RRB ALP Recruitment 2025: 9970 Vacancies Released – Apply Online Now!
Posted on May 17, 2025 by Priti Kumari
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially rolled out the notification for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2025, opening the door to 9,970 government job opportunities across various railway zones in India.
Whether you’re an ITI holder, a diploma graduate, or hold a degree, this is your chance to step into a promising career with Indian Railways. Let’s break down the key details.
📌 RRB ALP 2025 – Quick Overview
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🚨 Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| 📅 Notification Released | 19 March 2025 |
| 🖊️ Application Start Date | 12 April 2025 |
| 🛑 Last Date to Apply | 19 May 2025 (till 11:59 PM) |
| 📃 Total Vacancies | 9970 |
| 🏛️ Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| 📍 Job Location | Across India (Zone-wise) |
| 🌐 Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates to Remember
- Short Notice Published: 19 March 2025
- Full Notification Release: 21 March 2025
- Online Form Start Date: 12 April 2025
- Apply Before: 19 May 2025 (Extended)
- Exam Date: To be announced soon
- Admit Card Release: Few days before the exam
🧾 Application Fee Structure
| Category | Fee | Refund Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- | ₹400 refunded after CBT Stage-1 |
| SC / ST / Women / ESM / EBC | ₹250/- | Full refund after CBT Stage-1 |
💳 Mode of Payment: Online (UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
📘 Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation / 10th Class, along with:
- ITI Certificate in specified trades OR
- Diploma in Engineering OR
- Engineering Degree
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 July 2025):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC – 3 years
- PwD – 10 years
- Others as per government rules
🚆 Zone-wise Vacancy Breakdown (Total – 9970)
| Railway Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Central Railway | 376 |
| East Central Railway | 700 |
| East Coast Railway | 1461 |
| Eastern Railway | 768 |
| North Central Railway | 508 |
| North Eastern Railway | 100 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 125 |
| Northern Railway | 521 |
| North Western Railway | 679 |
| South Central Railway | 989 |
| South East Central Railway | 568 |
| South Eastern Railway | 796 |
| Southern Railway | 510 |
| West Central Railway | 759 |
| Western Railway | 885 |
| Metro Railway Kolkata | 225 |
⚙️ Selection Process for ALP
The recruitment process includes the following stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) – Screening Stage
- Computer-Based Test (CBT-2) – Detailed Subject Test
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) – For ALP roles only
- Document Verification & Medical Exam
Note: There is no negative marking in the CBAT stage.
📝 How to Apply for RRB ALP Vacancy 2025?
Follow these steps to submit your application:
- Visit the official portal – rrbapply.gov.in
- Choose your respective RRB zone.
- Register with your email ID and mobile number.
- Fill out the online form carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and documents.
- Pay the applicable fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for records.
📎 Direct Links
- 🔗 Apply Online: Click Here
- 📄 Full Notification PDF: Click Here
- 📌 Extended Notice: Click Here
- 🌍 Official Website: rrbapply.gov.i