The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2025 for the recruitment of 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts across various zones. The online application process is open from April 12 to May 11, 2025. Candidates aged between 18–30 years with ITI/Diploma/Degree in relevant Engineering streams are eligible. The selection process involves CBT-1, CBT-2, Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The job offers Level-2 pay (₹19,900) and requires stringent medical fitness (A-1). Candidates can apply only through their respective RRB websites.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Application Start
April 12, 2025
Online Application End
May 11, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment
May 13, 2025
Application Correction Window
May 14 – 23, 2025
CBT-1 Exam Date
To be announced
Vacancies
Post
Total Vacancies
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
9,970
Age Limit(As on July 1, 2025)
Category
Age Range
General (UR) / EWS
18 – 30 years
OBC (NCL)
18 – 33 years
SC / ST
18 – 35 years
Other relaxations
As per norms
Educational Qualifications
Qualification
Details
ITI in relevant trade
From recognized NCVT/SCVT institute
OR Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering
Accepted with trade selection in Part-B of CBT-2
Pay Scale
Post
Pay Level
Initial Pay (₹)
ALP
Level-2
₹19,900
Application Fees
Category
Fee (₹)
Refund (on CBT-1 attendance)
UR/OBC/EWS (Male)
₹500
₹400 (after bank charges)
SC/ST/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC
₹250
₹250 (after bank charges)
Exam Pattern
CBT-1
Subject Areas
Questions
Marks
Duration
Math, Reasoning, Science, GK
75
75
60 mins
Note: 1/3rd negative marking. Qualifying only.
CBT-2
Part
Questions
Marks
Duration
Description
Part-A
100
100
90 mins
Math, Reasoning, General Science, etc.
Part-B
75
Qualifying
60 mins
Trade-specific questions (ITI/Engg)
CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test)
Criteria
Description
Language
English and Hindi only
Qualifying Marks
Min. T-score 42 in each test battery
Weightage
30% CBAT + 70% CBT-2 (Part-A)
Note: No negative marking in CBAT
How to Apply
Visit the RRB regional website (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in).
Create an account (once only).
Fill out the application form and upload the required documents.
