An Assistant Loco Pilot assists the loco pilot in driving trains safely and can rise to loco pilot with experience.
Duties include following signals and speed limits, checking the locomotive before departure, and working shifts including nights.
ALP posts are at the entry pay level of the 7th Pay Commission.
In-hand salary includes basic pay plus dearness allowance, house rent allowance and running allowance.
The exact pay scale and allowances are given in the official RRB notification.