RRB ALP Exam Date 2024, Check CBT 1 Exam Schedule

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) oversees the selection of Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP) through a series of stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test), and Document Verification. Recently, they announced tentative dates for these stages. According to the notice, CBT 1 for RRB ALP is expected to occur between July and August 2024, while CBT 2 is scheduled for September 2024. Candidates who applied for the 18,799 ALP vacancies should start preparing and stay updated for any changes in the exam schedule.

What is the RRB ALP Exam Date?

The CBT 1 exam is scheduled between July and August 2024, the exact dates will be announced soon, followed by the CBT 2 exam in September 2024. The Computer-Based Aptitude Test(CBAT) is to be conducted in November 2024. Candidates shortlisted after the document verification will be published in November/December 2024.  

The RRB ALP selection process includes CBT 1, CBT 2, a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), and Document Verification. The last RRB ALP notification was in 2018, attracting 47.45 lakh applicants. Eligibility for the RRB ALP exam is restricted to candidates aged 18-30 years with a minimum educational qualification of Matriculation/SSLC.

What is the Exam Pattern for RRB ALP 2024?

The RRB ALP 2024 selection process is structured to filter and assess candidates based on their performance across multiple stages. The initial CBT-I is purely qualifying, ensuring that only competent candidates proceed to the more intensive CBT-II, which directly influences their eligibility for further selection rounds. The final stage, CBAT, is for ALP candidates, focusing on their aptitude specific to the role. Each stage’s structure and scoring criteria are designed to maintain a rigorous and fair selection process.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024: CBT I

The first stage of the RRB ALP 2024 Exam, is applicable for both Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technician positions, is a qualifying round. This means that the scores from this stage will not be counted towards the final merit list.

• Exam Structure: The CBT-I consists of 75 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
• Duration: Candidates have 60 minutes to complete the exam.
• Scoring: Each question carries one mark, making the total score for the exam 75 marks.
• Negative Marking: Incorrect answers will result in a penalty of ⅓ mark per wrong answer.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024: CBT II

Candidates who achieve the required cutoff in CBT-I will progress to the second stage, CBT-II. This stage is divided into two parts: Part A and Part B.

• Part A:
  • Questions: It consists of 100 MCQs.
  • Duration: Candidates have 90 minutes to complete this part.
  • Subjects Covered: The questions cover Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering, and General Awareness of Current Affairs.
  • Negative Marking: A penalty of ⅓ mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.
  • Purpose: The scores from Part A are used to shortlist candidates for further selection rounds.
• Part B:
  • Questions: It consists of 75 MCQs.
  • Duration: Candidates have 60 minutes to complete this part.
  • Negative Marking: A penalty of ⅓ mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.
  • Purpose: Part B is purely qualifying and does not affect the overall merit ranking.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024: CBAT

The Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is specifically for candidates applying for the Assistant Loco Pilot positions.

• Language: The question papers are available in both English and Hindi.
• Weightage: The ratio for the final selection is 70:30. In the final merit list 70% of marks will be considered of CBT II Part A and 30% marks of CBAT.

RRB ALP 2024: Qualifying Marks

For each of the stages of RRB ALP 2024, the qualifying marks have been categorized category-wise. Candidates have to obtain the minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for the next phase of the selection process and ultimately for the final selection. Aspirants who have applied for RRB ALP can check the qualifying marks in the below table.