RRB ALP 2024: Technician Grade 3 Answer Key (OUT), Result & Expected Cut off

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Exam 2024 ( RRB ALP )

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Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on Jan 6, 2025 09:17 IST

RRB ALP 2024: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released RRB Technician Grade 3 answer key 2024 on January 6, 2025. The last date to raise objections is January 11, 2025. Earlier, RRB Technician Grade 1 answer key 2024 was released. RRB Technician 2024 exam for Technician Grade 1 was conducted on December 19 and 20, 2024. Along with the answer key, an objection tracker, question papers and response sheet were also released. RRB Technician answer key 2024 can be accessed by logging with the required credentials. Using the RRB ALP answer key 2024, candidates can calculate the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam.

RRB ALP Result 2024 for CBT 1 will be announced soon. The recruitment is conducted for a total of 18799 RRB ALP vacancies. As per RRB Technician exam analysis 2024, the overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. Read below for more details on RRB ALP 2024 exam.

Also ReadRRB ALP exam dates 2024 

Q:   What are RRB ALP qualifying marks?

A:

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.

StagesQualifying 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

CBAT42 marks
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Q:   When RRB ALP CBT 1 admit card was released?

A:

RRB ALP CBT 1 admit card 2024 was released on November 21, 2024 for the exam scheduled on November 25, 2024. The admit card for the exam scheduled on November 26, 2024 was released on November 22. RRB ALP CBT 1 admit card 2024 for the exam scheduled on November 27, 2024 was released on November 23, 2024. RRB ALP admit card 2024 for the exam scheduled on November 28, 2024 was released on November 24, 2024. RRB ALP admit card 2024 for Nov 29 exam was released on November 25, 2024. Candidates can download their admit cards through the direct link provided on this page. RRB ALP admit card can be downloaded by entering user ID and password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam.

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Q:   When RRB ALP notification 2024 was released?

A:

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released a short notification for RRB ALP 2024 recruitment. The detailed notification was released on January 20, 2024. A total of 5696 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment process. The exam is conducted for candidates in the age group of 18 to 30 years and who have completed Class 10/SSLC. The recruitment is done for the post of Assistant Loco Pilots and Technicians. This year, the age limit for ALP post has been revised. Earlier, the age limit for ALP was 18 to 28 years. The revised age limit is 18 to 30 years.

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Q:   What is RRB ALP marking scheme?

A:

CBT 1 will have 75 questions for 75 marks and the duration granted to resolve the questions is 60 minutes. 1/3rd ? marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in CBT 1. The CBT 2 will have two parts- Part A and B for 175 marks. 1/3rd? marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in CBT 2. The marks of candidates are calculated based on the correct and incorrect answers. Normalisation of marks is done to calculate the scores of candidates.

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Q:   WHen RRB ALP exam will be conducted?

A:

The CBT 1 exam was conducted from November 25 to 29, 2024 for ALP posts. The exam for Technician posts was conducted on December 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29 and 30, 2024. The CBT 1 exam of RRB ALP comprises questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning, General Science and General awareness on current affairs. The test carries a total of 75 marks. The CBT 2 is divided into two parts-Part A and Part B. Part A of the second stage CBT comprises 100 objective-type questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering and General Awareness on Current Affairs. In Part B, Total 75 questions are asked in the exam. This part is qualifying in nature and comprises questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by the Director General of Employment & Training (DGET).

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

A:

RRBs re-opened the window to fill RRB ALP application Form 2024 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. 

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What is RRB ALP Post?

Railway recruitment board (RRB) conducts RRB ALP & Technician exam to recruit Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician for different railway zones across the country. This is a national-level exam and lakh of candidates appear for it. RRB ALP selection process comprises two stages (first stage CBT and second stage CBT) which is common for ALP and Technician. In addition, candidates who opt for ALP and qualify the CBT 2, are required to undergo Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). The final stage comprises document verification and empanelling. 


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What is RRB ALP Salary?

The initial pay as per 7th Pay Commission Matrix (Level 2) is INR 19,900. Besides, candidates are also entitled to various allowances and benefits.

RRB ALP Latest Updates

  • Shift 2 of RRB ALP CBT 1 exam for one centre in Bihar has been rescheduled. The date and time of the rescheduled exam will be notified soon. The link for viewing the exam city/call letter will be made available on the official website.
  • RRBs released important notices related malpractices in RRB exam

RRB ALP 2024 Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB ALP 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

29 Dec '24 -

30 Dec '24

RRB ALP 2024 Exam Date for CBT 1 for Technician posts

28 Dec '24

RRB ALP 2024 Exam Date for CBT 1 for Technician posts

26 Dec '24

RRB ALP 2024 Exam Date for CBT 1 for Technician posts

RRB ALP & Technician 2024 Highlights

The recruitment process of RRB ALP & Technician is summarised below:

Exam Particulars Exam Details

Exam name

Recruitment for the Post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) & Technician Categories

Conducted by 

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)

Exam level

National

Exam frequency

Recruitment is based on vacancies and requirements of the concerned departments

Stages of exam 

First Stage CBT (Common for both ALP & Technician)

Second Stage CBT 

CBAT (Only for ALP post)

Exam category

Undergraduate at National Level

Mode of exam

Online

Total vacancies

5696

Number of applicants

47.45 lakh

Exam fees

For all candidates except the fee concession categories: 500

For PwBD/Female/Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class: 250

Exam purpose

To select candidates for Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician in various railway zones

Exam duration

First Stage: 60 mins

Second Stage

Part A: 90 min

Part B: 60 Min

No. of papers and total marks

CBT 1: 4 subjects (75 marks)

CBT 2

Part A: 4  subjects (100 marks)

Part B: This stage carries relevant trade related questions (75 marks)

CBAT: 42 marks

Total questions

CBT 1: 75

CBT 2

Part A: 100

Part B: 75

Marking scheme

1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question will be deducted for each wrong answers in CBT 1 and 2

There is no negative marking in CBAT

No. of test cities

More than 100 cities

Official website

indianrailways.gov.in

RRB ALP Latest News

December 11: RRB Technician Answer Key 2024 objection window closes today

December 5: RRB ALP Answer Key 2024 Released

RRB ALP Exam Analysis 2024

RRB ALP & Technician exam analysis 2024 is given below.

RRB Technician Exam Analysis 2024

RRB Technician 2024 exam was moderate in terms of the difficulty level. Watch the video below to know the difficulty level of the exam shared by the students. 

RRB ALP Exam Analysis 2024

The overall difficulty level of RRB ALP CBT 1 exam was moderate. The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. RRB ALP exam analysis highlights the overall structure of the exam such as the section-wise difficulty, overall difficulty, number of good attempts, etc. RRB ALP paper analysis is given below.

Name of Tests Good Attempts Difficulty Level
General Science 17 – 18 Moderate
Mathematics 16 – 18 Moderate
General Intelligence & Reasoning 21 – 23 Easy to Moderate
General Awareness & Current Affairs 8 – 9 Easy to Moderate
Overall 62 – 68 Easy to Moderate

RRB ALP 2024 Student Reaction Video

RRB ALP Admit Card

RRB ALP admit card 2024 for CBT 1 was released online Usually, RRBs release the admit card four days prior to the scheduled exam date. To download the RRB ALP admit card, candidates need to enter user ID and password. The steps to download RRB ALP admit card 2024 are given below:

  • Visit the respective regional official websites of RRBs
  • On the home page, you will find the RRB ALP admit card download link
  • Enter user ID and password
  • RRB ALP admit card appears on the screen

 

RRB ALP Application Form 2024

RRB ALP 2024 application form-filling process for ALP and Technician posts is over now. RRB ALP 2024 application form status for Technician posts was released for the Technician Grade 1 Signal post. RRBs completed the scrutiny of the applications and candidates can view the status of their applications-Provisionally accepted/Provisionally accepted with conditions/Rejected (Along with reasons for rejection) by logging in with the required credentials. Candidates could apply for the exam by paying the required fees online. RRB ALP application form 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. 

How to Apply Online for RRB ALP?

The steps to fill RRB ALP application form are given below:

  • Visit the respective official websites of RRBs
  • Click the 'Apply Online' link on the home page
  • Register for the exam by entering the required details
  • Fill Part I of application form
  • Pay the application fees
  • Fill Part II of application form
  • Upload the scanned photograph, signature and other documents
  • Submit the application form

RRB ALP Notification 2024

RRB ALP notification is released in PDF form and comprises details such as exam schedule, application process, eligibility, selection process, vacancies and many more. Candidates must read the RRB ALP notification carefully to understand every details related to the exam.

Download here RRB ALP Notification 2024

What is RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria?

RRB has specified particular age and educational criteria for RRB ALP & Technician exam. Before applying to the exam candidates must check the below eligibility criteria:

Age Limit

The minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum is 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.

Educational Qualification

The post-wise educational qualification is given below.

Assistant Loco Pilot: Matriculation / SSLC Plus ITI/ Course Completed Act Apprentices or Diploma/ Degree in Engineering. The educational qualification is given below.

Post Educational Qualification

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot

Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognised 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 & TV / Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic / Turner / Wireman

OR 

Matriculation / SSLC, 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 from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI.

Candidates with Degree in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above can also apply.

Technicians: Matriculation/ SSLC Plus ITI / Course Completed Act Apprentices or 10 + 2 with Physics and Maths or Diploma in Engineering (As Applicable)

Medical Standards

The medical standards prescribed for different posts are given below.

Medical Standard General Fitness Visual Acuity

A-1

Physically fit in all respect

Distance Vision: 6/6, 6/6 without glasses with fogging test (must not accept +2D) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6,0.6 without glasses and must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc.

B-1

Physically fit in all respect

Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc.

B-2

Physically fit in all respect

Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass the test for Binocular Vision, etc.

C-1

Physically fit in all respect

Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required.

RRB ALP Selection Process

The post-wise selection process of RRB ALP is given below:

Post Stages of Selection
ALP CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT and document verification & empanelling 
Technician CBT 1, CBT 2 and document verification & empanelling 

Refer to the infographic below for RRB ALP selection process:

RRB ALP Selection Process

RRB ALP Selection Process

 

RRB ALP Exam Centres

RRB ALP exam centres are released 10 days before the scheduled CBT exam. To check the exam centres, candidates need to login with user ID and password. Candidates are required to enter their preferences of exam centres while filling the Part II of application form. The details regarding the exam centres are mentioned on the admit card.

RRB ALP Syllabus 2024

The stage-wise RRB ALP syllabus is given below:

RRB ALP Syllabus CBT 1

The standard of questions for the CBT will be generally in conformity with the educational standards and/or minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the posts:

Topics Syllabus
Maths 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
General Science The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level
General Awareness  Current Affairs, Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics, etc

RRB ALP Syllabus CBT 2

The syllabus for CBT 2 comprises two parts-A and B. The syllabus for both the parts is given below:

Part A 

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: The broad topics that are covered under this shall be 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.

General Awareness: Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.

Part B

The questions in this part are asked from the trade syllabus prescribed by Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualification will be required to appear in the section having questions from the relevant trade. Candidates holding Degree, Diploma and HSC (10+2) having eligibility for the posts of ALP have to select relevant trade from the list of trades listed against their engineering discipline/HSC (10+2). 

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024

The stage-wise RRB ALP Exam Pattern is explained below:

RRB ALP First Stage CBT

  • This stage is common for ALP & Technician posts and is qualifying in nature. This means the marks obtained in this stage will not be counted for final merit list
  • The paper contains 75 objective type questions (MCQs) and total time given to complete the paper is 60 minutes
  • Each question carries one mark, hence, the total mark of the paper is 75
  • There is negative marking for incorrect answers, ⅓ mark is deducted for wrong answer

RRB ALP Second Stage CBT

  • Those who secure cut off marks in first stage CBT, get a call for second stage CBT
  • This stage of the exam is divided into two parts-A and B
  • Part A will have 100 questions and the total time is 90 minutes
  • Part B will have 75 questions and the duration of the paper is 60 minutes
  • There is negative marking for incorrect answers, ⅓ mark is deducted for one wrong answer
  • The marks obtained in Part A is used to shortlist candidates for further rounds of selection
  • Part B is qualifying in nature

RRB ALP CBAT

  • This stage is only for those candidates who have applied for Assistant Loco Pilots
  • Question papers are made available in both English and Hindi
  • There are five test batters, candidates need to score certain marks in each test battery to qualify the exam
  • The total marks allotted to this stage is 42 marks

RRB ALP Document Verification

  • For ALP post, shortlisting for Document Verification is done based on Part A of CBT 2 provided candidates qualify Part B and CBAT
  • For Technician post, shortlisting for Document Verification is done based on Part A of CBT 2 provided candidates qualify Part B
  • Candidates need to carry the original documents asked by RRBs on the day of document verification
  • If any candidate fails to submit original documents or if any document is found fake, the candidature of that candidate is canceled

RRB ALP Preparation Tips

As part of RRB ALP preparation tips, candidates must practice sample papers or previous years’ question papers for every topic. Study regularly, and keep formulas and steps to solve problems at your fingertips. Practice and revise properly for the exam.

RRB ALP Result

RRB ALP result is announced separately for different stages. The result PDF contains the names of the successful candidates. The marks of candidates are normalised to announce the result. The scorecard is released along with the RRB ALP result. To check the scorecard, candidates need to login with user ID and password.

RRB ALP Cutoff

RRBs release the separate list of the RRB ALP cut off for Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician as per zone-wise and category-wise. Candidates must obtain the minimum RRB ALP cut off marks in each stage so as to clear the exam. Besides, candidates need to secure the qualifying marks prescribed for different stages of recruitment. Candidates can check below the previous years' RRB NTPC Cutoff. 

Regional RRB Zone  ALP Categories 
UR OBC SC ST

RRB ALP Ahmedabad Cut Off

53.26461

41.21651

31.13617

25.22988

RRB ALP Ajmer Cut Off

68.05049

58.43736

48.59900

31.26253

RRB ALP Allahabad Cut Off

59.59306

44.81916

33.29067

25.04884

RRB ALP Bangalore Cut Off

57.52077

48.57390

30.02874

25.00457

RRB ALP Bhopal Cut Off

66.57391

58.77360

49.35859

40.85624

RRB ALP Bhubaneswar Cut Off

40.03478

30.02874

30.02874

25.21082

RRB ALP Bilaspur Cut Off

58.21998

50.03109

30.04828

25.04884

RRB ALP Chandigarh Cut Off

60.67084

47.01685

42.57583

25.00457

RRB ALP Chennai Cut Off

60.26068

55.32646

46.24073

31.84961

RRB ALP Gorakhpur Cut Off

48.01359

30.02874

30.05318

25.00457

RRB ALP Guwahati Cut Off

47.05229

35.09200

30.19228

25.00457

RRB ALP Jammu Cut Off

45.89996

36.01416

30.40855

25.59902

RRB ALP Kolkata Cut Off

58.20415

38.36308

31.97181

25.06996

RRB ALP Malda Cut Off

51.80819

32.20987

30.04828

25.00457

RRB ALP Mumbai Cut Off

57.91174

50.94367

42.23504

25.85981

RRB ALP Muzaffarpur Cut Off

40.18716

30.02874

32.49846

25.48476

RRB ALP Patna Cut Off

40.03478

30.02874

30.04828

26.08537

RRB ALP Ranchi Cut Off

60.92829

48.52838

30.03843

31.12907

RRB ALP Secunderabad Cut Off

61.26211

53.33785

40.85624

33.25590

RRB ALP Siliguri Cut Off

40.09207

30.02874

30.39789

25.14851

RRB ALP Thiruvananthapuram Cut Off

69.39146

61.57835

37.58301

26.70645

Qualifying Marks for RRB ALP Exam

Exam Stages Qualifying Marks (In Per Cent)
CBT 1

UR-40

OBC-30

SC-30

ST -25

CBT 2

Part A:

UR-40

OBC-30

SC-30

ST-25

Part B:

35  per cent across all categories

CBAT   42 marks

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RRB ALP Vacancies 2024

The vacancy break-up of RRB ALP is given below.

RRB ALP Vacancies (Revised)

RRB UR SC ST OBC EWS TOTAL EXSM

AHMEDABAD

394

132

67

244

100

937

94

AJMER

314

113

56

204

74

761

77

BANGALORE

640

235

118

426

157

1576

157

 

BHOPAL

466

87

62

52

62

729

73

42

15

7

27

10

101

10

BHUBANESWAR

412

141

68

254

55

930

93

 

BILASPUR

251

21

52

96

42

462

46

1610

595

298

1072

398

3973

398

CHANDIGARH

170

22

13

87

32

324

32

CHENNAI

182

105

43

105

58

493

49

GORAKHPUR

58

22

11

39

13

143

15

GUWAHATI

138

52

25

92

34

341

34

JAMMU-SRINAGAR

52

20

10

35

13

130

13

 

KOLKATA

337

123

62

224

74

820

82

100

35

80

64

24

303

30

 

MALDA

284

67

71

78

62

562

56

86

28

13

50

10

187

19

 

MUMBAI

35

13

6

23

9

86

9

137

51

25

91

34

338

34

570

199

99

357

96

1321

132

MUZAFFARPUR

15

5

3

11

4

38

4

PATNA

15

6

3

10

4

38

4

 

PRAYAGRAJ

493

58

60

90

101

802

80

21

7

3

12

2

45

5

RANCHI

189

110

34

127

51

511

51

 

SECUNDERABAD

248

125

74

152

66

665

67

756

273

149

491

194

1863

187

SILIGURI

35

13

7

23

9

87

9

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

99

62

60

2

10

233

23

GRAND TOTAL

8149

2735

1579

4538

1798

18799

1883

RRB Technician Vacancy 2024 (Revised)

Post Previous Vacancies Revised
Technician Gr 1 Signal 1092 1092
Technician Gr 3 8052 8051

RRB ALP FAQs

Candidates can check below the FAQs related to RRB ALP exam.

 

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