🚆 RRB ALP Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts
Post Date: 12 April 2025
Last Date to Apply: 09 May 2025
Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Advertisement No.: CEN 01/2025
Recruitment Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Total Vacancies: 9,970
Job Location: Across India
Salary: ₹19,900/- (Level-2 as per 7th CPC) + Allowances
Official Website: www.indianrailways.gov.in
🗓️ Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: March 2025
- Online Registration Start Date: 12 April 2025 (Tentative)
- Last Date to Apply: 09 May 2025
💰 Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹500/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹250/-
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Option 1: 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade
- Option 2: Diploma/Degree in Engineering (relevant field)
🎯 Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
📊 Vacancy Details (Zone-wise)
| 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 |
📝 Selection Process
- CBT 1 (Computer-Based Test 1): Qualifying in nature
- CBT 2 (Computer-Based Test 2): Shortlisting for CBAT
- CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test): Required for final merit list
- Document Verification & Medical Examination: Final selection stage
📘 Exam Pattern
CBT 1 (Stage 1):
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science | 20 | 20 | 60 minutes |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 75 | 75 | 1 Hour |
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd for each incorrect answer
- Qualifying Marks: Decided by RRB
CBT 2 (Stage 2):
Part A:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science | 40 | 40 | 90 minutes |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1.5 Hours |
Part B:
- Relevant Trade (Technical Knowledge): 75 Questions, 75 Marks, 60 minutes
CBAT (Aptitude Test):
- Only for ALP candidates who qualify CBT 2
- No negative marking
- Minimum 42 marks required in each test battery
- Final Merit List: 70% weightage of CBT 2 Part A + 30% CBAT Score
🖥️ How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB website: www.indianrailways.gov.in
- Click on “CEN 2025 – RRB ALP Recruitment” and select Apply Online
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in the application form and upload necessary documents
- Pay the application fee using online payment methods
- Submit the application and print the confirmation receipt
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