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RRB Railway ALP Recruitment 2025: Check Exam City Details for 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts (CEN 01/2025)
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official notification for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2025 under advertisement number CEN 01/2025. Candidates who are looking for a government job in Indian Railways have a great opportunity to apply online for this recruitment drive.
Online application process will begin from 12 April 2025 and will continue until 19 May 2025. Interested and eligible candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification before submitting the online application form.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2025
Advertisement No. CEN 01/2025 – Overview of the Official Notification
IMPORTANT DATES
Full Notification Release: 11 April 2025
Online Application Start Date: 12 April 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 19 May 2025 (Extended)
Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: 21 May 2025
Application Correction Window: 22 May to 31 May 2025
CBT Exam Dates: 13, 16, 17 & 18 February 2026
Exam City Details Available: 03 February 2026
Admit Card Release: 4 Days Before the Exam (February 2026)
APPLICATION FEES
General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹500/-
SC / ST / PwBD (PH) Candidates: ₹250/-
All Female Candidates (Any Category): ₹250/-
Fee Refund After Appearing in Stage I (CBT 1):
UR / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹400/- will be refunded
SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: ₹250/- will be refunded
Mode of Payment: Examination fee must be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking only.
VACANCY DETAILS
Total Number of Vacancies: 9970 Posts
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details (Category Wise)
Post name
category
total posts
Eligibility
Assistant Loco Pilot
Assistant Loco Pilot
Assistant Loco Pilot
Assistant Loco Pilot
Assistant Loco Pilot
UR
OBC
EWS
SC
ST
4416
2289
991
1716
858
Educational Qualification: Degree / Diploma in Engineering OR Class 10 (Matric) with ITI in relevant trade.
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age Calculation Date: As on 01 July 2025
Age Relaxation: Applicable as per RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 rules.
Railway RRB ALP Eligibility 2025
Candidates must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) along with an ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel/Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic, and other related technical trades.
OR
Candidates who have completed Class 10th with a Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering (or a combination of these engineering streams) from a recognized institution are also eligible.
OR
Applicants holding a BE / B.Tech degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering from a recognized university can apply.
For detailed and trade-specific eligibility requirements, candidates should carefully read the official notification.
Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 – Zone Wise & Category Wise Vacancy Details
| RRB Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | |
| RRB Ahemdabad WR | 223 | 33 | 130 | 74 | 37 | 497 | |
| RRB Ajmer NWR | 162 | 49 | 133 | 262 | 73 | 679 | |
| RRB Ajmer WCR | 109 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 141 | |
| RRB Bangalore SWR | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| RRB Bhopal WR | 23 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 46 | |
| RRB Bhopal WCR | 221 | 111 | 130 | 103 | 53 | 618 | |
| RRB Bhubaneswar ECOR | 454 | 29 | 121 | 205 | 119 | 928 | |
| RRB Bilaspur CR | 228 | 56 | 155 | 86 | 43 | 568 | |
| RRB Chandigarh NR | 188 | 44 | 117 | 56 | 28 | 433 | |
| RRB Chennai SR | 155 | 41 | 73 | 56 | 37 | 362 | |
| RRB Gorakhpur NER | 32 | 7 | 21 | 12 | 28 | 100 | |
| RRB Guwahati NFR | 13 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 30 | |
| RRB Jammu and Srinagar NR | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | |
| RRB Kolkata ER | 194 | 51 | 103 | 71 | 39 | 262 | |
| RRB Kolkata SER | 95 | 48 | 61 | 39 | 19 | 458 | |
| RRB Malda ER | 171 | 33 | 103 | 66 | 37 | 410 | |
| RRB Malda SER | 10 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 24 | |
| RRB Mumbai SCR | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22 | |
| RRB Mumbai CR | 152 | 38 | 102 | 56 | 28 | 376 | |
| RRB Mumbai WR | 138 | 34 | 93 | 51 | 26 | 342 | |
| RRB Muzaffarpur ECR | 36 | 9 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 89 | |
| RRB Patna ECR | 14 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 33 | |
| RRB Prayagraj NR | 33 | 8 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 80 | |
| RRB Prayagraj NCR | 218 | 58 | 110 | 72 | 50 | 508 | |
| RRB Ranchi ECR | 234 | 58 | 156 | 87 | 43 | 578 | |
| RRB Ranchi SER | 255 | 66 | 164 | 105 | 45 | 635 | |
| RRB Secunderabad SCR | 435 | 110 | 216 | 136 | 70 | 967 | |
| RRB Secunderabad ECOR | 216 | 53 | 144 | 80 | 40 | 533 | |
| RRB Siliuguri NFR | 39 | 10 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 95 | |
| RRB Thiruvanathapuram SR | 55 | 21 | 32 | 25 | 15 | 148 | |
How to Fill Railway RRB ALP Assistant Loco Pilot Online Form 2025
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2025 under Advertisement No. CEN 01/2025. Candidates can apply online from 12 April 2025 to 19 May 2025.
Before filling out the application form, carefully read the official notification to understand eligibility criteria, important instructions, and selection details.
Keep all required documents ready, including eligibility certificates, valid ID proof, address details, and other basic personal information.
Prepare scanned copies of necessary documents such as your recent photograph, signature, and ID proof as per the prescribed format.
Before final submission, review the complete application form carefully and verify all details entered in each column.
After successful submission, take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.
RRB ALP Selection Process 2025 (CEN 01/2025)
Selection process for Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 2025 will be conducted in multiple stages:
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) - 1
Screening exam with questions from Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness.
Stage 2: Computer Based Test (CBT) - 2
Divided into Part A and Part B (Trade/Technical subjects). Candidates must qualify both parts.
Stage 3: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Applicable only for ALP candidates. This test checks psychological and aptitude abilities. No negative
Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)
Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original documents.
Stage 4: Medical Examination
Candidates must meet the prescribed medical standards (A1 category) set by Indian Railways.
Final Selection
- Final selection will be based on performance in CBT-2 and CBAT, subject to qualifying medical and document verification stages.
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IMPORTANT LINKS
Download Admit Card
Download Exam Date Schedule
Download Application Status
Download Application Status Notice
Online Edit / Correction Form
Download Last Date Extended Notice
Download Official Short Notice
Download Short Notice
RRB ALP Official Website
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RRB ALP Exam Pattern & Detailed Subject-Wise Syllabus 2025
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) selection process consists of CBT Stage 1, CBT Stage 2 (Part A & Part B), CBAT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Below is the detailed exam pattern and subject-wise syllabus.
CBT Stage 1 (Screening Test)
Total Questions: 75
Total Marks: 75
Duration: 60 Minutes
Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
Qualifying Nature: Screening only (marks not counted in final merit)
Subject-Wise Syllabus
Mathematics
Number System
BODMAS
Decimals & Fractions
LCM & HCF
Ratio & Proportion
Percentage
Mensuration
Time & Work
Time & Distance
Simple & Compound Interest
Profit & Loss
Algebra (basic)
Geometry & Trigonometry (basic)
Elementary Statistics
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies
Coding & Decoding
Mathematical Operations
Syllogism
Venn Diagrams
Blood Relations
Direction & Distance
Statement & Conclusion
Data Interpretation
Decision Making
Puzzle
Alphabet & Number Series
General Science
(Questions based on 10th standard level)
Physics
Chemistry
Life Science
General Awareness & Current Affairs
Current Affairs (National & International)
Indian History
Geography
Polity
Economics
Indian Railways
General Knowledge
CBT Stage 2
CBT-2 is divided into Part A and Part B.
- Engineering Drawing (Basics)
Units & Measurements
Mass, Weight & Density
Work, Energy & Power
Speed & Velocity
Heat & Temperature
Basic Electricity
Mathematics
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Basic Science & Engineering
General Awareness
Levers & Simple Machines
Part A
Total Questions: 100
Duration: 90 Minutes
Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark
Merit Based
Subjects Included:
Mathematics
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Basic Science & Engineering
General Awareness
- Engineering Drawing (Basics)
Basic Science & Engineering Topics:
Engineering Drawing (Basics)
Units & Measurements
Mass, Weight & Density
Work, Energy & Power
Speed & Velocity
Heat & Temperature
Basic Electricity
Levers & Simple Machines
Part B (Trade Test)
Total Questions: 75
Duration: 60 Minutes
Qualifying Nature Only
Questions based on candidate’s ITI/Diploma/Degree trade
Example Trades:
Fitter
Electrician
Electronics Mechanic
Mechanic Diesel
Turner
Machinist
Wireman
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Automobile Engineering
Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Engineering
Candidates must qualify Part B to be considered for final selection.
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Applicable only for ALP candidates
No negative marking
Minimum 42 marks in each test battery required
Tests include:
Memory Test
Depth Perception
Concentration Test
Decision Making
Perceptual Speed
Final merit list will be prepared based on CBT-2 Part A + CBAT marks.
Document Verification (DV)
Candidates must produce original documents for verification.
Medical Examination
- Medical Standard required: A1 Category
- Strict vision and physical fitness criteria
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 – Important FAQs
Last date to submit the online application is 11 May 2025 (11:59 PM).
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age will be calculated as on 01 July 2025. Age relaxation is applicable as per RRB rules.
Candidates must have:
Class 10 with ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade, OR
Diploma in Engineering (3 years), OR
BE / B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline.
(Only qualifications mentioned in the official notification are accepted.)
General / OBC / EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refundable after CBT-1)
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Minority / EBC: ₹250 (Fully refundable after CBT-1)
Yes. 1/3rd mark will be deducted for every wrong answer in CBT.
CBT Stage 1
CBT Stage 2
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
No. PwBD candidates are not eligible for the Assistant Loco Pilot post.
No. Candidates must apply to only one RRB. Multiple applications will lead to rejection.
No changes are allowed after final submission. However, corrections can be made during the modification window (14 May to 23 May 2025) by paying ₹250 per modification.
Aadhaar validation is required to ensure smooth recruitment process and prevent impersonation.
Only SC/ST candidates who opt for free travel facility while filling the application form can avail it.
Syllabus includes Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness. Detailed syllabus is available in the official notification.
Syllabus includes Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness. Detailed syllabus is available in the official notification.
Admit cards will be available 4 days before the exam date. Candidates will be informed through SMS and Email.
Incorrect information may lead to rejection during document verification. Candidates must carefully verify all details before final submission.
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