The Indian Railway (Railway Recruitment Board) has released the recruitment notification for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CEN 01/2024. The total vacancy for this recruitment is 18,799 posts across various RRB zones. Read below for important dates, eligibility criteria, application process, and links to download essential documents.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 20/01/2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19/02/2024 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 19/02/2024 |
| Form Correction Window | 20-29 February 2024 |
| Photo/Signature Re-upload | 27-31 May 2024 |
| Revised Vacancy Details | 04/07/2024 |
| Change Zone/Preferences | 29/07/2024 to 07/08/2024 |
| CBT Stage I Exam Date | 25-29 November 2024 |
| Admit Card Release | 4 Days Before Exam |
| Stage II CBT Exam Date | 19-20 March 2025 |
| Answer Key Available | 05/12/2024 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| EBC / All Category Female | ₹250 |
Refund after Stage I Exam:
- General / OBC / EWS: Refund of ₹400
- SC / ST / EBC / Female: Refund of ₹250
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking only.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Class 10th with ITI from NCVT / SCVT in relevant trades OR
- Class 10th with Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering OR
- BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering
- Age Limit as of 01/07/2024:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years
- Age relaxation as per RRB rules.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Vacancies |
| UR | 8,149 |
| OBC | 4,538 |
| EWS | 1,798 |
| SC | 2,735 |
| ST | 1,579 |
| Total | 18,799 |
Zone-wise Vacancy Details
| RRB Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Ahmedabad WR | 394 | 132 | 67 | 244 | 100 | 937 |
| Ajmer NWR | 314 | 113 | 56 | 204 | 74 | 761 |
| Bangalore SWR | 640 | 235 | 118 | 426 | 157 | 1576 |
| Bhopal WCR | 466 | 87 | 62 | 52 | 62 | 729 |
| Bhubaneswar ECOR | 412 | 141 | 68 | 254 | 55 | 930 |
| Bilaspur SECR | 1,610 | 595 | 298 | 1,072 | 398 | 3,973 |
| Chandigarh NR | 170 | 22 | 13 | 87 | 32 | 324 |
| Chennai SR | 182 | 105 | 43 | 105 | 58 | 493 |
(Refer to the full table in the notification for complete zone-wise details)
How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2024
- Visit the Railway ALP Recruitment Official Website.
- Fill in the application form between 20/01/2024 and 19/02/2024.
- Upload the necessary documents: Photo, Signature, ID Proof, etc.
- Review the form carefully before submission.
- Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
Useful Links
| Document/Link | Download Link | |
| Download Stage I Result | Click Here | |
| Download Stage II Exam Notice | Click Here | |
| Download Answer Key | Server I | Server II |
| Admit Card | Click Here | |
| Change Zone/Preferences | Click Here | |
| Download Syllabus | Click Here |
For more details, refer to the Full RRB CEN 01/2024 Notification.