Good news for the candidates who had applied earlier for RRB 01/2018 Posts as the board has now increased the number of vacancies for Group C Posts. Earlier, the total of 27019 vacancies were notified which is now increased to 64371.
Earlier, Indian Railways had advertised highest numbers of vacancies till now of around 27000 for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technician Grade III Post through Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).
Candidates applying for the posts should have completed Matriculation/ SSLC with ITI/Diploma of Engineering and should fulfill the prescribed medical standards for each post. Before applying, candidates must go through the eligibility criteria, application process etc. for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technician Grade III Post
Candidates considering applying for the posts should have completed Matriculation/ SSLC with ITI/Diploma of Engineering can apply for this and should fulfill the prescribed medical standards for each post candidates. Before applying, candidates must go through the eligibility criteria, application process etc. for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technician Grade III Post.
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The age of the candidate should be between 18 to 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable for the reserved category candidates as per the govt. rules. OBC applicants will get relaxation of 3 years and SC / ST applicants will get relaxation of 5 years
There are total 21 boards including Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Allahabad, Banglore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu and Kashmir, Kolkata, Malda, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri, and Thiruvantha-puram.
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Vacancy Details for RRB (CEN 01/2018) Asst. Loco Pilot (APL) & Technicians Posts
•Assistant Loco Pilot - 27,795
•Technician - 36,576
New Dates for RRB (CEN 01/2018) Asst. Loco Pilot (APL) & Technicians Posts
- Opening Date & Time for Online Registration and Submission of Applications - 22 September 2018 from 10.00 AM
- Closing Date & Time for Online Registration and Submission of Applications - 01 October 2018 till 23:59 Hours
Education Qualification for RRB (CEN 01/2018) Asst. Loco Pilot (APL) & Technicians Posts
- Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Posts - Matriculation/ SSLC with ITI/Diploma of Engineering
- Technician Grade III Posts - Matriculation/ SSLC with ITI/Diploma of Engineering
For Post wise and trade wise Eligibility Criteria and Technical Qualification, please check the Annexure A of the official notification of RRB (CEN 01/2018) 27019 Asst. Loco Pilot (APL) & Technicians Posts.
Age Limit for RRB (CEN 01/2018) Asst. Loco Pilot (APL) & Technicians Posts
- Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Posts 18-28 Years (as on 01.07.2018)
- Technician Grade III Posts - 18-28 Years (as on 01.07.2018)
Age relaxations for reserved categories.
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Vacancy Summary for RRB (CEN 01/2018) Asst. Loco Pilot (APL) & Technicians Posts
| Railway Board Zone | Vacancy Detail | Official Notification | Online Application Link | Official Website |
| RRB Ahmedabad | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) – 0 Technicians - 164 Total – 164 | http://www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in/ | ||
| RRB Ajmer | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) – 852 Technicians - 369 Total – 1221 | | http://www.rrbajmer.org/ | |
| RRB Allahabad | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) – 3657 Technicians - 1037 Total – 4694 | | http://www.rrbald.gov.in/ | |
| RRB Bangalore | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –435 Technicians -619 Total – 1054 | | http://www.rrbbnc.gov.in/ | |
| RRB Bhopal | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –766 Technicians -859 Total -1625 | | http://www.rrbbpl.nic.in/ | |
| RRB Bhubaneshwar | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –455 Technicians -247 Total –702 | | http://www.rrbbbs.gov.in/ | |
| RRB Bilaspur | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –697 Technicians -248 Total –945 | | http://www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in/ | |
| RRB Chandigarh | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –1228 Technicians -318 Total -1546 | | http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ | |
| RRB Chennai | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –429 Technicians -516 Total -945 | | http://www.rrbchennai.gov.in/ | |
| RRB Gorakhpur | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –1234 Technicians -354 Total –1588 | | http://www.rrbgkp.gov.in/ | |
| RRB Guwahati | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –353 Technicians -69 Total –422 | | http://www.rrbguwahati.gov.in/ | |
| RRB Jammu Srinagar | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –189 Technicians -178 Total –367 | | http://www.rrbjammu.nic.in/ | |
| RRB Kolkata | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –425 Technicians -1399 Total -1824 | | http://rrbkolkata.gov.in/ | |
| RRB Malda | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –293 Technicians -587 Total –880 | | http://www.rrbmalda.gov.in/ | |
| RRB Mumbai | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) – Technicians - Total – | | http://www.rrbmumbai.gov.in/ | |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –310 Technicians -155 Total -465 | | http://www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in/ | |
| RRB Patna | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –345 Technicians -109 Total -454 | | http://www.rrbpatna.gov.in/ | |
| RRB Ranchi | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –1697 Technicians -346 Total –2043 | | http://www.rrbranchi.gov.in/ | |
| RRB Secunderabad | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –2719 Technicians -543 Total –3262 | | http://rrbsecunderabad.nic.in/ | |
| RRB Siliguri | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –389 Technicians -88 Total -477 | | http://www.rrbsiliguri.org/ | |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | Asst. Loco Pilot (ALP) –99 Technicians -246 Total – 345 | | http://www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in/ |
Salary Details for RRB (CEN 01/2018) Asst. Loco Pilot (APL) & Technicians Posts
Level 02 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix with initial pay of `19900/- plus other allowances as admissible.
Application Fee for RRB (CEN 01/2018) Asst. Loco Pilot (APL) & Technicians Posts
- For All Candidates (except Reserved Categories) - Rs. 500/-
- For Reserved Categories - Rs. 250/-
- Mode of Payment - Online Payment/Bank Challan/Post Office Challan
How to Apply for RRB (CEN 01/2018) Asst. Loco Pilot (APL) & Technicians Posts
• Visit the official website www.indianrailways.gov.in
• Select the RRB Zone
• Click on “Apply Online for RRB ALP & Technician Post”
• Fill the required details
• Upload Scanned Photo and Signature
•Submit the online form and pay the application fee
• Take printout of application form for future use
RRB ALP Technician Job Application Fee
• SC/ST/PWD/Women/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward/Ex-Serviceman -Rs. 250/-
• Other - Rs 500/-
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Selection Procedure for RRB (CEN 01/2018) Asst. Loco Pilot (APL) & Technicians Posts
Selection of RRB and Preferences for posts: Candidates may please note that the RRB wise, Railway wise vacancies indicated in this CEN are provisional and these may increase or decrease as per the requirement of Railway administrations. Accordingly, RRBs will publish updated Vacancy Table on their websites indicating the RRB wise vacancies against various Railways/Production units and posts after the completion of First Stage CBT. Candidates who secure marks, equal to or above the Minimum Qualifying Marks prescribed for various communities/categories (refer Para 13.1) in the First Stage CBT shall be advised to exercise their option for RRB and preference of Railways and Posts within the chosen RRB. These candidates may study the updated Vacancy Table and exercise the options ONLINE as per their eligibility (Qualification, Medical Standard etc) for various posts. It may be noted that candidates can choose only one RRB and indicate their preference of Railway Units and posts against vacancies notified for the chosen RRB only.
After candidates submit their option for specific RRB/Railway & Posts, RRB wise shortlisting of candidates for Second Stage CBT shall be done at the rate of 15 times (may increase or decrease as per the the requirement of Railway Administration) the updated vacancies for that RRB. The short listing for Second Stage CBT will be based on the merit of candidates in First Stage CBT. The RRB wise short listed candidates for Second Stage CBT shall be advised through the websites of RRBs as well as personal communication to the registered mobile number and email to download their e call letter for appearing in the Second Stage CBT.
Negative Marking: There shall be negative marking for incorrect answers in First and Second Stage CBT. 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for each wrong answer. There shall be no negative marking for Computer Based Aptitude Test.
First Stage CBT (Common for ALP/Technician)
Duration: 60 Min,
No of Questions: 75
Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories : UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%. These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PWD candidates in case of shortage of PWD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
The First Stage CBT is of screening nature and the standard of questions for the CBT will be generally in conformity with the educational standards and/or minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the posts. The score of first stage exam shall be used only for short listing of candidates for second stage exam as per their merit. Candidates who are shortlisted for Second Stage CBT availing the reservation benefits of a community shall continue to be considered only against that community for all subsequent stages of recruitment process.
The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertainingto:
Syllabus for RRB (CEN 01/2018) Asst. Loco Pilot (APL) & Technicians Posts
a. Mathematics Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
b. General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
c. General Science
The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.
d. General awareness on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and other subjects of importance.
Second Stage CBT
Short listing of Candidates for the Second Stage CBT exam shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by them in the First Stage CBT Exam.
Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for second stage shall be 15 times the community wise total vacancy of ALP and Technician Posts notified against the RRB as per their merit in First Stage CBT. However, Railways reserve the right to increase/decrease this limit in total or for any specific trade(s) as required to ensure availability of adequate candidates for all the notified posts.
Total Duration: 2 hours and 30 Minutes (for Part A and Part B together)
The Second Stage CBT shall have two parts viz Part A and Part B as detailed below.
PART A
Duration: 90 Min,
No of Questions: 100
Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%. These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PWD candidates in case of shortage of PWD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
The marks scored in Part A alone shall be used for short listing of candidates for further stages of recruitment process subject to the condition that the candidate is securing qualifying mark in Part B.
The syllabus for Part A shall be as below-
a. Mathematics Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
b. General Intelligence and Reasoning Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
c. Basic Science and Engineering
The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc.
d. General Awareness on Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.
PART B
Duration: 60 Min,
No of Questions: 75
Qualifying Mark: 35 % (This is applicable to all candidates and no relaxation is permissible). This part is qualifying in nature and shall have questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualification will be required to appear in the section having questions from the relevant trade. Candidates holding Degree, Diploma and HSC (10+2) having eligibility for the posts of ALP have to select relevant trade from the list of trades listed against their engineering discipline/HSC (10+2). The trade syllabus can be obtained from the DGET website. The relevant trades for various engineering discipline/HSC (10+2) for appearing in the qualifying test is given in notification.
Computer Based Aptitude Test (Only for candidates who have opted for ALP)
Qualifying marks: The candidate needs to secure a minimum score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify. This is applicable to all candidates and no relaxation is permissible. Candidates equal to 8 times number of ALP vacancies for each of the communities i.e. UR, OBC-NCL, SC and ST (including ExSM) shall be short listed for Computer Based AT (based on their performance in Part A of the Second Stage CBT subject to their qualifying the Part B of Second Stage CBT) from among the candidates who have opted for the post of ALP. Such shortlisted candidates should produce the Vision Certificate in the prescribed format as per Annexure - VI in original during Computer Based AT, failing which they will not be permitted to appear in the Computer Based AT.
Candidates will have to qualify in each of the test battery of Computer Based AT for considering them for the post of ALP. The Computer Based Aptitude Test shall have questions and answer options only in English and Hindi. There shall be no negative marking in Computer Based AT. The ALP merit list will be drawn only from amongst the candidates qualifying in the Aptitude Test, with 70% weightage for the marks obtained in the Part A of Second Stage CBT and 30% weightage for the marks obtained in Computer Based AT.
Candidates are advised to visit websites of RDSO (www.rdso.indianrailways.gov.in -> Directorates -> Psycho Technical Directorate -> Candidates Corner) for question patterns and other details of AT.
Document Verification and Empanelling of Candidates
Based on the performance of candidates in Part A of the Second Stage CBT subject to their qualifying the Part B of Second Stage CBT (For Technician posts) and based on the performance of candidates in both Part A of the Second Stage CBT and Computer Based AT subject to their qualifying the Part B of Second Stage CBT (For ALP), candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for Document Verification. In addition, candidates equal to 50% (may increase or decrease at the discretion of Railways) of the number of vacancy for various posts will also be called for DV. These additional candidates will, however, be considered for empanelment only if there is a shortfall in
empanelment from the merit list or/and as replacement against the shortfall on account of non-joining of recommended candidates in the working post or/and any other special requirements.
In case of two or more candidates securing same marks, their merit position shall be determined by age criteria i.e., older person shall be given higher seniority.
Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates. Candidates may please note that RRBs only recommend names of the empanelled candidates and appointment is offered ONLY by the respective Railway Administrations.