What is RRB ALP salary?

RRB ALP salary ranges between 24000 to 34000. The salary components are basic pay, allowances, deductions, gross salary, net salary, and other components. RRB ALP salary structure is mentioned below: Pay Scale INR 19900 Pay Level Level 2 Grade Pay INR 1900 Dearness Allowance INR 10700-11500 House Rent Allowance INR 950 –1020 Transport Allowance INR 820-900 Night Duty Allowance INR 350-390 Running Allowances INR 60000-6300 Gross Pay INR 26000-35000 Net Deduction INR 1800-1900 Net Salary INR 24000–34000

Is RRB ALP considered a Group C or Group D post?

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

What is the in-hand salary of RRB ALP?

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.

Which one is better among RRB ALP and RRB JE?

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.

What is RRB ALP age limit?

=Assistant Loco Pilots candidates should be 18 and 30 years. The application form needs to be filled online. Recruitment is done based on selection process. The application fee needs to be paid online only.

What is RRB ALP educational qualification?

The educational qualification for RRB ALP exam is given below. Designation Department Sub- Department Qualification ALP Electrical Traction Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT (OR) Matriculation / 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 recognised Institution in lieu of ITI. ALP Mechanical Traction Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT (OR) Matriculation / 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 recognised Institution in lieu of ITI.

What is RRB ALP eligibility?

Candidates for RRB ALP exam should between 18 to 30 years. They must have passed Class 10. The application form needs to be filled online only. Candidates must check the eligibility before applying.

What is the distribution of questions in RRB ALP CBT 2 exam?

The distribution of questions in RRB ALP CBT 2 exam is given below: Part A/Sections Total Questions Basic Science and Engineering 40 Mathematics 25 General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 General Knowledge and Current Affairs 10 Part B/Sections Test of Relevant Trade 75 Total 175

What was the difficulty level of RRB ALP 2024 CBT 1 exam?

The overall difficulty level of RRB ALP CBT 1 exam was moderate. The General Science section was Moderate. The Maths section was moderate. The General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness sections were easy to moderate.

Is CBAT mandatory for all posts in RRB ALP?

In RRB ALP & Technician exam, only those who have applied for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and cleared second stage of, need to appear for CBAT. CBAT is for the candidates who have applied for technician post only. Candidates equal to eight times the number of ALP vacancies are called for CBAT based on the performance in Part A of second stage CBT, subject to qualifying the Part B. Candidates are required to qualify in each of the test batteries of CBAT. The questions in CBAT are in English and Hindi only. There is no negative marking in CBAT. To draw the merit list of ALP, 70 per cent weightage is given to Part A of second stage CBT and 30 per cent in CBAT.

What is the distribution of questions in RRB ALP CBT 1 exam?

The distribution of questions in RRB ALP CBT 1 exam is given below. Divisions Number of Questions Number of Marks Arithmetic 20 20 Reasoning 25 25 General Awareness 10 10 General Science 20 20 Total 75 75

How can I fill RRB ALP application form?

To fill RRB ALP application form Visit website of RRBs, Click on RRB ALP notification, Register yourself for exam with required personal details, Fill your basic details, for example, your name, your parent’s name, contact information, mail-id etc. After clicking on the submit button, you will receive an OTP. After the OTP is validated, fill the detailed application for. Pay required application fee, Save copy of RRB ALP application form

When RRB ALP notification 2025-26 was released?

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released notification for RRB ALP 2025-26 recruitment. A total of 9970 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment process. The exam is conducted for candidates of 18 to 30 years. They must have completed Class 10/SSLC.

What is the RRB ALP application fees?

RRB ALP application fee is INR 500 for General and OBC categories while it is INR 250 for SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class. The application fee will be refunded to candidates after appearing in the first stage CBT. Candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories will get a partial refund of the application fee while SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/ Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class will get a full refund of the application form

What is the procedure to ‘Create an account’ for RRB ALP?

RRB ALP application form needs to be filled online only. Candidates need to fill the required details. The fee can be paid online only. Hard copy of the application form is not required to be send.

What is RRB ALP syllabus for Basic Science & Engineering?

RRB ALP syllabus for Basic Science & Engineering comprises the topics that candidates have studied in B Tech. The syllabus is decided by the examination authority. Candidates must be thorough with the syllabus.

What is RRB ALP syllabus for Mathematics?

RRB ALP Maths syllabus comprises topics that candidates have studied in high school. Candidates must be thorough with the syllabus. Besides the syllabus, candidates must go through the exam pattern.

What is the procedure to login for RRB ALP exam?

Candidates need to login with the required credentials to fill the RRB ALP detailed application form. Online applications are accepted for the exam. The application fee can be paid online. The login ID can be used in downloading admit card,

When RRB ALP Exam Dates 2025 (CEN 02/2025) will be announced?

RRB ALP exam dates 2025 (CEN 02/2025) for CBT 1 will be announced soon. The CBT 1 exam of RRB ALP comprises a total of 75 objective-type multiple choice questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning, General Science and General awareness on current affairs. A total of 75 marks are allotted to the test. The duration of the test is 60 minutes.

What is the best way to prepare for the RRB ALP exam?

Candidates can check below the prep strategy for the RRB ALP exam. Prepare a proper routine Read newspapers Make notes for revision Practice previous years question papers Attempt mock tests to know the level of preparation

Why Aadhaar validation is required for RRB ALP?

Aadhaar validation is required for smoother process at different stages of recruitment for the candidates themselves. Further, to ensure genuineness of candidature and to curb impersonation during exam. RRBs will not share Aadhaar details with any third party or use them for any purpose other than the objectives of this CEN

Can I reset/change my password of my account and Can I change my ‘Chosen RRB’ for RRB ALP exam?

Candidates can reset the password using 'Change Password' option available on the upper right hand side of the application page. Candidates cannot change the chosen RRB after submission of application.

Who are eligible for RRB ALP free travel authority?

Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe who have given consent for availing free travel facility only can avail 'Free Travel Authority' (free Railway Pass).

Can I edit RRB ALP application form?

Candidates cannot edit the details after submission of RRB ALP application form. Candidates are advised to re-check the detailed filled by them in application preview at Preference and Preview & Submit page for correctness and further submit application if all the information is correct since no change is permitted after submission of application for payment. If any information is found incorrect at application preview, they can click on 'Edit' button and rectify the incorrect information at respective page of application module, then again preview application for correctness and submit the application. After submission of the application, pay the requisite examination fee and complete the payment process. If a candidate wishes to modify, change or correct any details except details filled in the 'Create an Account' form (12 details and chosen RRB), they may do so by paying a modification fee of INR 250 (non-refundable) for each occasion.

Is RRB ALP result released separately for different stages?

Yes, RRB ALP & Technician result is released separately for different stages. The result for each stage is announced online on the official website in PDF form. The result PDF displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The steps to download RRB ALP result are given below: Visit the respective regional website of RRBs Click on the "Results" tab Click on the results link for RRB ALP and Technicians. Following that, the result will be downloaded automatically in the PDF format. The PDF will contain roll number of all shortlisted candidates, search your roll number in the PDF.

What should I do if I forget my password to sign into My Account for RRB ALP exam?

Click on the 'Forgot Password' option at 'Sign into Your Account' of login page. Enter either Aadhaar number or registered email/mobile number and date of birth. The revised password will be sent to the candidate's registered email ID only. Candidates have to login with revised password sent on their registered email.

When was RRB ALP 2025 application form correction opened?

RRB ALP 2025 application form correction window was available from May 22 to 31, 2025. Candidates could edit the application form by paying the modification fee. Candidates could edit the details filled in the 'Create An Account' part including email ID, mobile number. Personal information could not be changed. The modification fee was INR 250 and this facility was only for twice.

Is RRB ALP conducted online or offline?

All the stages of RRB ALP exam are conducted online. The language of the question paper is in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Manipuri, Konkani.

What is the full form for RRB ALP exam?

Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot is the Full Form of RRB ALP. The Railway Recruitment Board is a Government body that organizes the recruitment process for the several different posts in the Railways sector. The Indian Railways is amongst the largest recruitment bodies in India. RRB ALP exam is conducted to select the employees for the Assistant Loco Pilo. The Railway Recruitment Board conducts examinations for several posts.

What document should I produce for RRB ALP if I have already changed my name?

Applicants must possess a Gazette Notification or any other legal document as applicable for name changes and should be submitted at the time of CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT & DV. Date of such change or application for change should be prior to the date of submission of online application. Applicants should also have to fill the original name and the changed name during 'Create an account'. In such cases, both the names will be reflected in the application.

How many posts are there in RRB ALP?

RRB conducts RRB ALP & Technician exam to fill posts of assistant loco pilot and technicians for different railway zones across the country. A total of 9970 vacancies have been announced for RRB ALP 2025 exam (CEN 01/2025). In 2018, a total of 64,371 vacancies were announced for the exam. Out of these vacancies, 27,795 vacancies were for Assistant loco pilot and 36,576 were for Technicians

Why RRBs re-opened the application form for RRB ALP exam?

RRBs re-opened the window to fill RRB ALP application Form 2025 for Technician posts on October 2, 2024. The application form filling process re-opened since the Railway Boards have increased the number of vacancies and added new categories. The already registered candidates can change their option of RRB along with the preference for Zonal Railway(s)/PUs and for all applicable Technician Gr. III category posts.

What is the process for uploading photograph & signature in RRB ALP application form?

A colour photograph of size 3.5cm x 3.5cm (not older than three months from the date of application) with clear front view of the candidate without cap and sunglasses should be uploaded. The photo should be only in JPEG format. Candidates are advised to bring one copy of the same photograph along with Hall Ticket/e–Call Letter and original valid Photo ID at the time of examination. They are also advised to keep three copies of the same photographs for further use.

What is the RRB ALP admit card official website?

RRB ALP admit card is released on the region-wise official websites of RRBs. There are 21 RRBs where RRB ALP admit card download link is made available. Candidates need to download their admit cards from the region where they have filled RRB ALP application form. However, the direct link to download RRB ALP admit card is provided on this page. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter user ID, password and verification code.

How to download RRB ALP admit card?

To download RRB ALP admit card are given below: Visit the region-wise official websites of RRBs, Click the RRB ALP admit card link on the home page Enter the required credentials, RRB ALP admit card appears on the screen, Download the admit card and take its printout

What details are mentioned in RRB ALP admit card?

The following details are mentioned in RRB ALP admit card: Candidate’s Name Roll Number Registration Number Exam Date Exam Time Exam Venue Photograph of the Candidate Signature of the Candidate Exam Instructions Reporting Time Application Number Category Exam Center Code Space for the Candidate’s Signature (to be executed in the examination hall)

What are the points to remember while downloading RRB ALP admit card?

Few important points related to RRB ALP admit card are given below: The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post Candidates must bring one colour photograph Rough sheets are provided at the exam centre

How do I prepare for RRB ALP CBT 2 exam?

RRB ALP CBT 2 preparation strategy is given below. Candidates must prepare notes for RRB ALP Basic Science & Engineering section Strengthen weak areas

What was RRB ALP CBT 1 cut off for Electrical post in 2018?

RRB ALP CBT 1 cut off 2018 for Electrical post is given below. RRBs Gen SC ST OBC Ajmer NEC 30.48 Kolkata 61.06 49.39 45.94 55.67 Muzaffarpur 50.55 36.99 27.03 41.61 Ajmer 48.68 36.57 33.22 44.58 Allahabad 47.34 38.35 27.54 41.99 Secunderabad 43.39 30.01 27.68 31.85 Mumbai 53.13 40.31 32.29 45.62 Bhubaneswar 50.75 40.64 29.7 45.85 Bhopal 43.04 NEC 30.99 Chennai 41.99 30.01 25.02 30.01 Secunderabad 41.42 44.36 NEC 52.71 Patna 41.3 36.23 NEC 32.19 Chennai 40.24 32.98 NEC 30.32 Kolkata 40.19 30.3 NEC 32.58 Muzaffarpur 40 30.01 25.07 30.01 Patna 40 30.02 25.03 30.01

What is RRB ALP qualifying marks for second stage?

RRB ALP qualifying marks for second stage for Part A and B are given below. Category Qualifying Cut-off Percentage Qualifying Cut-off Marks General 40% 30 OBC 30% 22.5 SC 30% 22.5 ST 25% 18.75 Part B Category Qualifying Cut-off in % Qualifying Cut-off In Terms of Marks All categories 35% 26.25

What was RRB ALP CBT 2 2018 cut off?

RRB ALP CBT 2 cut off announced in 2018 is given below. Regions General OBC SC ST Ajmer 52.77 46.09 42.00 47.72 Bangalore 42.07 39.07 31.13 33.05 Bilaspur 49.27 42.63 36.31 37.42 Chennai 57.76 55.63 51.01 50.74 Secunderabad 55.00 51.30 41.90 42.30

What was RRB ALP Cut off for CBT 1 in 2018 for Mechanical post?

The category-wise RRB ALP cut off 2018 for CBT 1 for Mechanical post is given below: RRBs General OBC SC ST Ahmedabad 43.47 35.15 32.17 28.15 Ajmer 53.13 44.09 37.88 26.47 Ajmer 40.93 30.01 43.07 NEC Allahabad 42.75 34.85 30.78 25.02 Bangalore 45.46 38.05 30.25 25.02 Bhubaneswar 40 - 30.01 25.02 Chennai 51.65 30.36 NEC NEC Chennai 47.93 45.83 39.89 26.7 Guwahati 40.92 33.16 30.05 25.39 Jammu & Kashmir 40 32.76 30.05 25.02 Kolkata 43.85 30.01 30.02 25.02 Kolkata 41.33 34.2 47.37 NEC Mumbai 44.89 40.08 35.74 25.48 Muzaffarpur 42.13 34.14 NEC NEC Muzaffarpur 40 30.02 30.01 25.03 Patna 48.6 NEC NEC NEC Patna 47.41 39.88 30.27 25.75 Secunderabad 49.56 42.49 38.09 33.71 Secunderabad 40.01 30.02 30.29 NEC Siliguri 40 30.01 30.05 25.06 Thiruvananthapuram 55.24 47.48 31.33 25.02 Thiruvananthapuram 40.97 30.58 NEC NEC

Where can I check RRB ALP result?

RRB ALP result is announced on the official website of 21 RRBs. Candidates need to visit the respective RRBs to check their results. The list of qualified candidates is made available in PDF form. The scorecard is released along with the result. Candidates can download their scorecards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the scorecard is not sent to candidates by post.

Is RRB ALP result released separately for different stages?

Yes, RRB ALP & Technician result is released separately for different stages. The result for each stage is announced online on the official website in PDF form. The result PDF displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The steps to download RRB ALP result are given below: Visit the respective regional website of RRBs Click on the "Results" tab Click on the results link for RRB ALP and Technicians. Following that, the result will be downloaded automatically in the PDF format. The PDF will contain roll number of all shortlisted candidates, search your roll number in the PDF.

What are RRB ALP qualifying marks?

The qualifying marks of RRB ALP exam are the marks which candidates need to secure in order to qualify the exam. Besides, the cut off marks, candidates are also required to secure the cut off. The category-wise qualifying marks for RRB ALP exam are given below. Stages Qualifying Marks First stage UR-40 per cent OBC-30 per cent SC-30 per cent ST-25 per cent Second stage Part A UR-40 per cent OBC-30 per cent SC-30 per cent ST-25 per cent Part B-35 per cent CBAT 42 marks

How to download RRB ALP result?

The result of RRB ALP exam will be available zonal wise. The result consist of candidates roll number. The steps to chck the RRB ALP exam result is mentioned below: Go to the official website of RRB. Click on the result link. Check the result pdf for you roll number.

How can I become ALP in railway?

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.

Is RRB ALP vacancies 2024 revised?

Yes, RRB ALP vacancies 2024 were revised by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). The vacancies were revised to 18799. Earlier, a total of 5696 vacancies were announced for the exam. The official notice released by RRBs reads, "Railway Recruitment Board has published CEN 01/2024 for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilo (ALP) with 5696 vacancies all over the Indian Railways. A review has been undertaken in view of additional demand received from Zonal Railways and vacancies of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) stands enhanced to 18799. Necessary notice indicating RRB wise community wise breakup of vacancies will be displayed on website subsequently. Opportunity will also be given to existing candidates to revise their choice of RRB once details are published."

How many vacancies were announced for RRB ALP 2024 exam?

The vacancies announced for RRB ALP exam are given below. RRB Name ZONE UR SC ST OBC EWS TOTAL EXSM AHMEDABAD WR 95 37 17 65 24 238 24 AJMER NWR 86 32 13 72 25 228 22 BANGALORE SWR 186 72 35 127 53 473 47 BHOPAL WCR 145 25 19 21 9 219 22 WR 35 5 0 18 7 65 7 BHUBANESWAR ECoR 104 42 51 65 18 280 28 BILASPUR CR 57 0 13 44 10 124 12 SECR 483 179 89 322 119 1192 119 CHANDIGARH NR 42 2 4 12 6 66 6 CHENNAI SR 57 33 15 29 14 148 15 GORAKHPUR NER 18 7 3 11 4 43 4 GUWAHATI NFR 26 9 4 17 6 62 6 JAMMU-SRINAGAR NR 15 6 3 11 4 39 4 KOLKATA ER 155 37 19 23 20 254 26 SER 30 11 23 20 7 91 9 MALDA ER 67 19 20 25 30 161 16 SER 23 8 4 15 6 56 6 MUMBAI SCR 10 4 2 7 3 26 3 WR 41 16 8 30 15 110 11 CR 179 58 37 95 42 411 41 MUZAFFARPUR ECR 15 5 3 11 4 38 4 PATNA ECR 15 6 3 10 4 38 4 PRAYAGRAJ NCR 163 13 10 27 28 241 25 NR 21 7 3 12 2 45 5 RANCHI SER 57 32 10 38 16 153 16 SECUNDERABAD ECoR 80 30 15 54 20 199 20 SCR 228 85 40 151 55 559 56 SILIGURI NFR 27 10 5 18 7 67 7 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM SR 39 14 14 1 2 70 7 Total 2499 804 482 1351 560 5696 572

How many vacancies were announced for RRB Technician exam?

RRB Technician vacancy break-up is given below: Post Vacancies Technician Gr 1 Signal 1092 Technician Gr 3 8052

RRB ALP 2025: Application Form Status (OUT), Exam Dates SOON, Pattern, Syllabus & Vacancies

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Updated on Dec 9, 2025 12:00 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB ALP 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards activated RRB Technician application form status link. Candidates can check their application status by logging with the required credentials. Earlier, the application status for RRB ALP was released. RRB ALP 2025 exam dates for Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician vacancies will be announced soon.

RRB ALP online application process (CEN 01/2025) closed on May 19, 2025. The last date to pay the application fee was May 21, 2025. The Railway Loco Pilot 2025 application form was released on April 12, 2025. RRB ALP notification was released to fill up a total of 9970 vacancies. Read below for more details on RRB ALP 2025 exam.

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What is RRB ALP exam?
RRB ALP 2025 Exam Dates
RRB ALP Application Form 2025
RRB ALP Vacancies 2025
RRB ALP Admit Card 2025
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025
RRB ALP Syllabus 2025
RRB ALP Result 2025
RRB ALP Cutoff 2025
Railway Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
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RRB ALP 2025 Exam Dates

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Dates	Past Exam Dates
13 Oct ' 25 - 21 Oct ' 25	RRB ALP DV and medical exam
31 Aug ' 25	Revised RRB ALP CBAT Exam Date 2024-25
15 Jul ' 25	RRB ALP CBAT exam date (CEN No. 01/2024)
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