RRB ALP 2024

RRB ALP 2024 Notification, Exam Pattern, Syllabus and Date

RRB ALP 2024 Vacancy:

RRB ALP 2024 Exam Date:

Events	Dates
Release of Official Notification	20 January 2024
Availability of Application Form	30 January 2024
Application Form Submission Deadline	19th february 2024
Issue of Admit Card for Written Exam	2 weeks prior to the scheduled exam date
Scheduled Exam Date	June/August 2024
Publication of Results	Approximately a month after Exam

RRB ALP 2024 Eligibility Criteria:

RRB ALP 2020 eligibility norms are as set up by the organizing board. Each individual must make sure that they meet the eligibility criteria for the recruitment test before applying for the exam. Before applying for RRB ALP, check the eligibility criteria that are as stated below-

Academic Qualification :

• Candidates should have passed matriculation and completed course Act Apprenticeship Industrial Training Institute approved by NCVT or SCVT in the respective trade.
• Those who have a diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Automobile Engineering recognized by the AICTE are also eligible for the exam

For Grade III Technician:

• Aspirants should have a qualified matriculation exam and completed course Act Apprenticeship/ ITI approved by NCVT or SCVT in the required trade.
• Those who have qualified 10+2 School Certificate Examination / Higher Secondary Certificate/ Intermediate Examination with Physics and Mathematics.
• Candidates who have a 3- year diploma in Engineering in Electrical/ Telecommunication/ Communication/ Information science/ Computer Technology approved by the AICTE are also eligible

Age Limit:

The lower age limit is 18 years and the upper age limit is 30 years. Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as given below

SC/ ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
PWD	10 year

 

RRB ALP 2024 Exam Pattern:

The below table elaborates RRB ALP 2024 exam pattern. Go through the detailed syllabus as mentioned below.

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RRB ALP & Technicians selection will be based on 4 stages as follows:

• Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories : UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%.
• Comprises of multiple-choice objective type questions: bilingual (Hindi/English)
• Negative Marking will be applicable. For every wrong answer, 1/3 marks will be deducted. Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for 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.

Serial No.	Section	No.of questions	Duration
1.	Mathematics	75 Questions in total	60 minutes
2.	General Intelligence & Reasoning
3.	General Science
4.	General Awareness on Current Affairs

 

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

Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories : UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%.
Will consist of multiple-choice objective type questions: bilingual (Hindi/English)
There will be negative Marking as for every wrong answer 1/3 marks will be deducted.

Serial No.	Section	No. of Questions	Duration
1.	Mathematics	100 Questions in total	90 minutes
2.	Generala Intelligence & Reasoning
3.	General Science
4.	General Awareness on Current Affairs

PART-B

Qualifying Marks: 35 % (Applicable to all candidates and no relaxation)
This paper is qualifying in nature and will have questions from the trade syllabus as prescribed by Director General of Employment & Training (DGET)

Subject	No.of Questions	Duration
Relevant Trade	75 Questions	60 minutes

Computer-Based Aptitude Test (for Candidates who have opted for ALP)

Candidates require a minimum score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify. This is applicable to all candidates and no relaxation is permissible. There will be no negative marking in Computer Based AT. The ALP merit list will be made only from amongst the candidates qualifying in the Aptitude Test, with 70% weightage for the marks obtained in Part A of Second Stage CBT and 30% weightage for the marks obtained in Computer Based AT

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 vacancies 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.

RRB ALP 2024 Syllabus:

Check out the RRB ALP 2024 Syllabus. Given below is a list of all topics and subjects, from which the questions will be asked. You can prepare and plan for the exams by knowing the topics you have to cover.

Mathematics	General Intelligence and Reasoning	General Science	General Awareness on Current Affairs
Number system BODMAS Decimals Fractions LCM HCF Ratio and Proportion Percentages Mensuration Time and Work Time and Distance Simple and Compound Interest Profit and Loss Algebra Geometry and Trigonometry Elementary Statistics Square root Age Calculations Calendar & Clock Pipes & Cistern	Analogies Alphabetical and Number Series Coding and Decoding Mathematical operations Relationships Syllogism Jumbling Venn Diagram Data Interpretation and Sufficiency Conclusions and Decision making Similarities and Differences Analytical Reasoning Classification Directions Statement Arguments and Assumptions	Physics Chemistry Life Sciences Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences Astronomy & Space Technology Computer & Mobile Technology Inventions & Discoveries Nutrition Military Technology Diseases	Science & Technology Sports Culture Personalities Economics Politics Geography History Miscellaneous

RRB ALP 2024 Pre-Exam Training:

There is no pre-exam training in RRB ALP.

RRB ALP 2024 Salary:

Apart from the basic pay, you will also be entitled to other perks and benefits like DA, HRA, Running Allowance, etc. The pay scale is Rs. 5200 – 20200/-. Furthermore, you will get grade pay of Rs.1900. Your gross salary would be Rs.26752/-.

RRB ALP Pay/Allowances		Recoveries
Pay	Rs. 5830/-	NPS	Rs. 1848/-
Grade Pay	Rs. 1900/-	Income Tax	Rs. 0
DA	Rs. 10752/-
HRA	Rs. 1005/-
TPA	Rs. 828/-
NDA	Rs. 387/-
Running All	Rs. 6050/-
Gross Pay	Rs. 26752/-	Deductions	Rs. 1848/-
Total Deduction	Rs. 1848/-
Net Pay	Rs. 24904

Allowances – RRB ALP Salary 2024

• Dearness Allowance
• Running allowance (depending on the kilometers traveled).
• Transport Allowance.
• House Rent Allowance (in case of no quarters is provided).
• Deduction of 10% from the salary (for New Pension Scheme).

RRB ALP 2024 Application Fee:

Serial No.	Categories	Fee
1	For all candidates except the fee concession categories mentioned below at Sl No. 2 * Rs. 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges on appearing in CBT.	Rs. 500/-
2	For candidates belonging to SC/ST/Ex-serviceman/Female/Minorities/Economically backward class.  * This fee of Rs. 250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges on appearing in CBT.	Rs. 250/-

It is now been declared by the Government that the application fee of Rs. 500/- will be refunded for Unreserved Candidates appearing for Railway Recruitment Exam and the complete exam fee of Rs. 250/- will be refunded for candidates belonging to reserved category.

RRB ALP 2024 Admit Card:

Those candidates who have successfully registered for Railway Recruitment 2020 Exam will be issued Admit Card for first stage of CBT. Admit Card will be issued separately for Stage 1 CBT and Stage 2 CBT. Admit Card for Stage 2 CBT will be issued to candidates who will be clearing Stage 1 CBT of Railway Recruitment 2024.

How to Download Admit Card:-

• Go to http://indianrailways.gov.in and click on careers section.
• Select download RPF constable call letter for constable examination
• Then enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth/Password
• Finally click on the submit button, your RPF constable admit card 2018 will generated and take a print.
• The RPF constable admit card is issued and available 10 days prior to the examination. It will be available in the official website of the bank. Candidates are required to download the admit card and get a printed copy of the same.

RRB ALP 2022 Previous Year Result Out:

Candidates can download the RRB APL Scorecard from the official website of RRBs. Also, the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates are published at the respective boards. Selected Students have to appear for the RRB conducted the RRB ALP CBT 2 exam.

You can follow the below steps to check the RRB ALP Result 2022:

• Go to this link – RRB ALP & Technician Result 2018-19.
• Enter your registration number and Date of Birth.
• RRB Results will appear.
• Download it and save it for future reference.

RRB ALP 2022 Previous Year Analysis:

RRB ALP Exam Analysis:-

Good Attempts
Mathematics	18-19
Reasoning	20-22
Basic Science and Engineering	24-31
General Awareness	6-7
Relevant Trade	48-52

Section Wise RRB ALP Exam Analysis

Topics	No. Of Questions
Statement and conclusion	4-5
Blood relation	2
Non-verbal (mirror image)	1
Coding-Decoding	2
Inequality	–
Seating Arrangements	1
Series	3-4
Miscellaneous	–
Total	25

Mathematics section analysis:

Topics	No. of questions
SI, CI, Profit, and loss	3-4
Simplification	5-6
Ratio and proportion	1
Geometry	3-4
Time and work	2-3
Number system	1-2
Speed and distance	3-4
Partnership	–
Average and percentage	2
Mensuration	4-5
Mean, Median and Mode	3
Total	25

Basic Science and Engineering section analysis:

Topics	No. of questions
Engineering Drawing (projections, views, drawing instruments, lines, geometric figures, symbolic representation)	10-11
Units and measurements	1
Mass weight and density	–
Work power and energy	4
Speed and velocity	2-3
Heat and temperature	2
Basic electricity	4
Levers and simple machines	2-3
Occupational safety and health	1
Environmental education	1
IT literacy	2
Total	40

General Awareness

Topics	No. of questions
Force and laws of motion	3-4
Gravitation	2-3
Kinematics	2-3
Work and energy	2-3
Sound	2-3
Heating effect of current	1
Magnetic effect of current	1
Dispersion of light	4-5
The human eye	2-3
Sources of energy	2-3
Units and dimensions	3-4
Current electricity: electric current, electric current in conductors, Ohm’s law,  limitations in Ohm’s law, drift of electrons and the origin of resistivity, resistivity of various materials, the temperature dependence of resistivity, electrical energy, power combination of resistors series and parallel, cells, emf, internal resistance, cells in series and in parallel, Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone bridge, meter bridge, potentiometer, current electricity	3-4
Total	38

Mathematics section analysis:

Topics	No. of questions
Surface area and volume: area of different types and triangles, surface areas and volume of- cube, cuboids, a right circular cone, cylinder, prism, pyramid, tetrahedron, frustum.	4-5
Circle	3-4
Coordinate geometry	3-4
Trigonometric ratios	4-5
Quadratic equations	3-4
Arithmetic progression	2-3
Similar triangles	2
Pythagoras theorem	1-2
Bodmas rule	2
Linear equations	1-2
Height and distances	2
Rational and irrational numbers	2-3
Number system	2
Statistics and probability	3-4
Total	37

RRB ALP 2022 Previous Year Cut-Off:

Get all details of RRB ALP 2022 Cut Off. The Railways ALP 2018 CBT exam is scheduled for April/May 2018, so you must be in search for the previous year's cut-off of Railways RRB Paper. Due to repeated requests for Railways ALP Previous Year’s Cut offs marks, we have decided to provide previous year cut-off of Railways RRB exam.

RRB ALP Cut Off Minimum Qualifying Marks

In order to be eligible for the RRB ALP 2023 exam, candidates are required to attain the minimum qualifying marks, in addition to meeting the RRB Group cut off criteria. It is important to note that the official notification specifies the predetermined minimum qualifying marks for the ALP exam, which vary across different categories. Aspiring candidates can refer to the table provided below to ascertain the specific minimum qualifying marks applicable to the RRB ALP 2023 examination.

RRB ALP Cut Off Minimum Qualifying Marks
Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentage Marks in RRB ALP
General and EWS	40%
OBC, SC, ST	30%

RRB ALP Cut Off First Stage

Starting with the First Stage, it’s important to note that the RRB ALP cut off for this stage is determined from a total of 75 marks. The cut off marks for candidates are announced following the implementation of the normalisation process.

To successfully qualify for the examination, applicants must achieve both the overall cut off score as well as the sectional qualifying cut off. Based on the cut off marks obtained in the first stage, the respective Boards will select candidates up to 15 times the number of vacancies to proceed to the second stage.

RRB ALP Cut Off First Stage
Category	Qualifying Cut Off In Terms of %	Qualifying Cut Off In Terms of Score Out of Total Marks 75
General	40%	30
OBC	30%	22.5
SC	30%	22.5
ST	25%	18.75

RRB ALP Cut Off 2022 First Stage Mechanical

Below, you will find the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) cut off marks specifically for the Mechanical department, more specifically the Traction sub department. Interested individuals can refer to the table presented here to access the relevant information regarding the minimum qualifying marks set by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for this particular department.

RRBs	General	OBC	SC	ST
Ahmedabad	43.47	35.15	32.17	28.15
Ajmer	53.13	44.09	37.88	26.47
Ajmer	40.93	30.01	43.07	NEC
Allahabad	42.75	34.85	30.78	25.02
Bangalore	45.46	38.05	30.25	25.02
Bhubaneswar	40	–	30.01	25.02
Chennai	51.65	30.36	NEC	NEC
Chennai	47.93	45.83	39.89	26.7
Guwahati	40.92	33.16	30.05	25.39
Jammu & Kashmir	40	32.76	30.05	25.02
Kolkata	43.85	30.01	30.02	25.02
Kolkata	41.33	34.2	47.37	NEC
Mumbai	44.89	40.08	35.74	25.48
Muzaffarpur	42.13	34.14	NEC	NEC
Muzaffarpur	40	30.02	30.01	25.03
Patna	48.6	NEC	NEC	NEC
Patna	47.41	39.88	30.27	25.75
Secunderabad	49.56	42.49	38.09	33.71
Secunderabad	40.01	30.02	30.29	NEC
Siliguri	40	30.01	30.05	25.06
Thiruvananthapuram	55.24	47.48	31.33	25.02
Thiruvananthapuram	40.97	30.58	NEC	NEC

RRB ALP Cut Off 2022 First Stage Electrical

In addition, for those aspiring to join the Electrical department with a focus on the Traction sub department, the RRB ALP cut off marks have been made available for your convenience. The table below contains the necessary details and minimum qualifying marks established by the RRB for candidates applying to this department.

RRBs	Gen	SC	ST	OBC
Ajmer	NEC	NEC	NEC	30.48
Kolkata	61.06	49.39	45.94	55.67
Muzaffarpur	50.55	36.99	27.03	41.61
Ajmer	48.68	36.57	33.22	44.58
Allahabad	47.34	38.35	27.54	41.99
Secunderabad	43.39	30.01	27.68	31.85
Mumbai	53.13	40.31	32.29	45.62
Bhubaneswar	50.75	40.64	29.7	45.85
Bhopal	43.04	NEC	NEC	30.99
Chennai	41.99	30.01	25.02	30.01
Secunderabad	41.42	44.36	NEC	52.71
Patna	41.3	36.23	NEC	32.19
Chennai	40.24	32.98	NEC	30.32
Kolkata	40.19	30.3	NEC	32.58
Muzaffarpur	40	30.01	25.07	30.01
Patna	40	30.02	25.03	30.01

RRB ALP Cut Off 2022 Second Stage

The RRB ALP Cut off 2018 for the Second Stage examination encompasses two distinct sections, namely Part A and Part B. The evaluation of Part A involves assigning scores out of a total of 100, whereas Part B is assessed on a scale of 75 marks.

It is imperative for applicants to meet the cut off criteria for both parts, yet the selection of candidates for the subsequent round hinges primarily on the cut off scores achieved in Part A of the second stage. In addition to the minimum qualifying threshold, candidates are also required to attain the overall RRB ALP cut off specified for the second stage in order to progress further in the selection process.

RRB ALP Cut Off 2022 Second Stage Part A

The RRB ALP Qualifying Cut Off for Second Stage – Part A is the minimum score required for candidates to proceed to the next stage of the selection process. It is determined based on various factors such as the number of vacancies and the performance of candidates. Meeting the cut off is crucial for further consideration.

Category	Qualifying Cut Off Percentage	Qualifying Cut Off Marks
General	40%	30
OBC	30%	22.5
SC	30%	22.5
ST	25%	18.75

RRB ALP Cut Off Second Stage Part B

The RRB ALP Qualifying Cut Off of Second Stage – Part B is the minimum score required for candidates to be eligible for further selection rounds. It is determined based on factors like difficulty level and number of vacancies. Achieving a high score increases the chances of selection.

Category	Qualifying Cut Off in %	Qualifying Cut Off In Terms of Marks
All categories	35%	26.25

RRB ALP Cut Off 2022 Second Stage Region Wise

The RRB ALP Second Stage examination determines the region-wise cut-off marks, ensuring a fair selection process. It takes into account factors like the number of vacancies and the performance of candidates. Understanding these cut-offs is crucial for aspiring candidates to gauge their chances of success.

Regions	General	OBC	SC	ST
Ajmer	52.77	46.09	42	47.72
Bangalore	42.07	39.07	31.13	33.05
Bilaspur	49.27	42.63	36.31	37.42
Chennai	57.76	55.63	51.01	50.74
Secunderabad	55	51.3	41.9	42.3

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RRB ALP 2024 Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)s:

• Candidates should have the Educational/Technical qualifications indicated for notified posts in the CEN from recognized Institute/University as on the closing date for submission of the ONLINE application. You can check the prescribed qualification against each of the posts from Official Notification from the link given below. Those awaiting results of the final examination of the prescribed educational/technical qualification SHOULD NOT apply.
• Diploma/Degree in Engineering will not be accepted in lieu, of course, completed Act Apprenticeship / ITI for the post of Technicians unless otherwise specified. Graduate Act Apprentice will not be accepted in lieu of Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA).

• Scanned passport size photo(15kb-40kb) of the candidate with name and date printed on it.
• Scanned SC/ST certificate(50kb to 100kb). (if applicable)
• Scanned passport size photo of the scribe(15kb-40kb). (if applicable)

Q.) When I try to upload why the Photo/SC /ST certificate, it doesn’t accept while applying for RRB (RAILWAY RECRUITMENT BOARD) - ALP & Technicians 2024?
Ans: The documents should be in JPG/JPEG format for successful uploading and the size should be:

• Passport size photos - 15 to 40 kb
• SC/ST certificate - 50kb to 100 kb.

Q.) Is there any age relaxation in RRB (RAILWAY RECRUITMENT BOARD) for ALP & Technicians 2024?
Ans: The relaxation in upper age limit / maximum upper age for the following categories/communities in the table below is applicable subject to the submission of requisite certificates.

S. No.	COMMUNITY/CATEGORIES		RELAXATION IN UPPER AGE LIMIT (OR) MAXIMUM UPPER AGE
1.	SC/ST candidates		5 Years
2.	OBC-Non Creamy Layer candidates		3 Years
3.	Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months service after attestation		Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years
4.	Persons With Disabilities (PWD) UR		10 Years
	PWD OBC-Non Creamy Layer		13 Years
	PWD SC/ST		15 Years
5.	Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989		5 Years
6.	Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years service (continuous or in broken spells)	UR	40 Years of age
		OBC- Non-Creamy Layer	43 Years of age
		SC/ST	45 Years of age
7.	Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies, and Institutes		Up to the length of service rendered (or) 5 Years, whichever is lower.
8.	Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried.	UR	35 Years of age
		OBC- Non-Creamy Layer	38 Years of age
		SC/ST	40 Years of age
9.	Course Completed Act Apprentices applying for the posts for which minimum qualification is ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship.		Shall be relaxed to the extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961.
10.	Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years	UR	35 Years of age
		OBC-NCL(Non-Creamy Layer)	38 Years of age
		SC/ST	40 Years of age

 

NOTE: Cumulative Age Relaxation will not be available either under the above items or in combination with any other items.

Q.) What is the exam pattern of RRB (RAILWAY RECRUITMENT BOARD) for ALP & Technicians' Second stage online examination 2020?
Ans: The Second Stage CBT shall have two parts viz Part A and Part B as detailed below and The Total Duration is 2 hours and 30 Minutes (for Part A and Part B together):

Part	Name of Tests (Objective)	No. of Questions	Total Time
Part A	Mathematics	100	90 Min
	General Intelligence and Reasoning
	Basic Science and Engineering
	General Awareness on Current Affairs
Part B	Professional Knowledge	75 (Qualifying Mark: 35 %)	60 Min