RRB ALP Recruitment 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a massive recruitment drive for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts under the title RRB ALP Recruitment 2025. A total of 9,970 vacancies have been announced across all 21 RRB zones. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications now—don’t miss this golden railway career opportunity!
Key Dates & Notification Details
- Notification release: April 11, 2025
- Online application start: April 12, 2025
- Last date to apply: May 19 or May 11 (dates vary slightly across sources)
- Fee payment deadline: Around May 13–21, 2025, with refund rules in place
- Application modifications window: Mid to late May
- Exam dates: To be announced (CBT‑1, CBT‑2, followed by CBAT)
Note: One source lists the apply‑online deadline as May 11, 2025 while another mentions May 19, 2025 —check the official RRB website for final confirmation.
Eligibility & Age Criteria
- Age: 18–30 years as of July 1, 2025
- Relaxations: +3 years for OBC‑NCL, +5 for SC/ST
- Educational qualification:
- Matriculation/SSLC with ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trades, or
- Matriculation + 3‑year diploma/degree in mechanical/electrical/electronics/automobile engineering
- Medical fitness: Trade‑specific A‑1 standards (vision without glasses, no LASIK, etc.)
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
- CBT 1: 75 objective questions in 60 minutes – topics include Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, Awareness.
- CBT 2:
- Part A: 100 questions in 90 minutes (Math, Reasoning, Science)
- Part B: 75 trade‑related questions in 60 minutes
- CBAT: Computer‑based aptitude test (qualifying only)
- Document verification & medical exam
Negative marking: 1/3 for wrong answers in CBT 1 & 2
Benefits & Salary
- Total posts: 9,970 across UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS in all RRB zones
- Probable salary: Starting ~₹19,900/month under Pay Level 2
Application Fees & Refund
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refundable after CBT‑1)
- SC/ST/Female/Ex‑Servicemen: ₹250 (fully refundable)
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB site or
Apply Online - Fill in personal, educational, and trade-specific details
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, educational certificates)
- Pay the fee (online UPI/NEFT/Debit/Credit)
- Track confirmation and download admit card once available
Final Takeaways
| Massive recruitment drive | 9,970 ALP posts—a rare scale |
| Technical career path | Ideal for ITI/diploma holders |
| Refundable fees | Minimal risk application |
| Punjab govt parallel | Largest state-level job push, especially in healthcare & education |
If you’re aiming for a railway operations job, move fast—applications may close any day now. And for those in Punjab, consider supplementing your career goals with the rich pool of latest punjab govt jobs.
