Railway RRB ALP CBAT Exam Date 2025 Announced
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the date for the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts. This recruitment drive, under Advertisement No. CEN 01/2024, aims to fill a total of 18,799 vacancies across various zones of the Indian Railways.
The application process for this recruitment was conducted from January 20, 2024, to February 19, 2024. Candidates who participated in the earlier stages can now find information regarding the CBAT schedule.
Important Dates
Here are the key dates related to the RRB ALP 2024-25 recruitment process:
- Application Start Date: January 20, 2024
- Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: February 19, 2024
- Form Correction / Modification: February 20 – 29, 2024
- Re-Upload Photo/Signature: May 27 – 31, 2024
- Form Modification Period: July 29 – August 07, 2024
- CBT-I Exam Dates: November 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29, 2024
- CBT-I Exam City Intimation Slip: November 15, 2024
- CBT-I Admit Card Available: November 21, 2024
- CBT-I Answer Key: December 05, 2024
- CBT-I Result Release Date: February 26, 2025
- CBT-II Exam Dates: May 02 – 06, 2025
- CBT-II Exam City Details: April 22, 2025
- CBT-II Admit Card: April 30, 2025
- CBT-II Answer Key: May 08, 2025
- CBAT Exam Date: July 15, 2025
For more updates on railway recruitment and other government job notifications, keep visiting PSC Notes.
Application Fee
The application fee structure for the RRB ALP recruitment was as follows:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / Persons with Disabilities (PwD): ₹250/-
- All Category Female Candidates: ₹250/-
Fee Refund (After appearing in CBT-I Exam):
- General: ₹400/-
- OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwD: ₹250/-
- All Category Female Candidates: ₹250/-
Candidates were required to pay the examination fee online through various modes like Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, etc.
Age Limit
As of July 01, 2024, the age criteria for candidates applying for RRB ALP were:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
Age relaxation rules are applicable as per government norms.
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Vacancy Details (Total: 18,799 Posts)
The distribution of Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies across different RRBs and Railway Zones (as per the revised CEN 01/2024) is provided below:
- RRB Ahmedabad (WR): 238
- RRB Ajmer (NWR): 228
- RRB Bangalore (SWR): 473
- RRB Bhopal (WCR): 219
- RRB Bhopal (WR): 65
- RRB Bhubaneswar (ECOR): 280
- RRB Bilaspur (CR): 124
- RRB Bilaspur (SECR): 1192
- RRB Chandigarh (NR): 66
- RRB Chennai (SR): 148
- RRB Gorakhpur (NER): 43
- RRB Guwahati (NFR): 62
- RRB Jammu and Srinagar (NR): 39
- RRB Kolkata (ER): 254
- RRB Kolkata (SER): 91
- RRB Malda (ER): 161
- RRB Malda (SER): 56
- RRB Mumbai (SCR): 26
- RRB Mumbai (WR): 110
- RRB Mumbai (CR): 411
- RRB Muzaffarpur (ECR): 38
- RRB Patna (ECR): 38
- RRB Prayagraj (NCR): 241
- RRB Prayagraj (NR): 45
- RRB Ranchi (SER): 153
- RRB Secunderabad (ECOR): 199
- RRB Secunderabad (SCR): 559
- RRB Siliuguri (NFR): 67
- RRB Thiruvananthapuram (SR): 70
For detailed zone-wise breakdown, refer to the official notification or check updates on PSC Notes.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the RRB ALP posts must meet the following educational qualifications:
- Passed Class 10th (High School) Examination AND possess an ITI Certificate in a relevant trade recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
OR - Hold a Degree or Diploma in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution in India.
For a complete list of recognized trades and engineering disciplines, candidates should consult the official recruitment notification.
Selection Process
The selection process for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot involves multiple stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT-I)
- Computer Based Test (CBT-II)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Each stage must be cleared by the candidate to proceed to the next level. Information on each stage can be found on the official RRB websites and relevant sections on PSC Notes.
How to Check RRB ALP CBAT Exam Date
Candidates who are eligible for the
CBAT round can check their exam date by following these steps:- Visit the official website of the respective Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) you applied to.
- Look for a link related to “CBAT Exam Date” or “Exam Schedule for CEN 01/2024 (ALP)”.
- Click on the provided link.
- You will likely be prompted to enter your login credentials, which may include:
- Registration Number / Roll Number
- Date of Birth / Password
- A Captcha Code (if required)
- After submitting your details correctly, your CBAT exam date and related information will be displayed on the screen.
- It is advisable to download or print the information for future reference.
Keep an eye on the official RRB websites for the direct link to check the CBAT date as it becomes available.
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