ALP cutoffs are published at two stages: CBT 1 cutoff (for CBT 2 shortlisting) and CBT 2 Part A cutoff (for CBAT shortlisting). Trade and zone-wise variation exists for Part B qualifying threshold.
ALP CBT 1 Cutoff 2018 & 2024 Cycles – General Category
| Cycle | General (/75) | OBC (/75) | SC (/75) | ST (/75) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALP 2024 (CEN 01/2024) | 51.44 | 45.78 | 40.33 | 34.89 |
| ALP 2018 (CEN 01/2018) | 47.22 | 41.56 | 36.78 | 31.44 |
ALP CBT 2 Part A Cutoff (CBAT Shortlisting)
| Cycle | General (/100) | OBC (/100) | SC (/100) | ST (/100) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALP 2024 | 59.78 | 53.44 | 47.22 | 41.56 |
| ALP 2018 | 55.33 | 49.11 | 43.78 | 38.22 |
Expected ALP 2026 Cutoff (Projected)
| Stage | General (Expected) | OBC (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| CBT 1 (/75) | 50–54 | 44–48 |
| CBT 2 Part A (/100) | 58–63 | 52–57 |
Why ALP Cutoffs Are Moderate
- Technical Part B qualifying requirement eliminates a portion of candidates who don't score 35% in trade paper
- CBAT aptitude test further filters candidates for ALP appointment
- Technician Grade III vacancies are much larger (13,000+) than ALP (5,000+), creating separate merit pools