RRB ALP Recruitment 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2025 with 9,970 vacancies across different Zonal Railways. The recruitment notification has been approved by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, and will be conducted through a Centralized Employment Notification (CEN).
Candidates interested in securing a job in the Indian Railways as an Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) must meet the required educational qualifications, age criteria, and other eligibility conditions. The selection process includes CBT (Computer-Based Test), CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies | 9,970 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Salary/ Pay Scale | ₹19,900 + Allowances (Level-2 as per 7th CPC) |
| Selection Process | CBT, CBAT, Document Verification, Medical Exam |
| Official Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 11 April 2025 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 12 April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 May 2025 (Extended) |
| Correction Link | 22-31 May 2025 |
| Exam Date | 13, 16,17, 18 Feb 2026 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC | ₹500/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | ₹250/- |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Vacancies & Qualification
Educational Qualification
- 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade OR
- Diploma/Degree in Engineering (relevant field)
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Age Limit
The age limit for RRB ALP 2025 is 18 to 30 years as of 1st July 2025.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection process consists of four stages:
- CBT 1 (Computer-Based Test 1) – Qualifying in nature.
- CBT 2 (Computer-Based Test 2) – Shortlisting for CBAT.
- CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test) – Required for final merit list.
- Document Verification & Medical Examination – Final selection stage.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
CBT 1 (Stage 1)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | 60 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science | 20 | 20 | |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 75 | 75 | 1 Hour |
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd for each incorrect answer.
- Qualifying Marks: Decided by RRB.
CBT 2 (Stage 2)
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Part A | Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | ||
| General Science | 40 | 40 | ||
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 | 10 | ||
| Part B | Relevant Trade (Technical Knowledge) | 75 | 75 | 60 minutes |
| Total | — | 175 | 175 | 2.5 Hours |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Important Links
| RRB ALP 2025 Admit Card | Admit Card |
| Apply Last Date Extended Notice | Notice |
| RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Notification | Notification |
| RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| RRB Official Website | RRB |
