Job opportunities in Rail Transport – Assistant Loco Pilot
Assistant Loco Pilot is the most important Group C category of staff, of which 80% vacancies are filled up directly through Railway Recruitment Board. This group of staff consisting of Loco Pilot and Guard is called Running staff. Loco Pilots are also the forefront staff of the Railways. The average salary of running staff is much more as compared to non-running category of staff.
The average salary earned by a Railway employee of group C and D category based on the Indian Railway Book published by Ministry of Railways during the year has been as given in the table. It may be seen that the average salary is more than the supervisory category, and therefore, certainly attracts everyone towards this profession.
| Category of staff | Year 2012-13 |
| Group D | 3,85,254 |
| Group C Artisan | 4,83,057 |
| Group C Supervisor | 5,18,996 |
| Group C Running | 7,19,001 |
| Source Indian Railway Year Book |
There are about 15000 vacancies per year for which RRB conducts examination every year. There is no ban for creation of Loco Running staff, which depends in direct relation to the average number of passenger and freight trains run in the Railways. The number of trains is always on the rise and therefore, it is certain that the number of posts in all grades will certainly increase. Recruitment for such a large number of vacancies provides a big chance for the job aspirant to choose the profession of Loco Pilot. There is no doubt that about 5-6 lakhs aspirants appear in the examination every year. It is likewise significant to mention that even the ladies are finding the job attractive and good number joining the profession. The job of guard is also called in Running staff with duties of travelling with the train from one station to another. There was a news the other day the a lady guard joined Central Railway.
“A 22-year-old, Ms. Shweta Gone, has become the first female to be appointed as a train guard on the Central Railway’s Mumbai division (CRMD). A commerce graduate with more than 80% marks, Ghone stood first in the training conducted for guards. According to the Central Railway Mazdoor Sangh (CRMS) representative, Mr. Vijay Nair, “Gone has been appointed as the guard for a goods’ train, thereafter she will be absorbed in suburban services and later on long-distance passenger trains”.
Ladies ALP is joining the profession and undergoing training
While deciding to join the profession of Loco Pilot, very few know the job profile. It is, thus, important to bring in why one should join this profession and why one should not.
Job Profile is evaluated on following points
- Attractive salary and benefits offered
- Educational qualification
- Professional Risk
- Duty Booking system of Loco Pilot
- Training Program
- Social Status
- Medical and Psychological Test
- Running Rooms
- Stability
- Prospects of attaining high positions
Salary and other Benefits
Average salary of Group C running staff as mentioned above was Rs. 5,83,000 during 2010-11 clearly indicating the better off status of running staff as compared to other category of staff.
There are two grades in ALP namely ALP 1 and 2.
- ALP 2 Rs.5200-20,200/- GP Rs 1900/-
- ALP 1 Rs. 5200-20,200/- GP Rs. 2400/- (After two years and ALP1 and ALP2 are in the ratio of 20:80)
- Loco Pilot Goods Rs. 9300-34800/- GP 4200/-B
- Beside one gets DA which 100% of DA, Kilometerage (part of the salary is in-built in Kilometerage), Over time, NDA
- Newly recruited ALP gets Rs. 25000/- and about 35000-40000/- after two years.
- Salary of LPG and LP (Pass) is around Rs. 60,000-80,000/- per month
- Another important thing observed that promotion to the post of LPG taking just 5-6 years for the last many years but may not last forever.
The running staffs are eligible for running allowance which depends upon the kilometer of train worked by him. However, you don’t have to spend any expenditure on the following account:
- Free Medical at Railway Hospital for you and your family
- Free Travel for you and your family ( 3 set of all Indian Passes)
- Reimbursement of tuition fees of children
- Railway accommodation
You cannot refrain yourself of making a career in this profession, if you know the average salary of loco pilot is more than the average salary of IT professional. http://topyaps.com/indian-railways?fb_action_ids=10153112995754292&fb_action_types=og.comments
Educational Qualification
This is the best job option for a matriculate, ITI and most importantly even for Diploma Holders
Matriculation or its equivalent under 10+2 system and course completed Act Apprentice
(OR) ITI in any of the following specific trades recognized by SCVT/NCVT. Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Mill Wright/Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic Radio & TV, Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Wiremen, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic Diesel, Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist and Refrigerator & AC Mechanic (Basically Electrical/Mechanical Trade)
(OR) Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering recognized by AICTE in lieu of ITI
Professional Risk
- Loss of life and injury is the most concerned professional risk. But with time, the introduction of technology has improved safety standards considerably. If one looks at the statistics, the chance of losing life or injury is very remote.
- Loco pilot has to face the brunt of lawlessness and getting injured while working in militant infested areas, dacoits etc.
- Losing a business for any mistake committed, which is related to safety is certain. Keeping oneself healthy and alert can help you to take care of such risk.
Comments: These professional risks do exist in every job and not more than the risk in every one’s daily life. One need not get scared of such risk but it is important to know before deciding the profession.
Duty Booking System of Loco Pilot
- There are two types of train operation, namely passenger and freight. Passenger trains run to time-table whereas there is no time-table for freight trains.
- In the passenger segment also, there are two types of train namely Passenger and Electrical Multiple Unit or Mainline Electrical Multiple Unit. Passenger trains are operated by a Loco Pilot and Assistant Loco Pilot whereas EMU/MEMUs are worked by a Motorman (only one staff on board). Passenger Trains work to a time-table. Coaching links are prepared and LP/ALP is aware of their booking time. Passenger Trains are worked by Senior LPs who has been promoted from Goods Driver to passenger. Similarly Senior ALPs are deputed to work passenger trains. The advantage of working a passenger train is fixed working hours, knowing in advance the duty time to begin and finish.
- A train is worked by a crew consisting of a Loco Pilot (LP), Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Guard. Booking of LP and ALP is done by the technical department, namely Electrical and Mechanical whereas Guard are booked by the Traffic Department. There is system of combined crew booking lobby where the guard and loco pilot are booked at the same place. For this the crew reports to a Crew booking Lobby located near the Crew changing point. Look at the photograph of one of the crew lobbies.
Inside of Crew Lobby
Crew Lobby
- LP and ALP sign on at this lobby and goes through different circulars issued by the management related to safety, technical, speed restrictions etc.A software called Crew Management System is installed at all the crew booking pointswhere all activities are of sign in and off are logged through this console. The crew also undergoes Breathalyzer test before being permitted to sign on and if found having taken liquor, means very likely to be charged with a major penalty and losing your job. Crew reports about half an hour before the schedule time of the train and completes basic functions. Some personality traits that help the loco pilot in his duty.
- Calm and compose
- Say big ‘NO’ to liquor
- Go through the instruction carefully, particularly about any change of the signalling system, latest speed restriction, major work going in the section etc.
- Dressed comfortably and in full uniform. Always wear shoes that will help while moving over the ballast
- Know your crew members and talked to them before the start of the journey
- Go through your Line box that it has all items essential and important for the journey
- In case of freight train, there is no time-table. A train ordering is given by central control depending upon the expected arrival time, about two hours in advance. The crew lobby finds out the name of the LP/ALP/Guard who are in turn as per the last crew signed off, and sends him Train ordering advise. Now-a-days call is also served through mobile messages.
- The crew waits in the lobby for the train for which rest facilities are provided.
- The crew takes charge of the locomotive and works the train up to destination observing signalling, speed restriction, alert and exchanging signal. The duty hours for the passenger train is known in advance whereas freight train is worked up to identify next crew change lobby about 110-150 Km, a distance generally covered within 10 hours duty hour from signing on to signing off.
- The crew goes to rest place at the destination called Running Room. Now-a-days running room is well equipped for a comfortable stay with facilities for sleeping, dining, bathing, recreation etc. A slide show below gives an idea of the facilities.
- Upkeep of running rooms is one of the priority areas of management and inspected at regular intervals. During Annual inspection by GM, one of the running room in each division is inspected by him. There is a system of awarding the best maintained running room even at Railway Board Level. Amla Running room in Nagpur Division of Central Railway is well maintained running room and this is what Sr.DEE/ TRO/NGP proudly says about this
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The beautiful lawn is waiting for the winter in which various flowers enhance the look further. The quiet and calm scintillating atmosphere in chilling winter with fog will not be less than a hill station. Behind the running room there are several banana trees and pomegranate orchids and a teak wood plantation places you in the thick of the woods.
- The author was working as Sr.Divisional Engineer Operation in-charge of running staff in Chakradharpur Division of South Eastern Railway. A photograph taken during the inspection of running room at Rourkela in the year 1985 is given below
Inspection of Running room at Rourkela during 1985
- After a rest, LP and ALP are again ready to work back a train back to home station within about 6-8 hrs of rest. Food served and permitted to carry for the journey back is highly subsidized. Earlier, LP/ALP was buying grocery and the food was cooked to their taste. Now with the consent of all it has been changed to standard food, as it provides ample time for rest. Earlier waiting time was much higher.
- He gets 16 hrs rest at Home station and again available in the roster to work next train.
- Learning of the road i.e. a route where a LP/ALP has to work is given to familiarize him with section, stations, signalling system, gradient, level crossings etc.
- One Loco Inspector (LI) for 25 numbers of LP to guide, counsel him and assess him at intervals about his performance. LI grades him as A, B and C category.
Training Program
There is a rigorous training program for newly recruited ALPs as well continuous training program at different stages of the career with examinations. It is compulsory to pass the examination. The training program includes classroom lectures, simulators, in field training etc. Few photographs to give an idea of the training environment are given below:
A loco pilot working on a simulator with automatic assessment of performance
A class room lecture with latest facilities
Picture of a Training Center for Running Staff
Monitoring Training program
Social Status
Till 90’s, running staff were called Driver and Assistant Driver. This designation was giving similarities to truck driver and a feeling of lower status in the society even though earning is better. During British period, Loco driver, Guard etc. were a prestigious position in the society with big houses in Railway colony. See the status of Film Actor Om Prakash in film Julie. Based on the strong representation by Running staff, the designation was changed to Loco pilot to bring similarity with Air Pilot. It was but natural also, because the similarity of disciplinary standards. With good conduct, one can build a good social status and respect.
Medical and Psychological Test
The highest Medical standard is required for running category. One should be sure of his medical fitness before planning for the competitive examination. In case you have a slightest doubt of your vision of even (-)0.25, you are not likely to clear the medical examination. The medical examination is done by the Medical team of Indian Railway and never underestimate them that one can dodge them.
Similarly is the examination for Psychological testing. Logical thinking, positive attitude, calmness in behavior are some of the attributes one should possess.
During the service, a Loco pilot undergoes medical examination once in three years compulsorily and if does not pass the prescribed medical test, he is withdrawn from running duties and an alternative posting is given. It has a brighter side also, that one undergoes a medical examination which otherwise many takes very lightly.
Prospects of attaining High position
The earning of a running staff is significantly high and generally satisfied with the job profession and does not aspire to supervisory post. A loco pilot can come out of running duties and join stationary supervisory jobs such as
- Loco Inspector
- Crew and Loco Controller
- Instructor in Training School
Beside this he is also entitled for appearing in a competitive examination for the post of Assistant Electrical or Mechanical Engineer depending on the cadre he has joined i.e. (Electric or Diesel Loco Pilot). If he succeeds, he may rise to the level of JA grade officer depending on the age he prefers to appear and qualify in the competitive examination.
Stability
Once you join the allotted Division, one can be posted or transferred to any crew booking lobby. But in practice, one can enjoy the stability with maximum of 2 to 3 transfers in his total career. Thus, one can enjoy reasonable stability of working at a place in the profession.
Why one should join Assistant Loco Pilot
- Respectable job with responsibility of highest order
- Good salary
- Educational qualification of Matriculation, ITI, Graduation (B.Sc., B.A.) or Diploma is enough to join the cadre. This educational standard is not enough in any other post to earn you this much of money.
Why one should not join the cadre of Assistant Loco Pilot
- If you have high educational qualification i.e. post graduation, engineering etc. You may find it below your standard when called upon to feel the temperature of axle box or coupling of locomotive with train.
ALP touching axle box of locomotive for high temperature
- If you have any health issues, minor vision problem, poor control on sleep, lack of alertness etc.
- If you have any psychological issues such high temperament, indiscipline, erratic behavior etc. and may undertake psychological test before aspiring this job.
- If you are addicted to any drug, alcohol etc.
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ir, I am a grauate with EEE stream. I have qualified for ALP Aptitude Test. I got long distance sight (i.e., 8.00 for both eyes ). Am i eligible for Assistant locopilot or any other post. Please reply as soon as possible.
6/6 without specs is the prime requirement for ALP so I doubt your eligibility for this. I understand you are graduate in Engineering, by you have not applied for SSE/JE examination?
Sorry for my late reply, I applied SSE/JE Exam, According to you i am not suitable to ALP Locopilot, is there any chance in selecting in techincal post.
With a tag of B.Tech, you will find uncomfortable to work as ALP. Even thought at the suitable job of B.Tech, you may get a lesser salary as compared to ALP. After about 10 years of working experience as ALP/LP, you will be eligible for the posting as Loco Inspector.
So, I am not eligible for ALP, Will they allow me to write aptitude test? Is there any necessary to write this aptitude test for Techincal Post?
Yes, you are eligible for Skilled Artisan post subject to how you stand in the merit of Artisan.
hello I am (b.tech )graduate in mechanical engineering 2013 batch ,i just want to know that what is my carrier growth in railway if i joined as an ALP 2015
I will not suggest for you to opt for ALP. Earning wise it is ok and even better than what some of the corporates pay in today”s environment but you will get frustrated very soon finding the general academic standard of ITI and diploma and you possessing engineering degree. If you are not confidant of getting a good job and won’t mind the environment of the company you will have, than go ahead. As far as career is concerned, you will rise from ALP to Goods Driver-Passenger Driver-Express Driver. Generally, one retires at this level and few my rise to the level of Rajdhani level as well depending on the age of joining. There is provision to compete for Loco Inspector post in which your will be training and monitoring the loco pilots. After few years of service you will qualify for limited departmental competitive examination of group B service (called AEE or AME), the officers cadre.
Btech final year are eligible for alp
Wait for the notification of ALP vacancy. Generally, the required qualification should have been attained. The minimum qualification for ALP is ITI.
sir i have done iti any chance for alp job? reply me sir.
Why not. Start preparing now itself.
BE engineering mechanical branch is eligible for rrb loco pilot or not
It’s was easy to learn
sir ,I have Passed out ITI From Trade MECHANICAL.DIESEL
in 2014 This trade was only one year trade
Sir i m eligibLe For the POST
ALP OR NOT
I want to railway job in pilot (or) loco pilot
sir, me ALP ka liya kase aply kar sakta hu ma na ITI NCVT AND SCVT SA KYA HA
i also like to be loco pilot which trade should i take in iti
You are required have a qualification of ITI and trade does not matter. You can choose the trade of your choice, interest and where you want to make a career otherwise also if not selected in Loco pilot. Pl be sure about your medical standard before planning for this examination.
I have passed the aptitude test of ALP 2014. I am a B Tech graduate. On joining as an ALP, can I migrate to engineering wing of Indian Railway? Is there any chance for me to shift towards JE or SSE while joining as an ALP?
No, what you can do is that after working for about a prescribed period of some period, you can appear for Loco Inspector/Crew controller examination and can shift to supervisory cadre. You can also appear for LDCE examination after a prescribed period of service. This is the only option available with you.
sir my distant vision is -2.50.Am i eligible for senior section engineer posts?please reply as soon as possible.
Please wait. I am checking up with the concerned officials.
Respected Sir
First I would like to thank you for your reply to one of my queries. Now I have a different problem. I have qualified for the written exam of ALP in Banglore cadre in 2014 and I have been called for the aptitude test. Recently they have published the result the of Aptitude test. My problem is , I dont have my Register number to check the result, since it was taken by the exam invigilator during my exam. I have contacted many phone numbers and website for the hall ticket but no one responded. Can you please suggest me how to get the register number? I am waiting for your valuable reply
sir iam be mechanical enng
can i got alp job
Yes you can but you will not be satisfied. I had another quarry from other candidate “I have passed the aptitude test of ALP 2014. I am a B Tech graduate. On joining as an ALP, can I migrate to engineering wing of Indian Railway? Is there any chance for me to shift towards JE or SSE while joining as an ALP? Better if you concentrate supervisory post.
I am 10th pass and ITI in disel macenic. Am i eligible for assistant of loco pilot. Please rply.
yes, you are
Respected Sir,
Sir, I am B.com pass or ab me ITI ka course krke ALP bnna chata hu. So please Guide ki ITI krna shi hai .Or praivate college se kru Ya Regular college se.
Am i eligible for assistant of loco pilot. Please rply.
Don’t go for ITI just for the purpose of a job of ALP. Because it will be a very tough competition. IR will certainly be advertising posts of Guard, Assistant Station Master, TTE etc. and you will be eligible. You may go for ITI if you want to go for the profession of technician even if not selected to ALP.
Locopailot all post
Sir,
I am short listed for the Document verification process for ALP.
I have completed my B.Tech and just now Joined M.Tech (2015-2017).
Is there any scope to appear for the departmental exam of JE and then SSE???
Should I leave the M.Tech prog andJoin ALP??
Please reply ASAP.
There is no provision for joining departmental examination of JE. When eligible, you can compete for Assistant Electrical Engineer post which class II officer post. In case you are desperate for a job, you may join it and then try your luck for the post of Loco inspectors and thereafter for promotion to Group B post. I would like to say that you will certainly find yourself uncomfortable joining this post even though pay is quite OK, more than an engineering today gets in Private Sector. I have written in details on this post about the type of job one has to perform. In case you decide to join, don’t regret ever but build your career with full enthusiasm.
Sir I have passed aptitude test but in waiting list at number 18. Is there any chance of getting the job. In list all roll numbers are arranged in serial numbers. So will they call us by these serial numbers or by category because I belongs to unreserved.. Pls reply sir.. 🙁
I understand that the panel finalised by RRB and your name is at the WL 18. The respectively Railway will act on the panel which is equal to the vacancies advertised. In case, there is shortfall due to failure to turn up, character verification and medical examination, the Railway ask for a supplementary panel. Due to availability of sufficient candidates, the need for asking a supplementary panel is never felt. In view of this, the chances are bleak and try other options.
Thanks a bunch for ur valuable feedback.. 🙂
But total number of vacancies are 1800 approx and 900 for Ur category.. So is 1% shortfall is impossible.. And sir if they will get shortfall of approx 20 trainees.. They will they call me.. Pls reply my last question Mahesh sir…
Shortfall panel is generally not asked.
Respected Sir,
Sir, Me Agra ke, Agra ITI private college me Fitter se ITI complete kr rha hu so
Am i eligible for assistant of loco pilot. Please rply.
yes, u r eligible, but it should be recognised one by the Govt.
Thank you so much sir for this kind of information…
Dear Mahesh Sir,
I want to know that is there a negative marking for psycho test or not, and what was the cut off marks for psycho test in previous year
ITI pass fitter 2years exp&apprentice 8757230208
I am a commerce graduate and I am 31 years old. Is there any possibility for me to become a ALP?
No friend. You may think of Non Technical group such as ASM, TTE, etc. if the age permits.
What is the age relaxation for such posts?
Can i apply for loco pilot after 10+3yr 9( diploma)? And what is minimum marks req?
Around which month does this requitment take place?
If you are holding diploma, you are eligible. Check the minimum marks as given in the advertisement. The recruitment process started in the year 2014 still not completed.Next advertisement expected only in 2016.
sir,i am btech in mechanical engineering, i qualified for alp document verification, i know its very tough job for a graduates, but if i join as alp, after two years of my sevice can i migrate to commercial clerk,
It is not a tough job but question of feeling a lower rank job being graduate in engineering. In no way you can migrate to commercial work departmentally, for which you to appear in similar examination conducted by RRB.
thank u for u r reply sir, after how many years of my service am i eligible to write loco inspector exam and assistant mechanical engineer exam
You will be eligible for loco inspector examination after completion of 75000 Km on the job footplate i.e. 3 years as Loco Pilot. It will be around 10-12 years after you join as ALP. Similarly, you will also be eligible for Group B LDCE (competitive examination for 30% of the posts) service almost at the same time. You will be eligible for competitive examination against 70% of the posts after about 25 years.
sir, i am btech mechanical engineer,got selected as trackman in railways, and also i pass in aptitude test for ALP, and called for document verification now what shall i do which job shall i prefer, pls guide me sir,,
Never think of joining trackman even if you are not selected as ALP. The cadre of trackman is not fit for the graduate engineer.The job will frustrate you and will regret your life. Can you imagine yourself in the cadre where the minimum education qualification is class VIII pass. So if there is no alternative, you may join as ALP.
thank u for u r valuable advice given to me sir, and can u tell me the job desciption of ALP, i mean the duty timings,rest timing,
I think I have detailed the job description of ALP and promotional avenues in the posts itself very clearly. If you had any more question, be specific and post your quarry.
Hello sir i am rishi from delhi
i want to become in my life a assitant loco pilot .can i eligible for that post because i have commence stream so after complete my graduation (B.com) .then can i apply for this post
Plz reply me sir
The minimum educational qualification as exists today, you are not eligible.
hello sir i am hema kumar i intrested in loco pilot job i dis qulified in two times psycho test how to prepare psycho test and when will the alp notification get please give me comeplete details
Plz help i have many confusions plz contact me on whatsaap 9711323668
sir recently my document verification for ALP is completed, and my doubt is i have applied for only ALP i.e. Category no 1, thinking that btech engineers are only eligibile for ALP post,and i am very confident that i got good in score written exam, is there any possibility that i may technician gr lll (signal and telecommunication) job,
In any case, you will get the option based on the option given by you and cannot be changed at this stage. But why you are considering Artisan gr III a better job option as compared to ALP?
Hi sir this site helped me a lot clearing all my doubt regarding ALP,i am a btech graduate MECHANICAL,recently cleared my document verification round for ALP,many of my seniors who are working as ALP’s are saying that this job is a toughest job in railways,and they are saying try for je/sse as u were told in earlier comments, so my doubt is…Is this job really tough?,and my family financial position is not good, i have no choice and have to join as ALP if i clear all rounds,what shall i do shall i proceed further,pls reply me,
It is not that tough but a disciplined job with no short cut. You will earn much better as compared to je/sse. There is no doubt SSE post is more respectful but nothing can be done when you are not selected. so better join ALP. As I am seeing large many graduate engineers are joining ALP because of not many job opportunities available in the market and very large graduate coming out every years.
hello sir i am hema kumar i intrested in loco pilot job i dis qulified in two times psycho test how to prepare psycho test and when will the alp notification get please give me comeplete details
I have to go into the details of the psycho test to help you in this regard. The next notification will not be less before June 2016.
thank for reply and valuable information sir. and please guide and give details about psycho test and how to prepare
applying training period
Sir my near vision is -0.25 any problem in alp medical examination
The vision standard prescribed is 6/6 without glasses. Hope for the best
Main tntermediate exam pass kar Chuka hu aur main ITI deoria say computer operator and programming assistant Trade say kar raha hoo kaya mai loco pilot ka form bhar sakta hoo
Yes you should be eligible. Wait and check the minimum educational qualification prescribed in the advertisement.
sir
I am pass iti desil meachnic trade but not apprentice
I am apply for loco pilot
plz reply
Sir I am 10 and+2 passs iam join to loco pilot duty plz send me come to vancie
Minimum ITI is a must for loco pilot
Hi sir i am B.sc.(PCM) applied for ALP,ESM , and qualified for write exam in Allahabad board , then i am applicable for ALP. my psycho date 27/11/2015 . plz reply me OR i will attend psycho test they will consider both post or not plz call 9910829157
Sir, i have got selected for alp/technician verificatin but my eye vision is about -1.25 so it is clear that i m not going to be selected in alp but is there any chanse to get selected in any technician post if any .plz reply me i need your guidance.. Thank you
sir……….i got two jobs inrailway.one is ASSISTANT POINTS MAN,second one isALP.which one i select.my qualification is mtech………..pls reply sir
ALP is the choice. But you will find your self odd man, but join if there is no other option to get a job of minimum engineering qualification
I have to become train driver
Yes, you can. Check your educational qualification of minimum ITI and medical standard of A1. Than wait for the notification of the RRB advertisement for vacancies of ALP, apply, do hard work of preparation as explained on my blogs and fulfill your dream
me loco pilot banana chahta hu help me plz
loco pilot banne ke liya apni education qualifiction ko minimum eduction se milan karo aur uske baad notification ki intazar karo and syllabus ke hisaab se teyari karo
sir i was qualified in ALP exam,my technical background is btech in MECHANICAL Engineering, so my doubt is am i only be handling diesel locomotives or both electrical and diesel,
You may be posted to any of the wing and will be trained in either class of the locomotive. However, the seniority is common and you may shift from electric to diesel and vice versa and will undergo training in changed locomotive requirement.
Hi sir..I wrote aptitude test also in secunderabad board fo ALP 01/2014 . I went through rti for my written markd and I got 73 markd and I wrote aptitude exam well..and waiting for result..am I got the job or not? Is this marks enough..plz reply sir
Hi sir..I wrote aptitude test also in secunderabad board fo ALP 01/2014 . I went through rti for my written marks and I got 73 marks and I wrote aptitude exam well..and waiting for result..am I got the job or not? Is this marks enough..plz reply sir
It is not possible to answer. It will depend how others fare in the test.
I too know that sir…but I’m just asking possibility based on last recruitment marks…of alp
sir, I am manikandan 25yrs iti(mmv) I need interesting in your job.
sir i am candidate for iti trade machinist composit can i apply for loco poilet and what are the diffrenf alp and lp than my proble is mai thoda kam sunta hu
You will not qualify medical test. Better don’t apply for it.
Iam Completed 10std with dieselmechanic in Iti trade so iam eligible for assistantlocopilot
Yes you are eligible.
Dear Sir,
myself is mechanical engineering student of 2008 pass out batch and got selected in BHEL in 2012 as engineer trainee. here in BHEL now I am engineer (basic-26000, gross 70000). I also got selected in Senior Section Engineer (C&W) in 2013 but have not joined because of salary etc. If it was a wrong decision ? people keeps telling SSE is much greater job than bhel and they have market value, power far higher and earns a lot of extra money too. should I again try for SSE ?
No, be satisfied of working in BHEL. Don’t be lured by option of extra money, that will not make life simpler. Only ESE may be better for you.
Dear Sir,
Thanks for your reply and good advice. but in actual I was lured by market value of SSE. Every station has very big office for SSE and 20-50 govt railways employee reports to him in addition to number of contract labors. As inline with your advice I am already little bit preparing for ESE/IAS . thanking you again and wish you very happy and enjoying life for giving reply/guidance to so many aspirants freely sir.
Dear Sir,
I got selected in ALP 2014. now documents are verified and waiting for medical. please tell me name of medical tests (like thyroid test, sugar test, lipid profile, uric test, 6/6 test, color blindness test, glucose test etc) which will be conducted during medical check up. so that once before medical, I may get these check up in private hospital in my city and after their positive reports I want to be assured that i will clear me medical. also tell if our report is not satisfying then if they will give time to improve the reports after treatment or what is options. If you can give your mobile no. then please give.
Don’t worry, the medical test in Railway hospital is fair and no possibility of any manipulation. You may have the test done, as mentioned by you. You may check the Indian Railway Medical Code for the purpose.
sir,
1)alp aptitud test ka patern kya hota he?
2)apti tud test me 5 test hote he
to mera qution ye he ..
hum direct test 5 ya test 2 solve kr sakte he kya?
us ke bad me 1,3,4solve kiya to chlega kya?
3)ya fir 1,2,3,4 5 isi no se test solve krna pdta he kya
you visit this website for all your questions “http://www.rdso.indianrailways.gov.in/works/uploads/File/ALPs%20Guidelines%20_Main_%20OK.pdf
respected sir……soon alp medical will be held. i have high level of thyroid (TSH level) in blood in range of 550 while normal level is 0.35 to 5.5 mIu/ml. so plz tell whether it will also checked and if it is checked, then will they accept or give some months time to make level less. i am taking medicine for this. people told they will ask money for this.
The medical standard for A1 is very strict and medical cure for any adverse finding is not acceptable. Hope for the best.
if railway madical tech medical test, then why 6/6 certificate requred at the time of alp aptitude test
Recruitment and panel finalisation is done by RRB and offer of appointment is made by the railway to which you will be joining. Final posting is done after the complete medical examination. A good number of candidate fails in medical examination of ALP, therefore, a screening in advance.