RRB has earlier starts the ALP Recruitment 2024 and invites candidates to apply for the assistant loco pilot exam. The candidates who have already filled their application for RRB ALP exam 2024 are waiting for their exam date. The exam date has announced by authority. According to the exam schedule, the ALP exams will be conducted from 25 to 29 November 2024. The exam notice has released on website on 7 October and inform candidates about their exam dates.
The ALP exam will be conducted in various shifts to shortlist the candidates on the basis of their aptitude and skill levels for posts. Below, we give you the exam date details and exam pattern.
RRB ALP Exam Date 2024 Out
RRB ALP is the exam conducts by RRB at national level. It recruits the 18799 candidates for the posts of assistant loco pilot posts. The selection process for ALP exam consists the CBT1, CBt2, CBAT, and document verification.
RRB has released the official notice and declared the ALP CBT 1 exam dates for a total of 18799 posts. So, the candidates should know about the exam date and detailed schedule. The exam will be conducted from 25 to 29 November for candidates who have applied for the ALP exam.
RRB ALP Exam Schedule 2024
RRB ALP CBT1 exam will be conducted in multiple shifts, from 25 to 29 November. After the CBT1exam, the CBT2, CBAT exam and document verification process will conducts. The exact exam dates for RRB ALP CBT1 will be 25 to 29 November. here is the detailed exam schedule
| Events | Dates |
| RRB ALP City Intimation | 15 November 2024 |
| RRB ALP Admit Card 2024 | by 21 November 2024 |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | 25th to 29th November 2024 |
| CBT 2 Exam Date | To be announced |
| CBAT Exam Date | To be announced |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2024
RRB ALP Exam will be conducted in multiple rounds, as follows as
- CBT stage 1
- CBT stage 2 ( Part A & Part B)
- CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test)
- Document verification
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern
Here, we tell you the RRB ALP exam pattern for the CBT 1 level. It is suggested that aspirants look at exam patterns to understand total marks, duration, type of questions, subjects, marking scheme, negative marking, etc
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Total Marks | 75 |
| Total Questions | 75 |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Subjects | Mathematics – 20 QuesGeneral Intelligence & Reasoning – 25 QuesGeneral Science – 20 QuesGeneral Awareness of Current Affairs – 10 Ques |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for every correct answer |
| Negative Marking | ⅓ mark for every wrong answer |
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Candidates who have qualified for the CBT1 exam are moved further to the CBT2 exam. They have to sit In the RRB ALP CBT2 exam. It consists of the questions in Part A and Part B. There are total 100 questions asked in Part A from subjects like General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, and General Awareness of Current Affairs. The duration of Part A is 90 minutes given to candidates. Part B of paper focus on specific discipline, and consists 75 questions. The candidates will get 1 hour to solve Part B in the CBT2 exam.
| Parts | Subjects | No. of Questions | Duration |
| Part A | General Intelligence & Reasoning Basic Science & Engineering General Awareness of Current Affairs | 100 | 90 Mins |
| Part B | Relevant Trade/Discipline | 75 | 60 Mins |
| Total | 175 | 150 min (2 hr 30 min) |
RRB ALP CBAT Exam Pattern
The performance of the candidates in the CBT2 exam will decide whether they will be eligible for the CBAT round or not. The candidates will selected at ratio of 8 times of ALP vacancies In every category. CBAT phase account for 30% of final selection of marks. The paper will conducts in English and hindi language both, with no negative marking. The remaining 70% will contribute to Part A of the CBT 2 exam.
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Weightage | Part A CBT II marks for 70% and CBAT marks for 30% of the merit list |
| Merit List | Candidates who clear the CBAT 2024 will listed in the merit list |
RRB ALP 2024 Qualifying Marks
If you want to clear the RRB ALP 2024 exam, then you should look at the qualifying marks. You have to achieve equal qualifying marks or above to clear this exam. The minimum qualifying marks will be set by the exam authority. The candidates need to achieve minimum 42% marks to passed CBAT exam. Here are the minimum qualifying marks for the CBT1 and CBT2 exam
| Category | Percentage |
| UR | 40% |
| OBC | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
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