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
Here, the EWS cut-off is not only the lowest but is significantly lower than even the ST category. A similar trend is observed in other RRBs, where the EWS cut-off has remained below the OBC category.
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.
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