RRB ALP & Technician 2023: Everything You Need to Know

If you are interested in working as an Assistant Loco Pilot or a Technician in the Indian Railways, you should apply for the RRB ALP & Technician 2023 exam. This exam is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) every year to fill various vacancies in different zones and divisions of the Indian Railways. RRB ALP & Technician 2023 is a highly competitive and challenging exam that requires proper preparation and strategy. In this blog post, we will provide you with all the information you need to know about RRB ALP & Technician 2023, such as the notification, eligibility, application, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, result, cut off, and more.

RRB ALP & Technician 2023 Notification

The official notification for RRB ALP & Technician 2023 will be released by RRB on its website sbi.co.in and on the websites of the regional RRBs. The notification will contain all the details about the exam, such as the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, application process, exam dates, selection process, etc. The notification is expected to be released soon, and we will update the direct link here once it is available.

RRB ALP & Technician 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for RRB ALP & Technician 2023, you should check whether you meet the eligibility criteria set by RRB. The eligibility criteria include the following aspects:

• Nationality: You must be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan or a Tibetan refugee or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, or any other country with the intention of permanently settling in India.
• Age Limit: You must be between 18 to 30 years of age as on the date specified in the notification. However, there is a relaxation in the upper age limit for the reserved categories as per the government norms.
• Educational Qualification: You must have passed 10th class or equivalent with ITI certificate in the relevant trade or 12th class or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics or Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognized board or institute.
• Medical Standards: You must meet the prescribed medical standards for the post you are applying for, such as vision, hearing, height, weight, etc. You will have to undergo a medical examination by the railway authorities at the time of document verification.

RRB ALP & Technician 2023 Application Process

To apply for RRB ALP & Technician 2023, you need to follow these steps:

• Visit the official website of RRB and go to the other rrb page, sbi.co.in
• At your RRB regional website, click on the link for RRB ALP & Technician 2023 Notification.
• Register yourself for the exam with your personal details, such as name, date of birth, mobile number, email id, etc.
• Login with your registration number and password and fill the online application form with your educational, professional, and other details.
• Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and other documents as per the specifications.
• Pay the application fee through online mode, such as debit card, credit card, net banking, etc. or offline mode, such as bank challan, etc. The application fee is Rs. 500 for general and OBC candidates and Rs. 250 for SC, ST, PWD, women, ex-servicemen, and minority candidates. However, Rs. 400 and Rs. 250 will be refunded to the candidates who appear for the first stage of the exam.
• Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

RRB ALP & Technician 2023 Exam Pattern

RRB ALP & Technician 2023 exam consists of four stages, namely, First Stage CBT, Second Stage CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), and Document Verification. The exam pattern for each stage is as follows:

• First Stage CBT: This is an online objective test that comprises 75 questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. The duration of the test is 60 minutes and there is a negative marking of 1/3 for each wrong answer. The minimum qualifying marks for this stage are 40% for general, 30% for OBC and SC, and 25% for ST candidates. The candidates who qualify in this stage will be eligible for the second stage CBT.
• Second Stage CBT: This is also an online objective test that comprises two parts, Part A and Part B. Part A consists of 100 questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. The duration of Part A is 90 minutes and there is a negative marking of 1/3 for each wrong answer. The minimum qualifying marks for Part A are 40% for general, 30% for OBC and SC, and 25% for ST candidates. Part B consists of 75 questions from the relevant trade syllabus. The duration of Part B is 60 minutes and there is no negative marking. The minimum qualifying marks for Part B are 35% for all candidates. The candidates who qualify in both Part A and Part B will be eligible for the CBAT or the document verification, depending on the post they have applied for.
• CBAT: This is an online test that assesses the candidates’ aptitude and suitability for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot. The test consists of five test batteries, namely, Memory Test, Following Directions Test, Depth Perception Test, Concentration Test, and Perceptual Speed Test. The duration of the test is 71 minutes and there is no negative marking. The candidates need to secure a minimum score of 42 marks in each test battery to qualify. The candidates who qualify in the CBAT will be eligible for the document verification.
• Document Verification: This is the final stage of the selection process, where the candidates need to produce their original documents and certificates, such as identity proof, educational proof, category proof, medical certificate, etc. The candidates who clear the document verification will be considered for the final merit list.

RRB ALP & Technician 2023 Syllabus

The syllabus for RRB ALP & Technician 2023 exam covers the following subjects and topics:

• 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 and clock, pipes and cistern, etc.
• 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.
• General Science: The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.
• General Awareness and Current Affairs: Knowledge of current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy, environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments, etc.
• Basic Science and Engineering: 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.
• Trade Syllabus: The syllabus for the trade test will be as per the prescribed Director General of Employment and Training (DGET) syllabus for the relevant trade. The trade syllabus can be obtained from the official website of DGET or from the link given below.

RRB ALP & Technician 2023 Admit Card

The admit card for RRB ALP & Technician 2023 exam will be issued by RRB on its website and on the websites of the regional RRBs. The admit card will be available for download 10 days before the exam date. The candidates need to download and print the admit card and carry it along with a valid photo identity proof to the exam center. The admit card will contain the details of the candidate, such as name, roll number, registration number, exam date, time, venue, etc. The candidates should check the admit card carefully and report any discrepancy to the concerned authority.

RRB ALP & Technician 2023 Result

RRB ALP & Technician 2023 Result is the outcome of the exam conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to recruit candidates for the posts of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technician in the Indian Railways. The exam consists of four stages: First Stage CBT, Second Stage CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), and Document Verification. The result for each stage will be declared by RRB on its website and on the websites of the regional RRBs. The candidates who qualify in each stage will be eligible for the next stage, and the final selection will be based on the marks obtained in the Second Stage CBT and the CBAT.

To check your RRB ALP & Technician 2023 Result, you can follow these steps:

• Visit the official website of RRB at sbi.co.in and go to the other rrb page.
• Click on the link for RRB ALP & Technician 2023 Notification on the regional website of the RRB you have applied for.
• Enter your registration number/roll number and date of birth/password and click on the “Submit” button.
• Your RRB ALP & Technician 2023 Result will be displayed on the screen in the form of a PDF file containing the roll numbers of the qualified candidates.
• You can download and save the PDF file for future reference.

You can also download your RRB ALP & Technician 2023 Score Card from the same website, which will show your marks obtained in each section and the overall marks and percentile. You can also check the cut off marks and the merit list for RRB ALP & Technician 2023 on the website. The cut off marks are the minimum marks required to qualify in each stage of the exam and to be eligible for the next stage. The cut off marks vary for each category and each state/UT. The merit list is the list of the candidates who are selected for the final appointment based on the marks obtained in the Second Stage CBT and the CBAT.

Conclusion

RRB ALP & Technician 2023 is a great opportunity for the candidates who want to join the Indian Railways as an Assistant Loco Pilot or a Technician. The exam is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) in four stages: First Stage CBT, Second Stage CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), and Document Verification. The candidates need to apply online for the exam and pay the application fee. The candidates need to prepare well for the exam by following the exam pattern and syllabus. The candidates need to download the admit card and appear for the exam at the allotted center. The candidates need to check the result and score card from the official website of RRB or the regional RRBs. The candidates need to clear the cut off marks and the merit list for the final selection.