The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has recently announced a significant increase in the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies for 2024. Initially, there were only 5,696 positions available. However, the good news is that the number has been substantially increased to 18,799 vacancies. This exciting update opens up a wealth of opportunities for aspiring candidates who are eager to embark on a rewarding career with the Indian Railways.
RRB ALP Vacancies Distribution
Distribution of Vacancies Across Railway Zones
The table below provides a detailed overview of the distribution of vacancies across the different RRB zones:
| S. NO. | ZONAL RAILWAY | VACANCIES NOTIFIED | ENHANCED VACANCIES / VACANCIES APPROVED BY THE BOARD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CENTRAL RAILWAY | 535 | 1783 |
| 2 | East Central Railway | 76 | 76 |
| 3 | East Coast Railway | 479 | 1595 |
| 4 | Eastern Railway | 415 | 1382 |
| 5 | North Central Railway | 241 | 802 |
| 6 | North Eastern Railway | 43 | 143 |
| 7 | Northeast Frontier Railway | 129 | 428 |
| 8 | Northern Railway | 150 | 499 |
| 9 | North Western Railway | 228 | 761 |
| 10 | South Central Railway | 585 | 1949 |
| 11 | South East Central Railway | 1192 | 3973 |
| 12 | South Eastern Railway | 300 | 1001 |
| 13 | Southern Railway | 218 | 726 |
| 14 | South Western Railway | 473 | 1576 |
| 15 | West Central Railway | 219 | 729 |
| 16 | Western Railway | 413 | 1376 |
| TOTAL | 5696 | 18799 |
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Candidates who have already applied for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2024 are now in a favorable position due to the increased number of vacancies. This means that the competition per seat is effectively reduced, enhancing the chances of selection for dedicated and well-prepared aspirants.