RRB Technician 2024 Exam Dates (Revised): Check Registration, Admit Card & Result Dates
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Exam 2024 ( RRB ALP )
RRB ALP exam dates 2024: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released RRB Technician answer key 2024. The last date to raise objections against the answer key was December 31, 2024.
Earlier, RRB ALP answer key 2024 for CBT 1 was released. Candidates could raise objections against RRB ALP answer key 2024 till December 10, 2024. RRB ALP 2024 exam was conducted from November 25 to 29, 2024.
The RRB ALP exam dates 2024 provided on this page contain important events related to the exam, such as the release of the application form, issue of admit cards, declaration of result, etc. Candidates should keep visiting our website regularly for any updates on RRB ALP dates. The RRB ALP exam is conducted for recruitment to the post of Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician. Candidates selected through the exam will receive a basic salary of INR 19,900.
Also Read: RRB Technician answer key 2024
Q: 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
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Q: When was RRB ALP CBT 1 2024 conducted?
The RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam was conducted from November 25 to 29, 2024 for ALP posts. The exam for Technician posts will be conducted from December 19 , 20, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29 and 30, 2024. The structure of the exam pattern is given below.
Subject | No. of questions | Total marks and Duration |
|---|---|---|
Mathematics | 20 | Total marks- 75 Duration-60 minutes |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | |
General Science | 20 | |
General Awareness and Current Affairs | 10 |
Upvote Q: In how many shifts RRB ALP exam will be conducted?
RRB ALP shift timings 2024 for CBT 1 exam have been released along with the city intimation slip. The exam timings are given below:
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closure Time | Exam Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 7.30 AM | 8.30 AM | 9.00 AM |
2 | 11.00 AM | 12.00 PM | 12.30 PM |
3 | 3.00 PM | 4.00 PM | 4.30 PM |
Upvote Q: Why RRBs re-opened the application form for RRB ALP exam?
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.
Upvote Q: When RRB ALP notification 2024 was released?
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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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 |
|---|---|
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 Dates 2024
The important events related to RRB ALP exam are explained below:
Release of Notification: RRBs published RRB ALP and Technician notification on its official website in PDF form. RRB ALP notification carried information related to the exam.
Application form: RRB invited online applications as per vacancy for its 21 zones. Candidates could fill RRB ALP Application Form online from their respective zones.
RRB ALP exam: 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). Based on the performance of candidates in Part A of the CBT 2 subject to their qualifying the Part B (For Technician posts), they are called for document verification. For ALP post, candidates are called for document verification based on Part A of CBT 2 and CBAT subject to qualifying Part B.
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RRB ALP Result: The result is announced online separately for different stages of the recruitment process. The roll numbers of qualified candidates are made available in PDF format. Along with the RRB ALP Result the scorecard and cutoff marks are also released.
RRB ALP Shift Timings 2024
Check below RRB ALP shift timings 2024.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closure Time | Exam Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
7.30 AM |
8.30 AM |
9.00 AM |
| 2 |
11.00 AM |
12.00 PM |
12.30 PM |
| 3 |
3.00 PM |
4.00 PM |
4.30 PM |
Commonly asked questions
Q: 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: 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 Q: What are the medical standards prescribed for RRB ALP exam?
The medical standards prescribed for RRB ALP exam are given below:
| Sl. no. | Medical Standard | General Fitness | Visual Acuity |
| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 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. |
Upvote RRB ALP Exam Dates 2024 FAQs
Candidates can check below RRB ALP dates FAQs.
Commonly asked questions
Q: 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.
Upvote Q: What is the process of RRB ALP application fee refund?
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 is refunded after candidates appear in the first stage of CBT. General and OBC candidates get partial refund of RRB ALP application fees while those belonging to SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/ Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class get full refund of application fees.
Upvote Q: 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
Upvote Q: Is the RRB ALP exam conducted every year?
RRB ALP Recruitment depends on the number of vacancies and requirements of the concerned departments. The notification was released after seven years. The exam was last conducted in 2018 wherein around 64,371 vacancies were filled to the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technician
Upvote Q: 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: How can I fill RRB ALP 2024 application form?
RRB ALP application form is released online to fill up vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot. The application form comprises several steps which candidates need to complete successfully. Candidates are not required to sent the hard copy of the application form. The steps to fill RRB ALP application form 2024 are given below:
- Visit the official website of RRBs
- Click on the RRB ALP 2024 Notification
- Register yourself for the exam with the 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 the required application fee
- Save the copy of RRB ALP application form
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 12 hours ago
The marks obtained in RRB ALP CBT 1 exam will not be counted for the final merit list. This stage is counted to select candidates for the CBT 2 exam. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the CBT 2 exam followed by document verification, medical exam. Candidates are also re
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 12 hours ago
RRB ALP scorecard will be made available along with the result. Candidates can download their scorecards by logging with user ID, password and captcha code. The hard copy of the scorecard is not sent to candidates by post.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 12 hours ago
It is necessary to secure both RRB ALP qualifying marks and cut off marks in the exam. The qualifying marks for RRB ALP exam are given below.
UR-40 per cent
OBC-30 per cent
SC-30 per cent
ST-25 per cent
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 13 hours ago
There is no facility to recheck RRB ALP result. The result announced by the examination authority will be considered final. RRB ALP result will be announced region-wise on the official websites of RRBs. The roll numbers of qualified candidates will be made available in PDF form and comprises the rol
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 13 hours ago
RRB ALP result will be released region-wise on the official websites of RRBs. If you have applied from RRB Chennai then check the result from the same region. You cannot check your result from RRB Kolkata. The result will be made available in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of qualified cand
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 13 hours ago
RRB ALP result link will be provided separately for different regions on the official websites of RRBs. However, the direct link to check the result will be provided on this page. The roll numbers of qualified candidates will be made available in PDF form.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 weeks ago
RRB ALP CBT 1 2025 will be announced anytime soon by RRBs. The result will be announced on the region-wise official websites of RRBs. The result is made available in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Those who qualify the CBT 1 are called for CBT 2 exam.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 4 weeks 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 a month 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 a month 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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