Abstract: A method and an alignment arrangement for a circuit breaker cradle configured to mount in a switchgear enclosure. The switchgear enclosure includes a mounting base. The alignment arrangement includes a first cradle alignment notch defined in one end of the mounting base. A second cradle alignment notch is defined in another end of the mounting base. A first alignment tab is defined on one edge of the cradle and positioned on the cradle to align with the first cradle alignment notch. A second alignment tab is defined on another edge of the cradle and positioned on the cradle to align with the second cradle alignment notch. The two alignment tabs will mate and interlock with the two notches in the mounting base to align the cradle horizontally and vertically in the switchgear enclosure.