RRB ALP Exam Pattern & Selection Procedure
RRB ALP & Technicians selection will be based on 4 stages as follows:
1. First stage CBT
2. Second stage CBT
3. Computer-Based Aptitude Test
4. Document Verification
1. First Stage CBT (Common for ALP/Technician)
Subjects |
No. of Qs |
Duration |
Maths |
20 |
(80 minutes for eligible PWD candidates accompanied with scribe) |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
|
General Science |
20 |
|
General Awareness on Current Affairs |
10 |
|
Total |
75 Questions | 60 Mins |
2. Second Stage of CBT
Shortlisting of Candidates for the Second Stage CBT exam shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by them in the First Stage CBT Exam.Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for the second stage shall be 15 times the community wise total vacancy of ALP and Technician Posts notified against the RRB as per their merit in First Stage CBT. However, Railways reserve the right to increase/decrease this limit in total or for any specific trade(s) as required to ensure the availability of adequate candidates for all the notified posts.
PART-A
Part |
Subjects |
No. of Qs |
Duration |
Part A |
Maths |
100 |
90 Mins |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
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Basic Science & Engineering |
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General Awareness on Current Affairs |
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Part B |
Relevant Trade |
75 |
60 Mins |
Total |
175 |
2 Hours 30 Mins |
PART-B
3. computer Based Aptitude Test (for Candidates who have opted for ALP)
4. Document Verification
Based on the performance of candidates in Part Aof the Second Stage CBT subject to their qualifying the Part B of Second Stage CBT (For Technician posts) and based on the performance of candidates in both Part A of the Second Stage CBT and Computer-Based AT subject to their qualifying the Part B of Second Stage CBT (For ALP), candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification. In addition, candidates equal to 50% (may increase or decrease at the discretion of Railways) of the number of vacancy for various posts will also be called for DV. These additional candidates will, however, be considered for empanelment only if there is a shortfall in empanelment from the merit list or/and as replacement against the shortfall on account of non-joining of recommended candidates in the working post or/and any other special requirements.
Introduction
RRB ALP Exam is conducted by Railway Recruitment Board or RRB to recruit for Assistant Loco Pilots & Technicians. This is a common exam that the Indian Railways Conducts to recruit Assistant Loco Pilots & Technicians in various units of the Indian Railways Regions.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
Assistant Loco Pilot:
You should have Matriculation / SSLC Plus ITI/ Course Completed Act Apprentices or Diploma/ Degree in Engineering.
Technicians:
Matriculation/ SSLC Plus ITI / Course Completed Act Apprentices or 10 + 2 with Physics and Maths or Diploma in Engineering (As Applicable)
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 30 Years
RRB ALP Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PWD: 10 years
The Railway RRB ALP Syllabus comprises of the following subjects:
1. General Awareness
2. General Intelligence
3. Arithmetic Ability
4. General Science
The detailed syllabus of each section is provided below.
General Awareness
This Section is very important for RRB NTPC Exam. The Questions from this section is based on the following topics.
• Current Affairs -National and International
• History -India And World
• General Science
• Indian Economy
• Indian Geography
• Indian Constitution
• Indian Culture and Heritage
• Indian Polity
• Science and Technology Etc.
General Intelligence
The Questions from this section is based on the following topics.
• Analogy
• Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Puzzle
• Decision-making
• Arranging words in Meaningful order
• Clock and Calendar
• Series
• Word formation
• Classification
• Judgment
• Venn diagram
• Missing Number
• Directions & Distances
• Ordering & Ranking
• Blood Relations
• Coding- decoding
Arithmetic Ability
The Questions from this section is based on the following topics.
• Percentages
• Pipes and cisterns
• Profit and loss
• Time and work
• Simplifications
• Boats and streams
• Mensuration
• Averages
• Time and distance
• Problems on ages
• Interest
• Data interpretation etc.
General Science
There are 4 sections in General Science section. The detailed syllabus of each section is provided below. The Questions from this section is based on the following topics.
Physics:
This section includes Questions from topics like- Units & dimensions, Force and laws of motion, Gravitation, Work & energy, Sound, Light & human eye, Electricity, Magnetic effects of electric current, Sources of energy, Atomic & nuclear physics, Electronics, Scientific instruments
Chemistry
This section includes Questions from topics like- Atomic structure, Periodic classification of elements, Chemical bonding, Oxidation and reduction, Acids, bases & salts, Behavior of gases, Electrolysis, Carbon & it’s compounds, Fuels, Metallurgy, Metals & non-metals
Biology:
This section includes Questions from topics like- The fundamental unit of life, Tissues, Diversity in living organisms, Food resources, Life processes, Control & coordination, Heredity & Evolution, Natural resources, Environmental Studies, etc.
Job Profile and Salary
RRB ALP Salary
The PayScale of RRB ALP is ₹19,900/- (Level 2 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix) plus allowances as admissible.
RRB Job Profile
Assistant Loco Pilot/ Technician
This job will involve constant traveling. But this is compensated with the running allowance. Running allowance will be given based on the kilometers traveled monthly.
After the post of Assistant Loco Pilot, you can be promoted to Senior Assistant Loco Pilot and finally, Loco Pilot. After this level, you have the choice to become either a Power Controller or a Crew Controller or a Loco Foremen.
Promotion & Career Growth:
Below is the Career Growth followed by Railways RRB Assistant Loco Pilot;
1. Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
2. Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Sr. ALP)
3. Loco Pilot (LP)
4. Power Controller/ Crew Controller/ Loco Foreman (Loco Supervisor)
Preparation tips
RRB ALP Vacancy 2018
In the recent development, Railways announced a substantial increase in RRB ALP & Technicians vacancies for the year 2018. 26,502 vacancies have been added and now there are 64371 RRB ALP vacancies.
Sr. No | Post Category | Vacancy |
1 | Assistant Loco Pilot | 27795 |
2 | Various posts of Technicians | 36576 |
Total | 64371 |
Region-wise total vacancies:
RRB | Grand Total | RRB | Grand Total |
Ahmedabad | 1227 | JAMMU SRINAGAR | 983 |
AJMER | 3086 | KOLKATA | 5527 |
ALLAHABAD | 7482 | MALDA | 1856 |
BENGALURU | 3479 | Mumbai | 5754 |
BHOPAL | 2947 | MUZAFFARPUR | 1139 |
BHUBHANESHWAR | 2672 | PATNA | 1283 |
BILASPUR | 2398 | RANCHI | 4281 |
CHANDIGARH | 4476 | SECUNDERABAD | 5817 |
CHENNAI | 3821 | SILIGURI | 875 |
GORAKHPUR | 3445 | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | 608 |
GUWAHATI | 1215 | ||
Total | 64371 |
Admit Card
The Admit Cards for Railway RRB Exams are released just a couple of weeks before the Exam. Likewise, written examination RRB ALP 2018 Admit Card for document verification will be released on the official website before some days of exam. However, only those candidates will be able to download document verification call letter, who will get eligible marks in RRB ALP CBT examination.
Direct Link to Download Admit Card - Click here
Result
The RRB ALP Result for all exams that it holds comes out within 1-2 months of the exam date. Similarly, the RRB ALP Result 2018 will be announced after the exam takes place.
How to Apply?
How to Apply for RRB ALP Technician Job 2018?
Visit the official website
You can register through RRB’s official website.
Fill RRB ALP Technician Application Form with all the required details
Must ensure, All data (you filled in form) matched with documents
You need to pay the Application fee online using a Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / Cash Cards / Wallets or other online payment methods.
Make sure you use a valid email ID, which you have to keep active until the final declaration of results.
Keep a scanned photograph and signature ready as per requirements mentioned in the official notification. You will have to upload these during filling the form.
pay the application fee and Submit the Application Form.
Do not forget to take a printout of application form
Application Fee
Exam Date
Event |
Date |
RRB ALP Notification 2018 Release Date |
2nd February 2018 |
RRB ALP Apply Online Starting Date |
3rd February 2018 |
RRB Application Form 2018 Last Date |
31st March 2018 (Closed Now) |
Last Date to Pay Fee |
31st March 2018 |
RRB ALP 1st Stage Exam Date 2018 |
9th Aug to 4th September 2018 |
Selection of RRB, Option for Railway/Unit & Posts, Selection of Exam Trade and Confirmation/Modification of Bank Account Details for Refund Dates |
22-09-2018 : 11:00 hrs 01-10-2018: 23:59 hrs |
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