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(Notification) RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment No. CEN 01/2024



(Notification) RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)

Recruitment No. CEN 01/2024



Posts Detail:

Educational Qualification :

A) Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright / Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Tractor Mechanic,Armature & Coil Winder,Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air- Conditioning Mechanic.

Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above 
(OR) 
B)Matriculation / SSLC plus three years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering 
(OR) 
Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI. 

Note: Degree in the Engineering disciplines as above will also be acceptable in lieu of Diploma in Engineering.

Age Limit:

18 to 33 years. The lower and upper age limit is common for all the notified posts and the same shall be reckoned as on 01.07.2024.

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Exam Fee:

Candidates applying for the posts in this CEN have to pay the prescribed fee as per their category detailed below:

SL.No Candidate Categories

Fee

1. For all candidates (except categories mentioned below at Sl. No. 2).Out of this fee of Rs 500/-, an amount of Rs 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.

500/-

2.

For candidates who belong to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC). (Caution to Candidates: EBC should not be confused with OBC or EWS) This fee of Rs 250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.

250/-

a) Only ONLINE fee payment through internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI will be accepted. All applicable service charges shall be borne by the candidate. 
b) Fee can be paid by the candidates through ONLINE mode only. There will be no option to pay fee through any other mode. 
c) Applications received without the prescribed fee shall not be considered and summarily rejected. No representation against such rejection will be entertained. 

Scale of Pay :

Level 02 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix with initial pay of Rs.-19900/- plus other allowances as admissible.

Syllabus :

FIRST STAGE CBT (CBT-1):

(a) CBT-1 will only be a screening exam for shortlisting eligible candidates for CBT-2 based on their normalized marks and merit. 
(b) The marks of CBT-1 shall not be counted while preparing the final panel. 
(c) Candidates belonging to OBC/SC/ST who are shortlisted for CBT-2 by availing relaxed standards of age shall continue to be treated as candidates of their respective reserved communities only for all subsequent stages of this recruitment process.

(d) Pattern & Syllabus of CBT-1: 

(i) Duration: 60 minutes
(ii) Number of questions: 75, Maximum marks: 75 (@1 mark per question)
(iii) There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer. 
(iv) Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts. 
(v) Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS - 40%, OBC (NCL) - 30%, SC - 30%, ST- 25%. 
(vi) The standard of questions for CBT-1 will generally be in conformity with the educational standards and/or minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the post. Questions will be of objective type with multiple choice answers and are likely to cover topics pertaining to the following syllabus: 

(A) 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. 

(B) Mental Ability: 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. 

(C) General Science: The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level. 
(D) General Awareness: Current affairs, science & technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics and other subject of importance.

SECOND STAGE CBT (CBT-2): 

(a) Shortlisting of candidates for CBT-2 shall be done RRB-wise and community-wise as per their normalized marks and merit in CBT-1.
(b) Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for CBT-2 shall be limited to 15 (fifteen) times the number of vacancies notified against each RRB. 
(c) However, Railways reserve the right to increase/decrease the above limit as required, to ensure availability of adequate number of candidates for the notified post. 
(d) The final panels for ALP will be prepared only on the basis of marks and merit of candidates in CBT-2 & CBAT. 

(e) Pattern & Syllabus of CBT-2: 

(i) CBT-2 shall comprise of two parts viz., Part-A and Part-B as detailed below.
(ii) Total Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes & Total Questions: 175 
 
Part-A: 90 minutes & 100 questions 
Part-B: 60 minutes & 75 questions 

(iii) There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer. 
(iv) Normalization of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts. 
(v) In Part -A, Minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR & EWS - 40%, OBC (NCL) - 30%, SC - 30%, ST-25%. 
(vi) Only the marks scored in Part-A shall be counted for shortlisting of candidates for further stages of this recruitment process provided the candidate irrespective of community is able to secure qualifying marks (35%) in Part-B. 

(vii) SYLLABUS for Part-A: 

(A) 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. 
(B) 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. 
(C) Basic Science and Engineering: The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc. 

(viii) SYLLABUS for Part-B: 

(A) Part-B is only a qualifying test in nature and shall have questions from the various trade syllabi as prescribed by Directorate General of Training (DGT). 
(B) Note: Qualifying Percentage-35% for all candidates irrespective of category/community. 
(C) Syllabus of Various Trades: Please check the website (https://dgt.gov.in.) of Directorate General of Training (GOI) for syllabi of different technical trades. 
(D) Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualification will be required to appear in the section having questions from their trade. 
(E) Degree, Diploma candidates have to select one trade from the list of trades listed below against their engineering discipline. 

How To Apply:

Only single ONLINE application (common to all the notified posts - ALP and Technicians) has to be submitted by the candidates through the link CEN 01/2018 provided on the official websites of RRBs listed at Para 19.0.

a) Read all the Information and Instructions detailed in the CEN thoroughly before starting the filling up of application by clicking the Link CEN 01/2018 on the official websites of RRBs. It is essential that the candidate understands all information of the notification correctly to prevent any mistakes while filling application

b) Scanned documents JPEG format to be kept ready before filling the application

In order to ensure speedy filling up of application by the candidates, they should keep ready the following documents in digital form before logging in to the application page.

  • Candidate Photograph in color: JPEG image of size 15 to 40KB
  • SC/ST Certificate (Only for candidates seeking free travel pass): JPEG image of size 50 to 100KB
  • Scribe Photograph in color (Wherever applicable): JPEG image of size 15 to 40KB

c) Candidates are further advised to visit website(s) of RRBs frequently to get the latest information on various stages of recruitment process or any changes about this notification.

The onus is on the candidates to prove with valid documents that all the information submitted by them in the ONLINE application is true.

CANDIDATES PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are advised to keep their personal mobile number and personal valid e-mail active throughout the recruitment process, as all communications from RRBs will be only through SMS/email. RRBs will not entertain any request for change of mobile number and e-mail address at any stage. Candidates are advised to no te and preserve their Registration Number for further stages of recruitment process / correspondence with RRBs.

Important Dates:

  • Date of publication: 20.01.2024
  • Date & Time of Closing: 19.02.2024 up to 23.59 Hrs.

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