The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have officially released the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2025 for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs). This recruitment drive is being conducted to fill up 9970 posts across India.
The notification was released on 29 March 2025, and the online application process begins from 12 April 2025. Candidates must ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements, including educational qualifications, age limit, and medical standards, before applying.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the respective official RRB websites. The last date for online registration is 11 May 2025. All key dates, eligibility criteria, application process, and selection methodology are mentioned below —
Important Dates:
The registration process for RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 begins on 12 April 2025.
Last Date of Application: 11 May 2025 (23:59 hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 13 May 2025 (23:59 hrs)
Application Correction Window: 14 May to 23 May 2025
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 9970 vacancies of Assistant Loco Pilot across Indian Railways.
Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
No. of Posts: 9970
Pay Level: Level-2 of 7th CPC
Initial Pay: ₹19,900/month
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualification:
Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in relevant trades from NCVT/SCVT OR Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in relevant trades OR Matriculation/SSLC plus three-year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering (Degree in these disciplines is also acceptable in lieu of diploma)
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025): Minimum Age limit is 18 years and Maximum Age limit is 30 years.
Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC (NCL) – 3 years, PwBD – up to 10 years, Ex-Servicemen – as per rules
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the RRB official portals of their respective zones.
- To apply online, candidates can follow the steps given below.
Visit the official website of RRBs. - Click on RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 link available on the home page.
- A new page will open where candidates will have to enter the registration details.
- Once done, fill the application form and make the payment of application fee.
- Click on submit and download the confirmation page.
- Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.
Application Fee:
The application fee for the recruitment process is as follows:
General (UR): ₹500 (₹400 refunded after CBT-1)
SC/ST/ExSM/Female/Transgender/EBC/Minorities: ₹250 (fully refunded after CBT-1)
Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI)
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be done through the following stages:
- First Stage CBT (CBT-1): Screening test of 75 marks (negative marking of 1/3)
- Second Stage CBT (CBT-2): Two parts – Part A (100 marks), Part B (qualifying trade test)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Only for candidates shortlisted from CBT-2
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (A-1 standard, strict vision rules)
Final selection will be based on 70% marks from CBT-2 Part A and 30% from CBAT.
Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF
Apply Link
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date for the application process?
Ans. The last date to apply online is 11 May 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in the Recruitment?
Ans. There are 9970 vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot.
Q3. What is the minimum and maximum age limit?
Ans. The age limit is 18 to 30 years as of 01 July 2025, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q4. What is the salary or pay scale for these posts?
Ans. ₹19,900/month under Level 2 of 7th CPC, with other allowances as per Railway norms.