About This Course

Overview

Name of the Organization	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Name of the Examination	RRB ALP
Post Name	Assistant Loco Pilot
Selection Process Stages	CBT I CBT II CBAT DV Medical Examination

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

• The minimum and maximum age limits for RRB ALP is 18 and 30 years, respectively.
• Under government regulations, the following upper-age relaxation for candidates belonging to different categories is permitted.

Category	Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
Ex-servicemen candidates who have served more than 6 months after attestation	UR & EWS – 03 years OBC – 06 years SC & ST – 08 years
Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Former Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour, and Substitutes in Railways with a minimum of three years of service (continuous or in broken spells)	UR & EWS – 40 years of age OBC – 43 years of age SC & ST – 45 years of age
Candidates who work in quasi-administrative offices of the railway organization, such as railway canteens, cooperative societies, and institutes.	Up to the length of service rendered  (or) 5 years, whichever is lower.
Women candidates who are widowed, divorced, or legally separated from their husbands but have not remarried	UR & EWS – 35 years of age OBC (NCL) – 38 years of age SC & ST – 40 years of age

Educational Qualification

Post Name

Qualification

Assistant Loco Pilot

A) Matriculation/SSLC and ITI from NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic (Radio & TV), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Instrument Mechanic, Millwright / Maintenance Mechanic, Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic. (OR) Matriculation/SSLC and Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned in point A above (OR) B) Matriculation/SSLC and a three-year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering (OR) In lieu of ITI, a combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognized institution is used.

Note: A degree in the Engineering disciplines listed above will also suffice in place of a Diploma in Engineering.

Physical and Medical Standards

Medical Standard	Physical Fitness	Vision Standards
A1	Candidate must be physically fit in all respects	i) Distant Vision of 6/6, 6/6 without glasses with fogging test. ii) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6.,0.6 without glasses iii) Candidate must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Candidates seeking appointment as RRB ALPs must be aware of the Selection Process and plan their preparation accordingly. The RRB ALP selection process consists of the following five stages:

CBT Stage 1: The RRB ALP CBT I will be an objective-type test with only qualifying questions. The examination will consist of 75 questions, totalling 75 marks.

CBT Stage 2: Candidates who pass the CBT I will be shortlisted for the RRB ALP CBT II exam. The Second Stage of CBT will be divided into two sections: Part A and Part B. Part B will only serve as a qualifying exam, whereas Part A marks will determine whether or not candidates advance to the next selection round.

Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): To qualify, candidates must score at least 42 on each of the test batteries. The ALP merit list will be drawn only from among the candidates qualifying for the Aptitude Test, with 70% weightage for the marks obtained in Part A of the Second Stage CBT and 30% weightage for the marks obtained in the Computer-Based Aptitude Test.

Document Verification (DV): For the ALP position, candidates are shortlisted for Document Verification based on Part A of CBT 2, provided they pass Part B and CBAT. Candidates must bring the original documents requested by RRBs on the day of document verification. If a candidate fails to submit original documents or if a document is discovered to be fake, his or her candidature is cancelled.

Medical Examination

Exam Pattern

Candidates who are looking to take the RRB ALP examination must be familiar with the RRB ALP Exam Pattern, which has been released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), in order to understand details such as the marking scheme, sectional weightage, question types, etc. All of these details and stage-wise exam patterns have been explained below.

• Stage 1 – RRB ALP CBT-1
• This is a qualifying stage, meaning the marks secured at this stage will not be considered in the final merit list.
• The paper will consist of 75 objective-type questions (MCQs).
• There will be a negative marking of ⅓ mark for each wrong answer in this paper.

RRB ALP CBT I
Subjects	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Exam Duration	Minimum Qualifying Marks
Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science, General Awareness	75	75	60 minutes (1 hour)	UR – 40% OBC/SC – 30% ST – 25%
Total	75	75

• Stage 2 – RRB ALP CBT-2

Those who secure cut-off marks in the first stage CBT will be allowed to appear in the second stage of CBT

As previously mentioned, this stage of the exam is divided into two parts, i.e. A and B.

Part A will include 100 questions and the duration will be 90 minutes.

Part B will include 75 questions and the duration will be 60 minutes.

There will be a negative marking of ⅓ mark for each wrong answer in this paper.

RRB ALP CBT II
Part	Subjects	No. of Questions	Duration	Minimum Qualifying Marks
A	Mathematics	100	90 Mins	UR – 40% OBC/SC – 30% ST – 25%
	General Intelligence & Reasoning
	Basic Science & Engineering
B	Relevant Trade	75	60 Mins	35% for all categories
Total		175	2 Hours 30 Mins	–

• Stage 3 – RRB ALP CBAT

Question papers for this exam will be made available in English and Hindi only.

There are five test battery, candidates need to score certain marks in each test battery to qualify in each test battery separately.

This stage will be evaluated for a total of 42 marks.

There shall be no negative marking in this stage.

Salary

• Those selected for the Assistant Loco Pilot positions will receive a monthly salary based on the 7th Pay Commission.
• The initial salary will be Rs 19,900. Additionally, candidates will be eligible for allowances and job stability.

Why to join us?

• Experienced Faculty: Teachers with in-depth knowledge and teaching experience.
• Comprehensive Study Material: Well researched and regularly updated study resources.
• Structured Course Plan: A well-planned curriculum covering all aspects of the syllabus.
• Regular Classes: Consistent and punctual classes with sufficient time for doubt clearance.
• Practice Tests and Mock Exams: Regular assessments to simulate the actual exam experience.
• Personalized Attention: Small batch sizes or individual focus for better understanding.
• Technology Integration: Utilization of digital tools and resources for enhanced learning.
• Doubt Clearance Sessions: Separate sessions for clarifying doubts and reinforcing concepts.
• Performance Tracking: Regular evaluation and feedback to monitor progress.
• Results-Oriented Approach: A focus on achieving high scores and selection in top institutions.