RRB ALP Recruitment 2025: Applications for 9,900 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts Now Begin April 12 — Check Eligibility, Process, and Exam Pattern

April 11, New Delhi The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially postponed the application start date for the much-anticipated Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2025. Originally scheduled to begin on April 10, the application window will now open on April 12, 2025, and will remain active until May 11, 2025.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2025

This recruitment drive aims to fill 9,900 ALP vacancies across various zones, offering a significant opportunity for aspiring candidates preparing for government jobs in Indian Railways.

Important Dates for RRB ALP Recruitment 2025

• Application Start Date: April 12, 2025

• Application End Date: May 11, 2025

• Apply Online: (Active from April 12)

Eligibility Criteria (Based on Previous Year)

• Educational Qualification:

  • 10th pass + ITI in relevant trade or

  • 10th pass + 3-year diploma in engineering (related trade) or

  • Degree in engineering (in lieu of diploma)

• Age Limit:

  • 18–30 years (as on cut-off date)

  • Age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years

• Aadhaar Verification Required:
  Applicants must verify their primary details using Aadhaar during the application process to avoid delays in verification and disqualification.

RRB ALP Selection Process & Exam Pattern 1⃣ First Stage CBT (Computer-Based Test)

• Duration: 60 minutes

• Questions: 75 (Maths, Reasoning, General Science, GK/Current Affairs)

• Qualifying Marks:

  • UR: 40%

  • OBC/SC: 30%

  • ST: 25%

• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer

2⃣ Second Stage CBT

• Total Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

• Divided into Two Parts:

Part A

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Questions: 100

• Subjects: Maths, Reasoning, General Science, GK

• Qualifying Marks: Same as Stage 1

Part B

• Duration: 60 minutes

• Questions: 75 (Trade-specific questions)

• Qualifying Marks: 35% (uniform across all categories)

3⃣ Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

• Minimum Marks: 42 (no relaxation)

• Only candidates who qualify Stage 2 are called for CBAT

4⃣ Document Verification Application Fee

• General/OBC: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT 1)

• SC/ST/Women/EBC/PwD: ₹250 (Full refund after CBT 1)

Key Highlights

• Total Vacancies: 9,900

• Zone-wise breakdown to be shared in detailed notification

• No special reservation beyond prescribed norms

• Detailed notification expected by April 12

Pro Tip

• Update your Aadhaar details (name & date of birth) to match your Class 10 certificate

• Upload recent photographs and updated biometrics for smoother verification

• Keep documents ready for trade certificate/diploma/degree and ID proofs