Post Name: Railway RRB Assistant Loco Pilot ALP CEN 01/2025
Total Vacancies: 10,970 Posts
Latest Update: 01 October 2026 | 06:04 PM
Information
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducted the recruitment process for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under Centralised Employment Notice CEN 01/2025.
A total of 10,970 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies were announced through this recruitment drive. Candidates who applied for the examination can check the latest updates related to the CBT II Result, Score Card and CBAT examination through the links provided below.
Candidates should carefully review the eligibility requirements, examination schedule, application fee, selection procedure, vacancy information and other recruitment details before proceeding.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Railway Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2025
Advertisement No.: CEN 01/2025
Total Vacancies: 10,970
Important Dates
- Online Application Started: 12 April 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 19 May 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 21 May 2025
- Correction / Modification Window: 22–31 May 2025
- Sample OMR Sheet / Instructions: 05 February 2026
- CBT I Examination: 13–18 February 2026
- Exam City Details: 03 February 2026
- Rescheduled Candidate Exam Date: 11 March 2026
- Admit Card: 4 Days Before the Examination
- CBT I Answer Key: 20 March 2026
- CBT I Result: 12 June 2026
- CBT II Examination: 28 July 2026
- CBT II Exam City: 18 July 2026
- CBT II Admit Card: 24 July 2026
- CBT II Answer Key: 05 August 2026
- CBT II Result: 01 October 2026
- CBAT Examination: 30 October 2026
Application Fee
The application fee for RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 was as follows:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹250/-
- All Female Candidates: ₹250/-
Refund After Appearing in CBT I
Candidates who appeared in the first-stage examination were eligible for the applicable fee refund:
- UR / OBC / EWS: ₹400/-
- SC / ST / PH / Female: ₹250/-
The examination fee was payable through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.
RRB ALP Age Limit
The age limit was calculated as on 01 July 2025.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Relaxation in the upper age limit was applicable to eligible reserved categories as per Railway Recruitment Board rules.
RRB ALP Vacancy Details
A total of 10,970 Assistant Loco Pilot posts were announced.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 10,970 |
| Total | 10,970 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the Assistant Loco Pilot post were required to fulfill the prescribed technical qualification.
Eligible candidates could have any one of the following:
ITI Qualification
Passed 10th / Matriculation along with ITI certification from NCVT/SCVT in any of the prescribed trades, including:
- 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
Diploma Qualification
10th qualification along with a Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering, or a combination of the relevant engineering streams, from a recognized institution.
Degree Qualification
Candidates holding a BE / B.Tech degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering were also eligible, subject to the recruitment rules.
Candidates should read the official notification for complete qualification details.
RRB ALP Zone Wise Vacancy Details
| RRB Zone | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad – WR | 223 | 33 | 130 | 74 | 37 | 497 |
| RRB Ajmer – NWR | 162 | 49 | 133 | 262 | 73 | 679 |
| RRB Ajmer – WCR | 109 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 141 |
| RRB Bangalore – SWR | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| RRB Bhopal – WR | 23 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 46 |
| RRB Bhopal – WCR | 221 | 111 | 130 | 103 | 53 | 618 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar – ECOR | 646 | 92 | 193 | 270 | 154 | 1,355 |
| RRB Bilaspur – CR | 435 | 106 | 288 | 160 | 79 | 1,068 |
| RRB Chandigarh – NR | 188 | 44 | 117 | 56 | 28 | 433 |
| RRB Chennai – SR | 155 | 41 | 73 | 56 | 37 | 362 |
| RRB Gorakhpur – NER | 32 | 7 | 21 | 12 | 28 | 100 |
| RRB Guwahati – NFR | 13 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 30 |
| RRB Jammu & Srinagar – NR | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| RRB Kolkata – ER | 194 | 51 | 103 | 71 | 39 | 458 |
| RRB Kolkata – SER | 95 | 48 | 61 | 39 | 19 | 262 |
| RRB Malda – ER | 171 | 33 | 103 | 66 | 37 | 410 |
| RRB Malda – SER | 10 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 24 |
| RRB Mumbai – SCR | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22 |
| RRB Mumbai – CR | 152 | 38 | 102 | 56 | 28 | 376 |
| RRB Mumbai – WR | 138 | 34 | 93 | 51 | 26 | 342 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur – ECR | 36 | 9 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 89 |
| RRB Patna – ECR | 14 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 33 |
| RRB Prayagraj – NR | 33 | 8 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 80 |
| RRB Prayagraj – NCR | 218 | 58 | 110 | 72 | 50 | 508 |
| RRB Ranchi – ECR | 234 | 58 | 156 | 87 | 43 | 578 |
| RRB Ranchi – SER | 255 | 66 | 164 | 105 | 45 | 635 |
| RRB Secunderabad – SCR | 435 | 110 | 216 | 136 | 70 | 967 |
| RRB Secunderabad – ECOR | 246 | 60 | 164 | 91 | 45 | 606 |
| RRB Siliguri – NFR | 39 | 10 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 95 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram – SR | 55 | 21 | 32 | 25 | 15 | 148 |
RRB ALP Selection Process
The selection process for Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment is conducted in multiple stages.
Generally, the recruitment process includes:
- CBT Stage I
- CBT Stage II
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), wherever applicable
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Selection
Candidates must qualify at the respective stages according to the applicable RRB rules.
How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2025
Candidates were required to complete the online application through the Railway Recruitment Board’s designated application portal.
Application Steps
- Visit the relevant RRB official website.
- Open the CEN 01/2025 ALP recruitment section.
- Read the notification carefully.
- Complete the registration process.
- Enter personal, educational and other required details.
- Upload the required photograph and signature.
- Pay the applicable examination fee.
- Carefully review the application preview.
- Submit the final application.
- Save or print the submitted application for future reference.
Candidates should ensure that all information provided in the application is accurate.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready:
- Educational qualification certificates
- ITI / Diploma / Degree certificate, as applicable
- Valid identity proof
- Address details
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Registration details
- Other documents specified in the official notification
RRB ALP CBT II Result 2026
The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot CBT II Result 2026 has been released on 01 October 2026.
Candidates who appeared in the CBT II examination can check their result and score card through the relevant regional RRB result link.
Candidates should keep their registration number and other required login details ready while checking the result.
The next stage of the recruitment process includes the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for candidates who are required to appear in this stage.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Download CBT II Result / Score Card | Click Here |
| Download CBAT Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| RRB Prayagraj CBT II Result | Result | Cutoff |
| RRB Mumbai CBT II Result | Result | Cutoff |
| RRB Jammu CBT II Result | Result | Cutoff |
| Download CBT II Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download CBT II Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check CBT II Exam City | Click Here |
| Download CBT II Exam Notice | Click Here |
| Download CBT II Score Card | Click Here |
| RRB Ajmer Result | Result | Cutoff |
| RRB Malda Result | Result | Cutoff |
| RRB Bhopal Result | Result | Cutoff |
| RRB Patna Result | Result | Cutoff |
| RRB Secunderabad Result | Result | Cutoff |
| RRB Ranchi Result | Result | Cutoff |
| RRB Chennai Result | Result | Cutoff |
| RRB Ahmedabad Result | Result | Cutoff |
| RRB Prayagraj Result | Result | Cutoff |
| Download Vacancy Increase Notice | English | Hindi |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| How to Check Answer Key – Hindi Video | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Exam City | Click Here |
| Download Rescheduled Exam Notice | Click Here |
| Download Revised Exam Notice | Click Here |
| Download Exam Notice | Click Here |
| Correction / Edit Application Form | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Date Extended Notice | English |
| Download FAQ | English | Hindi |
| Download Notification – English | Click Here |
| Download Notification – Hindi | Click Here |
| Indian Railway Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
The recruitment drive includes 10,970 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies.
The CBT II Result was released on 01 October 2026.
The prescribed age range is 18 to 30 years, calculated as on 01 July 2025. Applicable relaxation is available for eligible categories.
Candidates can qualify through the prescribed 10th + ITI, relevant Diploma, or BE/B.Tech engineering qualification, subject to the detailed notification.
The fee was ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PH and female candidates, subject to the applicable refund rules after appearing in CBT I.
The CBAT examination is scheduled for 30 October 2026.
Candidates can check the CBT II result through the relevant RRB regional result link provided in the Important Links section.
Important Note
Candidates should verify the result, examination schedule, eligibility and other recruitment information through the official Railway Recruitment Board website before taking any further action.
Disclaimer: This page is intended for informational purposes. Candidates should refer to the official RRB notification and regional RRB websites for the latest and final information.
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