RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 – Recruitment has been released by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), notification has been issued you can apply for the post of Graduate, Diploma, ITI vacancy has been released on 9970 posts, check the complete information on the post.
Job Location – PAN INDIA
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Highlights
Below are the highlights for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot exam conducted by the Indian railways.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RRB ALP Exam |
| Full Form | Railway Recruitment Board Assistant Loco Pilot (RRB ALP) |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| New Vacancies | 9970 |
| Application fees | Female/ Transgender: ST, General, SC/Ex-Serviceman/PWD – Rs. 250Male ST, SC/ Ex-Serviceman/PWD – Rs. 250Male General/OBC – Rs.500 |
| Selection Process | CBTAptitude Test (if applicable)Document Verification |
| Exam Language | English, Hindi, and other regional languages |
| Job Location | All over India |
| Salary and Pay Scale | As per Railway norms |
| Official Website | https://rrb.gov.in/ |
Important Date
Short Notice – Released
- Starting Date for Apply Online: Available Soon
- Last Date for Apply Online: Available Soon
Educational Qualification
Graduate, Diploma, ITI
To apply on this post, candidates must have a Matriculation/ SSLC Plus ITI/ Course Completed Act Apprentices (OR) 10+2 with Physics and Maths OR Diploma in Engineering. Please refer to the Official Advt. on the website of RRBs for more details on Educational Qualifications.
- Assistant Loco Pilot – Candidates must have passed the 10th, ITI, Diploma, or the equivalent from a recognized Board or University.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) | Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Armature and Coil Winder / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Fitter / Heat Engine / Instrument Mechanic / Machinist / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV / Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic / Turner / Wireman OR Matriculation / SSLC, Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above OR 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering OR Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognized Institution instead of ITI |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | 9970 |
Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Zonal Railway | Vacancies Approved for Notification |
| 1 | Central Railway | 376 |
| 2 | East Central Railway | 700 |
| 3 | East Coast Railway | 1461 |
| 4 | Eastern Railway | 768 ** |
| 5 | North Central Railway | 508 |
| 6 | North Eastern Railway | 100 |
| 7 | Northeast Frontier Railway | 125 |
| 8 | Northern Railway | 521 |
| 9 | North Western Railway | 679 |
| 10 | South Central Railway | 989 |
| 11 | South East Central Railway | 568 |
| 12 | South Eastern Railway | 796 ** |
| 13 | Southern Railway | 510 |
| 14 | West Central Railway | 759 |
| 15 | Western Railway | 885 |
| 16 | Metro Railway Kolkata | 225 * |
| Total | – | 9970 |
Salary Structure
| Post Name | Pay Level | Salary (Rs.) |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | Level-2 | 19,900 |
RRB ALP Recruitment Salary 2025
| Components | Salary RS |
|---|---|
| Grade Pay | 1900/- |
| Pay Scale | 19,900/- |
| Assistant Loco Pilot Salary (Gross Salary) | Rs. 35,000/- (Approx) |
Selection Process
- Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT I)
- Stage 2: Computer-Based Test (CBT II)
- Stage 3: Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Stage 4: Document Verification
- Stage5: Medical Requirements
| Exam Pattern | CBT I | CBT II |
| No. of Questions | 75 | 175 |
| Total Marks | 75 | 175 |
| Negative Marking | ⅓ marks for every wrong answer | ⅓ marks for every wrong answer |
| Mode of Exam | Online | Online |
| Type of Questions | MCQ type | MCQ type |
| Total Duration | 60 minutes | 2 hours 30 minutes |
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025
| Subjects | Questions |
| Maths | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 |
| General Science | 20 |
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | 10 |
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 40 |
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025 Stage 3
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Relevant Trade and relevant practical knowledge | 75 |
RRB ALP Medical Requirements 2025
| ALP | Medical Standard | A-1 |
| General Fitness | Physical Fit in all respects | |
| Vision Standards | Distant Vision: 6/6, 6/6 Without glasses with fogging test (must not accept +2D)Near Vision: Sn: 0.6. 0.6 Without glasses Must Pass test for Color Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, |
Age Limit
Your minimum and maximum age to apply for this post is given below
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 33 Years
- GEN : 18 – 28 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 18 – 30 Years
- SC/ ST : 18 – 35 Years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months of service after attestation) | Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years + relaxation for the respective category |
| Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour, and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells) | 40 years of age (UR) 43 years of age (OBC-NCL) 45 years of age (SC/ST) |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies, and Institutes | Up to the length of service rendered (or) 5 Years, whichever is lower |
| Women candidates who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husbands but not remarried. | 35 years of age (UR) 38 years of age (OBC-NCL) 40 years of age (SC/ST) |
| Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years | 35 years of age (UR) 38 years of age (OBC-NCL) 40 years of age (SC/ST) |
Application Fees
You will have to deposit some amount at the time of filling the application form
- UR/General (Male) – Rs. 500/-
- SC/ST/OBC/ESM/PWD (Male) – Rs. 250/-
- UR/SC/ST/OBC/ESM/PWD (Female/Transgender) – Rs. 250/-
How to Apply
Mode – Online
You can use the online medium to apply for this post.
To apply, first go to the official website https://indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/
At the top you will see a button of RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Notification which has to be clicked
An application form will appear in front of you from which you have to fill fill your personal details and register
After filling the form, pay the application fee through online mode and click on the submit button.
Take a print out of the failed application form which will be useful for future use.
In this way you can easily fill up the form
RRB ALP Syllabus 2025: Stage 1
RRB ALP Mathematics Syllabus
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Mensuration
- Number System
- Simplification (BODMAS)
- Profit and Loss
- LCM–HCF
- Algebra
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentage
- Trigonometry
- Time and Work
- Pipe and Cistern
- Time and Distance
- Mixture and Allegation
- Data Interpretation
- Height and Distance
- Decimals & Fractions
- Statistics
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
- Mathematical Operations
- Syllogism
- Blood Relation
- Analogies
- Coding-Decoding
- Series
- Direction Sense
- Arguments and Assumptions
- Venn Diagram
- Figure Completion
- Counting of Figures
- Classification
- Similarities and Differences
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
RRB ALP General Science Syllabus
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Life Science
- Nutrition
- Computer Technology
General Awareness & Current Affairs
- Polity
- History
- Economics
- Geography
- Environment
- Science & Technology
- Sports
- Arts and Culture
- Miscellaneous
- Books and Authors
- Awards and Honors
- Prominent Personalities
RRB ALP Syllabus 2025: Stage 2
Electrical Engineering
- Basic Electricity
- Electronics
- Measurements
- Motion and its Laws
- Work, Energy, and Power
- Heat and Temperature
- Engineering Materials
Mechanical Engineering
- Fitter
- Mechanic Motor Vehicle
- Tractor Mechanic
- Mechanic Diesel
- Turner
- Machinist
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Heat Engine
- Millwright Maintenance Mechanic
Electronics Engineering
- Electronics Mechanic
- Mechanic Radio and TV
Automobile Engineering
- Mechanic Motor Vehicle
- Tractor Mechanic
- Mechanic Diesel
- Heat Engine
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
HSC (12) with Physics and Maths
- Electrician
- Electronics Mechanic
- Wireman
Important Link –
Examination Notice – Click Here
| RRB ALP Syllabus Link | RRB Website |
| Notification Link | CLICK HERE |
| Apply Link | CLICK HERE |
| Official Website | Click Here |
