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DIRECT JOB VACANCYRRBAll-India Central Service
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RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2024

Issuing Authority: Railway Recruitment Boards·Ref: CEN No. 01/2024·Ministry of Railways
Total Vacancies
18,799 Posts
Pay Scale / Level
Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 initial pay + Running Allowances)
Age Limit (General)
18 – 33 Yrs
Cutoff: 2024-07-01
Min Education
10th Pass + ITI / Diploma / Degree in Engineering

Statutory Role & Examination Overview

Crucial frontline operational cadre responsible for driving passenger, express, and freight electric/diesel locomotives across Indian Railways zonal networks.

Degree / Trade Specialization: Matriculation + ITI in specified trades (Fitter, Electrician, etc.) or Diploma in Mech/Elec/Electronics/Auto Engg

Selection Architecture & Stages

1
CBT-1 (Screening)
2
CBT-2 (Part A Merit + Part B Trade Qualifying)
3
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
4
Document Verification & Medical (A-1 Standard)

Statutory Reservations & Age Relaxations

Vacancies expanded from initial 5,696 to 18,799 by official Railway Board corrigendum dated 18-06-2024.

Important Commission Instructions

Strict A-1 medical standard with 6/6 distant vision without glasses is non-negotiable.

Official Key Dates

Gazette Notification:2024-01-20
Application Window Opens:2024-01-20
Application Deadline:2024-02-19
Examination Date:2024-11-25
Age Cutoff Date:2024-07-01

Application Fee Structure

General / OBC / EWS:₹500
SC / ST / PwD / Female:₹250
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