RRB ALP Recruitment 2025
Breaking News! The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced 9,970 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) positions across India. This is your golden ticket to a rewarding career in Indian Railways!
🔹 Application Start Date: 10 April 2025 (Tentative)
🔹 Last Date to Apply: 09 May 2025
🔹 Salary: ₹19,900 + Allowances (Level-2 as per 7th CPC)
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025
🌟 Key Highlights
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Total Vacancies | 9,970 |
| Job Location | Across India (16 Zonal Railways) |
| Selection Process | CBT 1 → CBT 2 → CBAT → Document Verification → Medical Exam |
| Official Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in |
📌 Zone-wise Vacancy Distribution
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 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Option 1: 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade
- Option 2: Diploma/Degree in Engineering (relevant field)
Age Limit (as of 01/07/2025)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC: +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years
📝 Selection Process
- CBT 1: 75 questions (Mathematics, Reasoning, Science, GA) – 60 mins
- CBT 2: 175 questions (Part A: General Subjects; Part B: Technical Trade) – 2.5 hrs
- CBAT: Computer-Based Aptitude Test (Minimum 42 marks required)
- Document Verification & Medical Exam
💰 Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹500
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹250
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 |
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?
- Visit RRB Official Website
- Click “CEN 2025 – RRB ALP Recruitment”
- Register with email & mobile
- Fill form + upload documents
- Pay fee & submit
Pro Tip: Keep application printout for future reference!
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | March 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 10 April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 May 2025 |
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Short Notification | Download |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
💡 Why This Recruitment Matters
✅ Massive 9,970 vacancies – Excellent selection odds
✅ Stable career with railway benefits
✅ Promotion opportunities to higher posts
⚠️ Don’t Wait! Mark your calendar for 10 April 2025 application start date.