The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2025. 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 Details
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
11 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
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
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
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.
