Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
RRB ALP cutoffs are released by different RRBs along with the declaration of results and marks of successful candidates. RRB ALP Cutoffs for different RRBs are released on the respective RRB official websites. Candidates securing above cutoff marks are eligible to appear for the next stage of the selection process, hence, RRB ALP cutoffs hold a lot of importance for the candidates. RRB ALP Cutoffs change every year, therefore, candidates must try to score as much as possible. RRB ALP Cutoff depend on several factors such as a total number of vacancy, the number of candidates who appeared for the written exam of RRB ALP, the difficulty level of the paper, the overall performance of the candidates, etc.
Also Read: RRB ALP result.
Q: what is RRB ALP qualifying marks?
The qualifying marks of 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 |
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Q: 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 |
Upvote Q: Is RRB ALP exam tough?
It is not tough to crack RRB ALP exam if you prepare well as per proper study routine. The tips and tricks to crack RRB ALP exam are given below:
- Understand the exam pattern and syllabus
- Clear the concept of the topics given in the RRB ALP syllabus
- Practice previous years' question papers and mock tests
- Focus on improving speed and accuracy
Upvote Q: What is RRB ALP marking scheme?
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.
Upvote How to Check RRB ALP Cut off?
The steps to check RRB ALP cut off are given below:
- Visit the region-wise official websites of RRB
- Click the RRB ALP cut off link available on the home page
- RRB ALP cut off PDF for different categories and posts appears on the screen
- Check the category-wise cut-offs
Factors Determining RRB ALP Cut off
The following factors affect RRB ALP cut off:
- Number of vacancies
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Number of test takers
Different Stages of RRB ALP Cut off
The different stages of RRB ALP cut off are given below:
RRB ALP Stage 1 Cut off
RRB ALP Stage 1 cut off is calculated out of 75 marks. Based on RRB ALP stage 1 cut off, candidates 15 times the number of vacancies are selected for the second stage of exam.
RRB ALP Stage 2 Cut off
The second stage exam consists of two parts- A and B. The cut off of Part A is determined out of 100 marks while that for Part B is calculated out of 75. Applicants need to qualify for both parts but the selection of candidates for the next round will be done on the basis of the cut-off marks of Part A of the second stage.
RRB ALP CBAT Cut off
The qualifying cut-off of CBAT is 42 marks, the same for all categories. The final merit list for ALP posts is prepared by taking into account the 70 per cent weightage to Part A of the second stage and 30 per cent to the CBAT.
RRB ALP 2024 Exam Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB ALP 2024 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
19 Dec '24 - 20 Dec '24 | RRB ALP 2024 Exam Date for CBT 1 for Technician posts |
23 Dec '24 - 24 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 |
28 Dec '24 | RRB ALP 2024 Exam Date for CBT 1 for Technician posts |
29 Dec '24 | RRB ALP 2024 Exam Date for CBT 1 for Technician posts |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
25 Nov '24 - 29 Nov '24 | RRB ALP 2024 Exam Date for CBT 1 for ALP posts |
Previous Years' RRB ALP
Candidates can check below RRB ALP previous years' cut off:
RRB ALP Cut Off 2018 Stage 1 [Mechanical]
| RRB ALP Cut Off 2018 [Mechanical] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRBs | General | SC | ST | OBC |
| 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 |
RRB ALP Cut off 2018 Electrical
| RRB ALP Cut Off 2018 [Electrical] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRBs | General | SC | ST | OBC |
| Ajmer | NEC | NEC | 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 | 27.54 | 44.58 |
| Allahabad | 47.34 | 3835 | 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 |
RRB ALP Stage 2 Cut off 2018
| RRB ALP Cut Off 2018 Stage 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRBs | General | SC | ST | OBC |
| Ahmedabad | 69.44 | 61.40 | 51.89 | 64.49 |
| Allahabad (NCR) | 75.19 | 66.86 | 58.95 | 72.10 |
| Allahabad (NR) | 75.04 | 65.83 | 55.27 | 70.87 |
| Bangalore | 72.64 | 60.82 | 54.06 | 69.13 |
| Bhopal (WCR) | 76.74 | 68.20 | 65.60 | 73.69 |
| Bhopal (WR) | 75.27 | 66.94 | 63.54 | 73.13 |
| Bhubaneswar | 72.49 | 60.44 | 57.91 | 68.19 |
| Bilaspur (SECR) | 73.56 | 62.58 | 59.83 | 70.21 |
| Bilaspur (CR) | 72.46 | 62.27 | 57.12 | 70.38 |
| Chandigarh | 73.85 | 63.78 | 47.81 | 68.20 |
| Chennai | 72.26 | 63.62 | 49.18 | 69.73 |
| Guwahati | 66.90 | 52.74 | 47.56 | 60.80 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 67.18 | 49.03 | 39.73 | 62.00 |
RRB ALP Cut off 2018 for Document Verification
| Regions | General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajmer |
59.68 |
53.48 |
47.72 |
53.10 |
| Bangalore |
63.44 |
62.14 |
54.68 |
53.59 |
| Bhopal |
53.61 |
47.75 |
45.33 |
36.56 |
| Bhubaneswar |
73.43 |
70.05 |
60.89 |
54.87 |
| Bilaspur |
49.27 |
42.63 |
36.31 |
37.42 |
| Chennai |
57.76 |
55.63 |
51.01 |
50.74 |
| Mumbai |
67.48 |
66.43 |
60.30 |
59.30 |
| Ranchi |
71.81 |
69.37 |
65.41 |
62.99 |
| Secunderabad |
55.00 |
51.30 |
41.90 |
42.30 |
RRB ALP Qualifying Cut-off of Second Stage-Part A
| Category | Qualifying Cut-off Percentage | Qualifying Cut-off Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General |
40% |
30 |
| OBC |
30% |
22.5 |
| SC |
30% |
22.5 |
| ST |
25% |
18.75 |
RRB ALP Qualifying Cut-off of Second Stage-Part B
| Category | Qualifying Cut-off in % | Qualifying Cut-off In Terms of Marks |
|---|---|---|
| All categories |
35% |
26.25 |