RRB ALP Notification 2025 Released, Apply Online for 9970 Vacancies

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released theRRB ALP Notification 2025, announcing a total of 9,970 vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) position across multiple Zonal Railways. The official notification PDF was made available on April 11, 2025, with the online application process starting from April 12, 2025, through the official website – www.rrbapply.gov.in. Interested aspirants should refer to the detailed RRB ALP Notification 2025 PDF or keep reading the article to gain complete insights into the recruitment process, including important dates, application guidelines, and zonal distribution of vacancies.

RRB ALP Notification 2025

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB ALP Notification 2025 under CEN No. 1/2025, announcing 9,970 vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). The RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 selection process comprises several stages, including Computer-Based Test 1 (CBT 1), Computer-Based Test 2 (CBT 2), a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), followed by Document Verification. 

To be considered eligible, candidates must have successfully completed their Matriculation or SSLC, along with an ITI certificate or a Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline. Candidates must ensure that the online application is submitted before the closing date, May 11, 2025.

RRB ALP Notification 2025 Overview

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the Loco Pilot vacancy on its official website. Candidates who are aspiring to appear for the RRB ALP Exam 2025 must stay informed with the essential overview details related to the RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 which is discussed in the table below:

RRB ALP Notification 2025 Overview
Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Posts Name	Assistant Loco Pilots
RRB ALP Vacancy 2025	9970
Advt. No	01/2025
Registration Dates	12th April to 11th May 2025
Medical Standard	A-1
Selection Process	CBT I CBT II CBAT Document Verification
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/

RRB ALP Notification 2025 Important Dates

The detailed notification for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 was officially released on April 11, 2025, across the regional websites of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The online application link has been activated from April 12, 2025, and is available at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in. The RRB ALP Notification 2025 Important Dates is provided in the table below:

RRB ALP Notification 2025 Important Dates
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

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RRB ALP Notification 2025 PDF

Candidates aspiring to apply for the announced vacancies are advised to download the official RRB ALP Notification 2025 PDF. The notification provides complete information regarding the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit, medical standards, and other essential details. Click on the direct link provided below to access and download the RRB ALP Notification 2025.

RRB ALP Vacancy 2025

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a total of 9,970 vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under the RRB ALP Recruitment 2025. These vacancies are to be filled across all 21 RRB zones. The region-wise and category-wise distribution of the RRB ALP Vacancy 2025 has been detailed in the official notification PDF released by the Board.

RRB ALP Vacancy 2025
RRB	ZONE	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	TOTAL	Ex-SM
AHMEDABAD	WR	223	74	37	130	33	497	50
AJMER	NWR	162	62	73	133	49	679	69
	WCR	109	4	0	14	14	141	14
ALLAHABAD	NR	33	12	6	21	8	80	8
	NCR	218	72	50	110	58	508	51
BHOPAL	WR	23	12	0	11	0	46	5
	WCR	221	103	53	130	111	618	62
BHUBANESWAR	ECR	454	205	119	121	29	928	93
BILASPUR	SECR	228	86	43	155	56	568	57
CHANDIGARH	NR	188	56	28	117	44	433	44
CHENNAI	SR	155	56	37	73	41	362	37
GORAKHPUR	NER	32	12	28	21	7	100	10
GUWAHATI	NFR	13	4	2	8	3	30	3
JAMMU-SRINAGAR	NR	4	3	1	0	0	8	1
KOLKATA	SER	95	39	19	61	48	262	27
	ER	194	71	39	153	1	458	46
MALDA	ER	171	66	37	103	33	410	42
	SER	10	4	2	8	0	24	2
	SCR	9	3	2	6	2	22	2
MUMBAI	CR	152	56	28	102	38	376	38
	WR	138	51	26	93	34	342	34
MUZAFFARPUR	ECR	36	13	7	24	9	89	9
PATNA	ECR	14	5	2	9	3	33	3
RANCHI	ECR	234	87	43	156	58	578	58
	SER	255	105	45	164	66	635	63
SECUNDERABAD	SCR	435	136	70	110	216	967	98
	ECoR	216	80	40	144	53	533	53
SILIGURI	NFR	39	14	6	26	10	95	10
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM	SR	55	25	15	32	21	148	15
TOTAL		4116	1716	858	2289	991	9970	1004

RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2025

The RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2025 is discussed in the official notification, and has been detailed below for the reference of aspiring candidates. If you are planning to apply for the Assistant Loco Pilot posts, it is essential to thoroughly review the RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2025, including the educational qualifications and age limit, before proceeding with the application process.

RRB ALP Educational Qualification 2025

Applicants aspiring to apply for the post must possess the following minimum RRB ALP Educational Qualification 2025 to be considered eligible for the respective position:

RRB ALP Educational Qualification 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 2025

Candidates applying for the post of RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) must fall within the age limit of 18 to 30 years as on 1st July 2025. To be eligible for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2025, candidates should have been born between the dates in the official notification, as detailed in the table below.

RRB ALP Age Limit 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

The upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms. The RRB ALP Age Relaxation details are as follows:

RRB ALP Age Relaxation
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 Apprentice 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)

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RRB ALP Physical and Medical Standard Requirement

Candidates preparing for the RRB ALP Exam 2025 must ensure they meet the required physical and medical fitness standards. The prescribed medical standard for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot is A-1, which includes strict parameters, particularly concerning visual acuity. The required eye vision standards are outlined in the table below and must be met without exception:

RRB ALP Physical and Medical Standard Requirement
Medical Standard	A1
Physical Standard	Physically Fit in All Standards
Vision Standard	Distant Vision: 6/6, 6/6 Without glasses with fogging test (must not accept +2D) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6. 0.6 Without glasses Must Pass test for Color Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc.

RRB ALP Selection Process 2025

Candidates will be selected based on the criteria outlined in notification related to RRB ALP Selection Process 2025. The zone-wise and RRB ALP Vacancy 2025 details have been published along with the official notification PDF. While applying, candidates are allowed to select only one RRB and must indicate their preference for the Railway zones accordingly. The detailed post-wise selection stages includes:

1. First Stage CBT (Computer-Based Test): Screening test to shortlist candidates for the second stage
2. Second Stage CBT: Divided into Part A and Part B; Part A assesses general competencies, while Part B is trade-specific.​
3. Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Applicable only for ALP candidates who qualify in the second stage.​
4. Document Verification: Final stage to verify the authenticity of candidate credentials.​

Step to Apply Online RRB ALP 2025

Candidates can submit their RRB ALP Application Form 2025 through the respective regional RRB websites. Follow the below shared Step to Apply Online RRB ALP 2025 to complete the online application:

Step 1: Visit the Official Website of regional RRB websites corresponding to your preferred railway zone.

Step 2: Click on the “Apply Online” link and complete the registration by entering your basic personal details.

Step 3: Use your login credentials to access the application form. Provide the required personal, academic, and contact information accurately.

Step 4: Upload scanned copies of the required documents in the prescribed format and size.

Step 5: Complete the fee payment using available online modes such as debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.

Step 6: Carefully review all entered information before final submission. After applying, download and print a copy of the application for future reference.

RRB ALP Application Fees 2025

The RRB ALP Application Fees 2025 varies according to the candidate’s category. A partial refund of the application fee will be processed for candidates who appear for CBT 1, as per RRB norms. The fee can be paid through multiple online payment modes, including debit/credit cards, UPI, and net banking. The details are as follows:

RRB ALP Application Fees 2025
Category	Application Fee
SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class. (The fee for these categories shall be refunded after deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in First Stage CBT.)	Rs. 250
Others	Rs. 500

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025

The RRB ALP Selection Process 2025 consists of four rounds. Below, we provide a detailed overview of the exam patterns for CBT 1, CBT 2, and CBAT, along with the RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 details.

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025
Stage	Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
CBT 1	Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness & Current Affairs	75	75	60 minutes
CBT 2 – Part A	Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering,	100	100	90 minutes
CBT 2 – Part B	Relevant Trade Subject	75	75	60 minutes
CBAT	Psychological Test (measuring aptitude for ALP post)	Multiple Test Batteries	No fixed marks	Varies
Document Verification	Verification of certificates and eligibility	—	—	—

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RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025 for CBT 1

Candidates will appear for the online exam for a total of 75 marks consisting of 75 questions, which candidates must complete within 60 minutes. The questions will be divided across the following sections:

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025 for CBT 1
Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Mathematics	20	20	60 minutes
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Science	20	20
General Awareness and Current Affairs	10	10
Total	75	75

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025 for CBT 2

The RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025 for CBT 2 consists of two distinct parts: Part A and Part B. In this stage, candidates are assessed on a variety of subjects, with a focus on testing their technical knowledge and general aptitude. Below is a detailed summary of the RRB ALP 2025 CBT 2 Exam Pattern, including information on negative marking, minimum passing percentages.

RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025
Papers	Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper 1	Mathematics	100	100	90 minutes
	General Intelligence & Reasoning
	Basic Science and Engineering
Total
Paper 2	Relevant Trade	75	75	60 minutes
Overall Total		175	175	150 minutes

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025 for CBAT

Candidates who successfully qualify in both CBT 1 and CBT 2 will be shortlisted for the third stage of the selection process, the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). This stage is crucial for final selection, and it’s important to note that no negative marking will be applied in the CBAT round.

RRB ALP Syllabus 2025

RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 for CBT 1 Syllabus covers key areas such as Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness of Current Affairs. For the CBT 2 Exam, the syllabus expands to include Relevant Trade Subjects in addition to the topics mentioned for CBT 1.

RRB ALP Syllabus 2025
Mathematics	Reasoning Ability	General Science	General Awareness
Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Mensuration Percentages, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.	Relationships, Syllogism, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Analogy Alphabetical and Number Series Coding and Decoding Mathematical operations, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.	Biology Physics Chemistry Environment	Science and Technology Polity Economy Award & Honors Art & Culture Current Affairs – Latest Awards, Sports Events, Railway Updates, National Current Affairs Sports Static GK

RRB ALP Salary 2025

According to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), the initial RRB ALP Salary 2025 of an Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) falls within the range of ₹19,900 to ₹35,000 per month, depending on the place of posting and applicable allowances. Selected candidates will be placed at Level 2 of the Pay Matrix, with a starting basic pay of ₹19,900. In addition to the basic pay, ALPs are eligible for several allowances, which include:

1. House Rent Allowance (HRA)
2. Dearness Allowance (DA)
3. Running Allowance (based on kilometers traveled)
4. Transport Allowance
5. New Pension Scheme (NPS) with a 10% employee contribution

RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Participating RRBs

As part of the RRB ALP Recruitment 2025, selected candidates will be appointed as Assistant Loco Pilots across various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). The list of participating RRBs has been officially published along with the detailed notification.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Participating RRBs
RRB Regions	Official website
Ahmedabad	www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
Ajmer	www.rrbajmer.gov.in
Bengaluru	www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
Bhopal	www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
Bhubaneshwar	www.rrbbbs.gov.in
Bilaspur	www.rrbbilashpur.gov.in
Chandigarh	www.rrbccdg.gov.in
Chennai	www.rrbchenna.gov.in
Gorakhpur	www.rrbgkp.gov.in
Guwahati	www.rrbguwahati.gov.in
Jammu Srinagar	www.rrbjammu.nic.in
Kolkata	www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
Malda	www.rrbmalda.gov.in
Mumbai	www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
Muzaffarpur	www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
Patna	www.rrbpatna.gov.in
Prayagraj	www.rrbald.gov.in
Ranchi	www.rrbranchi.gov.in
Secunderabad	www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in
Siliguri	www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in
Thiruvananthapuram	www.rrbthiruvanthapuram.gov.in

RRB ALP Admit Card 2025

Candidates whose applications are successfully submitted will receive their RRB ALP Admit Card 2025 approximately four days prior to the exam date. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will activate the city intimation link nearly ten days before the exam, allowing candidates to know their exam city in advance. All relevant updates, including admit card release and exam city details, will be communicated through the registered email ID and mobile number provided during the application process.

RRB ALP Answer Key 2025

Upon the completion of CBT 1 and CBT 2 exam, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will publish a provisional RRB ALP Answer Key 2025, enabling candidates to estimate their scores and raise objections, if any, within the stipulated timeline. Following a thorough review of the objections submitted, the final answer key will be released, which will form the basis for result preparation.

RRB ALP Result 2025

After the completion of each stage of the RRB ALP Exam 2025, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will publish the RRB ALP Result 2025 online on its official website, indicating the qualifying status of candidates for the subsequent phase. The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidate’s performance in CBT 2 and the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). It is important to note that the results will be available exclusively online, and no separate communication regarding the result will be sent via post or any other mode.

RRB ALP Cut Off 2025

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will also release the category-wise RRB ALP Cut Off 2025. These cut-off marks will indicate the minimum qualifying scores required for each category. To gain insights into the expected difficulty level and selection trend, candidates are advised to refer to the previous year’s cut-off marks in the table below.

RRB ALP Cut Off 2024
Regions	Category	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS
Allahabad	Open	59.58762	48.81898	25.00000	54.51497	40.09009
	EXSM	40.24212	31.07646	–	31.05971	49.52699
Ahmedabad	Open	54.54866	36.01016	28.67093	41.38486	40.01062
	EXSM	42.67351	–	32.76416	32.56930	–
Ajmer	Open	54.33399	36.19905	27.99568	39.27168	40.18571
	EXSM	40.56236	55.46977	–	31.53153	–
Bengaluru	Open	58.49707	42.11754	31.24673	47.16846	40.07659
	EXSM	40.25254	45.24084	43.64442	31.96642	–
Bilaspur	Open	58.41585	40.68537	30.39749	46.14813	40.00072
	EXSM	40.24405	31.37410	–	30.08727	41.17353
Bhubaneswar	Open	60.98846	42.46741	44.08712	50.83900	40.13079
	EXSM	40.02044	34.24351	–	31.46832	–
Chennai	Open	49.51638	34.42298	25.07678	39.35185	40.15900
	EXSM	41.41865	31.47938	–	30.06791	–
Jammu-Srinagar	Open	52.53989	35.49769	25.03159	38.15633	41.68780
	EXSM	52.54723	51.37154	–	–	–
Patna	Open	67.59427	49.65962	25.23387	62.71106	55.43576
	EXSM	45.88901	62.48349	–	30.65770	41.28555
Kolkata	Open	63.44130	45.72091	34.71880	46.82396	40.05217
	EXSM	41.20219	34.70355	–	31.09488	–
Gorakhpur	Open	63.90721	44.13580	25.24085	51.37573	40.09961
	EXSM	49.03969	35.61531	–	35.62397	–
Siliguri	Open	62.07384	44.20719	32.31988	55.41867	40.16589
	EXSM	56.09925	–	–	–	–
Ranchi	Open	61.61490	39.67185	31.05110	48.48820	40.44210
	EXSM	41.03813	–	46.23625	31.03022	–
Malda	Open	63.08442	41.57529	39.81481	55.98383	49.80281
	EXSM	42.99572	37.46632	–	32.85305	–
Mumbai	Open	57.17514	36.68775	30.48695	44.08769	40.17738
	EXSM	40.21201	40.26785	–	31.25524	–
Thiruvananthpuram	Open	48.93023	30.06046	31.49086	48.90687	40.09009
	EXSM	41.36303	–	–	30.49377	–