RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2025
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This is an official recruitment notification (CEN No.: 01/2025) from the Ministry of Railways, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), for the position of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). This drive aims to fill 9970 vacancies across various RRBs in India. The application process is entirely online, and candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, including medical standards. The selection process involves multiple stages of computer-based tests and an aptitude test.
Post Details
- Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Pay Level (as per 7th CPC): Level-2
- Initial Pay: ₹19,900
- Medical Standard: A-1 (Candidates must be medically fit, including stringent vision requirements. Those who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgical procedure for refractive error are not eligible.)
- Total Vacancies: 9970 (tentative, across all RRBs)
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must possess the prescribed educational and technical qualifications on or before the closing date for online application submission.
- Candidates awaiting their final results are not eligible to apply.
- Specific educational qualifications typically include Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions/boards or Diploma/Degree in Engineering disciplines as specified in the detailed official notification.
Age Limit
- Age as on 01-07-2025: 18 to 30 years.
- Age relaxations are applicable for various categories as per Government of India rules (e.g., SC/ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, etc.). Refer to the detailed notification for specific relaxations.
Selection Process
The recruitment process for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) involves the following stages:
- First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1): A screening test.
- Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2): Consists of two parts, Part-A and Part-B.
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Applicable only for ALP candidates.
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of all original documents.
- Medical Examination (ME): Assessment of medical fitness based on prescribed standards.
The final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in Part-A of CBT-2 (70% weightage) and the score in CBAT (30% weightage), subject to qualifying in all stages.
Important Dates
- Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News: 29-03-2025
- Opening Date for Online Application Submission: 12-04-2025
- Closing Date for Online Application Submission: 11-05-2025 (23:59 hours)
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 13-05-2025 (23:59 hours)
- Dates for Modification Window for Corrections: 14-05-2025 to 23-05-2025 (Please Note: Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form and the chosen RRB cannot be modified during this window.)
Examination Fee
- For all candidates (except those mentioned below): ₹500/- (A refund of ₹400/- will be processed upon appearing in the 1st Stage CBT).
- For SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities, or Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates: ₹250/- (The entire fee of ₹250/- will be refunded upon appearing in the 1st Stage CBT).
- Fees must be paid online. A non-refundable modification fee of ₹250/- is applicable for corrections made during the modification window.
How to Apply
- Candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the official websites of the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).
- Each candidate can apply to only one RRB and submit a single application. Multiple applications will lead to rejection.
- Before applying, candidates must create an account. Certain details entered during account creation (mobile number, email ID, name, parent’s names, gender, nationality, date of birth, matriculation roll number, and certificate details) cannot be modified later.
- Candidates are advised to read the detailed Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) thoroughly before applying.
Important Links
- Apply Now: [click here]
- Official Website: [click here]
- Notification: [click here]