Railway RRB Assistant Loco Pilot ALP Recruitment 2025: Admit Card & Exam Date Out for 9970 Posts

📅 Posted: 12/04/2025 📝 Updated: 12/04/2025

Total Vacancy 9970

Salary Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200) [Approx. ₹35k - ₹40k/Month]

Location All India

Last Date 19/05/2025

Short Information: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the exam date and admit card for the 9970 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts under CEN 01/2025. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having 10th Pass with ITI / Diploma / B.Tech to join the Indian Railways. Interested and eligible candidates can download their admit card 4 days prior to their exam date through the official regional RRB websites.

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Important Dates

Notification Released	29/03/2025
Application Begin	12/04/2025
Last Date to Apply	19/05/2025
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	21/05/2025
Exam City Available	03/02/2026
Exam Date	13-18 February 2026
Re-Schedule Exam Date	11/03/2026
Admit Card Available	4 Days Before Exam

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS	₹500
SC / ST / PH / Female	₹250
Note	After appearing in CBT-1, ₹400 for Gen/OBC and ₹250 for SC/ST/Female will be refunded.

Payment: Online (Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI)

Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18-30 Years (as on 01/07/2025)

(SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC-NCL: 3 Years, Ex-Servicemen: Age deduction as per rules)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)	9970	Class 10th Matric with ITI from NCVT/SCVT in 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. OR Class 10th with Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering. OR B.E/B.Tech Degree in the aforementioned engineering disciplines.
Total Vacancy	9,970

RRB Zone Wise Vacancy Details

RRB Zone	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Total
Ahmedabad (WR)	223	130	74	37	33	497
Ajmer (NWR/WCR)	271	147	266	73	63	820
Bhopal (WR/WCR)	244	141	115	53	111	664
Bhubaneswar (ECoR)	454	121	205	119	29	928
Bilaspur (SECR)	228	155	86	43	56	568
Chandigarh (NR)	188	117	56	28	44	433
Chennai (SR)	155	73	56	37	41	362
Gorakhpur (NER)	32	21	12	28	7	100
Guwahati (NFR)	13	8	4	2	3	30
Jammu-Srinagar (NR)	4	0	3	1	0	8
Kolkata (ER/SER)	289	164	110	58	99	720
Malda (ER/SER)	181	109	70	39	35	434
Mumbai (SCR/CR/WR)	299	201	110	56	74	740
Muzaffarpur (ECR)	36	24	13	7	9	89
Patna (ECR)	14	9	5	2	3	33
Prayagraj (NR/NCR)	251	131	84	56	66	588
Ranchi (ECR/SER)	489	320	192	88	124	1,213
Secunderabad (SCR/ECoR)	651	360	216	110	163	1,500
Siliguri (NFR)	39	26	14	6	10	95
Thiruvananthapuram (SR)	55	32	25	15	21	148
Total	4,116	2,289	1,716	858	991	9,970

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Candidate must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) along with ITI from a recognized NCVT/SCVT institute in the relevant trade, OR a 3-Year Diploma in Engineering, OR a B.E/B.Tech Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering.
Medical Standard: Candidates must meet the A-1 medical standard (Physically fit in all respects with Distant Vision 6/6, 6/6 without glasses and no LASIK surgery).
Must be a citizen of India, Nepal, or Bhutan.

Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)	Level-2 (₹19,900 Initial Pay)

Selection Process Steps

First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1) - Screening
Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2) - Part A & Part B
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) - No Negative Marking
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination

Detailed Exam Pattern

First Stage CBT-1 Exam Overview

Mode: Online (Computer Based Test).
Negative Marking: 1/3rd Marks deducted for every wrong answer.
Duration: 60 Minutes.
Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS - 40%, OBC/SC - 30%, ST - 25%.

CBT-1 Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks
Mathematics, Mental Ability, Gen. Science & Awareness	75	75
Total	75	75

Second Stage CBT-2 Exam Overview

Total Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Total Questions: 175.
Part A: 90 minutes & 100 questions (Merit Based).
Part B: 60 minutes & 75 questions (Trade Qualifying Test - 35% required).

Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The syllabus for CBT-1 covers Matriculation level topics across four core subjects.

📚 Mathematics

Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry.

📚 Mental Ability

Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation.

📚 General Science

Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.

📚 General Awareness

Current affairs, science & technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics.

How to Apply

Visit the official regional website of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) you applied for.
Look for the link titled 'CEN 01/2025 - Click Here to Download E-Call Letter / Check Exam City'.
Log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth as the password.
Your Exam City details or Admit Card (if within 4 days of the exam) will be displayed on the screen.
Download the Admit Card and take a clear, color printout on A4 size paper.
Carry the original Photo ID, matching color passport-size photograph, and the printed admit card to the examination center.

Banned Items & Examination Rules

Candidates carrying banned items like mobile phones, bluetooth, pen drives, laptops, calculators, smart watches, bangles, chains, bracelets, or wallets will NOT be allowed to appear in the exam. Cloakroom arrangements may not be available at all venues.

Important Official Links

Download Admit Card / Check Exam City	Click Here ↗
Download Re-Schedule Candidate Exam Notice	Click Here ↗
Download Revised Exam Notice	Click Here ↗
Download Exam Notice	Click Here ↗
Apply Online	Click Here ↗
Download Official Notification Advt No. CEN 01/2025	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

⚠️ Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	RRB
Post Name	Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Vacancy	9970
Salary	Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200) [Approx. ₹35k - ₹40k/Month]
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	19/05/2025
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)? ▼

Ans: The post falls under Pay Level-2 with an initial basic pay of ₹19,900. After adding allowances like DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and Running Allowance (which forms a major part of ALP salary), the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹35,000 to ₹40,000 per month.

Q.2 When will the RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 be available? ▼

Ans: The admit card for the CBT-1 examination will be available for download exactly 4 days before your scheduled exam date. Exam city intimation is available from 03 February 2026.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the RRB ALP exam? ▼

Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every incorrect answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2 exams. However, there is no negative marking in the CBAT (Aptitude Test).

Q.4 What is the age limit for Unreserved Category? ▼

Ans: The age limit for Unreserved (UR) candidates is 18 to 30 Years as on 01/07/2025. Standard age relaxations apply for reserved categories.

Q.5 What documents are required to carry to the RRB exam center? ▼

Ans: Candidates must bring their printed e-call letter, a valid original Photo ID (like Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN card), and a copy of the same color passport photograph uploaded during the online application.

Q.6 How to download the RRB ALP Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: You can download the official detailed notification (CEN 01/2025) from the Indian Railways official website or by using the direct 'Download Official Notification' link provided in the important links section above.