Railway Driver Vacancy 2025 Apply Online up to 11th May 2025. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have announced Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – Railway Driver Employment Notification on 12th April 2025 for selection of 9970 posts in different RRBs. Minimum 10th Class and ITI passed Indian Citizens are eligible to fill Online Application Form through the RRB Apply Portal. The RRB Driver Vacancy 2025 selection is based on Computer-Based Tests, Computer-Based Aptitude Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Railway Driver Vacancy 2025 for 9970 Posts
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Name of the Post |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) (Driver) |
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Total Vacancies |
9970 |
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Age Limit |
18 to 30 years as on 01.07.2025 |
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Monthly Salary |
₹ 19900/- per month |
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Minimum Qualification |
Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in relevant trade. |
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Selection Process |
First Stage CBT (CBT-1), Second Stage CBT (CBT-2), Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (ME) |
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Closing Date |
19th May 2025 |
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Job Location |
Pan India |
✅ Railway Driver Vacancy 2025 – RRB Wise:
| RRB Zone | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
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Ahmedabad (WR) |
497 |
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Ajmer (NWR) |
679 |
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Ajmer (WCR) |
141 |
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Prayagraj (NR) |
80 |
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Prayagraj (NCR) |
508 |
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Bhopal (WR) |
46 |
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Bhopal (WCR) |
618 |
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Bhubaneswar (ECR) |
928 |
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Bilaspur (SECR) |
568 |
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Chandigarh (NR) |
433 |
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Chennai (SR) |
362 |
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Gorakhpur (NER) |
100 |
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Guwahati (NFR) |
30 |
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Jammu-Srinagar (NR) |
8 |
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Kolkata (SER) |
262 |
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Kolkata (ER) |
458 |
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Malda (ER) |
410 |
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Malda (SER) |
24 |
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Mumbai (SCR) |
22 |
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Mumbai (CR) |
376 |
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Mumbai (WR) |
342 |
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Muzaffarpur (ECR) |
89 |
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Patna (ECR) |
33 |
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Ranchi (ECR) |
578 |
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Ranchi (SER) |
635 |
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Secunderabad (SCR) |
967 |
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Secunderabad (ECoR) |
533 |
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Siliguri (NFR) |
95 |
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Thiruvananthapuram (SR) |
148 |
✅ Railway Driver Age Limit:
18 to 30 years as on 1st July 2025.
The Upper Age Relaxation – 05 years for SC / ST, 03 years for OBC NCL, plus 03 years for Ex-Servicemen.
✅ Railway Driver Eligibility Criteria:
(A) Matriculation / SSLC Pass + ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of 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- Air-Conditioning Mechanic. (OR)
(B) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in relevant trades. (OR)
(C) Matriculation / SSLC plus three years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering (OR)
combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution instead of ITI.
✅ Railway Driver Selection Process:
The RRB ALP selection process may comprise various shortlisting and selection methods:-
| Stage |
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First Stage CBT (CBT-1) |
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Second Stage CBT (CBT-2) |
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Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) |
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Document Verification (DV) |
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Medical Examination (ME) |
✅ Railway Driver Application Fee:
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General & All Candidates (except Reserved Categories) |
₹ 500/- |
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SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, EBC |
₹ 250/- |
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Payment Method |
Online Payment Mode |
✅ How to Apply for Railway Driver Recruitment 2025:
➢ Eligible candidates must submit their applications exclusively through the RRB Application Portal (rrbapply.gov.in). Candidates are required to “Register an Account” and provide details such as their mobile number, email address, full name, parents’ names, gender, nationality, date of birth, matriculation roll number, matriculation certificate serial number, certificate issuance date, and e-KYC information.
➢ Once the online application is fully completed and the necessary fee is paid, candidates may edit or update certain details, excluding the 12 fields entered during account creation and the selected RRB, by paying a non-refundable modification fee of Rs. 250/- per instance. This option is available from May 14, 2025, to May 23, 2025.
✅ Important Dates:
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Opening date for Railway Driver Online Registration |
12/04/2025 |
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Closing date for Railway Driver Online Registration |
19/05/2025 (23:59 Hours) |
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Last Date for Paying Application Fee |
19/05/2025 (23:59 Hours) |
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Dates for the Modification window for corrections in the application form, with payment of the modification fee |
22/05/2025 to 31/05/2025 |