RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 has been announced. The Railway Recruitment Board has released vacancies for the posts of Assistant Loco Pilot and Technicians for 2024. It is a huge opportunity for people vying for a prestigious railways job, and the competition is going to be very intense. Lakhs of people across the country are expected to apply with the hope of landing the job of their dreams.
The RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 and Technician Recruitment process has started and there are a total of 26502 vacancies, with 17,673 vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and 8,829 vacancies for Technician Grade III. The tentative region wise vacancies are given below:
| RRB Zone | Vacancy Details |
| RRB Ahmedabad | 164 |
| RRB Ajmer | 1221 |
| RRB Allahabad | 4694 |
| RRB Bangalore | 1054 |
| RRB Bhopal | 1679 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 702 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 945 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 1546 |
| RRB Chennai | 945 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 1588 |
| RRB Guwahati | 422 |
| RRB Jammu Srinagar | 367 |
| RRB Kolkata | 1824 |
| RRB Malda | 880 |
| RRB Mumbai | 1425 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 465 |
| RRB Patna | 454 |
| RRB Ranchi | 2043 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 3262 |
| RRB Siliguri | 477 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | 345 |
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RRB ALP Technician Recruitment 2024 Important Dates:
The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the following important dates pertaining to the recruitment process of Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician:
- Commencement of Online Application Process: 3rd February 2018
- Last Date of Online Application: 5th March 2018
- Tentative Schedule of First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT): April – May 2018
RRB ALP Application Form 2024 Process:
Only online applications for this job shall be accepted through RRB websites. The RRB ALP application form is available on any of the RRB authorized websites through the link CEN 01/2018. If a candidate fills more than one online application form, he/she shall be debarred from the entire recruitment process.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Examination Fees:
The examination fee for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 has to be paid in online or offline mode as per the following categories:
| Categories | Fee |
| All categories except the ones mentioned below | Rs 500 |
| SC / ST / Ex-servicemen / PWD’s / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Class | Rs 250 |
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot 2024 Age Limit (as of 1st July 2024):
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Age relaxation as per government norms shall be applicable
Educational Qualification:
The RRB has mandated the following educational qualifications to be eligible for the posts of ALP and Technician Grade III:
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RRB ALP Recruitment 2024:
- Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT / SCVT in the trades of Armature and Coil Winder / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Fitter / Heat Engine / Instrument Mechanic / Machinist / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio and TV /Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic /Turner / Wireman
Or
- Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above
Or
- 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering or combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines as above
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Technician Grade III:
- Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT / SCVT in the trades of Winder (Armature) / Forger and Heat Treater / Book Binder / Fitter / Fitter (Structural) / Welder / Carpenter / Furniture and Cabinet Maker / Plumber / Pipe Fitter / Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) / Material Handling Equipment cum Operator
Or
- Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above
Recruitment Process:
| Duration | No. of Questions | Syllabus |
| 1st Stage CBT (Common exam for ALP and Technician) | ||
| 1 hour | 75 | Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics etc.General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation etc.General Science: Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (10th Std level)Current Affairs |
| 2nd Stage CBT (Part A) | ||
| 90 mins | 100 | 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: 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.Current Affairs |
| 2nd Stage CBT (Part B) | ||
| 1 hour | 75 | Trade Syllabus prescribed by the Director-General of Employment and Training |
Candidates opting for the post of RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 shall also be required to appear in a Computer-Based Aptitude Test and needs to secure a minimum of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify.
The official RRB loco pilot notification 2018 pdf can be accessed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HOkYOY4vHLqe8RSiqrEHIKMa0T-fUd_9/view. Candidates are requested to keep visiting this page for more information.
