RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 : Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 for a total of 9970 vacancies of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts. This is one of the biggest railway recruitments of the year, approved by the Ministry of Railways through Centralized Employment Notification. The vacancies are divided zone-wise across all Indian Railways.
The vacancy distribution has been finalized after reviewing data from HRMS and Online Indenting and Recruitment Management System (OIRMS). All Zonal Railways have been directed to place the revised indent through RRB Bangalore.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies | 9970 |
| Job Location | All India (Zonal-wise) |
| Pay Scale | As per 7th CPC (Level 2) |
| Eligible For | ITI/Diploma holders |
| Notification Year | 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Approval Date | 19 March 2025 |
| Official Notification Release | March 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 10 April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 May 2025 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS | ₹500/ |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Female | ₹250/ |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Vacancies, Eligibility, Qualification, Age Limit
Total Vacancies: 9970
| Zonal Railway | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Central Railway | 376 |
| East Central Railway | 700 |
| East Coast Railway | 1461 |
| Eastern Railway | 868 (includes 100 for Metro Kolkata) |
| 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 (includes 125 for Metro Kolkata) |
| Southern Railway | 510 |
| West Central Railway | 759 |
| Western Railway | 885 |
| Metro Railway Kolkata | Included in ER and SER |
| Total | 9970 |
Educational Qualification
- Matriculation (10th) + ITI in relevant trade
OR - Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automobile)
Age Limit (Expected)
- 18 to 30 years (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD as per rules)
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
- CBT 1 (Computer-Based Test)
- CBT 2 (Technical and Aptitude)
- CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
CBT 1
| Subject | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Math, Reasoning, GA, Science | 75 | 60 mins |
CBT 2 – Part A + Part B
| Part | Subject | No. of Qs | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Math, GK, Reasoning, Science | 100 | 90 mins |
| B | Trade Syllabus (based on ITI/Diploma) | 75 | 60 mins |
- CBAT is qualifying in nature and mandatory for final selection.
- Only CBT 2 qualified candidates will be eligible for CBAT.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Important Links
| Event | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | To be released soon |
| Apply Online | To be updated |
| Official Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in |
FAQs on RRB ALP Recruitment 2025
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in RRB ALP 2025?
Ans: A total of 9970 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies have been approved.
Q2. When will the official notification be released?
Ans: It will be released soon by RRB Bangalore after finalization of indent.
Q3. What is the qualification for ALP post?
Ans: Candidates must have ITI + 10th or Diploma in Engineering.
Q4. What is the age limit for RRB ALP?
Ans: Expected age limit is 18 to 30 years (with relaxation as per rules).
Q5. Will there be reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS?
Ans: Yes, all prescribed reservation norms will be followed.