The RRB ALP Exam is administered by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to select qualified applicants for the Assistant Loco Pilot position. This year, Indian Railways plans to fill 9970 positions for assistant locomotive pilots. Today, the whole notification PDF was made public, and starting on April 12, 2025, online application forms will be accessible at www.rrbapply.gov.in. RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 will accept applications from lakhs of applicants who have completed their matriculation or SSLC and have an ITI or diploma and are between the ages of 18 and 30.
The RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Notification (CEN No. 1/2025) for 9970 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies was made available on the Railway Recruitment Board's official website on April 11, 2025, in the form of a comprehensive notification pdf. Before applying for the positions of Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP), candidates must read the advertisement for the RRB ALP 2025 exam that is attached below.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025- Overview:-
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Posts Name | Assistant Loco Pilots |
| Vacancies | 9970 |
| Advt. No | 01/2025 |
| Registration Dates | 12th April to 11th May 2025 |
| Medical Standard | A-1 |
| Selection Process |
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| Initial Salary | Rs.19,900/- |
| Pay Level | Level-2 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 Years |
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation + ITI/ Diploma Course |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
| Events | Important Dates |
| RRB ALP 2025 Notification | 11th April 2025 |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 12th April 2025 |
| Last Date of RRB ALP Apply Online 2025 | 11th May 2025 |
| Last Date of Payment of Fees | 13th May 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee | 14th to 23rd May 2025 |
| RRB ALP Application Form Modification | To be notified |
| RRB Zonal Railway | Vacancies Released |
|---|---|
| Central Railway | 376 |
| East Central Railway | 700 |
| East Coast Railway | 1,461 |
| Eastern Railway | 768 |
| 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 | 796 |
| Southern Railway | 510 |
| West Central Railway | 759 |
| Western Railway | 885 |
| Metro Railway Kolkata | 225 |
| Total | 9,970 |
RRB ALP Education Requirements 2025:-
Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Armature and Coil Winder / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Fitter / Heat Engine / Instrument Mechanic / Machinist / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV / Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic / Turner / Wireman
OR
Matriculation / SSLC, Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above
OR
3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering
OR
Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI.
Candidates with Degree in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above can also apply.
RRB ALP Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025)
| Age Group | Upper Limit of D.O.B | Lower Limit of D.O.B | ||
| UR (includes OBC-CL) & EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC & ST | All candidates | |
| 18-30 years | 02/07/1995 | 02/07/1992 | 02/07/1990 | 01/07/2007 |
RRB ALP - Age Relaxation 2025:-
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months of service after attestation) | Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years + relaxation for the respective category |
| Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells) | 40 years of age (UR) 43 years of age (OBC-NCL) 45 years of age (SC/ST) |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes | Up to the length of service rendered (or) 5 Years, whichever is lower |
| Women candidates who are widowed, divorced, or judicially separated from husbands but not remarried. | 35 years of age (UR) 38 years of age (OBC-NCL) 40 years of age (SC/ST) |
| Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years | 35 years of age (UR) 38 years of age (OBC-NCL) 40 years of age (SC/ST) |
RRB ALP Application Fee 2025:-
The online application fee must be paid by applicants using UPI, credit/debit cards, or internet banking. Below are the specifics of the application fee for each student category:
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | Rs.500/- |
| SC/ST/Female Candidates/Ex-servicemen/EBC | Rs.250/- |
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) First Stage: CBT I
- Second Stage: CBT II
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Exam Pattern for the RRB ALP CBT I
Exam Pattern for RRB ALP CBT I is broken down into four main components. The distribution of marks and exam question count are displayed in the table below:
- 75 questions in all
- This lasts for sixty minutes.
- Criteria for Marking: +1 for each right response
- Negative Points: -1/3 for each incorrect response
| Subjects | Question and Marks | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Maths | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness of Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 75 | 75 |
Exam Pattern for the RRB ALP CBT II
There are two parts to the RRB ALP CBT II Exam: Part A and Part B. The exam times for applicants in these two sections vary. Below is a tabulation of the details:
- In total, 175 questions
- Time frame: two hours and fifteen minutes
- Criteria for Marking: +1 for each right response
- Negative Points: -1/3 for each incorrect response
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: Maths General Intelligence & Reasoning Basic Science & Engineering General Awareness of Current Affairs | Questions:100 | 100 | Duration: 90 Mins |
| Part B: Relevant Trade | No.of Questions:75 | 75 | Duration: 60 Mins |
| Total | No.of Questions: 175 | 175 | Duration: 2 Hour 30 Mins |
RRB ALP Salary 2025:
| Parameters | Level – 2 |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Rs. 19,900 |
| Grade Pay | Rs.1,900 |
| DA (53% of Basic Pay) | Rs. 10,547 |
| HRA (X-30%; Y-20%; Z-10% of Basic Pay) | Rs. 5,970 – Rs. 1,990 |
| Approx. Transport Allowances | Rs.1,350 to Rs.900 |
| Gov. Contribution to NPS (14% of Basic + DA) | Rs. 4,262 |
| Approx. Gross Salary | Rs. 42,029 – Rs. 37,599 |
| NPS (10% of Basic + DA) | Rs. 3,045 |
| CGHS | Rs. – 250 |
| CGEGIS | Rs. – 30 |
| Total Deduction | Rs. 7,587 |
| RRB ALP Salary In Hand (Approx) | Rs. 34,442 – Rs 30,012 |
How to Apply for Railway ALP2025:-
Interested candidates should take the following actions to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2025:
- Go to the selected RRB's official website (www.rrbchennai.gov.in, www.rrbbahmedabad.gov.in, etc.).
- For CEN 01/2025 ALP Recruitment, click the link.
- If this is your first time applying, create an account or sign in with your current login information from any Indian Railways CEN for 2025.
- Provide accurate information in the online application form, including your personal data, educational background, and preferred RRB.
- Provide scanned copies of your signature (30–49 KB) and a current passport-size photo (35 x 45 mm, 50–150 KB) in accordance with the guidelines.
- Online application fee payment is required.
- Save the confirmation page for later use after submitting the application.
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