Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2025

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released an indicative notice for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs) for the year 2025. This recruitment drive is set to be one of the largest in recent times, with approximately 9,900 vacancies available across various RRB zones in India. If you’re looking for a stable and prestigious government job in the Indian Railways, this is a golden opportunity.

Overview of the Recruitment

• Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
• Recruiting Authority: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
• Total Vacancies: Approximately 9,900 (across all zones)
• Mode of Application: Online only
• Pay Level: Level 2 as per the 7th CPC
• Initial Basic Pay: ₹19,900 per month
• Medical Standard Required: A-1 (High medical fitness including vision and physical fitness)

Important Dates

• Opening Date of Online Application: 10 April 2025 (tentative)
• Closing Date of Online Application: 9 May 2025 (up to 23:59 hours, tentative)

Candidates are advised to complete the online application process well before the last date to avoid server issues or delays.

Application Fee

The application fee details will be clearly outlined in the upcoming official notification (CEN No. 01/2025). Based on previous trends, the fee structure is expected to be:

• General/OBC Candidates: Around ₹500
• SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD: Around ₹250

Age Limit (as on 1 July 2025)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years

Age Relaxation (as per government rules):

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• PwBD (Persons with Disabilities): 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Additional relaxation based on years of service rendered

Candidates must ensure that their age falls within the prescribed limits as of the cut-off date.

Total Vacancies

• Approximate Number of Vacancies: 9,900 across all RRBs

These vacancies will be distributed among different Railway zones and categories (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) as per reservation norms. The exact zone-wise and category-wise breakup will be published in the detailed notification.

Salary Structure

• Basic Pay: ₹19,900 per month
• Salary Scale: Level 2 as per the 7th CPC (Central Pay Commission) guidelines.
• Other Allowances: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Night Duty Allowance, and other Railway-specific perks

The gross monthly salary including allowances is expected to range between ₹30,000 to ₹35,000, depending on posting location and other factors.

Educational Qualification

The minimum educational qualifications required for the post of ALP are expected to be:

1. Matriculation / SSLC (10th pass) from a recognized board
2. ITI Certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT
   • OR –
3. Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering) from a recognized institution

Candidates must ensure that their trade or branch is applicable for the ALP post as per the notification.

Aadhaar Verification (Important Advisory)

Candidates are strongly encouraged to verify their Aadhaar details before applying. This includes ensuring:

• Full name and date of birth in Aadhaar matches with 10th class certificate
• Aadhaar has an updated photograph and biometrics (fingerprint and iris)

Non-Aadhaar verified candidates may face additional scrutiny during the recruitment process.

Selection Process (Expected)

The selection process will be detailed in the official notification, but is likely to include the following stages:

1. First Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-1)
2. Second Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT-2)
3. Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) – applicable for shortlisted candidates
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination – meeting A-1 standard is mandatory

Final selection will be made strictly based on merit and medical fitness.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted only through online mode via the respective RRB websites. Candidates should not send any physical documents or hard copies.

Before applying, candidates must:

• Ensure Aadhaar is updated and verified
• Keep scanned copies of photo, signature, 10th certificate, ITI/Diploma documents ready
• Read the full Centralized Employment Notification (CEN No. 01/2025) thoroughly

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