RRB ALP Recruitment 2025: The Government of India, Ministry of Railways is inviting online applications for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) to recruit 9970 vacancies in various disciplines. The starting date for the submission of online applications is 12 April 2025. Candidates must ensure that they fullfill the educational and technical qualifications for the post on or before the closing date for submitting application. Candidates must be between the age group of 18 to 30 years with the educational qualification of 10th pass. After the submission of online applications, and paid the requisite fee successfully, if a candidate wants to further modify, change or correct any details, he/ she may do it by paying a modification fee of Rs. 250/- (non refundable). The details regarding the modification and link will be shared later on. Candidates will undergo through multiple stages of selection process such as; computer based examination, documents verification, medical examination and final merit list. For more information read complete article.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 – Overview:-
Organization | Indian Railway, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
Job Type | Central Govt. |
Advt No. | CEN 03/2025 |
Job Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
Who Can Apply | All India Candidates |
Apply Mode | Online |
Total Vacancy | 9970 Posts |
Job Location | All India |
Pay Scale | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/- (Level-2) |
Last Date | 11.05.2025 |
Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
WhatsApp Group Link | JOIN NOW |

RRB ALP 2025 Education Qualification:–
Candidates must fulfill any one of the following educational qualifications:
- Matriculation / SSLC along with ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in relevant trades such as:
Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic. OR - Matriculation / SSLC along with Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in any of the above-mentioned trades. OR
- Matriculation / SSLC along with three years Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering, or a combination of various streams of these disciplines from a recognized institution in lieu of ITI.
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025):–
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Date of Birth Range:
- Upper Limit:
- UR & EWS: Born not earlier than 02.07.1991
- OBC (NCL): Born not earlier than 02.07.1988
- SC & ST: Born not earlier than 02.07.1986
- Lower Limit (All Categories): Born not later than 01.07.2007
Age Relaxation: Applicable for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories as per Government rules and regulations.
Important Dates:-
Events | Dates |
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Start Date for Apply Online | 12.04.2025 |
Last Date for Apply Online | 11.05.2025 |
Last Date for Payment | 13.05.2025 |
Correction / Edit / Modification Window | 14.05.2025 to 23.05.2025 |
RRB ALP Tentative CBT 1 Exam Date 2025 | Updated Soon |
RRB ALP Tentative CBT 2 Exam Date 2025 | Updated Soon |
Application Fee?
- For General/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹500/-
- For SC/ST/Female Candidates: ₹250/-
- Payment Mode: Online
Note: Candidates who appear in the CBT-1 exam will receive a refund of their examination fee.
- For General/OBC/EWS Candidates, ₹400/- will be refunded.
- For SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen Candidates, the full amount of ₹250/- will be refunded.
Selection Process:–
The selection process for RRB ALP 2025 will involve the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB ALP Zone Wise Vacancy Details 2025:-
RRB | Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ahmedabad | WR | 223 | 74 | 37 | 130 | 33 | 497 |
Ajmer | NWR | 162 | 262 | 73 | 133 | 49 | 679 |
WCR | 109 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 141 | |
Allahabad | NR | 33 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 80 |
NCR | 218 | 72 | 50 | 110 | 58 | 508 | |
Bhopal | WR | 23 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 46 |
WCR | 221 | 103 | 53 | 130 | 111 | 618 | |
Bhubaneswar | ECR | 454 | 205 | 119 | 121 | 29 | 928 |
Bilaspur | SECR | 228 | 86 | 43 | 155 | 56 | 568 |
Chandigarh | NR | 188 | 56 | 28 | 117 | 44 | 433 |
Chennai | SR | 155 | 56 | 37 | 73 | 41 | 362 |
Gorakhpur | NER | 32 | 12 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 100 |
Guwahati | NFR | 13 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 30 |
Jammu-Srinagar | NR | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Kolkata | SER | 95 | 39 | 19 | 61 | 48 | 262 |
ER | 194 | 71 | 39 | 103 | 51 | 458 | |
Malda | ER | 171 | 66 | 37 | 103 | 33 | 410 |
SER | 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 24 | |
Mumbai | SCR | 9 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 22 |
CR | 152 | 56 | 28 | 102 | 38 | 376 | |
WR | 138 | 51 | 26 | 93 | 34 | 342 | |
Muzaffarpur | ECR | 36 | 13 | 7 | 24 | 9 | 89 |
Patna | ECR | 14 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 33 |
Ranchi | ECR | 234 | 87 | 43 | 156 | 58 | 578 |
SER | 255 | 105 | 45 | 164 | 66 | 635 | |
Secunderabad | SCR | 435 | 136 | 70 | 216 | 110 | 967 |
ECoR | 216 | 80 | 40 | 144 | 53 | 533 | |
Siliguri | NFR | 39 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 95 |
Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 55 | 25 | 15 | 32 | 21 | 148 |
How to Apply Online for Railway ALP Recruitment 2025:–
- First, visit the official website: indianrailways.gov.in
- On the homepage, click on the “Recruitment” section.
- Select the “Railway ALP Recruitment 2025” link.
- Carefully read the official notification for eligibility and instructions.
- Click on the “Apply Online” button.
- Fill in all the required details in the application form accurately.
- Upload the necessary documents including your photograph and signature.
- After completing the form, submit it online.
- Finally, take a printout of the submitted application form and keep it for future reference.
Important Links:-
WhatsApp Group Link | JOIN NOW |
Apply Online | Apply Link |
NOTIFICATION | DOWNLOAD PDF |
Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
FAQs:-
The last date to apply online is 11th May 2025.
A total of 9970 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts have been announced.