RRB ALP

RRB ALP is conducted in several stages first stage CBT, second stage CBT, and CBAT. CBT 1 is common for ALP and Technician posts. RRB ALP syllabus for this stage includes Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness and Current Affairs.Mathematics - Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, 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, Mensuration.General Intelligence and Reasoning - Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Blood relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Arguments and Assumptions.General Science - Physics, Chemistry, Biological SciencesGeneral Awareness & Current Affairs - Science & Technology, Sports and Culture, Personalities, Economics, Indian Polity.

The RRB ALP Syllabus and Exam Pattern is released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The selection process includes CBT I, CBT II, CBAT and Document Verification. The RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus includes mainly three subjects. RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus for Part AMathematics: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.RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus for Part-BPart-B is only a qualifying test in nature and shall have questions from the various trade syllabi as prescribed by Directorate General of Training (DGT).  

The RRB ALP Loco Pilot test has an 18-year-old minimum and a 30-year-old maximum age limit for applicants. What level of schooling is required for RRB ALPs? Applicants must be ITI certified and have finished their tenth grade. A candidate's ability to take this esteemed exam is determined in large part by the RRB ability Criteria 2024. This yearly test is administered by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) with the aim of choosing eligible candidates for different positions within the Railway Ministry. We examine the three main eligibility pillars in detail in this extensive article: age restrictions, educational requirements, and nationality.

The educational qualification for RRB ALP exam is given below.DesignationDepartmentSub- DepartmentQualificationALPElectricalTractionMatriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT  (OR)Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (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.ALPMechanicalTractionMatriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT  (OR)Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (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.

In accordance with the eligibility criteria for RRB ALP, the age limit for Assistant Loco Pilots is set between 18 and 30 years. Candidates from different categories are eligible for certain relaxations in the RRB ALP age limit. The relaxation in the age limit is given below.SI. No.Community/CategoryRelaxation in the Age Limit1SC/ST candidates5 Years2OBC-Non Creamy Layer candidates3 Years3Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put 6 months service after attestationUp to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years Persons With Disabilities (PWD) UR10 Years4PWD OBC-Non Creamy Layer13 Years PWD SC/ST15 Years5Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 and to 31.12.19895 Years6Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railwayswho have put in minimum of 3 years service (continuous or in broken spells)UR40 Years of ageOBC- Non Creamy Layer43 Years of ageSC/ST45 Years of age7Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative Railway organisation such as Railway Societies and InstitutesUp to the length of service rendered (or) 5 Years, whichever is lower.8Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried.UR35 Years of ageOBC-NCL (Non Creamy Layer)38 Years of ageSC/ST40 Years of age9Course Completed Act Apprentices applying which minimum qualification is ITI/Course Apprenticeship.Shall be relaxed to the extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961.10Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 yearsUR35 Years of ageOBC-NCL (Non Creamy Layer)38 Years of ageSC/ST40 Years of age

In case candidates want to edit the details filled in the 'Create an Account' form (Including mobile number and email ID), they need to pay a modification fee of INR 250. Each time they make any changes in the application, the required fees needs to be paid. Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form (including mobile number and Email ID) cannot be changed. The modification fee is to be paid by all candidates irrespective of community and category. In case candidates wants to modify their communities from SC/ST to UR or OBC or EWS, they need to pay the difference in examination fee i.e. INR 250 in addition to the modification fee or else the modified application is not accepted. Similarly, if a candidate is switching from Ex.SM to UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS/Non Ex.SM etc., they need to pay the difference in examination fee i.e. INR 250 in addition to the modification fee. Modifications in the application form is allowed any number of times subject to payment of the modification fee.