RRB ALP CBAT Cutoff 2025: EWS category cutoff lower than SC, ST, OBC categories in this region - check here

RRB ALP CBAT Cutoff 2025

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has declared the results for the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2024. Along with the results, the board has released the category-wise cut-off marks, which have revealed some unexpected and surprising trends across various RRB zones, making the cut-off the central point of discussion this year.

Candidates who appeared for the CBAT round, held between July 15 and August 31, 2025, can now check their results and qualification status on the official websites of their respective RRBs.

Cut-Off Surprise: EWS Category Creates a Stir

The most talked-about aspect of this result announcement is the unexpected pattern in the cut-off marks for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS). In a significant deviation from the norm, the EWS cut-off in several RRBs has fallen below that of the SC, ST, and OBC categories.

A prime example is RRB Ajmer. The cut-off data shows:

• General: 80.11157
• OBC: 77.5851
• SC: 74.65056
• ST: 70.35071
• EWS: 68.55071

Category-Wise Cut-Off: A Quick Look at Other RRBs

For a clearer perspective, here are the cut-off marks from a few other RRBs:

RRB Patna Cut-Off:

General: 81.58238

OBC: 79.55381

EWS: 78.45143

SC: 70.78809

ST: 65.51428

RRB Chandigarh Cut-Off:

General: 78.00461

OBC: 74.16170

SC: 73.11170

EWS: 66.81312

ST: 39.57220

How to check RRB ALP CBAT 2025 Result

Follow these simple steps to check your result:

Step 1. Visit the official website of your respective Regional Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
Step 2. Look for and click on the link that says "RRB ALP CBAT Result 2024" or similar. You will be redirected to a login page.
Step 3. Enter your required credentials, such as your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
Step 4. Your result, displaying your Test Battery-wise T-Score, Overall T-Score, and qualification status, will be displayed on the screen.
Step 5. Download and take a printout for future reference.

Next Steps for Shortlisted Candidates

Candidates whose Roll Numbers have been shortlisted in the merit list will now proceed to the final stages of selection:

Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification at the venue specified in their E-Call Letter.

Medical Examination: Candidates will be sent for a medical test at designated Railway Hospitals the day after their Document Verification. Travel to the hospital city is included.

Candidates are advised to be prepared to stay for 3-4 days for the complete DV and medical process.

With the surprising cut-off trends setting a new precedent, all eyes are now on the upcoming document verification round for the final selection of Assistant Loco Pilots for Indian Railways.