RRB-AssistantLocoPilot

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot:

The RRB conducts the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) exam to recruit candidates into the Indian Railways. Railway Recruitment Control Board is a government organization in India. Interested and Eligible candidates can apply online for the post of RRB ALP through the official website http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in.

Eligibility Criteria for ALP:

Educational qualification:

Applicants should be 10th pass
Candidate need to complete the ITI (approved by NCVT/ SCVT) in any specific trade to apply for this post
Candidates who completed the Diploma in Engineering are also eligible

Age limit:

Minimum Age: 18 years

Maximum Age: 28 years

Age Relaxation:

OBC: 3 Years

SC/ST: 5 Years

PWD: 10 Year

RRB ALP Selection Process:

The RRB ALP selection process consists of 3 stages-

1. CBT 1st stage

2. CBT 2nd stage

Part A
Part B (Computer Based Aptitude Test (AT)

3. Medical Test

RRB ALP Exam Pattern:

The Exam Pattern for RRB ALP Exam is as follows:

RRB ALP Exam	Maximum no.of Questions	Duration
1st stage CBT	75	60 min
2nd stage CBT- PART A	100	90 min
2nd stage CBT- PART B	75	60 min

First Stage CBT:

RRB ALP exam pattern for first stage CBT below:

Subject	No. of questions	Duration
Mathematics	20	Duration – 60 minutes
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25
General Science	20
General Awareness and Current Affairs	10
Total	75

Each question in the paper in all sections carries 1 mark.
Negative marking for every wrong answer will be 1/3 marks.
There will be no negative marking for unattempted questions

Second Stage CBT:

RRB ALP second stage CBT comprises two parts – Part A and Part B

PART A:

Subject	No. of questions	Duration
Mathematics	25	90 minutes
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25
Basic Science and Engineering	40
General Awareness and Current Affairs	10
Total	100

PART B:

Subject	No. of questions	Duration
Relevant Trade	75	60 minutes

There are two parts in this stage, candidates have to qualify these two parts separately
Total number of questions asked in this stage is (100+75=175)
There are sectional timings for Part A and Part B, 90 minutes and 60 minutes respectively, the total time allotted for the Second Stage of CBT is two and a half hours.

There is negative marking for incorrect answers, 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Medical Standard for ALP:

The candidates recommended for appointment will have to pass a requisite medical fitness test conducted by the Railway Administration to ensure that the candidates are medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the post. Visual Acuity Standard is one of the important criteria of the medical fitness of railway staff. The medical requirements against different medical standards for different categories are outlined below:

Sl.no.	Medical Standard	General Fitness	Visual Acuity
1.	A-1	Physically fit in all respect	Distance Vision: 6/6, 6/6 without glasses with fogging test (must not accept +2D) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6,0.6 without glasses and must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc.
2.	B-1	Physically fit in all respect	Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc.
3.	B-2	Physically fit in all respect	Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass the test for Binocular Vision, etc.
4.	C-1	Physically fit in all respect	Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required.

Note

Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgical procedure to correct refractive error are not eligible for the post having Medical Standards A1, B1 and B2.
Candidates are advised to ensure that they are eligible as per the medical standards for the posts opted by them.
Those who are opting for RRB ALP Post should strictly adhere to the medical standard in terms of physical and visual fitness.

RRB ALP Syllabus for Stage I:

RRB ALP syllabus	RRB ALP Topics
Arithmetic	Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions LCM, HCF Ratio and Proportion Percentages 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 Mensuration
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series Coding and Decoding Mathematical operations Blood relationships Syllogism Jumbling Venn Diagram Data Interpretation and Sufficiency Conclusions and Decision Making Similarities and Differences Analytical reasoning Arguments and Assumptions
General Science	Physics Chemistry Biological Sciences Environmental Studies (10th level)
General awareness & current affairs	Appointments / Resign Arts & Culture Awards and Honours Banking & Finance Bills & Acts Budget / Taxes Economics Environment Famous Personalities Important Days International and National Affairs of the last 6 months Politics Schemes Science & Technology Sports Summits & Conference Visits by PM / President any other subjects of importance

RRB ALP Syllabus for Stage II:

RRB ALP syllabus	RRB ALP Topics
Mathematics	Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, Square Root. Age Calculations 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 Calendar & Clock Pipes & Cistern
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series Coding and Decoding Mathematical operations Blood relationships Syllogism Jumbling Venn Diagram Data Interpretation and Sufficiency Conclusions and Decision Making Similarities and Differences Analytical reasoning Arguments and Assumptions Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
Basic Science & Engineering	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	Appointments / Resign Arts & Culture Awards and Honours Banking & Finance Bills & Acts Budget / Taxes Economics Environment Famous Personalities Important Days International and National Affairs of the last 6 months Politics Schemes Science & Technology Sports Summits & Conference Visits by PM / President any other subjects of importance

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Salary:

The RRB ALP salary varies from Rs. 19,900 (excluding HRA, DA, etc.) to Rs 35,000. The table below gives the detailed RRB Assistant Loco Pilot salary:

RRB ALP Salary
Grade Pay	1900
Payscale	Rs. 19,900
Assistant Loco Pilot Salary (inclusive of allowances)	Rs.35,000 (Approx)

RRB ALP Allowances:

The above-given salary is inclusive of the benefits and allowances provided by the Indian Railways. There are numerous allowances that an RRB Assistant Loco Pilot receives along with the salary. This includes:

House Rent Allowance
Dearness Allowance
Transport Allowance
Running Allowance (based on the kilometers traveled)
New Pension Scheme (10% Deduction), etc.

RRB ALP Career & Growth:

The RRB ALP salary increases with the increase in the position of an Assistant Loco Pilot. The growth of an employee as an Assistant Loco Pilot in RRB is as follows:

Senior Assistant Loco Pilot
Loco Pilot
Loco Foreman (Loco Supervisor) / Power Controller / Crew Controller