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)
OR
Pursue Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics /Automobile Engineering
2. Pursue Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics /Automobile Engineering
OR
Complete Bachelor's and follow in up with a Master's 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 recognized board
Fees
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• 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 for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships can 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), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
•Some states have student credit cards with Iow 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. 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 differently abled exist 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
Minu Mubaraka C from Kerala is an Assistant Loco Pilot in the South Western Railway Zone. She has an MTech. in Electrical and Communications Engineering and cleared the Railway Recruitment Board's Assistant Loco Pilot exam following it.*
LOCO PILOT
NCS Code: NA | GS028• You like working outdoors
• You like to lead
• You like to have clear instructions to follow
1. Complete 10+2 in the Commerce or Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
OR
Pursue Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics /Automobile Engineering
2. Pursue Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics /Automobile Engineering
OR
Complete Bachelor's and follow in up with a Master's 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 recognized board
SCHOLARSHIPS
• 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 for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships can 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), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
•Some states have student credit cards with Iow 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. 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 differently abled exist 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/
Experts from the field
Minu Mubaraka C from Kerala is an Assistant Loco Pilot in the South Western Railway Zone. She has an MTech. in Electrical and Communications Engineering and cleared the Railway Recruitment Board's Assistant Loco Pilot exam following it.*
Source: http://bit./y/3Hgqckv
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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