RRB ALP Recruitment 2024: Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancies Tripled to 18,799 – Details Inside

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has revised the number of vacancies for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) for 2024. Now, the number of vacancies has increased triple fold from the original notified vacancy of 5696 positions to a significant 18799.

Initially, there were only 5696 positions available. Now, the number has been substantially increased to 18799 vacancies. Check more details below:

Vacancy Details

Previous Vacancy Announcement: 5696 Vacancies
Revised Vacancy Announcement: 18799 Vacancies

According to the notification released by RRB, the increase in vacancies are available for the postions across all 16 Railway Recruitment Board zones. The notification reads, “Railway Recruitment Board has published CEN 01/2024 for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilo (ALP) with 5696 vacancies all over the Indian Railways. A review has been undertaken in view of additional demand received from Zonal Railways and vacancies of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) stands enhanced to 18799.”

Railway Recruitment 2024: 5696 Vacancies, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date

Revised list of vacancies:

• Central Railway – 1783
• East Central Railway – 76
• East Coast Railway – 1595
• Eastern Railway – 1382
• North Central Railway – 802
• North Eastern Railway – 143
• Northeast Frontier Railway – 428
• Northern Railway – 499
• North Western Railway – 761
• South Central Railway – 1949
• South East Central Railway – 3973
• South Eastern Railway – 1001
• Southern Railway – 726
• South Western Railway – 1576
• West Central Railway – 729
• Western Railway – 1376

Previous vacancies:

• Central Railway 535
• East Central Railway 76
• East Coast Railway 479
• Eastern Railway 415
• North Central Railway 241
• North Eastern Railway 43
• Northeast Frontier Railway 129
• Northern Railway 150
• North Western Railway 228
• South Central Railway 585
• South East Central Railway 1192
• South Eastern Railway 300
• Southern Railway 218
• South Western Railway 473
• West Central Railway 219
• Western Railway 413

Selection Process

The selection of candidates will be done based on the five stages, according to the recruitment notice published earlier this year.

• First Stage CBT
• Second Stage CBT
• Computer Based Aptitude Test – CBAT
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination.

The board informed that candidates who have already applied for the recruitment process will be given an opportunity to revise their choices after further details are published.

Candidates are advised to keep visiting the websites in regular intervals to get updates.

Government of Jammu and Kashmir Home Department Issues New Reservation Rules for SPOs and VHGs

In an important move aimed at improving recruitment opportunities within the police force, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir’s Home Department has announced amendments to the Jammu and Kashmir Police Rules, 1960. These changes have been enacted through Notification S.O: 339, leveraging the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 43 of the Police Act, Samvat, 1983.

Key Amendments:

1. Addition of Rule 172-C:
– Title: “Reservation of vacancies for SPOs and Volunteer Home Guards (VHGs)”
– Provisions:
– A horizontal reservation of 15% of available vacancies is designated for Special Police Officers (SPOs).
– A 4% reservation is allocated for Volunteer Home Guards (VHGs) at the Constable level in direct recruitment.
– These reservations are specifically earmarked for individuals who have a minimum of three years of engagement in their respective roles.
– Importantly, if eligible candidates are not available, the reserved quota for that year will not be carried forward to the subsequent year.

2. Modification to Sub-Rule (1) of Rule 182:
– A new proviso has been added, which states:
– “Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (c) of sub-rule (1) of rule 176, the upper age limit for direct recruitment as Constable shall be 40 years in case of SPOs and Volunteer Home Guards having minimum 3 years of engagement.”

These amendments are aimed at recognizing the service and dedication of SPOs and VHGs, providing them with structured opportunities for career advancement within the police force.

Administrative Details:
– The notification has been issued under the authority of Chandraker Bharti, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Government.
– It is documented under No.: HOME-PNG/94/2021-01-HOME (CC-11169) and dated June 19, 2024.

This notification marks a significant step towards enhancing the career prospects of SPOs and VHGs, ensuring their contributions are adequately rewarded through formalized recruitment reservations and age relaxation in direct recruitment.

Extension Notice for Application Submission Deadline by CIED – IUST Foundation

The CIED – IUST Foundation at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), located in Awantipora, Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir, has issued an extension notice for the submission of application forms for various positions under the NIDHI i-TBI project.

According to the latest notice, the deadline for submitting application forms, initially advertised under notification No.: IUST/CIED/24/916 dated June 5, 2024, has been extended. The new deadline for submission is July 4, 2024, until 8:00 PM.

Details of the Extension:
– Previous Deadline: As per the original notification.
– New Deadline: July 4, 2024, by 8:00 PM.
– Notification Reference: IUST/CIED/24/935.
– Date of Notice: June 19, 2024.

The extension aims to provide applicants additional time to complete their application process for the various positions available under the NIDHI i-TBI project at CIED-IUST Foundation.

Contact Information:
– Registered Address: Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir, India, 192122.
– CIN: U80902JK2022NPL013701.

For more details and to access the application forms, applicants are advised to visit the official website of IUST or contact the CIED – IUST Foundation directly.