Loco Pilot is a competent railway servant responsible for driving a train.
Personal Competencies
You like working outdoors
You like to lead
You like to have clear instructions to follow
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Commerce or Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Pursue Industrial Training Institute (ITI) training in Armature and Coil Winder /Electrician/Electronics Mechanic/Fitter/ Heat Engine/Instrument Mechanic/Machinist/Mechanic Diesel/Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV/ Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic / Turner / Wireman
OR
Pursue apprenticeship in Armature and Coil Winder /Electrician/Electronics Mechanic/Fitter/ Heat Engine/Instrument Mechanic/Machinist/Mechanic Diesel/Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV/ Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic / Turner / Wireman
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics /Automobile Engineering
OR
Pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics /Automobile Engineering
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree and follow it up with a Master’s degree in the same or allied subject
3. Qualify RRB-ALP exam
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
• Any Industrial Training Institute recognised by National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training. • Any recognized colleges, which offers degrees and diplomas in Mechanical / Electrical/Electronics /Automobile Engineering
Fees
Scholarships & Loans
Scholarships
• There are a few engineering-specific scholarships, such as IndusInd Foundation Scholarship, Baba Gurbachan Singh Scholarship Scheme, Samsung Star Scholar Programme 2022, Central Sector Scheme Of Scholarships, JSPN Scholarship 2022, NTPC Scholarship Scheme 2022, Foundation for Excellence Scholarship 2022, RD Sethna Loan Scholarship. For more you can visit the below-mentioned websites: • National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE schemes and state schemes. • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI. • Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA). •Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Indian Railways
Work Environment: It is a field job. You will not handle a team. Local travel is an important part of the job profile. It is a transferrable job. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Assistant Loco Pilot → Loco Pilot → Senior Loco Pilot → Loco Foreman → Station Head
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Loco Pilot ranges between INR 40,000- 78,200* per month
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Minu Mubaraka C from Kerala is an Assistant Loco Pilot in the South Western Railway Zone. She has an M.Tech. in Electrical and Communications Engineering and cleared the Railway Recruitment Board’s Assistant Loco Pilot exam following it.*
Loco Pilot
NCS Code: NA | GV0141. Complete 10+2 in the Commerce or Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Pursue Industrial Training Institute (ITI) training in Armature and Coil Winder /Electrician/Electronics Mechanic/Fitter/ Heat Engine/Instrument Mechanic/Machinist/Mechanic Diesel/Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV/ Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic / Turner / Wireman
OR
Pursue apprenticeship in Armature and Coil Winder /Electrician/Electronics Mechanic/Fitter/ Heat Engine/Instrument Mechanic/Machinist/Mechanic Diesel/Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV/ Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic / Turner / Wireman
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics /Automobile Engineering
OR
Pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics /Automobile Engineering
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree and follow it up with a Master’s degree in the same or allied subject
3. Qualify RRB-ALP exam
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
• Any Industrial Training Institute recognised by National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training.
• Any recognized colleges, which offers degrees and diplomas in Mechanical / Electrical/Electronics /Automobile Engineering
Scholarships
• There are a few engineering-specific scholarships, such as IndusInd Foundation Scholarship, Baba Gurbachan Singh Scholarship Scheme, Samsung Star Scholar Programme 2022, Central Sector Scheme Of Scholarships, JSPN Scholarship 2022, NTPC Scholarship Scheme 2022, Foundation for Excellence Scholarship 2022, RD Sethna Loan Scholarship. For more you can visit the below-mentioned websites:
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE schemes and state schemes.
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
•Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Indian Railways
Work Environment: It is a field job. You will not handle a team. Local travel is an important part of the job profile. It is a transferrable job. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Assistant Loco Pilot → Loco Pilot → Senior Loco Pilot → Loco Foreman → Station Head
The approx. salary of a Loco Pilot ranges between INR 40,000- 78,200* per month
Source: https://railwayrecruitmentgov.in/rrb-alp-salary/
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Minu Mubaraka C from Kerala is an Assistant Loco Pilot in the South Western Railway Zone. She has an M.Tech. in Electrical and Communications Engineering and cleared the Railway Recruitment Board’s Assistant Loco Pilot exam following it.*
Source: http://bit.ly/3Hgqckv
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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