RRB ALP Recruitment 2025: Notification Released for 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancies (Date Extended)
📢 Breaking News! The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced 9,970 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) positions across India. This is your golden ticket to a rewarding career in Indian Railways!
🔹 Application Start Date: 12 April 2025 (Tentative)
🔹 Last Date to Apply: 19 May 2025 (Extended)
🔹 Salary: ₹19,900 + Allowances (Level-2 as per 7th CPC)
🌟 Key Highlights
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Category |
Details |
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Organization |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
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Total Vacancies |
9,970 |
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Job Location |
Across India (16 Zonal Railways) |
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Selection Process |
CBT 1 → CBT 2 → CBAT → Document Verification → Medical Exam |
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Official Website |
📌 Zone-wise Vacancy Distribution
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Vacancies & Qualification
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Zonal Railway |
Vacancies |
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Central Railway |
376 |
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East Central Railway |
700 |
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East Coast Railway |
1461 |
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Eastern Railway |
868 |
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North Central Railway |
508 |
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North Eastern Railway |
100 |
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Northeast Frontier Railway |
125 |
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Northern Railway |
521 |
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North Western Railway |
679 |
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South Central Railway |
989 |
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South East Central Railway |
568 |
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South Eastern Railway |
921 |
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Southern Railway |
510 |
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West Central Railway |
759 |
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Western Railway |
885 |
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Metro Railway Kolkata |
225 |
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Total |
9,970 |
🧾 Zone-wise Vacancy Distribution
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
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Option 1: 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade
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Option 2: Diploma/Degree in Engineering (relevant field)
Age Limit (as of 01/07/2025)
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Minimum: 18 years
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Maximum: 30 years
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Age Relaxation:
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SC/ST: +5 years
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OBC: +3 years
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PwBD: +10 years
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📝 Selection Process
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CBT 1: 75 questions (Mathematics, Reasoning, Science, GA) – 60 mins
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CBT 2: 175 questions (Part A: General Subjects; Part B: Technical Trade) – 2.5 hrs
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CBAT: Computer-Based Aptitude Test (Minimum 42 marks required)
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Document Verification & Medical Exam
💰 Application Fee
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General/OBC: ₹500
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SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹250
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
📚 CBT 1 (Stage 1)
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Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
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Mathematics |
20 |
20 |
60 minutes |
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General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
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General Science |
20 |
20 |
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General Awareness & Current Affairs |
10 |
10 |
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Total |
75 |
75 |
1 Hour |
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Negative Marking: 1/3rd for each incorrect answer.
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Qualifying Marks: These are Decided by RRB.
📚 CBT 2 (Stage 2)
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Part |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
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Part A |
Mathematics |
25 |
25 |
90 minutes |
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General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
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General Science |
40 |
40 |
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General Awareness & Current Affairs |
10 |
10 |
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Part B |
Relevant Trade (Technical Knowledge) |
75 |
75 |
60 minutes |
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Total |
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175 |
175 |
2.5 Hours |
📚 CBAT (Aptitude Test)
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Only for ALP candidates who qualify CBT 2.
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No negative marking.
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Minimum 42 marks required in each test battery.
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Final Merit List: 70% weightage of CBT 2 Part A + 30% CBAT Score.
📲 How to Apply?
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Visit RRB Official Website
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Click “CEN 2025 – RRB ALP Recruitment”
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Register with email & mobile
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Fill form + upload documents
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Pay fee & submit
Pro Tip: Keep application printout for future reference!
📅 Important Dates
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Event |
Date |
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Notification Release |
11 April 2025 |
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Online Application Start |
12 April 2025 |
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Last Date to Apply |
19 May 2025 (Extended) |
🔗 Important Links
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Description |
Link |
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Notification |
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Official Short Notification |
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Notification |
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Apply Online |
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Official Website |
💡 Why This Recruitment Matters
✅ Massive 9,970 vacancies – Excellent selection odds
✅ Stable career with railway benefits
✅ Promotion opportunities to higher posts
⚠️ Don’t Wait! Mark your calendar for 12 April 2025 application start date.
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