Overview of the Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP) for the year 2024 under the advertisement number CEN 01/2024. This recruitment drive aims to fill 18,799 vacancies across various zones in India. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the recruitment process, important dates, eligibility criteria, application procedure, and other essential details.
Important Dates for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024
Key Dates to Remember:
- Application Start Date: January 20, 2024
- Application End Date: February 19, 2024
- Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: February 19, 2024
- Correction/Modification Window: February 20-29, 2024
- Photo/Signature Re-upload Window: May 27-31, 2024
- Zone-wise Revised Vacancy Details Release: July 4, 2024
- Change Zone/Preferences Online: July 29 – August 7, 2024
- Exam Date: As per schedule (to be announced)
- Admit Card Availability: To be notified soon
Application Fee for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024
Fee Structure:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500
- EBC: ₹250
- All Category Female: ₹250
- Fee Refund (After Stage I Exam):
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹400
- SC/ST/EBC/Female: ₹250
Payment Method: The examination fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
Age Limit for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024
As of July 1, 2024:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per RRB ALP Recruitment rules.
Detailed Vacancy Information
The total number of vacancies for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 is 18,799. Below is a breakdown of the vacancies:
- UR: 8,149
- OBC: 4,538
- EWS: 1,798
- SC: 2,735
- ST: 1,579
RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2024
Educational Qualifications:
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
- Class 10th with ITI from NCVT/SCVT in specific trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic, etc.
- Class 10th with a Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering
- BE/B.Tech Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering
For more detailed eligibility criteria, candidates should refer to the official notification.
Zone-wise Vacancy Details for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024
| RRB Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad WR | 394 | 132 | 67 | 244 | 100 | 937 |
| RRB Ajmer NWR | 314 | 113 | 56 | 204 | 74 | 761 |
| RRB Bangalore SWR | 640 | 235 | 118 | 426 | 157 | 1,576 |
| RRB Bhopal WCR | 466 | 87 | 62 | 52 | 62 | 729 |
| RRB Bhopal WR | 42 | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 101 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar ECOR | 412 | 141 | 68 | 254 | 55 | 930 |
| RRB Bilaspur CR | 251 | 21 | 52 | 96 | 42 | 462 |
| RRB Bilaspur SECR | 1,610 | 595 | 298 | 1,072 | 398 | 3,973 |
| RRB Chandigarh NR | 170 | 22 | 13 | 87 | 32 | 324 |
| RRB Chennai SR | 182 | 105 | 43 | 105 | 58 | 493 |
| RRB Gorakhpur NER | 58 | 22 | 11 | 39 | 13 | 143 |
| RRB Guwahati NFR | 138 | 52 | 25 | 92 | 34 | 341 |
| RRB Jammu and Srinagar NR | 52 | 20 | 10 | 35 | 13 | 130 |
| RRB Kolkata ER | 337 | 123 | 62 | 224 | 74 | 820 |
| RRB Kolkata SER | 100 | 35 | 80 | 64 | 24 | 303 |
| RRB Malda ER | 284 | 67 | 71 | 78 | 62 | 562 |
| RRB Malda SER | 86 | 28 | 13 | 50 | 10 | 187 |
| RRB Mumbai SCR | 35 | 13 | 6 | 23 | 9 | 86 |
| RRB Mumbai WR | 137 | 51 | 25 | 91 | 34 | 338 |
| RRB Mumbai CR | 570 | 199 | 99 | 357 | 96 | 1,321 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur ECR | 15 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 38 |
| RRB Patna ECR | 15 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 38 |
| RRB Prayagraj NCR | 493 | 58 | 60 | 90 | 101 | 802 |
| RRB Prayagraj NR | 21 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 45 |
| RRB Ranchi SER | 189 | 110 | 34 | 127 | 51 | 511 |
| RRB Secunderabad ECOR | 248 | 125 | 74 | 152 | 66 | 665 |
| RRB Secunderabad SCR | 756 | 273 | 149 | 491 | 194 | 1,863 |
| RRB Siliguri NFR | 35 | 13 | 7 | 23 | 9 | 87 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram SR | 99 | 62 | 60 | 2 | 10 | 233 |
Application Procedure for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024
Steps to Apply:
- Registration: Candidates must register on the RRB official website between January 20, 2024, and February 19, 2024.
- Notification Reading: Carefully read the notification before applying.
- Document Collection: Ensure all required documents such as eligibility certificates, ID proof, and address details are ready.
- Document Scanning: Prepare scanned copies of photographs, signatures, and other necessary documents.
- Form Submission: Fill out the application form accurately, review all columns carefully before submission, and take a printout of the final submitted form.
Candidates should also download mobile apps for the latest updates available for both Android and iOS platforms.
Some Useful Important Links
| For Change Prefrence / Status | Click Here | ||||||||
| Download Change / Update Prefrences Notice | Click Here | ||||||||
| Download RRB Zone Wise Vacancy Increase Notice | English | Hindi | ||||||||
| Download Vacancy Increase Notice | English | Hindi | ||||||||
| Re Upload Photo / Signature | Click Here | ||||||||
| For Correction / Edit Form | Click Here | ||||||||
| Apply Online | Registration | Login | ||||||||
| Download Exam Notice | Click Here | ||||||||
| Download Age Relaxation Notice | Click Here | ||||||||
| Download Notification | English | Hindi | ||||||||
| Download Syllabus | Click Here | ||||||||
| Join Sarkari Result Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp | ||||||||
| ALP Recruitment Website | Railway ALP Recruitment Official Website | ||||||||
| Official Website | Indian Railway Official Website | ||||||||