Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
RRB ALP 2024 cutoff for CBT 1 will be released soon by RRBs. The cutoffs are announced along with RRB ALP result. 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.Â
Also Read: RRB ALP answer key 2024
Q: Â 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 |
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Q: Â 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: Â 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 Q: Â 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 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-offsÂ
RRB ALP Expected Cut off 2024
RRB ALP expected cut off 2024 is given below.
| Categories | Marks |
|---|---|
| UR |
49-54 |
| OBC |
47-52 |
| SCÂ |
38-43 |
| ST |
35-40 |
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 offÂ
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.Â
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.Â
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.
Q: Â 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 |
Upvote Q: Â 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 |
Upvote Q: Â What was RRB ALP CBT 2 2028 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 |
Upvote RRB ALP 2024 Exam Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB ALP 2024 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
05 Dec '24 - 10 Dec '24 | RRB ALP Answer Key 2024 |
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 |
Q: Â What is RRB ALP eligibility?
The eligibility criteria of RRB ALP is given below.
Educational Qualification
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. |
Age Limit
The maximum age limit is 30 years and minimum age limit is 18 years. The relaxation in the upper age limit given to different categories of candidates is given below.
Category | Age Relaxation |
SC/ST | 5 years |
OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months of service after attestation) | Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
PWD | 10 years + relaxation for the respective category |
Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells) | 40 years of age (UR) 43 years of age (OBC-NCL) 45 years of age (SC/ST) |
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organisation such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes | Up to the length of service rendered (or) 5 Years, whichever is lower |
Women candidates who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husbands but not remarried. | 35 years of age (UR) 38 years of age (OBC-NCL) 40 years of age (SC/ST) |
Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years | 35 years of age (UR) 38 years of age (OBC-NCL) 40 years of age (SC/ST) |
Upvote Q: Â 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.
Upvote Q: Â 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.
Upvote Q: Â What is the pattern of question papers in RRB ALP?
In first two CBTs questions will come in MCQ format. The third stage is CBAT, where candidates will be given five test batteries. The CBT carries 75 objective-type multiple-choice questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning, General Science and General awareness on current affairs. The test carries a total of 75 marks. The duration of the test is 60 minutes. The standard of questions in first stage CBT is framed as per the educational qualification prescribed for the posts. The pattern for second stage is divided into parts-A and 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. Part B carries questions based on the candidate's discipline.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
Hi Thuniki,
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has scheduled the Computer-Based Test (CBT) 1 for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) position from November 25 to 29, 2024.
The dates for CBT 2 have not been announced yet. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the official RRBA
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
Please sir rrb technician resuit
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a week ago
To become a loco pilot with an ITI in sheet metal working, you can pursue the following steps:
Educational Requirements: Ensure you have completed your 10th grade, as this is the minimum requirement. Your ITI certification is beneficial, but consider additional qualifications in mechanical or electri
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
The cutoff for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) varies depending on factors like the number of vacancies, the number of candidates who appeared, and the difficulty level of the exam. Generally, the cutoff is released after the results for each stage (CBT 1, CBT 2, and subsequent stages) are declared.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for the latest updates-RRB ALP admit card.
The admit cards for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) exams, which have been scheduled for November 25 to 29, 2024, have now been published by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
 The admit cards are issued a few weeks prior
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
To be included in the merit list, candidates must achieve a minimum percentage of marks, which varies by category. The qualifying percentages are:
- UR (Unreserved)-40%
- EWS (Economically Weaker Section)-40%
- OBC (Other Backward Class, non-creamy layer)-30%
- SC (Scheduled Caste)-30%
- ST (Scheduled Tribe)- 25%
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 weeks ago
If two or more candidates have the same Percentile Score, their ranks will be determined by their age. The older candidate will be given a higher rank. If the candidates are the same age, their names in alphabetical order (A to Z) will be used to break the tie.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 weeks ago
The formula for percentile based calculation is given below:
- The percentile score indicates the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or below a particular score
- The highest scorer in each shift gets a percentile score of 100
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 weeks ago
Marks normalization is a statistical process used to adjust the scores of candidates who appear for the same exam but in different shifts. This method ensures that no candidate is disadvantaged or advantaged due to the difficulty level of the question papers varying across different shifts. RRBs use
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 4 weeks ago
RRB Technician 2024 CBT 1 exam was conducted on December 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 28 and 29, 2024. The total marks allotted to the CBT 1 exam are 100. The subjects included in the exam are General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic of Computers and Applications, Mathematics, Basic Science
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