Every year, Indian Railways conduct various exams for the post of the non-technical, technical, loco pilot, RRB junior engineer etc. The RRB ALP Exam is one of the most popular Railway exams among the candidates.
Many candidates have a dream to make their career in Indian Railway and become a part of this prestigious organization through RRB ALP Exam, but most of them are not familiar with the required eligibility criteria for RRB ALP.
So, candidates who want to become a part of Indian Railway and get a post of Loco Pilot & Technician must check RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria. It is the first step to appear in the exam.
Let’s look at the details of RRB ALP Eligibility that we are going to give you in this article.
Educational Qualifications
Age Limit.
Medical Standards
Question Paper Language
RRB ALP Education Qualification
It is very important to satisfy the RRB ALP Education Qualification if you want to appear in the exam. So, below, we have mentioned the RRB ALP post wise required qualification with the medical standard. Candidates can confirm whether they can appear in the exam or not through the table provided below.
The candidate needs to complete the ITI (approved by NCVT/SCVT) in any specific trade to apply for RRB ALP.
Candidates who have completed a diploma in engineering are also eligible and should have completed a minimum 10th standard from a recognized board.
| Designation |
Department |
Medical Standard |
Minimum RRB ALP Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Loco Pilot |
Electrical/ Mechanical |
A1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Armature and Coil Winder/ Electrician/ Electronics Mechanic/ Fitter/ Heat Engine/ Instrument Mechanic/ Machinist/ Mechanic Diesel/ Mechanic Motor Vehicle/ Millwright Maintenance Mechanic/ Mechanic Radio & TV/ Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic/ Tractor Mechanic/ Turner/ Wireman |
| 3 years Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile Engineering (OR) Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognized Institution in lieu of ITI. |
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| TECHNICIAN GRADE III ARMATURE And COIL WINDER |
ELECTRICAL |
B2 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trade of Winder (Armature) |
| Technician Grade III Blacksmith/ (Workshop) |
Engineering/ Mechanical |
B1/ C1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trade of Forger and Heat Treater |
| Technician Grade III Book Binder |
Stores |
B2 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Book Binder |
| Technician Grade III Bridge |
Engineering |
B1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Fitter/ Fitter (Structural)/ Welder |
| Technician Grade III Carpenter/ (Workshop) |
Electrical/ Engineering/ Mechanical |
B1/ C1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Carpenter/ Furniture and Cabinet Maker |
| TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARRIAGE And WAGON |
MECHANICAL |
B1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Fitter/ Carpenter/ Welder/ Plumber/ Pipe Fitter |
| Technician Grade III Crane Driver |
Electrical/ Mechanical |
B2 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)/ Material Handling Equipment cum Operator |
| Technician Grade III Diesel Electrical/ (Ancillary) |
Mechanical |
B1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Electrician/ Mechanic Auto electrical and Electronics/ Wireman/ Electronics Mechanic/ Mechanic Power Electronics |
| Technician Grade III Diesel Mechanical/ (Ancillary) |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Fitter/ Mechanic Diesel/ Mechanic (Repair and Maintenance of Heavy Vehicles)/ Mechanic Automobile (Advanced Diesel Engine)/ Mechanic Motor Vehicle/ Tractor Mechanic/ Welder/ Painter |
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| Technician Grade III Electrical |
Electrical |
C1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Electrician/ Wireman/ Electronics Mechanic/ Mechanic Power Electronics/ Mechanic Mechatronics |
| Technician Grade III Electrical / Power/ (Workshop) |
B2/ C1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Electrician/ Wireman/ Mechanic HT, LT Equipment’s and Cable Jointing/ Electronics Mechanic |
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| Technician Grade III Electrical / Train Lighting/ (Workshop) |
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| Technician Grade III Electrical / TRD (OHE, PSI) |
B1 |
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| Technician Grade III Electrical / TRS/ Emu |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Electrician/ Wireman/ Electronics Mechanic/ Mechanic Power Electronics/ Mechanic HT, LT Equipment’s and Cable Jointing/ Fitter/ Welder/ Painter General/ Machinist/ Carpenter |
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| Technician Grade III Fitter/ (Workshop) |
Electrical/ Engineering/ Mechanical/ S And T |
B1/ C1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trade of Fitter |
| Technician Grade III Furnishing |
Mechanical |
C1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Fitter/ Carpenter/ Furniture and Cabinet Maker |
| Technician Grade III Grinder |
Engineering |
B1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Machinist (Grinder) |
| Technician Grade III Luter Cum Aligner |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Foundryman/ Pattern Maker/ Moulder (Refractory) |
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| Technician Grade III Machine Offset Printing |
Stores |
B2 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trade of Offset Machine Minder |
| Technician Grade III Machinist/ (Workshop) |
Electrical/ Mechanical |
B2/ C1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Machinist/ Turner/ Machinist (Grinder) |
| Technician Grade III Mason |
Engineering |
B1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Mason (Building Constructor) |
| Technician Grade III Mechanical |
Mechanical |
C1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Fitter/ Welder/ Machinist/ Machinist (Grinder)/ Mechanic Mechatronics/ Turner/ Operator Advanced Machine Tools/ CNC Programmer cum Operator |
| Technician Grade III Millwright |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Millwright Maintenance Mechanic/ Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance/ Mechanic Advanced Machine Tool Maintenance |
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| Technician Grade III Motor Vehicle Driver Cum Mechanic, |
General |
B1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Mechanic Motor Vehicle/ Driver cum Fitter/ Driver cum Mechanic (Light Motor Vehicle) |
| Should possess a valid Driving Licence for driving Light Duty and Heavy-duty Vehicles. |
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| Technician Grade III Multi Skilled Fitter |
Engineering |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Fitter/ Welder/ Machinist |
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| Technician Grade III Painter/ (Workshop) |
Electrical/ Engineering/ Mechanical |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Painter General/ Domestic Painter/ Industrial Painter |
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| Technician Grade III Permanent Way |
Engineering |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Fitter/ Welder/ Machinist/ Machinist (Grinder) |
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| Technician Grade III Plumber / Pipe Fitter |
Engineering/ Mechanical |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Plumber/ Pipe Fitter |
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| Technician Grade III Pump Operator |
Electrical/ Engineering |
C1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Pump Operator cum Mechanic/ Utility Operator |
| Technician Grade III Refrigeration And Air Conditioning |
Electrical |
B1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Electrician/ Wireman/ Electronics Mechanic |
| TECHNICIAN GRADE III REFRIGERATION And AIR CONDITIONING (WORKSHOP) |
C1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Electrician/ Wireman/ Electronics Mechanic |
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| Technician Grade III Remote Control (Trd) |
B2 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Electrician/ Wireman/ Mechanic HT, LT Equipment’s and Cable Jointing / Electronics Mechanic |
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| Technician Grade III Rigger |
Mechanical |
C1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Rigger/ Fitter |
| TECHNICIAN GRADE III S And T / LINEMAN |
S And T |
B1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Electrician/ Wireman |
| Technician Grade III Sheet Metal Worker |
Mechanical |
C1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Sheet Metal Worker |
| Technician Grade III Shell |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Fitter/ Welder |
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| Technician Grade III Signal |
S And T |
B1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Electrician/ Electronics Mechanic/ Wireman |
| 10+2 with Physics and Maths |
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| Technician Grade III Telecommunication |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Electrician/ Electronics Mechanic/ Wireman |
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| 10+2 with Physics and Maths |
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| Technician Grade III Track Machine |
Engineering |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Fitter/ Electrician/ Electronics Mechanic/ Instrument Mechanic/ Mechanic Mechatronics/ Mechanic Diesel/ Mechanic Motor Vehicle/ Welder/ Machinist |
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| Technician Grade III Trimmer |
Mechanical |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Tailor (General)/ Upholsterer |
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| Technician Grade III Trimmer (Workshop) |
C1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Tailor (General)/ Upholsterer |
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| Technician Grade III Turner/ (Workshop) |
Electrical |
B1/ C1 |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trade of Turner |
| Technician Grade III Welder/ (Workshop) |
Engineering/ Mechanical/ Stores |
Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT in the trades of Welder/ Welder (Gas and Electric)/ Gas Cutter/ Structural Welder/ Welder (Pipe)/ Welder (TIG/MIG) |
RRB ALP Age Limit and Relaxation
The age limit of the RRB ALP Exam is 18 to 28 years. But RRB provides some relaxation in upper age limit for reserved category. Candidates who belong to SC/ST/ OBC/ PwD category must check the below table.
| S.No. |
Community/Categories |
RRB ALP Age Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
| 1. |
SC/ST candidates |
5 Years |
| 2. |
OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates |
3 Years |
| 3. |
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 |
| 4. |
Persons with Disabilities (PWD) UR |
10 Years |
| 5. |
PWD OBC Non-Creamy Layer |
13 Years |
| 6. |
PWD SC/ST |
15 Years |
| 7. |
Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 |
5 Years |
| 8. |
Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years’ service (continuous or in broken spells) of UR Category |
40 Years of age |
| 9. |
Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years’ service (continuous or in broken spells) of OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) Category |
43 Years of age |
| 10. |
Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years’ service (continuous or in broken spells) of SC/ST Category |
45 Years of age |
| 11. |
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes |
Up to the length of service rendered (or) 5 Years, whichever is lower. |
| 12. |
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried of UR Category |
35 Years of age |
| 13. |
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried of OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) Category |
38 Years of age |
| 14. |
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried of SC/ST Category |
40 Years of age |
| 15. |
Course Completed Act Apprentices applying for the posts for which minimum qualification is ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. |
Shall be relaxed to the extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961. |
| 16. |
Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years of UR Category |
35 Years of age |
| 17. |
Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years of OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) Category |
38 Years of age |
| 18. |
Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years of SC/ST Category |
40 Years of age |
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RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria - Medical Standards
RRB ALP Medical Exam is just qualifying criteria that require the highest standard of medical fitness for Loco Pilot post. It has to be maintained from the period of joining and up to the end of the career as Railway driver.
| Medical Standard |
General Fitness |
Visual Acuity |
| A-1 |
Physically fit in all respects |
Distance Vision: 6/6, 6/6 without glasses with fogging test (must not accept +2D) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6,0.6 without glasses and Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision etc. |
| B-1 |
Physically fit in all respects |
Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision etc. |
| B-2 |
Physically fit in all respects |
Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass test for Binocular Vision etc. |
| C-1 |
Physically fit in all respects |
Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. |
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RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria - Question Paper Language
The RRB ALP question papers are provided in 15 languages i.e. Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. So, candidates who know any of the above languages are eligible for this exam.
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