Job Posting Details for Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) - Government of India
Job Title: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No.: 01/2024
Key Dates:
- Opening Date of Application: 20.01.2024
- Closing Date for Submission of Application: 19.02.2024 (23.59 hours)
- Modification Window for Corrections: 20.02.2024 to 29.02.2024
Job Description:
The Ministry of Railways invites applications for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) across various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). The role involves operating trains and ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers.
Pay and Allowances:
- Pay Level in 7th CPC: Level-2
- Initial Pay (Rs.): 19900
Total Vacancies: 5696 (Across all RRBs)
RRB & Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution:
Ahmedabad (WR):
- UR: 95
- SC: 37
- ST: 17
- OBC: 65
- EWS: 24
- Total: 238
Ajmer (NWR):
- UR: 86
- SC: 32
- ST: 13
- OBC: 72
- EWS: 25
- Total: 228
Bangalore (SWR):
- UR: 186
- SC: 72
- ST: 35
- OBC: 127
- EWS: 53
- Total: 473
Bhopal (WCR):
- UR: 145
- SC: 25
- ST: 19
- OBC: 21
- EWS: 9
- Total: 219
Bhopal (WR):
- UR: 35
- SC: 5
- ST: 0
- OBC: 18
- EWS: 7
- Total: 65
Bhubaneswar (ECoR):
- UR: 104
- SC: 42
- ST: 51
- OBC: 65
- EWS: 18
- Total: 280
Bilaspur (CR):
- UR: 57
- SC: 0
- ST: 13
- OBC: 44
- EWS: 10
- Total: 124
Bilaspur (SECR):
- UR: 483
- SC: 179
- ST: 89
- OBC: 322
- EWS: 119
- Total: 1192
Chandigarh (NR):
- UR: 42
- SC: 2
- ST: 4
- OBC: 12
- EWS: 6
- Total: 66
Chennai (SR):
- UR: 57
- SC: 33
- ST: 15
- OBC: 29
- EWS: 14
- Total: 148
Gorakhpur (NER):
- UR: 18
- SC: 7
- ST: 3
- OBC: 11
- EWS: 4
- Total: 43
Guwahati (NFR):
- UR: 26
- SC: 9
- ST: 4
- OBC: 17
- EWS: 6
- Total: 62
Jammu-Srinagar (NR):
- UR: 15
- SC: 6
- ST: 3
- OBC: 11
- EWS: 4
- Total: 39
Kolkata (ER):
- UR: 155
- SC: 37
- ST: 19
- OBC: 23
- EWS: 20
- Total: 254
Kolkata (SER):
- UR: 30
- SC: 11
- ST: 2
- OBC: 20
- EWS: 7
- Total: 91
Malda (ER):
- UR: 67
- SC: 19
- ST: 20
- OBC: 25
- EWS: 30
- Total: 161
Malda (SER):
- UR: 23
- SC: 8
- ST: 4
- OBC: 15
- EWS: 6
- Total: 56
Mumbai (SCR):
- UR: 10
- SC: 4
- ST: 2
- OBC: 7
- EWS: 3
- Total: 26
Mumbai (WR):
- UR: 41
- SC: 16
- ST: 8
- OBC: 30
- EWS: 15
- Total: 110
Mumbai (CR):
- UR: 179
- SC: 58
- ST: 37
- OBC: 95
- EWS: 42
- Total: 411
Muzaffarpur (ECR):
- UR: 15
- SC: 5
- ST: 3
- OBC: 11
- EWS: 4
- Total: 38
Patna (ECR):
- UR: 15
- SC: 6
- ST: 3
- OBC: 10
- EWS: 4
- Total: 38
Prayagraj (NCR):
- UR: 163
- SC: 13
- ST: 10
- OBC: 27
- EWS: 28
- Total: 241
Prayagraj (NR):
- UR: 21
- SC: 7
- ST: 3
- OBC: 12
- EWS: 2
- Total: 45
Ranchi (SER):
- UR: 57
- SC: 32
- ST: 10
- OBC: 38
- EWS: 16
- Total: 153
Secunderabad (ECoR):
- UR: 80
- SC: 30
- ST: 15
- OBC: 54
- EWS: 20
- Total: 199
Secunderabad (SCR):
- UR: 228
- SC: 85
- ST: 40
- OBC: 151
- EWS: 55
- Total: 559
Siliguri (NFR):
- UR: 27
- SC: 10
- ST: 5
- OBC: 18
- EWS: 7
- Total: 67
Thiruvananthapuram (SR):
- UR: 39
- SC: 14
- ST: 14
- OBC: 1
- EWS: 2
- Total: 70
Grand Total of All Vacancies: 5696
(Note: Detailed RRB & zone-wise distribution available in Annexure B of the official notification)
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Age Limit:
- As on 01.07.2024: 18 to 30 years.
- Age Relaxations: Applicable as per government norms. Details about age relaxations for various categories like SC, ST, OBC, Ex-servicemen, etc., are provided in the official notification.
2. Educational Qualifications:
- Essential: Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in trades such as 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, etc.
- Or: Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above.
- Or: 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering or a combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognized Institution in lieu of ITI. Note: Degree in the Engineering disciplines as above will also be acceptable in lieu of Diploma in Engineering.
3. Medical Standards:
- Medical Standard for ALP: A-1
- Requirements:
- Distant Vision: 6/6, 6/6 without glasses with a fogging test (must not accept +2D).
- Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses.
- Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc.
4. Nationality / Citizenship:
- A candidate must be either:
- a citizen of India, or
- a citizen of Nepal, or
- a subject of Bhutan, or
- a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Note: Candidates must satisfy themselves that they meet all the eligibility criteria, especially concerning the educational qualifications and medical standards. The documentation supporting their qualifications and age will be verified during the Document Verification stage of the recruitment process.
This is a summarized version of the eligibility criteria for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) as per Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2024. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for detailed information and any updates.
Selection Process:
- First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
- Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Application Fee:
- General: Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refunded after appearing in 1st Stage CBT)
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: Rs. 250/- (refunded after appearing in 1st Stage CBT)
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted ONLINE only through the official RRB websites.
Important Instructions:
- Only one application per candidate is allowed.
- Candidates must have an active mobile number and email ID for communication.
- Modifications in the application form are allowed till 29.02.2024 with a fee of Rs. 250/-.
Contact Details:
Note:
This is a summarized version of the detailed Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2024 for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) by the Railway Recruitment Boards under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for complete details, instructions, and eligibility criteria.
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