Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Posts: 9970
Official Notification

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Short Notification- Recruitment Board for Indian Railways Assistant Loco Pilots ALP CEN 01/2025. Interested applicants may apply online for this Railway RRB CEN 01/2025 between April 12, 2025, and May 11, 2025. Read the notification to learn about the eligibility requirements, post details, selection process, age restriction, pay scale, and other details for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot ALP CEN 01/2025.
Application Fee
  • General/ OBC/ EWS: 500 ₹
  • SC/ ST/ PH: 250 ₹
  • Female: 250 ₹
  • After Appear the Stage I Exam
  • General/ OBC/ EWS Refund: 400 ₹
  • SC/ ST/ PH Refund: 250 ₹
  • Female Refund: 250 ₹
  • Candidates Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Fee Mode Only
  • Qualifications
  • Class 10th Matric with ITI from NCVT / SCVT Certificate in itter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air- Conditioning Mechanic. OR
  • Class 10th with Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering (OR) combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI. OR
  • BE / B.Tech Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering.
  • Age Limits
  • Min. Age: 18 Years
  • Max. Age: 30 Years
  • Age limit as of 01.07.2025.The age relaxation will be given as per the RRB's rules.
  • Important Dates
  • Application Start :12 April 2025
  • Application Last Date :19 May 2025
  • Pay Fees Last Date :21 May 2025
  • Correction Window :22-31 May 2025
  • Exam Date :According to Schedule
  • Admitcard :3 Days Before the Exam
  • Selection Procedure

  • 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.
  • Post-Wise Vacancies

    Post Name Vacancies
    Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 9970

    Zone-Wise Vacancies

    Zone Name Zone UR SC ST OBC EWS TOTAL
    Ahmedabad WR 223 74 37 130 33 497
    Ajmer NWR 162 262 73 133 49 679
    WCR 109 04 x 14 14 141
    Allahabad NR 33 12 06 21 08 80
    NCR 218 72 50 110 58 508
    Bhopal WR 23 12 x 11 x 46
    WCR 221 103 53 130 111 618
    Bhubaneswar ECR 454 205 119 121 29 928
    Bilaspur SECR 228 86 43 155 56 568
    Chandigarh NR 188 56 28 117 44 433
    Chennai SR 155 56 37 73 41 362
    Gorakhpur NER 32 12 28 21 07 100
    Guwahati NFR 13 04 02 08 03 30
    Jammu-Srinagar NR 04 03 01 x x 08
    Kolkata SER 95 39 19 61 48 262
    ER 194 71 39 103 51 458
    Thiruvana- nthapuram SR 55 25 15 32 21 148
    Malda ER 171 66 37 103 33 410
    SER 10 04 02 06 02 24
    Mumbai SCR 09 03 02 06 02 22
    CR 152 56 28 102 38 376
    WR 138 51 26 93 34 342
    Muzaffarpur ECR 36 13 07 24 09 89
    Patna ECR 14 05 02 09 03 33
    Ranchi ECR 234 87 43 156 58 578
    SER 255 105 45 164 66 635
    Secunderabad SCR 435 136 70 216 110 967
    ECoR 216 80 40 144 53 533
    Siliguri NFR 39 14 06 26 10 95
    Total 4116 1716 858 2289 991 9970

    CBT Exam Pattern

    CBT 1 (Stage 1) Negative Marking : 1/3rd
    Subject Questions Marks Duration
  • General Science
  • 20 20 60 Min.
  • Mathematics
  • 20 20
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning
  • 25 25
  • General Awareness and Current Affairs
  • 10 10
    Total 75 75 60 Min.
    CBT 2 (Stage 2) Negative Marking : 1/3rd
    Part Subject Questions Marks Duration
    Part-1
  • Mathematics
  • 25 25 90 Min.
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning
  • 25 25
  • General Science
  • 40 40
  • General Awareness & Current Affairs
  • 10 10
    Part-2
  • Relevant Trade (Technical Knowledge)
  • 75 75 60 Min.
    Total 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

    Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2025 Application Steps :-
    Read The Notification :
  • First of All Read the Complete Official Notification Carefully and Check Qualification, Application Fees, Important Dates, Age Limit & Relaxation, Selection Process Etc.
  • Collect Required Documents :
  • Collect The Required Documents Like Eligibility Proof, Mark Sheet, Photo, Signature, Identity Proof, Address Details and All The Basic Information For Application.
  • Prepare Scanned Documents :
  • Scan The Documents You Have Collected, Including Your Photo, Signature, Identity Proof, Mark Sheet, Address Details and All Others in the Specified Format.
  • Fill The Application Form :
  • Fill out the Form With Accurate & Updated Information. While Filling The Form, Double Check All The Columns Whether All Your Information is Entered Correctly.
  • Check Application Preview :
  • Before Final Submission, Please Preview Your Application Form. Verify That All Details Provided are Accurate and Complete. After This Go To The Next Step.
  • Pay The Application Fees :
  • If Any Fee is Applicable for the Application, Follow The Instructions to Make The Payment. Payment Can be Made Online / Offline as per the Given Steps.
  • Submit Application Form :
  • Once You Have Reviewed The Application Form and Made The Required Fees Payments, Submit the Final Application Form as per the Instructions Given.
  • Print Final Application Form :
  • Follow All The Instructions & After Successfully Submitting Your Application Form, Do Not Forget to Take a Printout Of The Final Submitted Form For Your Records.
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