The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is conducting the RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 and an official notification (CEN No 01/2025) has been released announcing 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). As per the recent update, the last date has been extended. Interested candidates can now apply online until 19th May 2025 for for Assistant Loco Pilot post on the Zonal RRB website. Candidates can check this page for complete information on eligibility criteria and the selection process.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Notification Out
The official RRB ALP 2025 Notification PDF provides complete information on eligibility criteria, the selection process, exam structure, and zone-wise vacancy distribution. It also outlines the details of CBT 1, CBT 2, and the CBAT/Skill Test. Use the link below to download the detailed RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2025 notification.
RRB ALP Vacancy 2025
Great news for railway job seekers! The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially launched a major recruitment campaign for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) position, with 9,970 vacancies available across various railway zones in India. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates aiming to secure a technical role with Indian Railways. The RRB ALP 2025 vacancies are categorized by zone and category, with a detailed breakdown provided below.
| RRB ALP 2025 Vacancy Details | |
| Post Name | Vacancy |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 9,970 |
RRB ALP 2025 Online Form
The RRB ALP Apply Online form Link is on all the official regional RRB websites. Candidates can fill out their application form, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee online. It’s important to carefully read the official notification and follow all instructions to avoid any errors.
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RRB ALP 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the RRB ALP 2025, Candidates must check the detailed RRB ALP Eligibility criteria which includes age limit and educational qualification. The cut off date for age limit and qualification is 1/7/2025. Check the criteria below and decide for yourself.
Age Limit (As On 1/7/2025):
According to the revised rules, applicants for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post must have an age within the age limit of 18 to 30 years as of July 1, 2025. However, candidates belonging to reserved categories have been provided some age relaxation as shown below in the table.
| RRB ALP 2025 Age Relaxation | |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months of service after attestation) | Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence, plus 3 years |
| Person With Disability | 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 |
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have either: an ITI in specific trades from NCVT/SCVT, a completed Act Apprenticeship in those trades, a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering, or a combination of relevant engineering streams.
RRB ALP 2025 Syllabus
The RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 covers subjects such as General Awareness, Current Affairs, Reasoning, Mathematics, General Science, Basic Science, and Engineering. The syllabus is designed to test a candidate’s basic knowledge and aptitude. It is divided into two stages- CBT 1 and CBT 2, with CBT 2 further split into two parts, including questions related to trade-specific knowledge. The syllabus is largely based on the 10th and 12th-grade level, making it manageable for most aspirants. With the right strategy, consistent practice, and a good understanding of the fundamentals, one can definitely prepare well for the RRB ALP exam.
RRB ALP Previous Year Question Papers
The RRB ALP Previous Year Question Paper is an essential resource to ace the Railway ALP Examination. Along with syllabus, it is mandatory for the aspirants to solve as many previous year papers as they can because it helps in understanding the difficulty level of the exam, types of question asked, and candidates can make analysis of their own to assign weightage to subjects. Sometimes, the questions are repeated from past year papers. So, download the question papers and start practicing.



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