The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially declared the results for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment examination, known as CBT 1, on February 26, 2025. This examination was conducted from November 25 to 29, 2024, attracting numerous hopeful candidates.
A total of 25,271 candidates have been provisionally shortlisted to move on to the next phase of the selection process, the Computer-Based Test Stage 2 (CBT-2), scheduled for March 19 and 20, 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 18,799 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilots across various regions of India.
For candidates eager to check their results, the process is straightforward. Starting February 27, at 3 p.m., individuals can log on to their respective regional RRB websites using their registration number and date of birth to access their individual scorecards. The official link for the results is available on each regional website, including rrbcdg.gov.in for Chandigarh.
To check the results, candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official RRB website.
- On the homepage, locate the notification section and select the link for 'RRB ALP CBT 1 Results 2024.'
- Click on the link and enter the required credentials.
- Download the results for future reference.
It is important to note, as highlighted by the RRB, the results presented are provisional. The notice states, "The candidature of all the qualified candidates for the 2nd Stage Examination (CBT-2) is purely provisional and is liable to be cancelled at any stage of recruitment or thereafter..." This means any discrepancies found may lead to disqualification.
When it came to the expected cut-off marks for this year, various sources suggested potential ranges across several categories. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories might see cut-off marks ranging from 55 to 65, with OBC candidates expected to fall between 45 to 55 and SC candidates between 40 to 30, and ST candidates around 35 to 25. These numeric benchmarks highlight how competitive the process can be.
The announcement of the CBT results was not just about qualification but also about the subsequent steps involved. Following the CBT 1 results, candidates must prepare for the CBT 2, which forms the basis for the final merit list.
The following detailed timeline highlights important upcoming dates:
- Results released: February 26, 2025
- Scorecard availability: February 27, 2025, at 3 p.m.
- CBT-2 exam dates: March 19 and 20, 2025
- City intimation and admit cards to be released: 10 days before the exam
The selection procedure involves various phases, including the Computer-based Test 1 (CBT-1), CBT-2, Computer-based Aptitude Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Candidates must successfully clear each stage to secure their positions.
Despite the excitement surrounding the results, candidates are reminded of the competitive nature of this recruitment drive and must stay diligent throughout the process. The RRB emphasizes the significance of maintaining integrity and accuracy throughout their application and during examinations.
This year’s results mark another step for the RRB as it continues to streamline its selection processes and provide candidates with timely information, thereby showcasing the growing need for transparency and efficiency within the governmental recruitment framework.
The RRB's role has been quintessential for providing employment opportunities within the Indian Railways, and with thousands of candidates vying for these prestigious roles, the RRB ALP recruitment drive remains one of the most anticipated events of the year.