The RRB ALP City Intimation Slip for CEN 01/2021 was an essential document issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) to help candidates prepare for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment exams. This slip notified shortlisted applicants of their exam city, tentative date, and shift, allowing ample time for travel arrangements before the actual admit card release. Launched in 2021 amid high competition for over 64,371 vacancies, it played a crucial role during phased Computer Based Tests (CBT) that faced multiple delays due to COVID-19 and legal challenges.
As shown in the attached screenshot, the slip's download link appeared as a simple "Candidate Login" portal labeled "Download Link Active, CEN 01/2C," typically hosted on regional RRB sites or rrbapply.gov.in. By April 2026, this 2021 cycle is fully concluded, but understanding its process remains valuable for future recruitments like CEN 01/2025.
The City Intimation Slip served as an early alert for CBT Stage 1, released 7-10 days before exams. Unlike the e-admit card, it excluded precise venue addresses, roll numbers, or gate entry rules—focusing solely on logistics like city cluster (e.g., Jaipur, Delhi) and shift timings (morning, afternoon, evening).
Key contents:
Candidate's name, father's name, and application/registration number.
Allotted exam city or zone.
Tentative exam date and shift (e.g., Shift 1: 9 AM).
Gender, category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS), and PwD status if applicable.
Instructions to download admit card later and helpline contacts.
This slip was mandatory for reference but not for exam hall entry—the admit card was the gate pass.
Notified on March 28, 2021, CEN 01/2021 aimed to fill 64,371 ALP/IT Technician posts across 21 RRBs. Application window: April-May 2021; fee payment until June. Exams were postponed from late 2021 to March 2022 due to pandemic surges.
Phased rollout:
CBT 1 Slips: Activated February 2022 for March 17-29 exams.
Re-exams: June 2023 and October 2024 for court-ordered cases (e.g., normalization disputes).
CBT 2: December 2023-June 2024.
CBAT/DV/Medical: 2024-2025; final results by December 2024.
Over 2 crore applications flooded servers, causing crashes—RRBs extended slip download windows accordingly.
Downloading was straightforward via region-specific portals (e.g., rrbchennai.gov.in for South Zone). Here's the exact process used in 2021-2024:
Visit Official Site: Go to your RRB's homepage (list at indianrailways.gov.in).
Locate Link: Click "CEN 01/2021" > "CBT 1 City Intimation Slip" (matches screenshot).
Login Credentials: Enter Registration Number (10-12 digits), Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY), and captcha.
Submit & View: PDF generates instantly—verify details.
Download/Print: Save multiple copies; no email dispatch.
Pro Tip: Use desktop browsers (Chrome/Firefox); clear cache if login fails. Helpline: 139 or regional numbers.
Sample Login Screen (as in image): Prominent blue "Candidate Login" button under "Download Link Active."
Candidates reported frequent hurdles:
Server Down: Peak hours (evenings)—retry mornings.
Invalid Credentials: Check application status first; typos in DOB common.
No Slip Showing: Provisional list check; contact RRB if absent.
Multiple Applications: One slip per valid form; duplicates auto-cancelled.
RRBs issued SMS/email alerts 48 hours prior.
By 2025, CEN 01/2021 saw 1.5+ lakh selections; waitlists exhausted. Old slip links deactivated—attempts redirect to archives.
Lessons for CEN 01/2025 (current cycle):
Slips mirrored process: Released Feb 3, 2026, for Feb 13-18 exams.
Improved servers via digialm.com.
Same login: Reg No + DOB.
Can I change city? No, final allotment; opt for clusters during application.
Lost Registration No? Use roll number search on RRB sites.
Exam postponed? New slips issued via notifications.
PwD/Scribe? Declaration form with slip.
Current Link Active? No—2021 closed; check CEN 01/2025 instead.
For Jaipur candidates (user location), RRB Ajmer handled CEN 01/2021 slips—local centers in Rajasthan clusters
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