The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2025 under Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2025, offering a total of 9,970 vacancies across various zones in India.
🗓️ Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: April 11, 2025
- Online Application Start Date: April 12, 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: May 11, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: May 13, 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Application Correction Window: May 14 to May 23, 202
📍 Zone-wise Vacancy Details
| Zonal Railway | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Central Railway | 376 |
| East Central Railway | 700 |
| East Coast Railway | 1,461 |
| 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: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) along with ITI in relevant trade or possess a Diploma/Degree in Engineering.
- Age Limit (as of July 1, 2025): 18 to 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms.
💼 Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) 1: Preliminary screening test.
- CBT 2: Divided into Part A (General Subjects) and Part B (Technical Trade).
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Only for ALP candidates who qualify CBT 2.
- Document Verification & Medical Examination: Final stage for shortlisted candidates.
💰 Application Fee
- General/OBC Candidates: ₹500
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹250
📎 How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB website: https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/
- Click on the link for CEN 01/2025 – RRB ALP Recruitment.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with accurate details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
