RRB ALP & Technician
About RRB ALP & Technician Exam
- Exam Pattern
- Eligibility
- Salary Info
- Syllabus
- Vacancies
- Application Fee
RRB ALP Selection Process & Exam Pattern
RRB ALP Selection Procedure
The selection process of RRB Assistant Loco Pilot and Technicians has the below stages:
- First Stage CBT (Computer Based Test)
- Second Stage CBT
- Part A – Same subjects of first stage CBT
- Part B – This is on the relevant engineering discipline
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (only for those who have opted for ALP)
- Document Verification
RRB ALP & Technician Exam Pattern – First Stage CBT
- 75 Questions
- 1 hour
- Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
- Negative Marking: 1/3 marks for each wrong answer
- Minimum pass percentage: UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%
| Subjects | No. of Qs | Duration |
| Mathematics | 20 | 60 Mins |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | |
| General Science | 20 | |
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | 10 |
RRB ALP & Technician Exam Pattern – Second Stage CBT
- 175 Questions (100 Part A + 75 Part B)
- 2 Hours 30 Minutes (90 minutes Part A + 60 minutes Part B)
- Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
- Negative Marking: 1/3 marks for each wrong answer
- Minimum pass percentage: UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%
| Part | Subjects | No. of Qs | Duration |
| Part A | Mathematics | 100 | 90 Mins |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | |||
| Basic Science & Engineering | |||
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | |||
| Part B | Relevant Trade | 75 | 60 Mins |
| Total | 175 | 2 Hours 30 Mins | |
RRB ALP & Technician – Computer Based Adaptive Test
Candidates who opted for ALP and also who qualified in Part A and Part B of the Second Stage CBT will be called for Computer Based Adaptive Test and Document Verification.
The Computer Based Aptitude Test shall have questions and answer options only in English and Hindi.
There shall be NO NEGATIVE marking in Computer Based AT. It is only a qualifying exam.
The ALP merit list will be drawn only from amongst the candidates qualifying in the Aptitude Test, with 70% weightage for the marks obtained in Part A of Second Stage CBT and 30% weightage for the marks obtained in Computer Based AT.
Document Verification
For Technical Posts: Based on the performance of candidates in Part A of the Second Stage CBT subject to their qualifying the Part B of Second Stage CBT.
For ALP: based on the performance of candidates in both Part A of the Second Stage CBT and Computer-Based AT subject to their qualifying the Part B of Second Stage CBT (For ALP),
Candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification.
Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of
antecedents/character of the candidates.
RRB ALP & Technician Eligibility Criteria
RRB ALP & Technician Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
RRB ALP & Technician Upper Age limit Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC Non-creamy layer: 3 years
- PWD: 10 years
- Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 —- 5 years
- Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months service after attestation — Relaxation Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years
2. RRB ALP & Technician Educational Qualifications
Assistant Loco Pilot:
You should have Matriculation / SSLC Plus ITI/ Course Completed Act Apprentices or Diploma/ Degree in Engineering.
Technicians:
Matriculation/ SSLC Plus ITI / Course Completed Act Apprentices or 10 + 2 with Physics and Maths or Diploma in Engineering (As Applicable).
Note: Those awaiting results of the final examination of the prescribed educational/technical qualification SHOULD NOT apply.
RRB ALP & Technician Salary
Initial Pay is Rs 19900 /- per month plus allowances as admissible.
The Payscale of RRB ALP & Technician is Level 02 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix
RRB ALP & Technician Syllabus
Mathematics
Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, 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, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
General Science
The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.
General awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and other subjects of importance.
| Sl no | Engineering Discipline(Diploma/Degree) | Relevant trade for PART B Qualifying Test to be selected from |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical Engineering and combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering |
Electrician / Instrument Mechanic / Wiremen /Winder(Armature) / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
| 2 | Electronics Engineering and combination of various streams of Electronics Engineering |
Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering and combination of various streams of Mechanical Engineering |
Fitter / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Turner / Machinist / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Heat Engine / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic |
| 4 | Automobile Engineering and combination of various streams of Automobile Engineering |
Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Heat Engine / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
| 5 | HSC(10+2) with Physics and Maths | Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman |
RRB ALP & Technician Vacancies
RRB ALP & Technician Vacancies in 2018 notification
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Vacancies: 17673
Technician Vacancies: 8829
Total Vacancies: 26502
RRB ALP & Technician Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| For all candidates except the fee concession categories | Rs 500/- |
| For Candidates belonging to SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class. *This fee of ` 250 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in First Stage CBT. |
Rs 250/- |
About RRB ALP & Technician Exam
RRB ALP Selection Process & Exam Pattern
RRB ALP Selection Procedure
The selection process of RRB Assistant Loco Pilot and Technicians has the below stages:
- First Stage CBT (Computer Based Test)
- Second Stage CBT
- Part A – Same subjects of first stage CBT
- Part B – This is on the relevant engineering discipline
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (only for those who have opted for ALP)
- Document Verification
RRB ALP & Technician Exam Pattern – First Stage CBT
- 75 Questions
- 1 hour
- Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
- Negative Marking: 1/3 marks for each wrong answer
- Minimum pass percentage: UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%
| Subjects | No. of Qs | Duration |
| Mathematics | 20 | 60 Mins |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | |
| General Science | 20 | |
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | 10 |
RRB ALP & Technician Exam Pattern – Second Stage CBT
- 175 Questions (100 Part A + 75 Part B)
- 2 Hours 30 Minutes (90 minutes Part A + 60 minutes Part B)
- Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
- Negative Marking: 1/3 marks for each wrong answer
- Minimum pass percentage: UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%
| Part | Subjects | No. of Qs | Duration |
| Part A | Mathematics | 100 | 90 Mins |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | |||
| Basic Science & Engineering | |||
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | |||
| Part B | Relevant Trade | 75 | 60 Mins |
| Total | 175 | 2 Hours 30 Mins | |
RRB ALP & Technician – Computer Based Adaptive Test
Candidates who opted for ALP and also who qualified in Part A and Part B of the Second Stage CBT will be called for Computer Based Adaptive Test and Document Verification.
The Computer Based Aptitude Test shall have questions and answer options only in English and Hindi.
There shall be NO NEGATIVE marking in Computer Based AT. It is only a qualifying exam.
The ALP merit list will be drawn only from amongst the candidates qualifying in the Aptitude Test, with 70% weightage for the marks obtained in Part A of Second Stage CBT and 30% weightage for the marks obtained in Computer Based AT.
Document Verification
For Technical Posts: Based on the performance of candidates in Part A of the Second Stage CBT subject to their qualifying the Part B of Second Stage CBT.
For ALP: based on the performance of candidates in both Part A of the Second Stage CBT and Computer-Based AT subject to their qualifying the Part B of Second Stage CBT (For ALP),
Candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification.
Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of
antecedents/character of the candidates.
RRB ALP & Technician Eligibility Criteria
RRB ALP & Technician Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
RRB ALP & Technician Upper Age limit Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC Non-creamy layer: 3 years
- PWD: 10 years
- Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 —- 5 years
- Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months service after attestation — Relaxation Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years
2. RRB ALP & Technician Educational Qualifications
Assistant Loco Pilot:
You should have Matriculation / SSLC Plus ITI/ Course Completed Act Apprentices or Diploma/ Degree in Engineering.
Technicians:
Matriculation/ SSLC Plus ITI / Course Completed Act Apprentices or 10 + 2 with Physics and Maths or Diploma in Engineering (As Applicable).
Note: Those awaiting results of the final examination of the prescribed educational/technical qualification SHOULD NOT apply.
RRB ALP & Technician Salary
Initial Pay is Rs 19900 /- per month plus allowances as admissible.
The Payscale of RRB ALP & Technician is Level 02 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix
RRB ALP & Technician Syllabus
Mathematics
Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, 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, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
General Science
The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.
General awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and other subjects of importance.
| Sl no | Engineering Discipline(Diploma/Degree) | Relevant trade for PART B Qualifying Test to be selected from |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical Engineering and combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering |
Electrician / Instrument Mechanic / Wiremen /Winder(Armature) / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
| 2 | Electronics Engineering and combination of various streams of Electronics Engineering |
Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering and combination of various streams of Mechanical Engineering |
Fitter / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Turner / Machinist / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Heat Engine / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic |
| 4 | Automobile Engineering and combination of various streams of Automobile Engineering |
Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Heat Engine / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
| 5 | HSC(10+2) with Physics and Maths | Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman |
RRB ALP & Technician Vacancies
RRB ALP & Technician Vacancies in 2018 notification
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Vacancies: 17673
Technician Vacancies: 8829
Total Vacancies: 26502
RRB ALP & Technician Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| For all candidates except the fee concession categories | Rs 500/- |
| For Candidates belonging to SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class. *This fee of ` 250 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in First Stage CBT. |
Rs 250/- |