In a significant development, the Railway Recruitment Board has announced a substantial increase in the number of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies to meet the additional demand of various railway zones. Initially, 5696 vacancies were notified through CEN No. 01/2024 (Centralized Employment Notification). This number has now increased to 18,799 vacancies via a notice released on 19 June 2024.
RRB ALP Vacancy Increased 2024
This announcement brings a great opportunity for young candidates with ample vacancies. The candidates who previously submitted the application form will be given an opportunity to revise their choice of RRB ALP 2024. Candidates should stay updated to take advantage of this opportunity.
The updated RRB ALP Zone-Wise vacancy is tabulated below:
| RRB ALP Zone-wise Vacancy 2024 | |||
| Zonal Railway | Initial Vacancies | Enhanced Vacancies | Net Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Railway | 535 | 1783 | 1248 |
| East Central Railway | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| East Coast Railway | 479 | 1595 | 1116 |
| Eastern Railway | 415 | 1382 | 967 |
| North Central Railway | 241 | 802 | 561 |
| North Eastern Railway | 43 | 143 | 100 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 129 | 428 | 299 |
| Northern Railway | 150 | 499 | 349 |
| North Western Railway | 228 | 761 | 533 |
| South Central Railway | 585 | 1949 | 1364 |
| South East Central Railway | 1192 | 3973 | 2781 |
| South Eastern Railway | 300 | 1001 | 701 |
| Southern Railway | 218 | 726 | 508 |
| South Western Railway | 473 | 1576 | 1103 |
| West Central Railway | 219 | 729 | 510 |
| Western Railway | 413 | 1376 | 963 |
| Total | 5696 | 18799 | 13103 |
The Ministry of Railways communicates via a letter, with the all Zonal Railways on 18 June 2024. This preparation has been conducted in consultation with the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Bangalore, which facilitates the finalization of the revised vacancies after the proposal is officially approved.
RRB ALP Vacancy Increase Proposal by Ministry of Railway
Additionally, current candidates will have the opportunity to revise their choice of RRBs, considering the potential increase in the number of vacancies. This ensures a fair and transparent selection process, adapting to the new distribution of opportunities.
This enhancement underscores the Ministry of Railways’ commitment to meeting operational demands and improving employment opportunities within the sector.
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