Indian Railways ALP Recruitment 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have announced a major recruitment drive through the Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) 01/2025. A total of 9970 vacancies are available for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) across various zones. Interested candidates can apply online from April 12, 2025, to May 11, 2025 (11:59 PM).
📌 Key Highlights of Indian Railways ALP Recruitment 2025
🔹 Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
🔹 Total Vacancies: 9970
🔹 Pay Level: Level-2 of 7th CPC
🔹 Initial Salary: ₹19,900/- per month + other allowances
🔹 Medical Standard: A-1 (High Visual and Physical Fitness Required)
📝 Eligibility Criteria for Indian Railways ALP Recruitment
🎓 Educational Qualification
Candidates must have one of the following:
- Matriculation / SSLC + ITI in relevant trades
OR - Diploma in Engineering in relevant disciplines
OR - Degree in Engineering (in lieu of Diploma/ITI, subject to trade equivalency)
Note: Final year students or those awaiting results are not eligible.
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age Relaxation:
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- Ex-Servicemen, Railway employees, and other reserved categories have additional relaxations as per government norms.
💰 Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500/-
(₹400/- refunded after appearing in CBT-1) - SC/ST/Female/ExSM/EBC/Minorities/Transgender: ₹250/-
(Full refund after appearing in CBT-1)
📥 Application Process for Indian Railways ALP Recruitment 2025
- Online Registration: Visit the official RRB websites and create an account.
- Submit Application: Fill in all details carefully.
- Upload Documents: Upload photo, signature, and other necessary certificates.
- Pay Fee: Through online payment methods only.
- Modification Window: From May 14 to May 23, 2025, with a ₹250 modification fee per change.
Application Link: Click Here
🛑 Note: Candidates can apply to only one RRB. Multiple applications will lead to disqualification.
✅ Selection Process
The recruitment will be carried out in the following stages:
- CBT-1 (Computer-Based Test):
- Objective test
- Duration: 60 minutes
- 75 Questions (Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness)
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark
- CBT-2:
- Part A (90 minutes): 100 questions (Scored)
- Part B (60 minutes): 75 questions (Trade-based, Qualifying only)
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd
- CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test):
- Qualifying nature
- No negative marking
- Mandatory vision certificate required
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination (A-1 Standard)
📆 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: April 12, 2025
- Application End Date: May 11, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: May 13, 2025
- Modification Window: May 14 to May 23, 2025
📢 Official Websites
Applications can be submitted through the official websites of regional RRBs (e.g., www.rrbcdg.gov.in, www.rrbajmer.gov.in, etc.)
Official Notification: Download
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