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RRB ALP Recruitment 2024: Important Dates

RRB ALP Application Form 2024

RRB ALP 2024 application form was released online on January 20, 2024, by RRBs. Candidates can apply for the exam by paying the required fees both online and offline. The application fee is INR 500 for General and OBC categories while it is INR 250 for SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class. 

How to Apply Online for RRB ALP?

The steps to fill RRB ALP application form are given below:

• Visit the respective official websites of RRBs
• Click the 'Apply Online' link on the home page
• Register for the exam by entering the required details
• Fill Part I of application form
• Pay the application fees
• Fill Part II of application form
• Upload the scanned photograph, signature and other documents
• Submit the application form

RRB ALP Syllabus CBT 2

The syllabus for CBT 2 comprises two parts-A and B. The syllabus for both the parts is given below:

Part A 

Mathematics: 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 etc.

General Intelligence and Reasoning: 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 etc.

Basic Science and Engineering: The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc.

General Awareness: Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.

Part B

The questions in this part are asked from the trade syllabus prescribed by Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualification will be required to appear in the section having questions from the relevant trade. Candidates holding Degree, Diploma and HSC (10+2) having eligibility for the posts of ALP have to select relevant trade from the list of trades listed against their engineering discipline/HSC (10+2). 

RRB ALP Books for Different Subjects

Find the table below containing books for different RRB ALP subjects:

RRB ALP Preparation Tips

RRB ALP exam has three stages –

• RRB ALP First Stage CBT
• RRB ALP Second Stage CBT
• RRB ALP CBAT

Candidates have to prepare themselves for all the three stages as qualifying all the stages is important for final selection. For different stages, the preparation strategy will also differ from one another. Let us discuss them in detail.

RRB ALP Preparation- First Stage CBT

The first thing all candidates need to do is getting their hands on RRB ALP syllabus. The first stage is an MCQ based online test, the major topics covered in the exam would be from mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, Basic Science, General awareness & current affairs. Candidates must be aware of RRB ALP exam pattern so as to make a better understanding of the overall exam.

Find the best books for each subject and develop fundamentals and clear concepts. This will be helpful in answering the questions. Solving previous years’ questions from the practice books available in the market will help in the type of questions being asked in the exam and also it will boost confidence. Try to focus on completing the entire syllabus within the scheduled time and then continue with your practice

RRB ALP Preparation- Second Stage CBT

The second stage exam is also a computer-based objective test which includes topics like mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, Basic Science and Engineering, General awareness & current affairs. For this stage as well, candidates have to focus mainly on syllabus and practice. As it has been seen that the syllabus of second stage CBT is a lot similar to the first stage CBT, candidates can utilize the time on practicing more number of questions along with revising the topics. Candidates can opt for online mock test series that are great help in RRB ALP preparation.

RRB ALP Preparation- Third Stage CBT

This stage is primarily focused on the practical knowledge of the candidates. There are practice materials available in market, candidates must practice them several times before the final examination.

RRB ALP Vacancy 2024

For the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot post, RRB has announced a total vacancy of 5696. The detailed category-wise vacancy distribution information has been shared below. You can also check the RRB ALP official Notification 2024 PDF to get the vacancy details which we have provided above in the article.

RRB ALP Vacancy 2024: Region-wise

The region-wise vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilot post has been shared below. We have updated the region-wise vacancy in the table below.

RRB ALP 2024: Region-wise

How to Download RRB ALP/Technician Admit Card 2024?

Candidates can check below the steps to download RRB ALP admit card 2022:

• Visit the respective regional official websites of RRBs
• On the home page, you will find the admit card download link
• Enter user ID and password
• RRB ALP admit card appears on the screen
• Download the admit card and take its printout