Railway Recruitment Board (Ministry of Railways)RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBAT Recruitment 2025Short Details of Notification – CEN 01/2024 |
Important Dates- Online Apply Start Date : 20/01/2024
- Last Date for Apply Online: 19/02/2024 up to 11:59 PM
- Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 19/02/2024
- Correction / Edit Form : 20-29/02/2024
- CBT Stage-I Result : 26/02/2025
- CBT Stage-II Exam Date : 02-06/05/2025
- CBAT Exam Date : 15/07/2025
- CBAT Admit Card Available : 11/07/2025
- Final Result : To be announced
| Application Fee- General, OBC, EWS : ₹500/-
- SC, ST, PH : ₹250/-
- All Category Female : ₹250/-
- After Stage-I Exam Fee Refund:
- UR, OBC, EWS Refund : ₹400/-
- SC, ST, PH, Female Refund : ₹250/-
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, or Mobile Wallet Only.
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Age Limit & Selection Process- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 33 years as on 01 July 2024
- Age Relaxation: 05 years for SC/ST, 03 years for OBC, 10 years for Ex-Servicemen as per government norms
- Selection Process: CBT Stage-I → CBT Stage-II → Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) → Document Verification → Medical Examination
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Recruitment Details – Total Vacancies – 18,799 |
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Eligibility |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – Male & Female | 18,799 Posts | - Matriculation/SSLC Plus ITI Course Completed from recognized institutes (NCVT/SCVT)
- OR Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering
- OR Degree in Engineering (B.Tech/B.E.) in relevant discipline
- Must be physically and medically fit for the post
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Salary & Pay Scale Details- Pay Scale: Level 2 – ₹19,900 – 63,200/- (7th Pay Commission)
- Grade Pay: ₹1,900/- (as per 7th CPC)
- In-Hand Salary: ₹30,000 – 35,000/- (including allowances)
- Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Running Allowance, Night Duty Allowance
- Job Security: Central Government Employee Benefits with Pension Scheme
- Career Growth: Promotion to Loco Pilot, Senior Loco Pilot, and Loco Supervisor
- Other Benefits: Free Medical Facility, Railway Travel Concession, Leave Encashment
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Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis- Difficulty Level: High – Technical knowledge and aptitude test required
- Expected Applications: 40-50 lakh candidates for 18,799 posts
- Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:2100 to 1:2700 (Very High Competition)
- CBT Stage-I Cut-off Range: 40-60% marks for general category
- CBT Stage-II Cut-off Range: 50-70% marks for general category
- CBAT Qualifying Marks: 42 marks (Same for all categories)
- Preparation Time: 8-12 months recommended for thorough preparation
- Success Rate: Less than 0.05% selection rate – Requires intensive preparation
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Exam Center Details- All India: CBAT examination will be conducted at various centers across India
- Major Cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad
- Regional Centers: Lucknow, Kanpur, Patna, Bhopal, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar
- Zone-wise Centers: All 21 RRB regions will have designated exam centers
- Preference: Exam center allocation based on CBT Stage-II qualified candidates’ region
- Final exam center details will be mentioned in the CBAT admit card
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