RRB ALP Vacancy 2024 for 5696 Posts, Apply Online Official Link www.recruitmentrrb.in:
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Government of the Ministry of Railways, have issued a centralized Employment Notification for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post to fill up 5696 vacancies all over India. Indian citizens who have passed a minimum of Matriculation and ITI can apply for Assistant Loco Pilot posts. Interested candidates can apply online through the RRB ALP Online Application Portal, named www.recruitmentrrb.in.
RRB ALP Notification 2024 – 5696 Vacancy Details
Post Name |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
No of Posts |
5696 |
Notification No. |
Employment Notice CEN No.: 01/20204 |
Job Type |
Railway, Govt |
Qualification |
Matric, ITI |
Selection Process |
Computer Based Test |
Job Location |
All Over India |
Last date to Apply |
19/02/2024 |
Recruitment Body |
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
Railway ALP Notification 2024:
The Indian Railways released a preliminary notification for 5696 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies across all Railway Recruitment Boards in the Employment News Paper on January 20, 2024. The registration window for RRB ALP 2024 opened on January 20, 2024, and the last date to apply on February 19, 2024. The initial selection will be made through a Computer-based Test.
Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancy 2024 RRB Wise:
RRB Name |
Total Vacancies |
RRB Ahmedabad |
238 |
RRB Ajmer |
228 |
RRB Bangalore |
473 |
RRB Bhopal |
284 |
RRB Bhubaneswar |
280 |
RRB Bilaspur |
254 |
RRB Chandigarh |
1316 |
RRB Chennai |
148 |
RRB Gorakhpur |
43 |
RRB Guwahati |
62 |
RRB Jammu – Srinagar |
39 |
RRB Kolkata |
345 |
RRB Malda |
217 |
RRB Mumbai |
547 |
RRB Muzaffarpur |
38 |
RRB Patna |
38 |
RRB Prayagraj |
286 |
RRB Ranchi |
153 |
RRB Secunderabad |
758 |
RRB Siliguri |
67 |
RRB Thiruvananthapuram |
70 |
Increase Railway ALP Vacancy 2024: [5696 to 16373]
On January 20th, 2024, under Twitter trends (रेलवे भर्ती, Increase RRB ALP Vacancy), job seekers are advocating for an increase in Indian Railway Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies. The All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA) also supports the augmentation of RRB ALP Vacancies. According to AILRSA’s letter to the Ministry of Railways, the association wishes to highlight that the current vacancy count as of December 2023 in the Loco Running Staff Category is 16,373.
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Salary:
✔️ Railway RRBs Recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot Pay Level is Level-2, Initial Pay ₹ 19,900/- per month.
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Eligibility Criteria:
Age Limit:
✔️ Minimum 18 years
✔️ Maximum 30 years
✔️ Age limit as of 1st July 2024
✔️ The Upper Age relaxation – 05 years for SC / ST, 03 years for OBC (NCL) and others as per rules.
Educational Qualifications:
(1) Candidates must have either Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the following trades: Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright/ Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic. Alternatively, Matriculation/ SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the mentioned trades is also accepted.
(2) Another option is Matriculation/SSLC plus a three-year Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile Engineering or a combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognized institution instead of ITI.
(3) Note: A degree in the mentioned Engineering disciplines will also be acceptable instead of a Diploma in Engineering.
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Application Fee:
General / OBC |
₹ 500/- |
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities or EBC |
₹ 250/- (Refundable) |
Payment Method |
Online Mode (Internet Banking, Debit / Credit Cards, UPI) |
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Selection Process:
The Railway ALP Recruitment Process shall comprise of the following stages:-
First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) |
Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2) |
Documents Verification (DV) |
Medical Examination (ME) |
How to Apply for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancy 2024:
- Eligible candidates can apply to only one Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), and only one online application has to be submitted. Candidates must first ‘Create an Account’ for this CEN through the link on the Official RRB Website.
- The Candidates must have an active personal mobile number and a valid email ID for receiving OTPs for Account Verification and Creation. After creating an account, candidates should log in to apply for RRB ALP 2024 through any RRB portals.
- The Candidates must upload a scanned copy of a recent clear colour passport-size photograph, signature, SC/ST certificate, etc. Afterwards, candidates must pay the application fee online mode.
- After the final submission of the online application, candidates can edit or correct their details during the Modification Window from 20/02/2024 to 29/02/2024.
- The closing date for the submission of the online application is 19/02/2024 (Monday) up to 23:59 hours.
Important Date for Railway RRB ALP 2024:
Start date for submission of Online Registration: 20/01/2024
Last date for submission of Online Application: 19/02/2024 up to 23:59 Hours
Date of Modification / Editing Application Window: 20/02/2024 to 29/02/2024
Tentative date of RRB ALP Computer Based Test: Will be Notified Later.
Help Desk: For any queries regarding technical issues with the RRB ALP 2024 Online Application, contact the help desk at the Phone number: 9592-001-188 (OR) [email protected] [10:00 AM to 5:00 PM].
Frequently Asked Questions:
How to Apply for RRB ALP 2024?
The Ministry of Railways, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) invites applications to recruit Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 2024. Interested candidates can apply online through the RRB ALP 2024 Official Online Application Portal (www.recruitmentrrb.in) from 20 January 2024 to 19 February 2024.
What is the last date to apply for RRB ALP 2024?
The last date to apply online for RRB ALP 2024 is 19th February 2024.
How many vacancies are in Railway Assistant Loco Pilot?
Total 5696 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Vacancies opening in Indian Railways, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).
What is the Selection Process for Railway Assistant Loco Pilot 2024?
The RRB ALP Vacancy 2024 Recruitment process will be made through the following methods:-
✔️ First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
✔️ Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
✔️ Documents Verification (DV)
✔️ Medical Examination (ME)
Is the Railway increasing ALP vacancy?
Currently, Indian Railways has opened 5696 ALP vacancies. According to RRB ALP Centralized Notification No. 01/2024, these ALP vacancies may increase or decrease based on the requirements of the Railway Administration. Revised vacancies will be published accordingly.