The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released an updated notification regarding the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2025 for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs). This drive will fill up 9970 vacancies across Indian Railways.
As per the corrigendum issued on 10 May 2025, the last date to apply online has now been extended to 19 May 2025. Candidates can apply through the official portal www.rrbapply.gov.in. The positions are open to ITI, diploma, and degree holders in relevant technical streams, subject to meeting age and medical standards.
Interested candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully before applying. The selection process includes multiple stages of computer-based testing, aptitude assessment, and medical fitness. All application steps, fee details, and updated timelines are outlined below —
Important Dates:
The registration process for RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 recruitment has extended to May 19, 2025.
Notification Date: 29 March 2025
Start Date of Application: 12 April 2025
Last Date of Application (Extended): 19 May 2025 (23:59 hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 21 May 2025 (23:59 hrs)
Application Correction Window: 22 May to 31 May 2025 (23:59 hrs)
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 9970 vacancies of Assistant Loco Pilot across various Railway Zones.
Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot
No. of Posts: 9970
Pay Level: Level-2 of 7th CPC
Initial Pay: ₹19,900 per month
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Qualification:
Matriculation/SSLC with ITI from NCVT/SCVT in relevant trades OR
Matriculation/SSLC with Act Apprenticeship OR
Matriculation/SSLC with three-year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering (Engineering degree in these disciplines is also acceptable in lieu of diploma)
Age Limit:
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 30 years as on 01 July 2025
Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, Ex-Servicemen – as per norms
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the official RRB portals of their respective zones before the extended deadline.
Application Fee:
The application fee for the recruitment process is as follows:
General: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after CBT-1)
SC/ST/ExSM/Female/Transgender/EBC/Minorities: ₹250 (fully refundable after CBT-1)
Payment Mode: Online
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of a multi-stage evaluation including:
CBT-1 (Screening Test, 75 marks, negative marking 1/3),
CBT-2 (Part A – 100 marks, Part B – Trade Test),
CBAT (Aptitude Test for shortlisted candidates),
Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Final merit will be calculated based on 70% CBT-2 Part A and 30% CBAT scores.
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, and other terms.
Official Notification PDF
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