RRB ALP

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 RailwayVacancies
Central Railway376
East Central Railway700
East Coast Railway1,461
Eastern Railway868
North Central Railway508
North Eastern Railway100
Northeast Frontier Railway125
Northern Railway521
North Western Railway679
South Central Railway989
South East Central Railway568
South Eastern Railway921
Southern Railway510
West Central Railway759
Western Railway885
Metro Railway Kolkata225
Total9,970

✅ 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

  1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) 1: Preliminary screening test.
  2. CBT 2: Divided into Part A (General Subjects) and Part B (Technical Trade).
  3. Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Only for ALP candidates who qualify CBT 2.
  4. Document Verification & Medical Examination: Final stage for shortlisted candidates.

💰 Application Fee

  • General/OBC Candidates: ₹500
  • SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹250

📎 How to Apply

  1. Visit the official RRB website: https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/
  2. Click on the link for CEN 01/2025 – RRB ALP Recruitment.
  3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
  4. Fill in the application form with accurate details.
  5. Upload the required documents.
  6. Pay the application fee and submit the form.