RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Notification out for 9500+ Posts

RRB ALP Recruitment 2025: 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	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

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:

1. CBT 1 (Computer-Based Test 1) – Qualifying in nature.
2. CBT 2 (Computer-Based Test 2) – Shortlisting for CBAT.
3. CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test) – Required for the final merit list.
4. 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	—	175	175	2.5 Hours

CBAT (Aptitude Test)

• Only for ALP candidates who qualify for CBT 2.
• No negative marking.
• A minimum of 42 marks are 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

1. Visit the official RRB website: www.indianrailways.gov.in
2. Click on “CEN 2025 – RRB ALP Recruitment” and select Apply Online.
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill out the application form and upload the necessary documents.
5. Pay the application fee using online payment methods.
6. Apply and print the confirmation receipt.

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