RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) has released the RRB ALP Admit Card 2025 for the CBT 2 Exam on the official website. Candidates who will appear in the CBT 2 can check their exam city from the below link. There are a total of 18799 revised RRB ALP vacancies. Earlier, a total of 5696 RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies were announced for the exam. RRB ALP exam dates were announced. The official website has released the RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam date, Admit card, and Exam city. Candidates can check all the information from below.
- RRB ALP Exam Admit Card for Stage 2
- RRB ALP 2024 Recruitment
- RRB ALP Exam CBT 2 Notice
- RRB ALP Notification 2024
- RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Overview
- RRB ALP Recruitment 2024- Important Dates
- RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Previous Year Question Papers
- RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Application Fee
- RRB ALP Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria
- RRB ALP 2024 Recruitment Vacancy
- RRB ALP 2024 Selection Process
- RRB ALP 2024 Exam Pattern
- RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024 & RRB ALP Syllabus
- RRB ALP Salary 2024
- RRB ALP Result 2025 of CBT 1
- RRB ALP Cut-Off 2025
- Railway Recruitment Board ALP 2024 Recommended Books
- RRB ALP 2024 FAQs
RRB ALP Exam Admit Card for Stage 2
Candidates can check the RRB ALP CBT 2 exam details on the official website or below. The RRB ALP Stage II CBT Exam will be conducted on 19-20 March 2025. The RRB official website released the RRB Exam City and CBT 2 exam admit card 2025. Candidates who will appear in the RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam can download their admit card and exam city from below.
RRB ALP 2024 Recruitment
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024: The Railway Recruitment Board has released the notification for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment. All the Indian RRBs have acknowledged the openings for this position. Anyone with a B.Tech degree or an equivalent qualification may apply for this job. The Railway Recruitment Board has released the notification for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilots. In this article, you can find out more information about the Railway ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) 2024, including the requirements, pay, and hiring procedure.
RRB ALP Exam CBT 2 Notice
Notification for recruitment on the post of 18799 Assistant Loco Pilot will be released by the Railway Recruitment Boards on June 20, 2024, The candidates qualifying in the RRB ALP 1st stage will have to appear for CBT 2 on 19th & 20th March 2025.
RRB ALP Notification 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board is conducting the ALP Exam to select eligible candidates for the Assistant Loco Pilot position. Indian Railways has released the RRB ALP 2024 Notification PDF for 18799 posts. Eligible candidates must have Matriculation/SSLC pass certificates, ITI, and Diploma between 18-30 years old. The online RRB ALP Exam CBT 2 will be conducted between 19th & 20th March 2025. The official notice released for RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Date 2025 has been attached below.
Railway Recruitment Board ALP 2024 Notice – Click
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Overview
As an RRB Assistant Loco Pilot, you will play a vital role in assisting the Loco Pilot in operating and maintaining locomotives, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of trains. Mentioned below in the table are all the important details of the exams.
| Particulars | Details |
| RRB ALP Full Form | Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot (RRB ALP) |
| Level | National Level |
| Name of the Examination | RRB ALP |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot |
| Application Mode | Online |
| RRB ALP Vacancy 2024 | 18799 |
| Application fees | • Female/ Transgender: ST, General, SC/Ex-Serviceman/PWD – Rs. 250 • Male ST, SC/ Ex-Serviceman/PWD – Rs. 250 • Male General/OBC – Rs.500 |
| Selection Process | • CBT • Aptitude Test (if applicable) • Document Verification |
| RRB ALP Notification Release Date | 19th January 2024 |
| RRB ALP Application Start Date | 20th January 2024 |
| RRB ALP Last Date to Apply | 19th February 2024 |
| RRB ALP Exam Date [CBT 1] | 25th to 29th November 2024 |
| RRB ALP CBT 1 Result 2025 | 26th February 2025 |
| RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Date 2025 | 19th & 20th March 2025 |
| Exam Language | English, Hindi, and other regional languages |
| Category | Railway Jobs |
| Job Location | All over India |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024- Important Dates
The RRB ALP 2024 exam date for CBT 2 has been announced. You can check out the exam date from below in the table:
| RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) Events | RRB ALP Exam Dates 2024 | RRB ALP Exam Dates 2018 |
| Release date of Registration/ Application form | January 20, 2024 | 03/02/2018 |
| Recruitment Last Date to Apply | February 19, 2024 | 31/03/2018 |
| Last Date Pay Exam Fee | 19/02/2024 | 31/03/2018 |
| Correction / Modified Form | 20-29 February 2024 | 31/03/2018 |
| Re Upload Photo / Signature | 27-31 May 2024 | – |
| Application Correction | February 20, 2024 | – |
| Last Date to Edit RRB ALP Application Form | February 29, 2024 | 31/03/2018 |
| Re-Upload Photo / Signature | 27-31 May 2024 | – |
| RRB ALP Exam Date [CBT 1] | 25th to 29th November 2024 | 09-31 August 2018 |
| RRB ALP CBT 1 Result 2025 | 26th February 2025 | – |
| RRB ALP Cut Off 2025 | 26th February 2025 | – |
| RRB ALP Score Card 2025 | 27th February 2025 (3 pm) | – |
| RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Date 2025 | 19th & 20th March 2025 | – |
| Admit Card Available | Before Exam (Released) | – |
| Exam City Available | 10 Days Before Exam |
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Previous Year Question Papers
| Exam Date | Shifts | Downloads |
| 09/08/2018 | Shift 1 | Download Pdf |
| Shift 2 | Download Pdf | |
| Shift 3 | Download Pdf |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 Application Fee
The RRB ALP 2024 Exam application process requires payment of the application fee for various categories.
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender /Economically backward class. | INR 250/- |
| Others | INR 500/- |
RRB ALP Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria
All candidates applying for the recruitment must be aware of the RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria. These include the RRB ALP age limit, educational qualifications, nationality, etc.
RRB ALP 2024 Nationality
Indian citizens can apply for 2024, but those from Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee communities can also apply.
RRB ALP 2024 Age Limit (As on 1st July 2024)
The table provides information on the age limit.
| Limit | Age |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Maximum age | 33 |
Age Relaxation for RRB ALP 2024 Exam
The table provides information on the age relaxation for individuals in reserved categories.
| 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 Defense 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 organization 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) |
RRB ALP 2024 Educational Qualification
The table provides information on the ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) 2024 qualification for the 2024 exam.
| Post | Qualification |
| RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 2024 | Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognized 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 / Wire man 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 recognized Institution in place of ITI. Candidates with Degrees in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above can also apply. |
RRB ALP 2024 Recruitment Vacancy
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced 18799 vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post in the Railway Recruitment Board Recruitment 2024, distributed across various railway zones in India, with detailed information available in the official notification PDF.
RRB ALP 2024 Selection Process
The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2024 Selection Process involves candidates being chosen based on rules set by the Railway Zone and Railway Recruitment Board. Candidates can select one RRB and choose their preferred railway zones, with a staged post-wise selection procedure.
| Post | Selection Process for Assistant Loco Pilot |
| RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | CBT I, CBT II, Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification, Medical Examination |
RRB ALP 2024 Exam Pattern
The Railway Recruitment Board ALP exam 2024 pattern consists of the following phases
- CBT Stage 1
- CBT Stage 2 ( Part A and Part B)
- CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test)
- Document Verification
RRB ALP 2024 CBT Stage -1
| Subjects | No Of Ques | Marks |
| Maths | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 75 | 75 |
A total duration of 60 minutes will be allotted to the candidates.
RRB ALP 2024 CBT Stage -2
| Parts | Subjects | No. of Questions | Duration |
| Part A | Maths General Intelligence & Reasoning Basic Science & Engineering General Awareness of Current Affairs | 100 | 90 Mins |
| Part B | Relevant Trade | 75 | 60 Mins |
| Total | 175 | 2 Hours 30 Mins |
You can also check the RRB Technician 2024 Exam Pattern from Here.
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024 & RRB ALP Syllabus
The syllabus of CBT Stage-1 and Part A of CBT Stage-2 is as follows
| Subject | Topics |
| 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 | Science & Technology Sports Culture Personalities Economics Politics and other subjects of importance. |
| 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 Salary 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board offers varying salaries to loco pilots based on their respective departments, as detailed below.
| Posts | Salary Range |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 35,000/- |
| Loco Pilot (Goods) | Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 56,000/- |
| Loco Pilot (Mail) | Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 78,000/- |
| Shunting Loco Pilot | Rs. 28,000 to Rs. 38,000/- |
| Loco Pilot Passenger (Passenger) | Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 66,000/- |
| Loco Pilot (High Speed) | Rs. 77,000 to Rs. 88,000/- |
| Senior Section Engineer | Rs. 17,140/- |
| Traffic Apprentice | Rs. 13,500/- |
| Technician Grade 3 | Rs. 7,730/- |
| Technician Grade 2 | Rs. 9,910/- |
RRB ALP Result 2025 of CBT 1
The Railway Recruitment Board declared the RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Results on 26th February 2025. The official website has released zone-wise results, along with cut-off marks. the RRB ALP Exam Date [CBT 1] was conducted from 25th to 29th November 2024. Candidates who have qualified for the exam will appear for the RRB ALP CBT 2, which is scheduled to be held on 19th and 20th March 2025. Check the RRB ALP Result (CBT 1) from below.
RRB ALP Result 2025 PDF
The RRB declared ALP CBT 1 results on 27th February 2025. As a result, PDFs began to be released on the official RRB regional websites, candidates can download their results from the links given below.
| Zones | Result PDF | Candidates Qualified |
| RRB Mumbai | Download PDF | 25271 |
| RRB Ranchi | Download PDF | 7140 |
| RRB Siliguri | Download PDF | 1251 |
| RRB Malda | Download PDF | 11244 |
| RRB Chennai | Download PDF | 6315 |
| RRB Bilaspur | Download PDF | 63803 |
| RRB Thiruvanthapuram | Download PDF | 2941 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | Download PDF | 2062 |
| RRB Kolkata | Download PDF | 16122 |
| RRB Ajmer | Download PDF | 10553 |
| RRB Patna | Download PDF | 566 |
| RRB Ahmedabad | Download PDF | 13001 |
| RRB Bengaluru | Download PDF | 22491 |
| RRB Prayagraj | Download PDF | 12460 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | Download PDF | 13544 |
| RRB Jammu | Download PDF | 1758 |
| RRB Bhopal | Download PDF | 11579 |
| RRB Chandigarh | Download PDF | 3388 |
| RRB Secunderabad | Download PDF | 35569 |
| RRB Guwahati | Download PDF | 4811 |
| RRB Muzzafapur | Download PDF | 570 |
RRB ALP Cut-Off 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board has issued the RRB ALP Cut Off 2025 for CBT 1, which includes the normalized cut-off marks required for candidates to advance to the second stage. The cut-off varies by category and zone, determining the minimum score required to progress to CBT 2. Download the RRB ALP Cut Off 2025 table to view category and zone-specific cut-offs.
| Zone | Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| RRB Malda | Open | 63.06 | 41.57 | 39.81 | 55.98 | 49.80 |
| EXSM | 42.99 | 37.46 | — | 32.85 | — | |
| RRB Ranchi | Open | 61.61 | 39.67 | 31.05 | 48.47 | 40.44 |
| EXSM | 41.03 | — | 46.23 | 31.03 | — | |
| RRB Mumbai | Open | 57.17 | 36.68 | 30.48 | 44.08 | 40.17 |
| EXSM | 40.21 | 40.26 | — | 31.25 | — | |
| RRB Bilaspur | Open | 58.41 | 40.68 | 30.39 | 46.14 | 40.00 |
| EXSM | 40.24 | 31.37 | — | 30.08 | 41.17 | |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | Open | 48.93 | 30.06 | 31.49 | 48.90 | 40.09 |
| EXSM | 41.36 | — | — | 30.49 | — | |
| RRB Chennai | Open | 49.51 | 34.42 | 25.07 | 39.35 | 40.15 |
| EXSM | 41.41 | 31.47 | — | 30.06 | — | |
| RRB Kolkata | Open | 63.44 | 45.73 | 34.71 | 46.82 | 40.05 |
| EXSM | 41.20 | 34.70 | — | 31.09 | — | |
| RRB Gorakhpur | Open | 63.90 | 44.13 | 25.24 | 51.37 | 40.09 |
| EXSM | 49.03 | 35.65 | — | 35.62 | — | |
| RRB Ajmer | Open | 54.33 | 36.19 | 27.99 | 39.27 | 40.18 |
| EXSM | 40.56 | 55.46 | — | 31.53 | — | |
| RRB Ahmedabad | Open | 54.54 | 36.01 | 28.67 | 41.38 | 40.01 |
| EXSM | 42.67 | — | 32.76 | 32.56 | — | |
| RRB Patna | Open | 67.59 | 49.65 | 25.23 | 62.71 | 55.43 |
| EXSM | 45.88 | 62.48 | — | 30.65 | 41.28 | |
| RRB Bengaluru | Open | 58.49 | 42.11 | 32.24 | 47.16 | 40.07 |
| EXSM | 40.25 | 45.24 | 43.64 | 31.96 | — | |
| RRB Prayagraj | Open | 59.58 | 48.81 | 25.00 | 54.51 | 40.09 |
| EXSM | 40.24 | 31.07 | — | 31.05 | 49.52 | |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | Open | 60.98 | 42.46 | 44.08 | 50.83 | 40.13 |
| EXSM | 40.02 | 34.24 | — | 31.46 | — | |
| RRB Jammu | Open | 52.53 | 35.49 | 25.03 | 38.15 | 41.68 |
| EXSM | 52.54 | 51.37 | — | — | — | |
| RRB Bhopal | Open | 45.53 | 31.53 | 27.59 | 38.90 | 40.02 |
| EXSM | 40.84 | — | — | 30.59 | — |
Railway Recruitment Board ALP 2024 Recommended Books
These are the most recommended books from Agrawal Examcart for this Exam:
| Subject & Book Name | Book Type | Book Link |
| Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (RRB ALP) & Technician Guidebook For 2024 Exam In Hindi | Guidebook | View Book |
| Railway RRB ALP & Technician Reasoning Book for 2024 Exam In Hindi & English | Question Bank | View Book |
| Railway RRB ALP & Technician Ganit (Maths) book for 2024 Exam In Hindi & English | Question Bank | View Book |
| Railway RRB ALP & Technician General Science & General Awareness book for 2024 Exam In Hindi & English | Question Bank | View Book |
| Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (RRB ALP) book for 2024 In Hindi | Mock Papers | View Book |
| Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (RRB ALP) Book for 2024 In Hindi | Solved Papers | View Book |
| Railway Recruitment Board RRB (NTPC, RRB Group D, RRB JE, RRB ALP & Technician) book For 2024 Exams In Hindi | Question Bank | View Book |
RRB ALP 2024 FAQs
Ans. The result of the assistant loco pilot will be released on 26th February 2025 on the official website of the RRB.
Ans. The application fee to apply for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot 2024 is Rs 100
Ans. The minimum age limit is 18, and the maximum age limit is 30 for candidates who want to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024. Moreover, relaxation will given to SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking scheme in the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Exam and 1/3rd of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Ans. Yes, during the application process, you can select your preferred RRB region for the exam.
