RRB ALP

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."

The RRB ALP application form photograph and signature upload window was active from June 3rd to June 7th, 2024.

Steps to upload photograph and signature in RRb ALP application form are:

1. Visit the official website of the RRB you applied to and log in using your registration ID and password.
2. Look for a link or section mentioning "Upload Photograph & Signature" or "Photo & Signature Correction."
3. Click on the designated link and upload your prepared photograph and signature files following the instructions provided.
4. Once uploaded, preview both the photograph and signature to ensure they are clear and correctly uploaded. Submit the application after confirmation.

Only candidates who have applied for and passed the second stage of the RRB ALP & Technician exam are required to show up for the CBAT. Only applicants who have applied for the technician position are eligible for CBAT. Based on their performance in Part A of the second stage of CBT, candidates up to eight times the number of ALP vacancies will be summoned for the CBAT, provided they pass Part B. It is necessary for candidates to pass all of the CBAT test batteries. Only Hindi and English are available for the CBAT questions. In CBAT, negative marking does not exist. Part A of the second stage of CBT receives 70% of the weight for creating the ALP merit list, whereas CBAT receives 30% of the weight.

The Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot (RRB ALP) exam is not conducted on a fixed annual schedule. Instead, the frequency of the exam depends on the specific needs and requirements of the Indian Railways for assistant loco pilots and technicians. When there is a significant need for these positions, the Railway Recruitment Board announces the exam to fill the vacancies. This means that the RRB ALP exam can be conducted in some years and not in others, based on the operational demands and workforce planning of the Indian Railways. Therefore, aspirants should stay updated with official announcements from the Railway Recruitment Board for the latest information on exam dates and application procedures.

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) examination is conducted online. This exam is a Computer Based Test (CBT), which means candidates take the test on a computer at designated exam centers. The CBT format allows for efficient management and swift evaluation of the large number of applicants. The online mode of the RRB ALP exam ensures a standardized and fair testing environment, reducing the chances of human error and malpractice. Additionally, the CBT is divided into multiple stages, including a First Stage CBT, a Second Stage CBT, and a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for those who qualify through the earlier stages. This structured approach helps in accurately assessing the candidates' technical and aptitude skills.