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Assistant Loco Pilot and Technician are two important vacancies in the Indian Railways. However unlike other exams that are conducted annually, the Indian Railways Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician Exam is conducted by a single Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) or RRB's together as and when there is a need for persons. So, you really need to wait for RRB ALP/Technician exam 2015 because each opportunity is important and the next recruitment could take more than a year or two.
Approved by the Ministry of Railways of the Government of India, this recruitment written exam is conducted for the posts of Assistant Locopilot and Technician in categories of GDCE/Mechancial/Electrical/S&T Department. As such we advise you not to refer to any websites except the official website of the RRB . This exam is an outline for various RRB ALP/Technician exam for various railway divisions and contains updated exam and recruitment notification issued by RRB's of the Indian Railways.
Indian Railway Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician Exam 2018:
No of Vacancies:-
a) Assistant Loco Pilot : 17673
b) Various posts of Technicians : 8829
Eligibility:-
AGE LIMIT: 18 to 28 years.
RELAXATION IN UPPER AGE LIMIT:-
SC/ST candidates - 5 Years
OBC-Non Creamy Layer candidates - 3 Years
Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months service after attestation Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus - 3 years
Persons With Disabilities (PWD) UR - 10 Years
PWD OBC-Non Creamy Layer - 13 Years
PWD SC/ST - 15 Years
Education Qualification - (Refer Annexure-A)
Indian Railway Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician Exam 2018 Application Form /Registration:
Apply online from 03.02.2018 to 31.03.2018.
Scanned documents JPEG format to be kept ready before filling the application
Candidate Photograph in color: JPEG image of size 15 to 40KB
SC/ST Certificate (Only for candidates seeking free travel pass): JPEG image of size 50 to 100KB
Scribe Photograph in color (Wherever applicable): JPEG image of size 15 to 40KB
EXAMINATION FEE:-
For all candidates except the fee concession categories mentioned below at Sl No 2 - Rs 500/-
For Candidates belonging to SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class - Rs 250/-
MODES OF PAYMENT OF FEE:-
a. ONLINE fee payment through internet banking or debit/credit cards upto 05.03.2018 till 22.00 Hrs.
b. OFFLINE fee payment through
i. SBI Bank Branch for Challan Payment mode closes on 05.03.2018 at 13.00 Hrs in any branch of SBI.
ii. Post Office Challan Payment mode closes on 03.03.2018 at 13.00 Hrs in any branch of computerized Post Office.
Indian Railways Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician Exam 2018 Date -
RRB CEN 01/2018 (ALP & Technicians Posts) First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
Commencement of first stage CBT - 09/08/2018
Activation of Mock link for first stage - CBT 26/07/2018
Intimation of Exam City, Date and Sessionof the Candidate - 26/07/2018
Download of Travel Authority for SC/ST candidates
(This is only to make travel arrangements and not an E-Call letter)
Download of E-Call letter - 4 days prior to the date of CBT of the candidate.
Indian Railways Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician Exam 2018 Syllabus:-
Indian Railway Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician Exam 2018 Paper Pattern:-
The entire recruitment process shall involve, First stage CBT, Second stage CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test and Document Verification as applicable
First Stage CBT (Common for ALP/Technician)
Duration of CBT : 60 minutes (80 minutes for eligible PWD candidates accompanied with scribe)
Number of Questions : 75
Types of questions : Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Negative Marking : 1/3rd for every incorrect answer.
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 pertaining to:
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 Aand Part B together)
The Second Stage CBT shall have two parts viz Part Aand 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 Ashall 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 Affairsin 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 as below:
Engineering Discipline(Diploma/Degree) - Relevant trade for PART B Qualifying Test to be selected from
1 Electrical Engineering and combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering - Electrician / Instrument Mechanic / Wiremen /Winder(Armature) / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
2 Electronics Engineering and combination of various streams of Electronics Engineering - Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV
3 Mechanical Engineering and combination of various streams of Mechanical Engineering - Fitter / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Turner / Machinist / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Heat Engine / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic
4 Automobile Engineering and combination of various streams of Automobile Engineering - Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Heat Engine / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
5 HSC(10+2) with Physics and Maths - Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman
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.
Eduvidya.com offers you some tried and tested tips for Indian Railway Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician Exam Preparation
- Update yourself with latest news and views by reading newspapers and magazines available in the market.
- All though the syllabus is not vast, prepare a daily timetable for study.
- Start preparing for RRB ALP/Technician exam 2015 well in advance.
- Solve sample papers (Practice, Practice and Practice should be your mantra for this exam)
Railway Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician Exam 2018 Notification:-
Only single ONLINE application (common to all the notified posts - ALP and Technicians) has to be submitted by the candidates through the link CEN 01/2018 provided on the official websites of RRBs listed at Para 19.0
Apply online from 03.02.2018 to 31.03.2018.
RRB CEN 01/2018 (ALP & Technicians Posts) First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
Commencement of first stage CBT - 09/08/2018
Activation of Mock link for first stage - CBT 26/07/2018
Intimation of Exam City, Date and Sessionof the Candidate - 26/07/2018
Download of Travel Authority for SC/ST candidates
(This is only to make travel arrangements and not an E-Call letter)
Download of E-Call letter - 4 days prior to the date of CBT of the candidate.
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RRC Recruitment 2019 various Posts in Level 1 -
Date of Publication - 23.02.2019
Opening of online registration of Applications - 12.03.2019 at 17.00 hrs.
Closing of online registration of Applications - 12.04.2019 at 23.59 hrs.
Closing Date & Time for Payment of Application Fee through:
(a) Online (Net Banking/ Credit Card/ Debit Card/UPI) - 23.04.2019 at 23.59 hrs.
(b) SBI Challan - 18.04.2019 at 13.00 hrs.
(c) Post Office Challan - 18.04.2019 at 13.00 hrs.
Final submission of Applications - 26.04.2019 at 23.59 hrs.
Computer Based Test (CBT) Tentative schedule - September-October 2019.
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