🚆 RRB ALP Recruitment 2025: Apply Now for 9,970 Vacancies – Full Details Inside!

Looking for a government job in Indian Railways? The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the CEN 01/2025 notification for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP). If you're dreaming of a stable, well-paying government job with great benefits, this is your chance!

Here’s everything you need to know about the RRB ALP 2025 recruitment, including eligibility, important dates, application process, fees, exam pattern, and more.

🔔 Quick Overview of RRB ALP 2025 Notification

Feature	Details
Post Name	Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Vacancies	9,970 (tentative)
Notification No.	CEN 01/2025
Pay Level	Level-2 (₹19,900/- Initial Pay)
Job Location	Across India (Zonal Railway-wise)
Application Mode	Online Only
Official Websites	Various RRBs (e.g., www.rrbcdg.gov.in)

📅 Important Dates

📰 Notification Date (Indicative): 29th March 2025
🟢 Online Application Starts: 12th April 2025
🔴 Last Date to Apply: 11th May 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
💳 Fee Payment Last Date: 13th May 2025
✏️ Correction Window: 14th May to 23rd May 2025

✅ Eligibility Criteria for RRB ALP 2025

Age Limit (As on 01 July 2025)

🔞 Minimum: 18 years
⛔ Maximum: 30 years
Relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, Women (widowed/divorced), and others as per rules.

Educational Qualification

ITI Certificate / Diploma / Degree in Engineering (as per notified trade).
Final year students not eligible.

Medical Fitness

Must qualify A-1 medical standard – includes visual and physical fitness.
Lasik/vision correction surgeries are not allowed.

💸 Application Fees

Category	Fee	Refund (After CBT-1)
General/OBC	₹500	₹400 (after appearing in CBT-1)
SC/ST/EWS/Female/Minority/EBC	₹250	₹250 (after appearing in CBT-1)

Note: Online payment only via UPI, cards, or net banking.

🧪 RRB ALP 2025 Exam Pattern

Stage 1: CBT-1

75 questions, 60 minutes
Subjects: Math, Reasoning, Science, Current Affairs
📉 Negative Marking: 1/3 per wrong answer

Stage 2: CBT-2

Part A: 100 Questions (90 mins)
Part B: Trade-based – Qualifying (60 mins)

Stage 3: CBAT

Only for ALP post
No negative marking, qualifying test
Final merit = 70% CBT-2 (Part A) + 30% CBAT

🧾 How to Apply for RRB ALP 2025

✅ Visit your chosen RRB’s official website
🔐 Create an Account (use Aadhaar for faster processing)
🖊️ Fill the online form carefully (details cannot be changed later)
📸 Upload photo/signature in correct format
💳 Pay application fee
📬 Submit and take a print of the confirmation

⚠️ Key Instructions

📱 Keep mobile number & email active
📅 Appear only once – multiple applications = disqualification
📤 Upload proper photo & signature (no selfies or group photos)
📚 Use official RRB websites only – beware of fake portals

💬 Final Tips for Applicants

✅ Apply early, don’t wait for the last date
📘 Start preparing for CBT-1 with basic math, reasoning, science
🧠 Stay updated with current affairs
👀 Ensure you meet the A-1 medical standard
📄 Keep all certificates & ID proofs ready

📌 Useful Links

📝 Final Words

The RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity to secure a reputed central government job with Indian Railways. With almost 10,000 vacancies, this could be your ticket to a stable and prestigious career.

👉 Don't miss out – apply between 12 April and 11 May 2025 and get on track to becoming an Assistant Loco Pilot!