RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 – 9970 Posts Online Apply, Eligibility & Syllabus (CEN 01/2025)
Post Date / Update: 19 March 2026
Short Information :
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) ने Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) के 9970 Posts के लिए CEN No. 01/2025 जारी किया है। Online Application 12 April 2025 से शुरू हुई थी और Last Date 19 May 2025 थी। Exam CBT-1 February 2026 में हो चुका है। Answer Key 20 March 2026 को Available होगी। यह भर्ती सभी 20 RRBs के माध्यम से की जा रही है।
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) ने Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) के 9970 Posts के लिए CEN No. 01/2025 जारी किया है। Online Application 12 April 2025 से शुरू हुई थी और Last Date 19 May 2025 थी। Exam CBT-1 February 2026 में हो चुका है। Answer Key 20 March 2026 को Available होगी। यह भर्ती सभी 20 RRBs के माध्यम से की जा रही है।
सरल भाषा में:
Indian Railways में Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) के 9970 पदों पर भर्ती निकली है। उम्र सीमा 18 से 30 वर्ष (01-07-2025 को) है। Qualification में 10वीं + ITI / Diploma / Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automobile Engineering) चाहिए। Medical Standard A-1 है यानी बिना चश्मे के 6/6 दृष्टि जरूरी है — LASIK Surgery वाले Eligible नहीं हैं। Selection में CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT, Document Verification और Medical Exam शामिल हैं। Salary Level-2 (₹19,900 Initial Pay) है।
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 12 April 2025 |
| Online Apply Start Date | 12 April 2025 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 19 May 2025 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 21 May 2025 |
| Correction Date | 22-31 May 2025 |
| Revised Exam Date (CBT-1) | 13, 16, 17 & 18 February 2026 |
| Exam City Details Link | 03 February 2026 |
| Admit Card | 09 February 2026 |
| Re Scheduled Exam Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Re Scheduled Exam City Details | 06 March 2026 |
| Re Scheduled Admit Card | 04 Days Before Exam |
| Answer Key | 20 March 2026 – Available Soon |
| Result Date | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
⚠️ Note: Candidates are advised to confirm all dates from the RRB ALP Official Website.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund on CBT-1 |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- | ₹400/- (minus bank charges) |
| SC / ST / Female / Ex-SM / Transgender / Minority / EBC | ₹250/- | ₹250/- (minus bank charges) |
⚠️ Note: Fee केवल Online Mode (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI) से ही दी जा सकती है। EBC candidates (Annual Income < ₹50,000) को केवल Fee Concession मिलती है, Job Reservation नहीं।
Age Limit (As on 01-07-2025)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS (UR) | 18 – 30 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 18 – 33 Years (+3 Years) |
| SC / ST | 18 – 35 Years (+5 Years) |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS) | +3 Years (after service deduction) |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | +6 Years (after service deduction) |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | +8 Years (after service deduction) |
| Railway Group C/D Staff (UR/EWS) | Max 40 Years |
| Railway Group C/D Staff (OBC-NCL) | Max 43 Years |
| Railway Group C/D Staff (SC/ST) | Max 45 Years |
| Widowed/Divorced Female (UR/EWS) | Max 35 Years |
| Widowed/Divorced Female (OBC-NCL) | Max 38 Years |
| Widowed/Divorced Female (SC/ST) | Max 40 Years |
| DOB Not Before (UR/EWS) | 02.07.1995 |
| DOB Not Before (OBC-NCL) | 02.07.1992 |
| DOB Not Before (SC/ST) | 02.07.1990 |
| DOB Not After (All) | 01.07.2007 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Pay | Medical Std. | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | Level-2 (7th CPC) | ₹19,900/- | A-1 | 9970 |
RRB-wise & Zone-wise Vacancy
| RRB | Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | Ex-SM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | WR | 223 | 74 | 37 | 130 | 33 | 497 | 50 |
| Ajmer | NWR | 162 | 262 | 73 | 133 | 49 | 679 | 69 |
| WCR | 109 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 141 | 14 | |
| Prayagraj | NR | 33 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 80 | 8 |
| NCR | 218 | 72 | 50 | 110 | 58 | 508 | 51 | |
| Bhopal | WR | 23 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 46 | 5 |
| 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-Srinagar | NR | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Kolkata | SER | 95 | 39 | 19 | 61 | 48 | 262 | 27 |
| ER | 194 | 71 | 39 | 103 | 51 | 458 | 46 | |
| Malda | ER | 171 | 66 | 37 | 103 | 33 | 410 | 42 |
| SER | 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 24 | 2 | |
| Mumbai | SCR | 9 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 2 |
| CR | 152 | 56 | 28 | 102 | 38 | 376 | 38 | |
| WR | 138 | 51 | 26 | 93 | 34 | 342 | 34 | |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 36 | 13 | 7 | 24 | 9 | 89 | 9 |
| Patna | ECR | 14 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 33 | 3 |
| Ranchi | ECR | 234 | 87 | 43 | 156 | 58 | 578 | 58 |
| SER | 255 | 105 | 45 | 164 | 66 | 635 | 63 | |
| Secunderabad | SCR | 435 | 136 | 70 | 216 | 110 | 967 | 98 |
| ECoR | 216 | 80 | 40 | 144 | 53 | 533 | 53 | |
| 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 |
Qualification (Annexure-A)
| Option | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Option A | Matriculation / SSLC + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in trades: Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic |
| Option A (Alt) | Matriculation / SSLC + Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (उपरोक्त trades में) |
| Option B | Matriculation / SSLC + 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering from recognized Institution |
| Note | Engineering Degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile) भी Diploma के स्थान पर मान्य है |
⚠️ Note: Closing Date तक Qualification पूरी होनी चाहिए। Final Exam Result Awaiting candidates Eligible नहीं हैं।
Medical Standards (A-1)
| Medical Criteria | Required Standard |
|---|---|
| General Fitness | Physically fit in all respects |
| Distant Vision | 6/6, 6/6 without glasses (Fogging Test – must not accept +2D) |
| Near Vision | Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses |
| Other Tests | Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision — सभी Normal होने चाहिए |
| LASIK Surgery | LASIK या कोई भी Refractive Error Surgery करवाने वाले Eligible नहीं हैं |
⚠️ Note: Medical में Fail होने पर कोई Alternate Appointment नहीं दी जाएगी। एक Medical Appeal का Option मिलेगा।
Selection Process
| Stage | Details | Marks / Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CBT-1 (Stage-I) | Screening Test – Math, Mental Ability, General Science, General Awareness (75 MCQ) | Negative Marking: 1/3 | Min. Passing: UR/EWS-40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST-25% | 75 Marks / 60 Min |
| CBT-2 Part-A | Math + General Intelligence + Basic Science & Engineering (100 MCQ) | Negative Marking: 1/3 | Min. Passing: UR/EWS-40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST-25% | 100 Marks / 90 Min |
| CBT-2 Part-B | Trade-wise Qualifying Test (75 Questions) | No Negative Marking | Qualifying: 35% सभी के लिए | 75 Qs / 60 Min |
| CBAT (Stage-III) | Computer Based Aptitude Test | Min. T-Score: 42 (each battery) | English & Hindi only | No Negative Marking | Weightage: CBT-2 Part-A 70% + CBAT 30% | — |
| Document Verification | Original Documents की Verification | — |
| Medical Examination | Railway Administration द्वारा A-1 Medical Standard Test | — |
⚠️ Note: CBT-1 के Marks Final Merit में Count नहीं होंगे। Final Panel केवल CBT-2 Part-A + CBAT Scores के आधार पर बनेगी।
CBT-2 Part-B – Trade Selection
| Engineering Discipline | Trade / Subject of Choice |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Wireman, Armature & Coil Winder, Refrigeration & AC Mechanic |
| Electronics Engineering | Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV) |
| Mechanical Engineering | Fitter, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & AC Mechanic, Heat Engine, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic |
| Automobile Engineering | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Refrigeration & AC Mechanic |
⚠️ Note: ITI / Trade Apprenticeship वाले Candidates अपने Trade की Questions में Appear होंगे।
How To Apply
- Application केवल Online Mode में — Official RRB Websites के माध्यम से
- Candidate केवल एक RRB चुन सकता है और एक ही Application Submit कर सकता है
- Step-1: Official RRB Website पर जाकर Aadhaar से Online Account Create करें
- Step-2: CEN 01/2025 Link से Online Application Form भरें
- Step-3: Photo (50-150 KB, JPG), Signature (30-49 KB, JPG), SC/ST Certificate (PDF, below 400 KB) Upload करें
- Step-4: Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI से Fee Payment करें
- Application Last Date: 19/05/2025 | Fee Last Date: 21/05/2025
- Correction Window: 22/05/2025 to 31/05/2025
⚠️ Note: Account बनाने के बाद Name, DOB, Mobile No., Email ID सहित 12 details कभी नहीं बदली जा सकतीं। Chosen RRB भी Change नहीं होगा।
Required Documents
- Matriculation / 10th Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
- ITI Certificate / NAC / Diploma / Degree Certificate (as applicable)
- Caste Certificate – SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS (as applicable)
- EBC Income Certificate – Annual Income < ₹50,000
- Minority Self-Declaration Affidavit (fee concession के लिए)
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate + Annexure VIIA & VIIB (as applicable)
- Vision Certificate from Eye Specialist – Annexure VIA (CBAT के समय)
- LASIK Self-Declaration – Annexure VIB (DV के समय)
- NOC from Present Employer (यदि Government/PSU में कार्यरत हों)
- Scanned Colour Photograph (Passport Size, White Background, Max 2 months old)
- Scanned Signature (Running Handwriting, Black Pen, White Paper)
Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Answer Key | Click Here Link Activate On 20 March 2026 |
| Check Answer Key Notice | Hindi | English |
| Download Re Scheduled Candidate Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Download Re Scheduled Exam Date | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Check Revised Exam Date Notice | Hindi | English |
| Check Exam Date Notice | Hindi | English |
| Online Mock Test Link | Click Here |
| Check Application Status | Click Here |
| Check Application Status Notice | Hindi | English |
| Edit / Modify Application Link | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | English | Hindi |
| Railway RRB ALP Official Website | Click Here |
