Dec 22 2024

Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2024 Details

Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2024 Details

Great News for Aspiring Train Drivers!

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) significantly increased the number of ALP positions available in its CEN 01/2024 recruitment drive. The total number of vacancies has grown from 5696 to a substantial 18,799!

Important Dates

Event Dates
Application Begin 20/01/2024
Last Date for Apply Online 19/02/2024
Last Date Pay Exam Fee 19/02/2024
Correction / Modified Form 20-29 February 2024
Re-upload Photo / Signature 27-31 May 2024
Exam Date As per Schedule
Admit Card Available Notified Soon

Application Fee

Category Fee
General / OBC / EWS Rs. 500/-
EBC Rs. 250/-
All Category Female Rs. 250/-
After Stage I Exam  
General / OBC / EWS Fee Refund Rs. 400/-
SC / ST / EBC / Female Refund Rs. 250/-

Age Limit (as on 01/07/2024)

Category Age Limit
Minimum Age 18 Years
Maximum Age 33 Years
Age Relaxation As per RRB ALP Recruitment Advt No. CEN 01/2024

Vacancy Details

Post Name Total Vacancies
Assistant Loco Pilot 18,799

Educational Qualification

  • Matriculation (Class 10th) with ITI from NCVT / SCVT in relevant trades OR
  • Matriculation with Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering OR
  • BE / B.Tech Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering

Railway RRB ALP 2024 Zone Wise Vacancy Details: Category Wise Vacancy Details

RRB Name UR EWS OBC SC ST Total
RRB Ahemdabad WR 95 24 65 37 17 238
RRB Ajmer NWR 86 25 72 32 13 228
RRB Bangalore SWR 186 53 127 72 35 473
RRB Bhopal WCR 145 09 21 25 19 219
RRB Bhopal WR 35 07 18 05 00 65
RRB Bhubaneswar ECOR 104 18 65 42 51 280
RRB Bilaspur CR 57 10 44 00 13 124
RRB Bilaspur SECR 483 119 322 179 89 1192
RRB Chandigarh NR 42 06 12 02 04 66
RRB Chennai SR 57 14 29 33 15 148
RRB Gorakhpur NER 18 04 11 07 03 43
RRB Guwahati NFR 26 06 17 09 04 62
RRB Jammu and Srinagar NR 15 04 11 06 03 39
RRB Kolkata ER 155 20 23 37 19 254
RRB Kolkata SER 30 07 20 11 23 91
RRB Malda ER 67 30 25 19 20 161
RRB Malda SER 23 06 15 08 04 56
RRB Mumbai SCR 10 03 07 04 02 26
RRB Mumbai WR 41 15 30 16 08 110
RRB Mumbai CR 179 42 95 58 37 411
RRB Muzaffarpur ECR 15 04 11 05 03 38
RRB Patna ECR 15 04 10 06 03 38
RRB Prayagraj NCR 163 28 27 13 10 241
RRB Prayagraj NR 21 02 12 07 03 45
RRB Ranchi SER 57 16 38 32 10 153
RRB Secunderabad ECOR 80 20 54 30 15 199
RRB Secunderabad SCR 228 55 151 85 40 559
RRB Siliuguri NFR 27 07 18 10 05 67
RRB Thiruvanathapuram SR 39 02 01 14 14 70

This table provides a clear overview of the vacancy distribution across various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) position in 2024, categorized by different reservation categories.

Here's what you can do now:

  • Stay Updated: Keep an eye on the official RRB website (https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/) for upcoming ALP recruitment notifications and exam schedules.
  • Meet Eligibility Criteria: Ensure you meet the educational qualifications (10th pass with ITI certificate, relevant engineering diploma, or B.E./B.Tech degree) and other eligibility requirements as outlined in the official notification (Advt No. CEN 01/2024).
  • Start Preparing: Familiarize yourself with the exam format and syllabus found in the official notification. You can also explore online resources and coaching institutes to get a head start for future recruitment drives.

Disclaimer: This information is based on publicly available details. Always refer to the official notification for the most accurate and up-to-date information.