Vande Bharat Loco Pilot Salary: What is the salary of a loco pilot of Vande Bharat Express? Know the process, qualification, recruitment, allowances and government facilities available to become a Vande Bharat driver from ALP.
ALP Salary India: Running the Vande Bharat Express, one of the most modern and fast trains in the country, is counted among the most responsible duties of the Indian Railways. This is the reason why the question often arises in the minds of people that what is the salary of a Loco Pilot of Vande Bharat and is there direct recruitment for it? If you also want to make a career in Railways, then this information can be useful for you.
Is there direct recruitment for Vande Bharat?
There is no direct recruitment for loco pilot of Vande Bharat Express. First of all the candidate has to pass the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) examination of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). After selection one has to gain experience in operating various trains for many years.
After excellent service record, safe driving and departmental promotion, loco pilots are given special technical training to operate high-speed and modern trains like Vande Bharat.
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What is the salary of Vande Bharat Loco Pilot?
The starting basic salary of ALP in Railways is ₹ 19,900. The starting in-hand salary including dearness allowance, house rent allowance, transport and other allowances can be around ₹35,000 to ₹40,000.
Whereas, experienced loco pilots running premium trains like Vande Bharat can earn a monthly salary of ₹1 lakh or more along with running allowance, night duty and other allowances. Actual salary depends on seniority, duty hours and allowances.
Qualification and other facilities
To become an Assistant Loco Pilot, it is mandatory for the candidate to have passed 10th. Along with this, one should have ITI in related trade or Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile. The age limit is generally fixed at 18 to 30 years.
Apart from salary, loco pilots also get many government facilities like DA, HRA, transport allowance, running allowance, medical facility, railway travel concession, pension (as per rules), leave and promotion. This is why it is considered one of the most prestigious jobs in Indian Railways.
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