RRB ALP Application Process 2023

The  RRB ALP Application Form must be submitted online. The application dates for the same will be announced once the official notification is released. TheC steps to apply online are as follows:

Step 1: Visit the RRB website.

Step 2: Click the link to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment.

Step 3: Enter the required details and complete the Registration process.

Step 4: Fill in the RRB ALP application form.

Step 5: Upload all the required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format. You may use the Testbook Photo Resize Tool to optimize the size of these documents for uploading.

Step 6: Pay the application fee.

Step 7: Submit the application form and take a printout of the same for reference.

RRB ALP Application Fee (Expected)

In order to complete the RRB ALP application process, the candidates must pay the application fee as prescribed for the respective category. Details of the same are mentioned below

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RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2023

Candidates applying for the RRB ALP Recruitment must check the eligibility condition specified by the board before submitting their applications, as candidates who do not fulfil the required eligibility will be disqualified. In this section, we have provided all details of the RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria for your reference. 

Note: The eligibility mentioned is with reference to the previous notification, and is subject to change once the official notification for the 2023 cycle is released. Details of the same will be updated here.

RRB ALP Age Limit

The age of the applicants for the post of RRB ALP, and Technician must be within the age limit as specified below:

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 28 Years

RRB ALP Age Relaxation

The RRB allows age relaxations in the upper age limit for the applicants of reserved categories. Details of the same are presented in the table below:

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RRB ALP Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the post of RRB ALP and RRB Technician must have the following qualifications to be eligible for the respective posts:

RRB ALP Selection Process 2023

The RRB ALP selection process will comprise multiple stages according to the post the candidates have applied for. The details of the same are mentioned below.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2023 (Expected)

Candidates appearing for the RRB ALP Recruitment must be familiar with the exam pattern for each stage of the selection process. By knowing the exam pattern candidates can understand the type of questions, topic-wise weightage and marking scheme. Knowing these details can help develop an effective preparation strategy to score better. So, read this section to check the details of RRB ALP Exam Pattern.

RRB ALP CBT I Exam Pattern

The RRB ALP CBT I will be conducted for both ALP, and Technician posts. It will be an objective-type test, which will only be qualifying in nature. The detailed exam pattern for the same is given below.

• 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for each wrong answer.

• The exam duration will be 60 minutes.

• A total of 75 questions will be asked in the examination.

RRB ALP CBT II Exam Pattern

Candidates who qualify the CBT I will be shortlisted for CBT II. This stage will also be common for both RRB ALP and RRB Technician posts. The detailed exam pattern for the same is provided below:

• The Second Stage CBT will consist of two sections: Part A and Part B.
• Part B will be of qualifying nature only whereas the marks of Part A will decide the progress of the candidates to the next stages of the selection process.
• The minimum qualifying marks for part B are 35% for all candidates irrespective of the category.
• 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
• There will be sectional timing in the examination.

RRB ALP CBAT Exam Pattern

The Computer Based Aptitude Test will be conducted only for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot.  Candidates must keep in mind the following about RRB ALP CBAT:

• Minimum Qualifying Marks for this stage are 42 marks in each of the test batteries, irrespective of the category.
• Candidates equal to 8 times the number of ALP vacancies for each of the categories shall be shortlisted for this stage depending on their performance in CBT II.
• Candidates will have to qualify in each of the test battery of Computer Based AT.
• The medium of questions for the CBAT will be  English and Hindi.
• There will be no negative marking.
• The merit list for RRB ALP will be prepared only from amongst the candidates who qualify the CBAT stage.
• To prepare the merit list 70% weightage will be allotted to the marks obtained in Part A of the second stage of CBT and 30% weightage will be for the marks obtained in CBAT.

RRB ALP Syllabus 2023

Candidates appearing for the RRB ALP Recruitment must not only be aware of the exam pattern but also the detailed exam syllabus. By knowing the syllabus candidates can assess the topics they need to work on the most to score better. So, before starting your preparation, refer to the RRB ALP Syllabus in this section and don't miss out on any important topics for the exam.

RRB ALP Admit Card 2023

The RRB ALP Admit Card is released for each stage of the selection process. Candidates can download their admit cards through the RRB website or use the direct link given in this article. The steps to download the admit card are mentioned below.

Step1: Visit the official website, search for the admit card tab, and click on it.

Step 2: You need to enter your application ID/username and password.

Step 3: After submitting your credentials, your admit card will be ready to download.

Step 4: Download and save your admit card.

Step 5: You should print the admit card and make multiple copies for being on the safer side in case of a copy is lost.

Books for Preparation for RRB ALP Exam

Candidates who are preparing for the RRB ALP Exam must begin their preparation well in advance. One of the most important parts of the preparation process is to find the best books and study material that can help you prepare well and score better. Therefore, in this section, we have presented some of the best books for RRB ALP Preparation. Check details of the same below:

Preparation Tips for RRB ALP Exam 2023

The first and foremost thing that a candidate must do is to go through the RRB Exam Pattern & Syllabus. The candidates applying for RRB ALP Exam 2023 must prepare well for the examination. As the competition for the exam is quite high, therefore the candidates should be well prepared for the examination. Here are a few preparation tips shared by our experts for candidates aspiring to crack the RRB ALP Exam:

• Have a good understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern.
• Devise a preparation strategy such that you devote ample time to develop a conceptual understanding of difficult topics.
• Set aside time for revision each day.
• Attempt Mock tests, these will help you analyze your strengths and weaknesses, and also improve your speed.
• Work on topics that appear to be weaknesses in the mock tests.
• Keep yourself updated with the latest current affairs on the national and international front.

RRB ALP Answer Key 2023

The Answer key is very useful for the candidates as it helps them predict their scores well before the actual results are out. The link to the answer key will be released on the official website after the exam is conducted. The official answer key is released 2 to 3 weeks after the examination.

Step1: Visit the official website, as mentioned above search for the Answer Key tab and click on it.

Step 2: The Answer Key for various posts will be displayed on the screen.

Step 3: Choose the Answer Key for the post applied.

Step 4: Download and save the answer key.

Step 5: You should print the Answer key which will help you tally your answers and calculate marks obtained.

RRB ALP Salary 2023

The initial pay scale of RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) is Rs.19,900 under Level 02 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix as per the official notification of 2018. The gross salary will include various job allowances and perks:

• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Running Allowance (Based on the km travelled)
• Transport Allowance
• New Pension Scheme (10% Deduction) etc,

RRB ALP Cut Off 2023

The RRB ALP Cut Off Marks will be declared once the examination is conducted. The cut off marks are released region-wise by the respective RRB. The cutoff varies each year depending on various factors such as:

• The difficulty level of the examination.
• Total vacancies 
• Candidates' category to which she/he belongs
• The total candidates that have appeared for the examination.

Candidates can also check the details of the RRB ALP Cut Off for previous years by referring to the table below.

RRB ALP Result 2023

RRB ALP Result will be released once the examination has been conducted. The result is released by the respective RRBs for each stage of the selection process separately. Candidates can download the RRB ALP Result by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the respective RRB website.

Step 2: Click the link to download the RRB ALP Result.

Step 3: The result will be displayed on your screen.

Step 4: Find your Roll Number in the result PDF. 

Step 5. Download and save the result for future reference.

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