Railway RRB ALP 01/2024 CBAT Admit Card 2025

Important Dates

• Online Apply Start Date : 20/01/2024
• Last Date for Apply Online: 19/02/2024 up to 11:59 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 19/02/2024
• Correction / Edit Form : 20-29/02/2024
• CBT Stage-I Result : 26/02/2025
• CBT Stage-II Exam Date : 02-06/05/2025
• CBAT Exam Date : 15/07/2025
• CBAT Admit Card Available : 11/07/2025
• Final Result : To be announced

Application Fee

• General, OBC, EWS : ₹500/-
• SC, ST, PH : ₹250/-
• All Category Female : ₹250/-
• After Stage-I Exam Fee Refund:
• UR, OBC, EWS Refund : ₹400/-
• SC, ST, PH, Female Refund : ₹250/-
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, or Mobile Wallet Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 33 years as on 01 July 2024
• Selection Process: CBT Stage-I → CBT Stage-II → Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) → Document Verification → Medical Examination

Recruitment Details - Total Vacancies - 18,799

• Matriculation/SSLC Plus ITI Course Completed from recognized institutes (NCVT/SCVT)
• OR Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering
• OR Degree in Engineering (B.Tech/B.E.) in relevant discipline
• Must be physically and medically fit for the post

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Pay Scale: Level 2 - ₹19,900 - 63,200/- (7th Pay Commission)
• Grade Pay: ₹1,900/- (as per 7th CPC)
• In-Hand Salary: ₹30,000 - 35,000/- (including allowances)
• Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Running Allowance, Night Duty Allowance
• Job Security: Central Government Employee Benefits with Pension Scheme
• Career Growth: Promotion to Loco Pilot, Senior Loco Pilot, and Loco Supervisor
• Other Benefits: Free Medical Facility, Railway Travel Concession, Leave Encashment

Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis

• Difficulty Level: High - Technical knowledge and aptitude test required
• Expected Applications: 40-50 lakh candidates for 18,799 posts
• Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:2100 to 1:2700 (Very High Competition)
• CBT Stage-I Cut-off Range: 40-60% marks for general category
• CBT Stage-II Cut-off Range: 50-70% marks for general category
• CBAT Qualifying Marks: 42 marks (Same for all categories)
• Preparation Time: 8-12 months recommended for thorough preparation
• Success Rate: Less than 0.05% selection rate - Requires intensive preparation

Exam Center Details

• All India: CBAT examination will be conducted at various centers across India
• Major Cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad
• Regional Centers: Lucknow, Kanpur, Patna, Bhopal, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar
• Zone-wise Centers: All 21 RRB regions will have designated exam centers
• Preference: Exam center allocation based on CBT Stage-II qualified candidates' region
• Final exam center details will be mentioned in the CBAT admit card

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