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About RRB ALP — Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment
The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) exam recruits trainee loco pilots for Indian Railways — the people who actually drive India's freight and passenger trains. It is one of the few central government exams open to 10th-pass candidates with an ITI, and is the standard career entry-point for becoming a Loco Pilot / Driver in the country's largest employer.
ALP is a four-stage process — CBT 1 (qualifying screen) → CBT 2 (Part A general + Part B trade) → Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT, psychometric for driving suitability) → Document Verification followed by a strict A-1 medical. CBAT is unique to ALP — it tests reaction time, depth perception, concentration and stress tolerance, because driving a 24-coach train across signals demands very specific cognitive traits.
The A-1 medical category for ALP is the strictest in Indian Railways. It requires perfect colour vision, near and distance vision without glasses beyond ±2D, normal hearing, no colour blindness, and overall fitness to work in shift-based locomotive cabs. Many candidates clear CBT 1, CBT 2 and even CBAT only to get disqualified at A-1 medical, so getting your eyesight and general fitness checked BEFORE applying is non-negotiable.
Who the exam suits: Class 10 pass candidates with an ITI in a notified trade, or diploma and engineering-degree holders in the notified branches, who want to drive locomotives for Indian Railways and are prepared for shift work, long runs and the strictest medical category in the system. CBT 1 screens on Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness; CBT 2 Part A repeats those with Basic Science and Engineering added, and Part B tests the candidate's own trade; the CBAT then measures the concentration, memory and perception traits that safe driving needs. A candidate with a steady hand at Class 10 science and mathematics, a sound trade base and normal eyesight has the full profile the recruitment looks for.
How to use this page: the eligibility section states the age, qualification and trade conditions as notified; the pattern section gives all four stages with marks, timings and the one-third negative marking in the CBTs; the syllabus lists topics for CBT 1, Part A and the trade papers; the preparation section sets out a stage-wise plan; and the dates section tracks the cycle. Book an eye examination that includes colour vision before you apply, and read the A-1 standard in the notification in full, because the medical stage is the one that cannot be prepared for after the result.
Conducted by: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Eligibility
- 10th + ITI route (most common)Age: 18-30 years (as on the cutoff date in the notification). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC-NCL +3 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs (+13 OBC / +15 SC-ST PwBD), ex-servicemen and other categories as per RRB rules.
- Diploma in Engineering routeAge: 18-30 years. Same relaxations as above.
- Degree in Engineering routeAge: 18-30 years. Same relaxations.
- Medical standard — A-1 (strictest in Railways)Age: Applies to all routes.
Exam Pattern
Stage-by-stage breakdown of the recruitment process.
Stage 1: CBT 1 (First Stage Computer Based Test) — Qualifying
- Questions
- 75
- Marks
- 75 (1 mark per correct)
- Duration
- 60 minutes (80 minutes for PwBD candidates with scribe)
Stage 2: CBT 2 — Part A + Part B (Merit-deciding)
- Questions
- Part A: 100 · Part B: 75
- Marks
- Part A: 100 · Part B: 75
- Duration
- Part A: 90 minutes · Part B: 60 minutes (total 2 hours 30 minutes)
Stage 3: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) — Only for ALP
- Questions
- Varies by sub-test
- Marks
- Each sub-test scored separately
- Duration
- Approx 60-90 minutes total across sub-tests
Stage 4: Document Verification + A-1 Medical Examination
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- Qualifying only
- Duration
- —
Syllabus
6 sections, 56 topics in total.
- Mathematics (CBT 1 + CBT 2 Part A)12 topics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (CBT 1 + CBT 2 Part A)12 topics
- General Science (CBT 1 only)4 topics
- General Awareness & Current Affairs (CBT 1 + CBT 2 Part A)9 topics
- Basic Science & Engineering (CBT 2 Part A only)11 topics
- Trade / Engineering Discipline (CBT 2 Part B — qualifying, ≥35%)8 topics
Preparation Strategy
Subject-wise strategy, a study plan and the books aspirants rely on for RRB ALP — Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment.
Read the preparation guideRecent Changes to Know
- CBAT minimum is 42 marks in EACH sub-test (not aggregate) — no relaxation for any category. This is stricter than most other railway / SSC exams.
- CBT 2 final merit weightage: CBT 2 Part A = 50% + CBAT = 50%. CBT 1 score is NOT counted in final merit (purely qualifying).
- CBT 2 Part B trade test is qualifying with 35% minimum — same standard for all categories (no relaxation).
- CBT 1 normalised score is used to shortlist 15x vacancies for CBT 2. CBT 2 Part A normalised score is used to shortlist 8x vacancies for CBAT.
- Application fee: ₹500 for UR/OBC (₹400 refundable on appearing in CBT 1), ₹250 for SC/ST/Women/Ex-servicemen/PwBD/Minorities/EBC (fully refundable on appearing in CBT 1).
- ALP A-1 medical category is unchanged — glasses power above ±2D and any degree of colour blindness remain disqualifying.
Important Dates
- Notification
- Typically released once every 2-3 years (last major cycles: 2018, 2024)
- Exam
- CBT 1: 4-6 months after application closes · CBT 2: 3-4 months after CBT 1 result · CBAT: 2-3 months after CBT 2 result · DV + Medical: 2-4 months after CBAT result
- Results
- CBT 1 result 1-2 months after exam · CBT 2 result 2-3 months after CBT 2 · Final merit list after CBAT and medical examination
RRB ALP notifications are NOT annual — there are often multi-year gaps. Always check the latest notification on indianrailways.gov.in and your zonal RRB website (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbmumbai.gov.in) before applying.
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RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) mock test — frequently asked questions
What is the RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) eligibility?
Matriculation (10th pass) from a recognised board, PLUS ITI certificate in a notified trade — Fitter, Electrician, Wireman, Mechanic (Diesel), Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Tractor Mechanic, Heat Engine, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic Radio & TV, Instrument Mechanic, Mill Wright Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance, Foundry Man, Forger & Heat Treater, etc. (full notified list in the notification). Age: 18-30 years (as on the cutoff date in the notification). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC-NCL +3 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs (+13 OBC / +15 SC-ST PwBD), ex-servicemen and other categories as per RRB rules. Nationality: Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 Jan 1962, or person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries..
What is the RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) exam pattern?
Stage 1: CBT 1 (First Stage Computer Based Test) — Qualifying covers Mathematics · General Intelligence & Reasoning · General Science · General Awareness and Current Affairs. 75 questions for 75 (1 mark per correct) marks, with negative marking of 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer.
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