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What is the working hours of loco pilot?
“Loco pilots are made to work for more than 13hours and night duties are assigned to them continuously for six days. This should stop. Maximum duty hours should be limited to six hours for all loco pilots and night duties should not be assigned continuously.
How is life of ALP Quora?
Basically their duty is of 14–15 hours. They don’t have time to spend with their families. Almost no vocations. Generally in summers they have to bear 50°C of temperature as locomotives which are currently in operation they are not equipped with AC.
How many Loco pilots are there in Indian Railways?
100,000 Loco Pilots
Indian Railway, the world’s largest network (under a single management), consists of more than 100,000 Loco Pilots (Drivers) and Train Managers (Guards), which forms the basic functioning team, responsible for Train Operations.
Which stream is best for loco pilot?
The candidates need to appear for diploma in engineering entrance examination for various streams such as Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or automobile to be eligible for the Loco pilot after 12th.
How to become an Assistant Loco Pilot through RRB ALP?
Yes, a candidate in order to become an Assistant loco pilot through RRB ALP exam must have an ITI degree, either after 10th or 12th standard. Candidates having a diploma degree in the field of automobile/mechanical/electrical/electronics are also eligible to apply for RRB ALP exam. Q.4. What is the RRB ALP Question Paper Pattern? Ans.
How difficult is the job of an ALP?
Job of ALPs are nowadays a little difficult due to extended duty hours, vacancies existing. Besides in goods train working there is always element of uncertainty. But they are compensated by the way of running allowance.
Is there any minimum mandatory period to serve as ALP?
If i joined as ALP is there any minimum mandatory period i should serve as ALP. Please help..Thanks in advance. There is no specific benefit if you write a fresh RRB exam to become SE. There will be 5 year minimum service obligation. But this doenst prevent you to leave Railways for public Sector or a better job in Railways itself.
How is the running allowance paid to an ALP candidate?
The strenuous nature of the job is compensated by allowances of which the important one is Running Allowance. You are paid Running Allowance based on the monthly kilometres on the run. Career path : ALP’s next promotion is Sr. ALP followed by LP.