RRB ALP Vacancy 2025 Indicative Notification Released on 19th March 2025. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Government of the Ministry of Railways, have approved to issue Centralized Employment Notification for the position of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) to fill 9970 vacancies in various Zonal Railways. Eligible Indian citizens who have completed a minimum of Matriculation and ITI or Diploma are eligible to apply for the RRB ALP 2025 through rrbapply.gov.in. The Candidates who are interested in the vacancy details and have completed all eligibility criteria can read the RRB ALP 2025 Notification and apply online.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 for 9970 Posts
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Name of the Post |
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
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Total Vacancies |
9970 |
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Age Limit |
18 to 30 years |
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Salary |
Level 2 |
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Educational Qualification |
Matric, ITI, Diploma |
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Selection Process |
Computer-Based Test |
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Closing Date |
– |
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Job Location |
Across India |
✅ RRB ALP Vacancy 2025: RRB Zonal Wise
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Zonal Railway |
Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
|
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 |
768 |
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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 |
796 |
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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 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria:
✔️ Degree in any branch of Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
✔️ Post Qualification Experience – 15 years for DGM, 12 years for AGM, 10 years for Senior Manager, 07 years for Manager, 04 years for Deputy Manager and 02 years for Assistant Manager.
✅ Selection Process:
The Railway ALP Recruitment Process shall comprise the following stages:-
✔️ First Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-1)
✔️ Second Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-2)
✔️ Documents Verification (DV)
✔️ Medical Examination (ME)
✅ Application Fee:
✔️ ₹ 500/- for General / OBC Category Candidates.
✔️ ₹ 250 (Refundable) for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities or EBC Candidates.
✔️ The fee should be made through Online Payment Mode (Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI / Net Banking, etc.)
✅ How to Apply:
➢ Eligible candidates can apply online through the RRB Ministry of Railways Online Application Portal (www.rrbapply.gov.in) from the opening date. Candidates must first ‘Create an Account’ for this CEN through the link given on the Official RRB Website.
➢ The Candidates must have an active personal mobile number and a valid email ID for receiving OTPs for Account Verification and Creation. After creating an account, candidates should log in to apply for RRB ALP 2025 through any one of the RRB portals.
➢ The Candidates are mandatory to upload a scanned copy of a recent, clear, color passport-size photograph, signature, and SC/ST certificate.
➢ The Candidates are required to pay the application fee through the online payment mode.
➢ Before applying, ensure you review the preview and verify all fields carefully. Save a printed copy of the final form for your future reference.
✅ Important Dates:
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Commencement of RRB ALP Short Notification |
19/03/2025 |
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Opening date for Online Registration |
To be Announced |
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Closing date for Online Registration |
To be Announced |
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Last Date for Paying Application Fee |
To be Announced |
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Tentative date of Exam |
To be Announced |
✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
How to Apply for RRB ALP 2025?
Eligible candidates can apply online through the RRB Ministry of Railways Online Application Portal (www.rrbapply.gov.in) from the opening date to the closing date. Candidates must first ‘Create an Account’ for this CEN through the link given on the Official RRB Website.
How many vacancies in Railway Assistant Loco Pilot 2025?
A total of 9970 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Vacancies are opening in Indian Railways, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).
What is the Selection Process for Railway Assistant Loco Pilot 2025?
The RRB ALP Vacancy 2025 Recruitment process will be made through the following methods:-
✔️ First Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-1)
✔️ Second Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-2)
✔️ Documents Verification (DV)
✔️ Medical Examination (ME)
What is the minimum qualification for RRB ALP 2025?
(1) Candidates must have either Matriculation/ SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/ SCVT.
(2) Another option is Matriculation/SSLC plus a three-year Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline.
(3) Note: A degree in the mentioned Engineering disciplines will also be acceptable instead of a Diploma in Engineering.
What is the age limit for RRB ALP 2025?
✔️ Minimum 18 years
✔️ Maximum 30 years
✔️ The Upper Age relaxation – 05 years for SC / ST, 03 years for OBC (NCL) and others as per rules.