The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2024. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in a career in Indian Railways. The recruitment is open for various regions, including RRB Prayagraj, RRB Gorakhpur, RRB Ajmer, RRB Kolkata, RRB Mumbai, RRB Secunderabad, and RRB Chennai. Let’s dive into the details of the recruitment process.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 20th January 2024
- Application End Date: 19th February 2024
- Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: 19th February 2024
- Correction/Modification Period: 20th to 29th February 2024
- Re-upload Photo/Signature: 27th to 31st May 2024
- Zone-wise Revised Vacancy Details: 4th July 2024
- Change Zone/Preferences Online: 29th July 2024 to 7th August 2024
- Exam Date: To be announced
- Admit Card Availability: To be announced
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refund after appearing in Stage I Exam)
- EBC: ₹250
- All Category Female: ₹250 (₹250 refund after appearing in Stage I Exam)
Payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years as of 1st July 2024
- Maximum Age: 33 years as of 1st July 2024
- Age Relaxation: As per RRB ALP Recruitment rules.
Vacancy Details:
- Total Posts: 18,799
- UR: 8,149
- OBC: 4,538
- EWS: 1,798
- SC: 2,735
- ST: 1,579
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have any of the following qualifications:
- Class 10th with ITI from NCVT/SCVT in trades like Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, etc.
- Class 10th with a Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering.
- BE/B.Tech Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering.
Zone-wise Vacancy Details: The vacancies are distributed across various RRB regions as follows:
- RRB Ahmedabad (WR): 937 posts
- RRB Ajmer (NWR): 761 posts
- RRB Bangalore (SWR): 1,576 posts
- RRB Bhopal (WCR): 729 posts
- RRB Bhubaneswar (ECOR): 930 posts
- RRB Bilaspur (SECR): 3,973 posts
- RRB Chandigarh (NR): 324 posts
- RRB Chennai (SR): 493 posts
- RRB Gorakhpur (NER): 143 posts
- RRB Guwahati (NFR): 341 posts
- RRB Jammu and Srinagar (NR): 130 posts
- RRB Kolkata (ER): 820 posts
- RRB Mumbai (CR): 1,321 posts
- RRB Muzaffarpur (ECR): 38 posts
- RRB Patna (ECR): 38 posts
- RRB Prayagraj (NCR): 802 posts
- RRB Ranchi (SER): 511 posts
- RRB Secunderabad (SCR): 1,863 posts
How to Apply:
- Visit the official RRB website.
- Register and fill in the application form between 20th January 2024 and 19th February 2024.
- Upload the necessary documents, including a photo and signature.
- Review and submit the application form.
- Pay the application fee online.
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FAQs:
1. What is the start date for the RRB ALP application? The application process starts on 20th January 2024.
2. What is the last date to apply for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024? The last date to apply is 19th February 2024.
3. How can I pay the application fee? You can pay the fee online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
4. What are the age criteria for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024? Candidates must be between 18 and 33 years old as of 1st July 2024. Age relaxation is applicable as per RRB rules.
5. What qualifications are required for the Assistant Loco Pilot post? Candidates must have a Class 10th pass with ITI, a Diploma, or a BE/B.Tech in relevant engineering fields.
6. Can I modify my application after submission? Yes, you can modify your application between 20th and 29th February 2024.
7. When will the admit card be available? The admit card availability will be notified soon on the official RRB website.
8. Is there any refund on the application fee? Yes, General/OBC/EWS candidates will get a ₹400 refund and SC/ST/EBC/Female candidates will get a ₹250 refund after appearing in the Stage I Exam.
For more details, visit the official RRB website and read the notification carefully before applying. Ensure you have all the necessary documents ready before starting the application process. This is a great opportunity to start a career with Indian Railways, so don’t miss out!