RRB ALP Salary: Pay Scale, In Hand Salary, Allowances & Job Profile

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Exam 2025 ( RRB ALP )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Dec 4, 2025 23:10 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB ALP and technicians jobs are much talked about posts in Indian Railways. Every year, candidates in large number apply for the posts. One of the major reasons for the candidates to apply for the posts is RRB ALP and technicians salary. Selected candidates are eligible to receive salary as per 7th pay commission recommendations. The starting basic salary of RRB ALP is INR 19,900. The in-hand salary vary from INR 24000 to 34,000. RRB ALP salary for Technician Grade 1 is based on Pay Matrix Level 5 and it is INR 29,200. For RRB Technician Grade 3, RRB ALP salary is based on pay level 2 and it is INR 19,900.

Besides, candidates are entitled to various perks, allowances, and benefits as admissible to the post. Candidates planning to appear in the RRB ALP exam must be familiar with the salary and job requirements to avoid any confusion after the appointment. On this page, we have discussed on RRB ALP and technician salary and all related topics.

Table of contents
  • RRB ALP & Technician Salary
  • RRB ALP Allowances
  • RRB ALP Selection Process
  • RRB ALP Salary FAQs
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RRB ALP & Technician Salary

RRB ALP and Technician salary is given below:

RRB ALP Salary

The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot salary includes basic pay along with various allowances and perks. Railway provides a lot of benefits to its candidates apart from fixed basic salary. Besides, they are eligible for yearly increment.

The RRB ALP salary is in the range of INR 19,900 (excluding HRA, DA, etc.) to 35,000. Check the  table below for detailed RRB Assistant Loco Pilot salary:

Salary Components 

RRB ALP Salary (In INR)

Grade Pay

1900

Payscale

19,900

Assistant Loco Pilot Salary (inclusive of allowances)

35,000 

RRB Technician Salary

Based on the 7th Pay commission the pay level for the RRB Technician is INR 29200 for the Technician Grade 1 Signal and INR 19900 for the Technician Grade III. The salary structure is given below.

Post RRB Technician Salary (INR)
Technician Grade I Signal 29200
Technican Grade III 19900

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Q:   What is RRB Technician Salary?
A: 

RRB Technician salary is given below.

PostRRB Technician Salary (INR)
Technician Grade I Signal29200
Technican Grade III19900
Q:   What are the perks and allowances offered to RRB ALP?
A: 

The perks and allowances offered to RRB ALP are given below:

  • Rent Allowance for Housing
  • Allowance for Cost of Living
  • Allowance for Transportation
  • Travel Allowance for Local and Nationwide Travel
  • Allowance for Distance Travelled
  • Medical Coverage at Railway and Affiliated Hospitals for Staff and Dependents
  • Complimentary Railway Tickets for Family Members on Specific Routes
  • Retirement Benefit
  • 30 Days of Accrued Vacation Time
  • 12 Days of Informal Leave
  • 30 Days of Half-Pay Leave or Sick Leave
  • 10% Deduction from Salary under the New Pension Scheme
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RRB ALP Allowances

Along with basic salary, all employees are eligible to get various allowances. Though the list of allowances is long, these are the allowances that constitute major part of the salary:  

  1. House Rent Allowance
  2. Dearness Allowance
  3. Transport Allowance
  4. Running Allowance (based on the kilometres travelled)

Apart from this, a 10% deduction from the salary is made as per the new pension scheme. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I become ALP in railway?
A: 

Candidates from all streams can become a loco pilot after completing Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT/Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the prescribed trades/3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical /Electronics / Automobile Engineering/Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of IT.

Q:   What is RRB ALP career growth?
A: 

Career and growth trajectory in Indian railways is good, employees can be promoted to the top-level as per hierarchy. Employees are promoted in the following order:

  1. Senior Assistant Loco Pilot
  2. Loco Foreman (Loco Supervisor)

With promotions, employees get better emoluments and perks.

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RRB ALP Selection Process

RRB ALP selection process comprises CBT 1, 2, CBAT, document verification and medical exam. The CBAT is qualifying in nature. Final allotment is done based on the CBT 1, 2 provided they clear the verification process and medical exam.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which one is better among RRB ALP and RRB JE?
A: 

RRB JE and RRB ALP both are the most sought-after railways exams in the country for candidates having engineering background. Recruitment for these posts are done based on the selection process. Candidates are required to clear all the stages of selection.

Q:   Is RRB ALP considered a Group C or Group D post?
A: 

Assistant loco pilot comes under 'C' catagory posts. In Railway A & B catagories comes under officer catagory & C & D catagory are labourer/ workers catagory . 'C'catagories of posts comes from Gade pay INR 1900 to INR 4600

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RRB ALP Salary FAQs

Check below RRB ALP salary FAQs.

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Q:   What is the in-hand salary of RRB ALP?
A: 

Candidates will get INR 19,900 per month as RRB ALP salary. Along with this, candidates are gets various allowances. The in-hand monthly salary ranges between INR  24,000 and 34,000. Recruitment is done based on the selection process.

Q:   What is RRB ALP salary after 5 years?
A: 

RRB ALP salary includes basic pay and various allowances. The month in-hand salary for RRB ALP after five years can range around INR 24,000 to 34,000. Besides, candidates are also entitled to various perks and allowances. 

Q:   What is the salary of RRB ALP per month?
A: 

RRB ALP salary is between INR 19,900 to 35,000 per month. Candidates also get various allowances. It is important to know RRB ALP salary before applying for the exam. Recruitment is done as per selection process.

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