RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Medical Standards

Q: Is there any negative marking in the RRB ALP computer based exam?

According to RRB ALP exam pattern 2024 , there will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer.

Edited By Soujanya K | Updated on Jun 26, 2024 12:09 PM IST | #RRB ALP & Technician

Railway Recruitment Board prescribes the RRB ALP 2024 eligibility criteria in the official notification. Candidates can find the RRB ALP 2024 notification on the official RRB regional websites. Candidates who wish to apply for the RRB ALP exam can find out more about the eligibility criteria and application process in the material below.

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RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2024 Highlights
RRB ALP Eligibility 2024 - Nationality
RRB ALP Eligibility 2024 - Age Limit
RRB ALP Eligibility 2024 - Age Relaxation
RRB ALP Eligibility 2024 - Educational Qualification
RRB ALP Eligibility 2024 - Medical Standards

RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Medical Standards

The RRB ALP eligibility criteria 2024 is prescribed on the basis of age limit, educational qualification, nationality and medical standards. Candidates must ensure that they meet the RRB ALP 2024 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Candidates aged between 18 and 28 are eligible to fill out the application form.

RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2024 Highlights

The eligibility criteria of RRB ALP 2024 comprises various components mentioned below.

Age Limit
Educational Qualification
Nationality
Medical Standards

RRB ALP Eligibility 2024 - Nationality

To apply for RRB ALP recruitment, candidate must be either

Citizen of India, or
Subject of Nepal, or
Subject of Bhutan, or
Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
Person of Indian origin who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Zaire, Zambia, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

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RRB ALP Eligibility 2024 - Age Limit

According to the eligibility criteria, candidates between 18 to 28 years are eligible to apply for RRB ALP recruitment. Reserved category candidates are entitled to some relaxation in the ALP 2024 age limit. Candidates can find the relaxation of RRB ALP age limit by category in the table below.

RRB ALP Eligibility 2024 - Age Relaxation

As per the RRB ALP 2024 eligibility criteria, candidates belonging to reserved category are also eligible for age relaxation as per the rules.

RRB ALP Age Relaxation

Post	Age relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC(Non Creamy Layer)	3 years
Ex-Servicemen	3 years
Persons With Disabilities (PWD) UR	10 years
PWD OBC-Non Creamy Layer	13 years
PWD SC/ST	15 years

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RRB ALP Eligibility 2024 - Educational Qualification

The RRB ALP and Technician educational qualifications vary by post. In general, candidates must have passed their matriculation exam, or Grade 10 examination. Candidates must also possess a relevant ITI from a relevant background. The exact ALP 2024 eligibility criteria can be found in the tables below.

RRB ALP 2024 Educational Qualification

Post

RRB ALP Qualification

Assistant Loco Pilot

Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from a recognised NCVT SCVT institute in the trades of :
- Fitter
- Electrician
- Instrument Mechanic
- Millwright /Maintenance Mechanic
- Mechanic (Radio and TV)
- Electronics Mechanic
- Mechanic (Motor Vehicles)
- Wireman
- Tractor Mechanic
- Armature and Coil Winder
- Mechanic (Diesel)
- Heat engine
- Turner
- Machinist
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Matriculation/ SSLC plus course completed ACT apprenticeship in the above-mentioned trades
Matriculation/SSLC plus 3 years diploma in Mechanical/ Electronics/ Automobile Engineering
Combinations of various streams of engineering disciplines from a recognized institution instead of an ITI.

Technician

Matriculation / SSLC / Class 10th Passed plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in relevant trade

Matriculation / SSLC/ Class 10th Passed plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in relevant trade

RRB ALP Eligibility 2024 - Medical Standards

RRB prescribes medical standards that candidates attempting the RRB ALP exam 2024 must meet. Candidates called for document verification also need to appear for a medical test. Appointment to the post of ALP is contingent on whether or not the candidate is deemed medically and physically fit in the medical examination. The medical standards for RRB ALP recruitment are given in the table given below.

RRB ALP Medical Standards

Medical standards	General fitness	Visual acuity
A-1	Physically fit in all respects	Distance Vision: 6/6, Candidates having Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Field of Vision, Mesopic Vision etc are not eligible
B-1	Physically fit in all respects	Distance Vision: 6/9
B-2	Physically fit in all respects	Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D) Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass test for Binocular Vision etc
C-1	Physically fit in all respects	Distance Vision: 6/12 With or without glasses- 6/18

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the qualification for RRB Alp?

candidates must have completed matriculation(10th class) and possess an ITI/Diploma in a relevant subject.

2. What is the age limit for ALP 2024?

Candidates between 18 to 28 years of age are eligible to apply for RRB ALP recruitment.

3. Is 12th pass eligible for ALP?

A 12th pass candidate can apply for RRB ALP 2024 as long as they have possess the required diploma/ITI certification.

4. Is RRB ALP exam tough?

The RRB ALP exam is not too tough as long as you prepare diligently.

5. Can girls apply for ALP?

Yes. Female candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply to the RRB ALP 2024 exam.

6. What is the minimum salary of ALP?

The minimum salary of RRB ALP 2024 is Rs 19,900. The post of ALP belongs to Level to of the 7th CPC.

7. Can I become a loco pilot without ITI?

Becoming a Loco Pilot requires an ITI certificate or a Diploma in Engineering. After passing 10th grade, you can pursue a relevant ITI program like Fitter, Mechanic Diesel, or Electrician.

8. Is there any negative marking in the RRB ALP computer based exam?

According to RRB ALP exam pattern 2024, there will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer.

9. How to download question papers of RRB ALP?

Candidates can download RRB ALP question papers 2024 from the official website after the conclusion of the exam.