The Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) & Technician Career Opportunity

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) recruit thousands of Assistant Loco Pilots and Technicians across Indian Railways zones. Loco Pilots operate electric and diesel locomotives, while Technicians maintain signaling, telecommunications, track infrastructure, and mechanical equipment.

Multi-Stage Exam Process Breakdown

1. First Stage CBT (Screening Test)

• 75 Questions (75 Marks) in 60 Minutes.
• Sections: Mathematics (20 Qs), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Qs), General Science (20 Qs), and General Awareness on Current Affairs (10 Qs).
• Qualifying Cut-Off: UR 40%, OBC 30%, SC 30%, ST 25%.

2. Second Stage CBT (Final Selection Scoring)

CBT-2 consists of two parts conducted in a single session:

• Part A (100 Qs in 90 Mins): Covers Maths, Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering (Engineering Drawing, Units, Mass Weight Density, Work Power Energy, Electricity), and Current Affairs. Part A marks determine final merit ranking.
• Part B (75 Qs in 60 Mins): Qualifying trade test based on ITI / Diploma syllabus for your chosen engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Fitter, Electrician, Automobile). Candidates must score at least 35% to qualify.

3. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT - Psychometric Test)

Mandatory only for ALP candidates. Evaluates Memory Test, Depth Perception Test, Concentration Test, Spatial Scanning Test, and Following Directions Test. Candidates must score a minimum T-score of 42 in each battery test to qualify.

Medical Eye Standard (A-1 Category for ALP)

Loco Pilot candidates must meet strict A-1 medical fitness standards: Distance Vision 6/6, 6/6 without glasses (no fogging test allowed), Near Vision Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses, and MUST pass tests for Color Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, and Night Vision.