Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Total Vacancies: 9970 Posts
Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Application Mode: Online
Start Date: 12th April 2025
Last Date: 11th May 2025
Official Website: www.indianrailways.gov.in
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has issued the official notification (CEN No. 01/2025) for the recruitment of 9970 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies across various RRB zones. The online registration process starts from 12th April 2025 and continues until 11th May 2025.
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Total Posts: 9970
- RRB Guwahati Vacancies: 30
Pay Scale
- Salary: Level-2 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹19,900/- per month (plus admissible allowances)
Eligibility Criteria for RRB ALP 2025
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Reference Date: 1st July 2025
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
Educational Qualification:
| A) Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic Radio & TV, Electronics Mechanic , Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature and Coil Winder, Mechanic Diesel, Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic. OR |
| Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above. OR |
| B) 3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering. OR |
| Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI. OR |
| Note: Degree in the Engineering disciplines as above will also be acceptable in lieu of Diploma in Engineering. |
Medical and Physical Standards
Medical Category: A1
- Fitness: Physically fit in all respects
- Vision Requirements:
- Distant Vision: 6/6, 6/6 without glasses
- Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses
- Must pass tests for color vision, night vision, binocular vision, mesopic vision, etc.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PWD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC | ₹250 (refundable after CBT Stage 1 attendance) |
| Others | ₹500 |
How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2025
Eligible candidates can apply online by following the steps below:
- Visit the official RRB portal.
- Navigate to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the Online Application Form link.
- Fill in all personal and academic details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and relevant documents.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 12th April 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 11th May 2025
Important Links
Need Help? Contact RRB Helpline
- 📞 Phone: 0172-565-3333 / 9592001188
- 📧 Email: rrbhelp@csc.gov.in
- 🕙 Support Hours: 10 AM to 5 PM
FAQs – RRB ALP 2025 Recruitment
Q1. When does RRB ALP 2025 application start?
🗓️ 12th April 2025
Q2. What is the last date to submit the RRB ALP application?
🗓️ 11th May 2025
Q3. How many vacancies are available under RRB ALP 2025?
👨💼 Total of 9970 posts
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