RRB ALP Syllabus
The RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) examination 2027 is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards for two categories of posts: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technician (various trades). Assistant Loco Pilots operate railway locomotives under the supervision of Loco Pilots and are responsible for the safe operation of trains. Technician posts cover a range of technical maintenance trades across railway workshops and depots.
The ALP selection process is the most complex among all RRB examinations, consisting of CBT 1 (common for ALP and Technician), CBT 2 (Part A common + Part B trade-specific), and a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) specifically for ALP posts, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. ALP posts have strict vision standards due to the safety-critical nature of locomotive operation.
Quick Facts: RRB ALP 2027
Detail | Information |
Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
Posts | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP); Technician (Gr III -- various trades) |
Qualification (ALP) | 10th Pass + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade OR Diploma in Engineering |
Qualification (Technician) | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade OR Diploma/Degree in Engineering |
Age Limit | 18 to 28 years for ALP; 18 to 30 years for Technician (relaxation as per norms) |
CBT 1 Pattern | 75 questions, 75 marks, 60 minutes (common for ALP and Technician) |
CBT 2 Pattern | Part A: 100 qs, 90 min + Part B: 75 qs, 60 min (trade-specific) |
Negative Marking | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
CBAT | For ALP posts only; tests spatial awareness and memory retention |
Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in / respective RRB websites |