RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2025 Apply Now For 9970 Vacancies

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2025 : Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has published 9970 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Vacancies across railway zone. The online application process started from 12th April 2025 to 11th May 2025 through their official website rrbapply.gov.in.

Interested and eligible candidate can check their eligibility criteria, selection, process, exam, pattern, salary, and other important details in this article.

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RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2025 Full Details

  • Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
  • Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
  • Total Vacancies: 9970
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Selection Process:
    • CBT-1 (Computer Based Test – Stage 1)
    • CBT-2 (Computer Based Test – Stage 2)
    • CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test)
    • Medical Test
    • Document Verification
  • Official Website: https://indianrailways.gov.in/
  • Last Date to Apply: 13-05-2025

Education Qualification For RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2025

  • Matriculation (10th Pass) + ITI in a relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT
  • Diploma in Engineering in:
    • Mechanical
    • Electrical
    • Electronics
    • Automobile

Vacancy Details For RRB Assistant Loco Pilot

  • Western Railway, Ahmedabad: 497 Posts
  • North Western Railway, Ajmer: 679 Posts
  • West Central Railway, Ajmer: 141 Posts
  • Northern Railway, Prayagraj: 80 Posts
  • North Central Railway, Prayagraj: 508 Posts
  • Western Railway, Bhopal: 46 Posts
  • West Central Railway, Bhopal: 618 Posts
  • East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar: 928 Posts
  • South East Central Railway, Bilaspur: 568 Posts
  • Northern Railway, Chandigarh: 433 Posts
  • Southern Railway, Chennai: 362 Posts
  • North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur: 100 Posts
  • Northeast Frontier Railway, Guwahati: 30 Posts
  • Northern Railway, Jammu – Srinagar: 8 Posts
  • South Eastern Railway, Kolkata: 262 Posts
  • Eastern Railway, Kolkata: 458 Posts
  • Eastern Railway, Malda: 410 Posts
  • South Eastern Railway, Malda: 24 Posts
  • South Central Railway, Mumbai: 22 Posts
  • Central Railway, Mumbai: 376 Posts
  • Western Railway, Mumbai: 342 Posts
  • East Central Railway, Muzaffarpur: 89 Posts
  • East Central Railway, Patna: 33 Posts
  • East Central Railway, Ranchi: 578 Posts
  • South Eastern Railway, Ranchi: 635 Posts
  • South Central Railway, Secunderabad: 967 Posts
  • East Coast Railway, Secunderabad: 533 Posts
  • Northeast Frontier Railway, Siliguri: 95 Posts
  • Southern Railway, Thiruvananthapuram: 148 Posts

Age Limit For RRB Assistant Loco Pilot

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 30 years
  • Age Relaxation:
    • OBC: 3 years
    • SC/ST: 5 years
    • PwD (General): 10 years
    • PwD (OBC): 13 years
    • PwD (SC/ST): 15 years

Selection Process For RRB Assistant Loco Pilot

  • First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
    • Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)
    • Total Questions: 75
    • Total Marks: 75 (1 mark per question)
    • Duration: 60 minutes
    • Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
  • Subjects/Sections:
    • Mathematics: 20 questions, 20 marks
    • Mental Ability: 25 questions, 25 marks
    • General Science: 20 questions, 20 marks
    • General Awareness: 10 questions, 10 marks
  • Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
  • This exam consists of two parts: Part A and Part B
  • Part A
    • Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)
    • Total Questions: 100
    • Total Marks: 100 (1 mark per question)
    • Duration: 90 minutes
    • Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
  • Subjects/Sections:
    • Mathematics: 35 questions, 35 marks
    • General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 questions, 25 marks
    • Basic Science & Engineering: 40 questions, 40 marks
  • Part B
    • Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)
    • Total Questions: 75
    • Total Marks: 75 (1 mark per question)
    • Duration: 60 minutes
    • Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
  • Subjects/Sections:
    • Technical Paper (based on relevant trade)
  • Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
    • Stage: Third stage of selection process (for CBT-2 qualified candidates)
    • Objective: Evaluate cognitive and psychological skills essential for loco operation
    • Test Components: Multiple test batteries
    • Skills Tested:
      • Memory retention
      • Concentration
      • Depth perception
      • Spatial visualization
      • Reflexes
      • Decision-making speed
    • Scoring: Minimum 42% in each test battery to qualify
    • Negative Marking: No negative marking
    • Languages: Available in English and Hindi
  • Medical and Physical Fitness Requirements
    • Vision: 6/9 in one eye, 6/12 in the other (without glasses)
    • Hearing: No hearing impairment
    • General Fitness: Must be physically fit for the duties of a Loco Pilot

Salary For RRB Assistant Loco Pilot

  • Level 2, ₹ 19,900/- per month

Application Fee For RRB Assistant Loco Pilot

  • ₹ 500/- for General / OBC Category Candidates
  • ₹ 250 (Refundable) for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities or EBC Candidates
  • Payment Mode: Online Payment (Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI / Net Banking, etc.)

Important Dates For RRB Assistant Loco Pilot

  • Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News: 29-03-2025
  • Opening Date of Online Application Submission: 12-04-2025
  • Closing Date for Submission of Online Application: 11-05-2025 (23:59 hours)
  • Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 13-05-2025 (23:59 hours)
  • Dates for Modification Window (with modification fee): 14-05-2025 to 23-05-2025

How to Apply For RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2025

  • Visit the Official Website
  • Go to www.indianrailways.gov.in
  • Navigate to the RRB ALP recruitment section
  • Registration/Login
  • New users: Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
  • Existing users: Log in with your credentials
  • Fill Application Form
  • Enter personal details, educational qualifications, and category details
  • Ensure all entries match the official documents
  • Upload Documents
  • Upload a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and necessary certificates
  • Follow the prescribed format for uploads
  • Fee Payment
  • Choose a secure online payment method
    • Debit Card
    • Credit Card
    • Net Banking
  • Final Review & Submission
  • Review all entered details carefully
  • Submit the application form
  • Download and print the confirmation page for future reference
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