Railway RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT-1 Typing Test Simulator (TCS-iON Hall UI)
Official exam-hall computer typing simulator mirroring TCS-iON and High Court examination centers. Features strict word/character counting, automatic calculation of full/half mistakes, and instant category pass/fail qualification certificates.
Railway RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT-1 DEST Typing Speed & Error Rules
For clerical and executive evaluation in Railway RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT-1, typing speed requirement is 30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi over a 10-minute test window with maximum 5% permissible errors for UR.
| Key Exam Attribute | Official Parameter & Benchmark |
|---|---|
| Post Designation | Assistant Loco Pilot (Electrical / Mechanical) |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
| 7th CPC Pay Level | Pay Level 2 (Grade Pay ₹1900) |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹19,900 |
| Estimated In-Hand Salary | ₹36,240 / month (Metro) |
| Total Questions & Time | 75 Qs in 60 Minutes |
| Marking Scheme | +1 Positive | -0.33 Negative |
| Typing Test Speed | 30 WPM (English) / 25 WPM (Hindi) |
| Age Criteria (General/UR) | 18 to 30 Years |
Railway RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT-1 Typing Speed Test
Typing Skill Test FAQs: Railway RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT-1
Q1. What is the starting in-hand salary for Railway RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT-1?
As per the 7th CPC Matrix Level 2, the starting basic pay is ₹19,900. With Dearness Allowance (55% DA), House Rent Allowance (up to 30% for X-cities), and Transport Allowance minus NPS/PF deductions, the net monthly in-hand salary comes to approximately ₹36,240.
Q2. What is the negative marking and question pattern for Railway RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT-1?
The exam paper consists of 75 multiple-choice questions for a duration of 60 minutes. Candidates receive +1 marks for each correct response, while 0.33 marks are deducted for every incorrect attempt. Unattempted questions carry zero penalty.
Q3. Is there a typing skill test required for Railway RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT-1?
For posts requiring clerical or secretariat duties under Railway RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT-1, a Computer Typing Skill Test is mandatory with a qualifying benchmark of 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi over a 10-minute exam session with 5% allowed error margin.
Q4. What are the age limits and relaxation criteria for Railway RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT-1?
General (Unreserved) candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age. OBC category candidates receive a 3-year upper age relaxation, and SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year upper age relaxation as per Government of India / State Government rules.
Q5. How does the 8th Pay Commission fitment factor impact the Assistant Loco Pilot (Electrical / Mechanical) salary?
If the 8th Pay Commission implements a projected fitment factor between 1.92x and 2.86x, the basic pay for Level 2 (currently ₹19,900) is projected to rise to between ₹38,208 and ₹56,914, dramatically boosting future gross pension and retirement benefits.
Q6. Can I download and print a free practice OMR sheet for Railway RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT-1?
Yes! ToppersMarg provides a free 1-click A4 Printable OMR Sheet Generator calibrated with exact 75 bubbles, corner optical alignment marks, roll number grid, and question-category sections mirroring the real exam hall sheet.