RRB ALP Recruitment 2025: Complete Details, Vacancies, Eligibility, Apply Link & Exam Pattern
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the recruitment for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 2025, offering a total of 9970 vacancies across various RRB zones in India. This is one of the biggest railway job notifications of the year, making it a golden opportunity for aspirants seeking a secure central government job. In this article, you’ll find complete details about vacancies, eligibility, syllabus, cutoff, and the direct link to apply online.
RRB ALP 2025 Highlights
- Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Total Vacancies: 9970
- Salary: Level-2 (Initial Pay Rs. 19,900/-) as per 7th CPC
- Application Start Date: 12 April 2025
- Application Last Date: 11 May 2025 (till 23:59 hrs)
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years (as on 01 July 2025)
- Medical Standard: A-1 (Physically fit in all respects)
- Apply Online Link: Click Here to Apply (link placeholder)
RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2025
Educational Qualification (any one of the following):
- Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in relevant trades from NCVT/SCVT-recognised institutions
- Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in listed trades
- Matriculation/SSLC plus 3-year Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering
- A degree in related Engineering disciplines will also be accepted instead of a diploma
Age Limit:
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 30 years (as on 01 July 2025)
- Age relaxation available as per government norms
Zone & Category-wise RRB ALP Vacancy 2025
| RRB | ZONE | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | TOTAL | Ex-SM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | WR | 223 | 74 | 37 | 130 | 33 | 497 | 50 |
| Ajmer | NWR + WCR + NR | 304 | 147 | 76 | 154 | 71 | 679 | 69 |
| Allahabad | NCR + WR | 241 | 84 | 50 | 131 | 58 | 508 | 51 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 221 | 103 | 53 | 130 | 111 | 618 | 62 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECR | 454 | 205 | 119 | 121 | 29 | 928 | 93 |
| Bilaspur | SECR | 228 | 86 | 43 | 155 | 56 | 568 | 57 |
| Chandigarh | NR | 188 | 56 | 28 | 117 | 44 | 433 | 44 |
| Chennai | SR | 155 | 56 | 37 | 73 | 41 | 362 | 37 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 32 | 12 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 100 | 10 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 13 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 30 | 3 |
| Jammu | NR | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Kolkata | ER | 365 | 137 | 76 | 206 | 84 | 868 | 88 |
| Malda | SER + SCR | 19 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 46 | 4 |
| Mumbai | CR + WR | 290 | 107 | 54 | 195 | 72 | 718 | 72 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 36 | 13 | 7 | 24 | 9 | 89 | 9 |
| Patna | ECR | 14 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 33 | 3 |
| Ranchi | ECR + SER | 489 | 132 | 88 | 320 | 124 | 1153 | 121 |
| Secunderabad | SCR + ECOR | 651 | 216 | 110 | 360 | 163 | 1500 | 151 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 39 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 95 | 10 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 55 | 25 | 15 | 32 | 21 | 148 | 15 |
| TOTAL | – | 4116 | 1716 | 858 | 2289 | 991 | 9970 | 1004 |
Selection Process for RRB ALP 2025
The recruitment process will include the following stages:
- First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
- Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- **Medical Examination (ME)
RRB ALP Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2025
CBT-1
- Duration: 60 Minutes
- Questions: 75
- Marks: 75
- Negative Marking: 1/3 per wrong answer
- Subjects: Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science, General Awareness
CBT-2
- Total Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Part A (90 min, 100 Questions):
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Basic Science and Engineering
- Part B (60 min, 75 Questions):
- Trade-specific questions (as per DGT syllabus)
- Qualifying nature only (35% for all categories)
- Trade Syllabus – DGT Website
Medical Standards for ALP Post
- Medical Standard: A-1
- Vision Requirements:
- Distant Vision: 6/6, 6/6 without glasses
- Near Vision: 0.6, 0.6 (without glasses)
- No color blindness, pass the test for night and mesopic vision
Previous Year RRB ALP 2024 Cutoff (CBT-1)
| RRB | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 54.54 | 41.38 | 36.01 | 28.67 | 40.01 |
| Ajmer | 54.33 | 39.27 | 36.19 | 27.99 | 40.18 |
| Bengaluru | 58.49 | 47.16 | 42.11 | 32.24 | 40.07 |
| Bhubaneswar | 60.98 | 50.83 | 42.46 | 44.08 | 40.13 |
| Bilaspur | 58.41 | 46.14 | 40.68 | 30.39 | 40.00 |
| Gorakhpur | 63.9 | 51.37 | 44.13 | 25.24 | 40.09 |
| Guwahati | 59.91 | 49.18 | 37.48 | 26.24 | 40.11 |
| Mumbai | 57.17 | 44.08 | 36.68 | 30.48 | 40.17 |
| Prayagraj | 59.58 | 54.51 | 48.81 | 25 | 40.09 |
| Ranchi | 61.61 | 48.47 | 39.67 | 31.05 | 40.44 |
These cutoffs vary yearly based on exam difficulty and candidate performance.
How to Apply for RRB ALP 2025
- Visit the official RRB apply portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in
- Choose your RRB region
- Register using your mobile and email
- Fill the online form with accurate details
- Upload documents, photo & signature
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and take a printout
Final Tips for RRB ALP Aspirants
- Start early and follow the official syllabus strictly
- Focus on both CBT-1 & CBT-2 equally
- Prepare the trade syllabus from the DGT official website
- Maintain good eyesight and fitness as per A-1 medical standards
- Bookmark the RRB site and stay updated with alerts
Direct Apply Link: Click Here to Apply Online
Official Trade Syllabus PDF: DGT Syllabus – Trade Wise
RRB Region-wise Websites: RRB Region List & Links
Stay tuned for admit card release, exam dates, and more RRB updates. Best of luck to all aspirants!
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