |
| RRB Secunderabad (ECOR) | 199 |
| RRB Secunderabad (SCR) | 559 |
| RRB Siliguri (NFR) | 67 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram (SR) | 70 |
| Total | 18,799 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for the RRB ALP recruitment:
- Passed Class 10th/High School Examination with an ITI Certificate in a relevant trade, or
- Possess a Degree/Diploma in Engineering from a recognized university in India.
Selection Process
The selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT) online examination.
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024 information
CBT Stage-1
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 20 | 20 | 60 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science | 20 | 20 | |
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | 10 | 10 | |
| 75 | 75 |
Further Phases:
- CBT Stage-2 (Part A and Part B)
- CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test)
- Document Verification
RB ALP CBT Stage-2
| Parts | Subjects | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Maths | 100 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 100 | 90 minutes | |
| Basic Science & Engineering | 100 | 90 minutes | |
| General Awareness of Current Affairs | 100 | 90 minutes | |
| Part B | Relevant Trade | 75 | 60 minutes |
| Total | 175 | 2 Hours 30 Mins |
How to apply
Go to Officinal Website
The candidate must first visit the official website https://www.recruitmentrrb.in/#/auth/landing
Submit document
The candidate will have to submit the necessary documents like photograph and mark subject, keep everything ready.
Document download
After successfully filling the form, the candidate should download the application form and keep it.
FAQ's
- What will be the fee for General?
The fee for General Candidates has been fixed at ₹400.