Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official notification for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2025 under CEN 01/2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for 9970 ALP vacancies across various RRB zones in India. This is a golden opportunity for candidates who have a background in engineering, ITI, or related technical fields.
Read the full details below including eligibility, vacancy breakdown, age limit, application fee, and how to apply.
📅 Important Dates – RRB ALP Notification 2025
- Application Start Date: 12/04/2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 11/05/2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 13/05/2025
- Application Form Modification Window: – 14-23 May 2025
- Exam Dates: To be notified soon
- Admit Card: Available before exam
- Result Date: Will be updated on the official site
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / PH / Female: ₹250/-
- Note: After appearing in CBT 1, ₹400 will be refunded for General/OBC/EWS and ₹250 for others.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria – RRB ALP 2025
✅ Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have completed Matriculation / 10th with ITI, or
- 3-year diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Refer to the official notification for detailed trade-wise eligibility.
🔞 Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age Relaxation: As per government rules for reserved categories
📊 RRB ALP Vacancy 2025 – Total Posts: 9970
Below is a brief look at the zone-wise and category-wise vacancy details:
| Zone | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad WR | 223 | 33 | 130 | 74 | 37 | 497 |
| RRB Ajmer NWR | 162 | 49 | 132 | 62 | 37 | 497 |
| RRB Bangalore SWR | 13 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 13 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar ECOR | 454 | 99 | 124 | 121 | 60 | 858 |
| RRB Secunderabad SCR | 435 | 111 | 216 | 136 | 67 | 965 |
👉 For complete zone-wise breakdown, check the official notification or the table on this page.
🧪 Selection Process – RRB Assistant Loco Pilot 2025
The selection will be based on the following stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT 1)
- Computer-Based Test (CBT 2)
- CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test) – for shortlisted candidates
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
📝 How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit your respective RRB zone’s official website
- Click on the “CEN 01/2025 ALP Online Application” link
- Register with your basic details
- Fill the application form with correct information
- Upload required documents – Photo, Signature, Certificates
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and take a printout for future reference
👉 Make sure all details are correct before submitting. Incorrect forms will be rejected.