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The RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) Exam is a national-level competitive test conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to recruit Assistant Loco Pilots for the Indian Railways. The selection involves a rigorous multi-stage procedure to ensure candidates fulfill technical knowledge and psychological standards. [1, 2, 3]
Important Dates (Ongoing Cycles)
- CEN 01/2025 Cycle: The CBT-2 exam is scheduled for 28 July 2026. Candidates can check their City Intimation slip on 18 July 2026, and download the final admit card starting 24 July 2026. [4]
- CEN 01/2026 Cycle: Applications for the fresh batch of 11,127 vacancies closed on 14 June 2026. The application correction window concluded on 26 June 2026. [3]
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: You must hold a Matriculation/SSLC degree plus an ITI certificate in an approved trade. Alternatively, a 3-year Diploma or full B.E./B.Tech Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering is acceptable. [5]
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years old (as of July 1, 2025). Standard age relaxations apply for reserved categories. [6]
- Medical Fitness: Strict adherence to the A1 Medical Standard is mandatory. This includes excellent distance and near vision test metrics, plus passing color perception, binocular vision, and field of vision clearances. [3]
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Candidates must clear five continuous stages to get selected: [5, 7]
- First Stage CBT (CBT 1): Screening test. It consists of 75 multiple-choice questions to be solved in 60 minutes. There is a negative marking of 1/3 for every wrong answer. Note that General Awareness has been removed from this stage under the latest pattern change. [7, 8, 9, 10, 11]
- Second Stage CBT (CBT 2): This test is divided into two segments (Total 175 questions, 150 minutes):
- Part A (100 Questions, 90 mins): Evaluates Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and Basic Science & Engineering. Marks scored here carry 70% weightage in the final merit list.
- Part B (75 Questions, 60 mins): Trade-specific test based on technical qualifications. It is strictly qualifying in nature, requiring a minimum of 35% marks to pass. [5, 9, 12, 13, 14]
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Also known as the Psycho Test. Candidates equal to 8 times the total vacancies are called for this stage. It carries 30% weightage toward the final score selection. [9, 13, 15]
- Document Verification (DV): Review of academic transcripts, caste certificates, and credentials. [1, 16]
- Medical Examination (ME): Absolute screening for physical and vision criteria at railway hospitals. [1, 7]
Compensation and Job Profile
An Assistant Loco Pilot primarily assists the main locomotive pilot in safely operating trains, executing brake tests, monitoring signals, and managing minor technical faults in the engine. The basic salary starts at ₹19,900 per month under Level 2 of the 7th Pay Commission, supplemented by several railway allowances (such as running allowances and medical benefits). [7, 17, 18, 19, 20]
For updates and notifications, candidates can refer directly to the centralized RRB Application Portal. [3]
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