RRB ALP Cut off 2018

RRB ALP Cut off 2018 - The cut off of RRB ALP 2018 for CBT 2 is scheduled to be released along with the result in March 2019. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will declare the cutoff of RRB ALP 2018 second stage CBT after resolving the discrepancy of the provisional answer key. The answer key for CBT 2 (provisional) will be declared anytime soon. Based on the cut-off score of RRB ALP CBT 2, candidates will be selected for subsequent stages of the exam. RRB ALP cut off will be released separately by 21 RRBs for Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician posts. The RRB ALP Technician cut off score is to be calculated based on normalisation process as exam is conducted in multiple sessions. The RRB ALP cut off will contain score of candidate as per their category, department and posts. The authority will release separate ALP cut off for ex-servicemen, PwD and category wise. The second stage CBT was held from January 21 to 23, 2019.

Based on the cut off score, candidates up to 15 times the number of vacancies will be selected for the second stage. As the total number of vacancies are 64,371 therefore around 9,65,565 candidates will be selected for the next stage.

According to officials, the qualifying cut off of RRB ALP is 40% for general candidates while 30% for OBC and SC category candidates and 25% for ST category. The general candidates who secure 30 marks out of total marks 75 will be declared qualified, while OBC & SC and ST candidates are required to secure 22.5 and 18.75 marks respectively to pass the exam. However, only securing minimum qualifying cut off does not guarantee candidates' selection for next round. Candidates have to secure RRB ALP cut off score as prescribed by examination authority to get selected for the next round of examination. 

RRB ALP 2018 first stage exam was conducted from August 9 to September 4. Careers360 brings to you the detailed and region-wise RRB ALP cut off. Candidates can check region wise ALP cut off from this page.

RRB ALP Cut off 2018 - Dates

How to check RRB ALP 2018 Cut off?

Candidates can follow the steps given to check the cut off of RRB ALP. 

• Click on the region-wise links provided below to check RRB ALP Cut off

• In a new page, the PDF file of cut off opens

• Check the category-wise RRB ALP cut off marks 

• RRB ALP cutoff vary as per categories

• Download the PDF file and save the file for further references.

RRB ALP Cut off 2018 – Region-wise

What is RRB ALP Cut off 2018?

The cut off of RRB ALP is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates have to secure to qualify the exam and become eligible for next round of selection process. The examination authority decides the cut off marks to select suitable candidates for the recruitment exam.

Types of RRB ALP Cut off 2018

There are two types of RRB ALP cut off – Qualifying and Overall. Candidates are required to secure both the cutoffs to qualify for the next stage.    

What is RRB ALP Qualifying Cutoff?

The qualifying cutoff is the minimum marks candidates should obtain to be eligible for the next round. Candidates should note that only securing the qualifying marks provide them with an opportunity for the next round of selection process. 

What is RRB ALP Overall Cutoff?

The overall cut off is the total marks that must be secured by the candidates as per their category to get selected for next round of recruitment process. The overall cut off is calculated from the total marks and only those who secure sectional, as well as overall marks, are selected for next round. The overall cut off varies as per regions and it does not remain same each year. 

What is the role of normalization in the calculation of RRB ALP Cut off?

The cut off of RRB ALP for first and second stage will be announced after normalising the marks of candidates. Normalisation process is adopted to calculate the cut off for the exam which is held in multiple sessions and days. This process is adopted to maintain equivalence among various question papers and the difficulty level of questions asked in different sessions.

Factors determining the Cutoff

• Difficulty level of questions in examination

• Vacancies available for particular positions

• Total number of applicants appeared in the exam

RRB ALP Cut off 2018 – Different Stages

RRB ALP cut off 2018 to be declared in four stages – First Stage, Second Stage, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) and final selection. The different stages of RRB ALP cut off are explained below in details. 

RRB ALP Cut off 2018 of First Stage

The cut off of RRB ALP of first stage will be declared along with the revised result on December 20. RRB ALP cut off for the first stage is calculated out 75 marks. The cut off will be declared after normalising the marks of candidates. Candidates are required to secure sectional qualifying cut off besides the overall cut off to qualify the exam. The examination authority will select candidates up to 15 times the number of vacancies for the second stage based on the cutoff marks of stage 1.

RRB ALP 2018 Qualifying Cutoff of First Stage 

RRB ALP Cut off for Mechanical Departments – Traction (Sub Department)

Candidates can below the RRB ALP Cut off for Mechanical department. The region and category wise data provided here is based on the ALP cut off score which was released on November 2. The data provided will be updated on availability revised RRB ALP cut off score. 

RRB ALP Cut off for Electrical Departments – Traction (Sub Department)

The RRB RRB ALP Cut off for Electrical department is provided in the table below. The data provided here is based on the cutoff score released on November 2. The below cut off score will be updated on availability revised RRB RRB ALP Cut off score. 

RRB ALP Cut off 2018 of Second Stage

The cut off of RRB ALP for second stage is likely to be declared in March 2019. The second stage consists of two parts-A and B. RRB ALP cut off 2018 of Part A will be determined out of 100 while that for Part B will be calculated out of 75. Candidates need to qualify both the parts but the selection of candidates for the next round will be done based on the cut off of Part A of second stage. The qualifying cut off of Part A and B has been prescribed by the examination authority. Candidates will have to secure the qualifying cut off to qualify the exam and become eligible for the next round. Besides the qualifying cut off, candidates will have to secure the overall RRB ALP cut off prescribed for the second stage. RRB ALP cut off  2018 of second stage will be announced after normalization of marks. 

RRB ALP Qualifying Cut off of Second Stage – Part A

RRB ALP Qualifying Cut off of Second Stage – Part B

Previous years’ RRB ALP Cut off 2014

RRB ALP Cut off 2018 of Computer Based Test (CBAT)

Candidates 8 times the number of ALP vacancies will be selected for this stage based on RRB ALP cut off of the second stage. Approximately, 222360 candidates will be selected for CBAT since the number of vacancies is 27795. The test consists of five test batteries. Candidates need to secure qualifying marks in each test batteries to qualify the exam. The qualifying cut off of CBAT is 42 which is common across all categories. The merit list for ALP posts will be prepared after giving 70% weightage to Part A of second stage and 30% to CBAT. Candidates who will secure the qualifying cut off in CBAT will be called for document verification. 

RRB ALP Cut off 2018 for final Selection

The cut off of RRB ALP for final selection will be declared in September 2019. The cut off for final selection is prepared based on Part A of second stage CBT. While for ALP posts, the examination authority will consider the performance of candidates in CBAT also. The final merit list for ALP and Technician posts will be prepared based on the final cut off. Based on the final merit list, candidates will be provided with an appointment. 

Previous years’ RRB ALP Cut off for Document Verification

Candidates can check the table below for previous years’ RRB ALP cut off for document verification. 

RRB ALP Cut off 2014 for document verification 

RRB ALP Result 2018

The result of RRB ALP 2018 in PDF format will be released on December 20. However, the scorecard has been released where candidates can check their pro-rated, raw, normalised marks and qualifying status. The result PDF will carry the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates for the next round. 

Related Link 

• RRB Group D Result 2018

• RRB Group D Cutoff 2018 

• RRB Group D Answer Key 2018