Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will invite applications from eligible candidates for filling up the posts of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) & Technician. Those candidates who want to apply need to submit the online application form before the last date.

The selection process for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) involves two Computer Based Test (CBT) i.e. CBT 1 and CBT 2. Only those candidates who will clear CBT 1 will be called to take CBT 2. Aspirants must ensure that they are eligible before filling out the form. In this post, we are going to provide you with complete details related to the RRB ALP 2024 examination.

RRB ALP 2024 Overview

RRB ALP Notification 2024 Exam Dates

The tentative schedule of the RRB ALP Notification is given in the following table.

RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2024

Aspirants must make sure that they meet the following eligibility criteria before submitting the form.

Age Limit

• The age of a candidate should be between 18 to 28 years.
• Aspirants from the following categories will get the age relaxation as given in the following table.

Educational Qualification

Assistant Loco Pilot – Electrical

• Class 10th/ SSLC Plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT. Or
• Class 10th/ SSLC Plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. Or
• 3 Years Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile Engineering. Or
• Combination of various streams of these engineering disciplines from a recognized institution in lieu of ITI.

Assistant Loco Pilot – Mechanical

• Class 10th/ SSLC Plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT. Or
• Class 10th/ SSLC Plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. Or
• 3 Years Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile Engineering. Or
• Combination of various streams of these engineering disciplines from a recognized institution in lieu of ITI.

RRB ALP Application Form 2024

The step-by-step process to submit the RRB ALP Application form is explained below.

1. Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) where you want to apply.
2. Locate the “Apply Online” or “Registration” link and click on it.
3. Fill in the required personal details such as name, date of birth, gender, category, contact information, etc., in the application form.
4. Provide educational qualifications, work experience, and any other details as requested.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and any other necessary documents as per the specifications mentioned in the instructions.
6. Review all the information filled in the application form to ensure accuracy and make any necessary changes.
7. Pay the application fee using the available payment options.
8. Submit the application form after ensuring that all the details provided are accurate
9. Finally, take a printout of the submitted application form for your records.

Application Fee

Mode of payment – Candidates can pay the application fee online using a credit card, debit card, or Internet banking.

Admit Card

• The admit card for RRB ALP 2024 examination will be released online through the official website.
• To download the admit card, candidates will have to provide their registration details.
• Admit cards will carry details like the examination date, time, and venue.
• No candidate will be allowed to take the examination without an admit card and photo ID proof.

Exam Pattern

The pattern of the RRB ALP Examination 2024 is given below.

Computer-Based Test (CBT) – 1

• Mode of examination – Online
• Type of questions – Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
• Number of Questions – 75 Questions
• Maximum Marks – 75 Marks
• Duration – 60 Minutes (1 hour)
• Negative Marking – ⅓ marks will be deducted in case of an incorrect answer

CBT – 2

Result

• The result of RRB ALP 2024 will be released online through the official website.
• To check the result, candidates will have to provide their roll number and date of birth.
• On the basis of RRB ALP cut-off marks, candidates will be shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process. The minimum cut-off marks are given in the following table.

Frequently Asked Questions