Can you tell me about the eligibility requirement and salary offered for the Assistant Loco Pilot Post in RRB (Railway Recruitment Board), Gorakhpur?

The job of an Assistant Loco Pilot in Railway Recruitment Board, Gorakhpur is quite challenging, detailed-oriented and requires constant attention for proper execution.

Educational Qualification:
• One should have passed Matriculation/ Class 10th Exam and must possess the qualification of ITI (NCVT/ SCVT) from any recognized board or institutions for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts.

Age Limit:
• One’s age should be between 18 years to 25 years for Assistant Loco Pilot posts.
• Age relaxation is applicable.

Application Fees:
• General candidates will have to pay Rs. 100/- while SC/ ST/ Ex-servicemen/ PWD/ Women candidates are exempted from paying application fee.

Pay Scale:
Pay Scale Rs. 5200 – 20200/-
Grade Pay Rs. 1900/-
Initial Pay Rs. 5830/-
Total Pay Rs. 7730/-

Apart from the fixed pay scale set by the Indian Government, the extra perks and benefits and allowances depend on various conditions and hence can’t be stated uniformly.

Other major allowances include:

DA on Total Pay
Running Allowance (based on the kms travelled)
Transport Allowance
Running Allowance
House Rent Allowance (if not provided with quarter)
Deductions from salary include 10% of total Pay towards New Pension Scheme.

Selection Procedure:
• Written Test (Computer Based Test)
• Skill Test (If Applicable)

Career Path & Progression

There is a mandatory training during which an RRB ALP is trained to perform various duties.

After consistent years of service, an RRB ALP Career Progression can be along the following lines.

1. Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
2. Senior Assistant Loco Pilot (Sr. ALP)
3. Loco Pilot (LP)
4. Power Controller/ Crew Controller/ Loco Foreman (Loco Supervisor)

After getting promoted to the level of a Loco Pilot (LP), the RRB Personnel will have a choice to pursue either one of the career lines.
• Power Controller
• Crew Controller
• Loco Foreman (Loco Supervisor)