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
March 2025
Online Registration Start Date
10 April 2025 (Tentative Date)
Last Date to Apply
09 May 2025
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General/OBC
₹500/-
SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen
₹250/-
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Vacancies & Qualification
Zonal Railway
Vacancies
Central Railway
376
East Central Railway
700
East Coast Railway
1461
Eastern Railway
868
North Central Railway
508
North Eastern Railway
100
Northeast Frontier Railway
125
Northern Railway
521
North Western Railway
679
South Central Railway
989
South East Central Railway
568
South Eastern Railway
921
Southern Railway
510
West Central Railway
759
Western Railway
885
Metro Railway Kolkata
225
Total
9,970
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
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175
175
2.5 Hours
CBAT (Aptitude Test)
Only for ALP candidates who qualify CBT 2.
No negative marking.
Minimum 42 marks required in each test battery.
Final Merit List: 70% weightage of CBT 2 Part A + 30% CBAT Score.
How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2025
Visit the official RRB website: www.indianrailways.gov.in
Click on “CEN 2025 – RRB ALP Recruitment” and select Apply Online.
Register using valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the application form and upload necessary documents.
Pay the application fee using online payment methods.
Submit the application and print the confirmation receipt.
