Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) has officially released the recruitment advertisement / notification CEN-01/2024-ALP. Candidates holding the requisite qualifications are advised to review the official notification details, eligibility terms, selection process, and important dates summarized below.
Ministry of Railways (Railway Recruitment Boards) officially revised the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies under CEN 01/2024 upward from 5,696 to 18,799 posts across all Zonal Railways in India.
Important Dates & Schedule
| Notification Date | 2024-01-19 |
| Online Application Start Date | 2024-01-20 |
| Last Date for Online Submission | 2024-02-19 |
| Examination Date | 25 to 29 November 2024 (CBT-1) |
Application Fee by Category
General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400 refundable upon appearing in CBT-1); SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC: Rs. 250/- (Rs. 250 full fee refundable upon appearing in CBT-1).
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Recruiting Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
| Advertisement Number | CEN-01/2024-ALP |
| Total Vacancies | 18,799 |
| Pay Scale / Salary | Level 2 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Initial Basic Pay Rs. 19,900/- plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Running Allowance) |
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation / 10th Class Pass with ITI from recognized NCVT/SCVT institutions in designated trades OR 3 Years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering OR B.E. / B.Tech Degree. |
| Age Limit Criteria | 18 to 33 Years as on 01-07-2024 (Inclusive of 3 Years Age Relaxation) |
| Age Relaxation | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years; SC / ST: 5 Years; Ex-Servicemen: as per rules. |
Selection Process
1. First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
2. Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
3. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
4. Document Verification (DV)
5. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Application / Candidate Instructions
1. Eligible candidates must submit applications online exclusively through the official RRB Apply portal (rrbapply.gov.in).
2. Read the official notification CEN 01/2024 carefully before filling the form.
3. Ensure scanned photograph and signature adhere to specified dimensions and resolution.
4. Candidates can apply to only ONE Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) across India.
5. Keep application registration number and password safe for CBT hall ticket downloads.
Official Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download Official Notification |
| Online Application / Portal | Visit Application Portal |
| Official Board Website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
Disclaimer: Information published on this portal is collected and verified directly from official government gazettes, recruitment portals, and public notices. Candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the official notification document before submitting their application.