Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) release short notification regarding RRB APL (Assistant Loco Pilot) Recruitment 2025. As per the official notice RRB is going to fill 9970 vacancies for the post of APL in all railway zones. Eligible applicants can apply for the RRB ALP sarkari bharti online at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in before the last date which is 9 May 2025. Interested candidates can read all the important details about RRB ALP new 2025 vacancy and application form date through this post.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025
Good news for the railway aspirants waiting for RRB new bharti, the Online Indenting and Recruitment Management System (OIRMS) offered 9970 vacancies for the role of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). Candidates preparing for railway jobs, don’t miss the opportunity and apply for the RRB ALP recruitment through its official portal. Applicants thinking to enroll for the RRB ALP Bharti, keep the documents (10th and 12th Marksheet, Cast Certificate, Domicile Certificate, etc.) and Photograph ready and submit the details as soon as the application form link is active.
Indian Railway ALP Bharti 2025 Notification
Official Notification for Railway ALP recruitment is out on 19 March 2025. The Ministry of Indian Railway is fully prepared to conduct RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 against 9970 posts. These vacancies are distributed among 16 railway zones, and reserved for both male and female candidates category wise. Candidates willing to apply for the application form are informed that the railway department will accept the application form through online mode. Individuals can download the RRB ALP recruitment notification pdf from the official website and get the idea of the recruitment details.
www.rrbapply.gov.in ALP Recruitment Application Form Link 2025
| Name of Article | RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 |
| Under | Ministry of Railway |
| Released By | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Notification Status | Release (Short Notification) |
| Total Vacancies | 9970 posts |
| Post Name | RRB APL (Assistant Loco Pilot) |
| Application Form Begins | 10 April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 May 2025 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 for reserved candidates and Rs. 250 for rest of the candidates |
| Salary Criteria | Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 35,000 per month |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB ALP Zone Wise Vacancy Details 2025
Applicants planning to apply for the RRB vacancies must be aware of the distribution of the vacancies region wise which is available in this post below:-
| Zone Name | Total Posts |
| Central Railway | 376 |
| East Central Railway | 700 |
| East Coast Railway | 1461 |
| Eastern Railway | 868 |
| North Central Railway | 508 |
| North Eastern Railway | 100 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 125 |
| Northern Railway | 521 |
| North Western Railway | 679 |
| South Central Railway | 989 |
| South East Central Railway | 568 |
| South Eastern Railway | 921 |
| Southern Railway | 510 |
| West Central Railway | 759 |
| Western Railway | 885 |
| Metro Railway Kolkata | 225 |
| Total Vacancies | 9,970 Vacancies |
RRB ALP Recruitment Important Dates 2025
- Notification (Short) Release: 19 March 2025
- Detailed Notification Release: Available Soon
- Application Form Begins: 10 April 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 9 May 2025
- CBT First Exam Date: Notify Soon
- Admit Card Release Date: Announce Soon
- CBT Second Exam Date: Available Soon
- Admit Card For CBT II: Update Soon
Application Fee
It is mandatory for all the participants to make the online payment for the successful registration for the form, individuals can check the application fee details from below:-
| Division Name | Application Fee |
| General | Rs. 500 |
| OBC | Rs. 500 |
| EWS | Rs. 500 |
| ST | Rs. 250 |
| SC | Rs. 250 |
| PwD | Rs. 250 |
RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria to apply for the RRB ALP 2025 recruitment which is listed below:-
Educational Qualification:-
- Applicants needs to own 10th Matriculation marksheet, ITI certificate, etc.
Age Limit:-
- Candidates age should be between 18 to 33 years old.
Domicile:-
- One must have the nationality as Indian or belongs to Nepal and Bhutan.
Process to Apply Online For RRB APL Recruitment 2025
To apply for the RRB APL (Assistant Loco Pilot) bharti applicants need to fill the application form online by using the steps listed below:-
- In the first step visit the official website of RRB which is www.rrbapply.gov.in.
- Now from the home page click on the advertisement option.
- Then click on the Apply Online option.
- After that go for the registration process.
- Now fill the necessary details and complete the registration process.
- Then click on the Login option.
- Enter the login details and click on the Login option.
- Now an application form will open on the screen.
- Upload the documents and click on the Submit option.
- Then proceed for the online payment.
- Finally, your application form is filled successfully.
- Take application form page print out if required.
RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 (CBT 1 & CBT 2)
Applicants planning to apply for the RRB ALP recruitment must know the exam syllabus for pre and mains examination, individuals can check the rrb syllabus set by the officials.
RRB ALP Syllabus for CBT I Examination 2025:-
| Subject Name | Sub Topics |
| Mathematics | Number system, Decimals, BODMAS, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Profit and Loss, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc. |
| Mental Ability | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc. |
| General Science | 10th level Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Science, Sports, Culture, Economics, Geography, Politics, etc. |
RRB ALP Syllabus for CBT II Examination 2025:- (Part A)
| Subject | Sub Topics |
| Mathematics | Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Number system, BODMAS, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Similarities and differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding, Statement-Arguments and Assumptions etc. |
| Basic Science and Engineering | Topics related to Engineering like Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, Projections, Views, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, IT Literacy etc. |
RRB ALP Syllabus for CBT II Examination 2025:- (Part B)
RRB ALP CBT II Examination part B is a kind of qualifying test in which questions regarding trade or ITI/Trade Apprenticeship are asked. Applicants need to score minimum 35% marks to pass the part b section.
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025
It is necessary for all the candidates to aware of the RRB ALP CBT 1 and 2 question paper pattern which are explained below:-
RRB ALP CBT I:-
| Subject Name | Total Questions | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration |
| Mathematics | 20 Questions | 20 Maximum | 01 Hour |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 Questions | 25 Maximum | |
| General Science | 20 Questions | 20 Maximum | |
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | 10 Questions | 10 Maximum | |
| Total | 75 Questions | 75 Maximum |
Marking Scheme:-
- Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
- Total Question: 75 Questions
- Question Type: MCQs
- Correct Response: +1
- Wrong Response: – 1/3rd marks
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks
Points to Remember:-
- Candidates who qualify CBT I are shortlisted for CBT II.
- Candidates need to score minimum 40% marks for reserved candidates (general and EWS) and 30% marks for OBC (NCL) & SC and 25% marks for ST candidates.
RRB ALP CBT II:-
| Section and Subject | Total Questions | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration |
| Part A (Mathematics General Intelligence & Reasoning Basic Science & Engineering General Awareness of Current Affairs) |
100 Questions | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes |
| Part B (Trade Related) | 75 Questions | 75 Marks | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 175 Questions | 175 Marks | 2:30 Hour |
Marking Scheme:-
- Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
- Total Question: 175 Questions
- Question Type: MCQs
- Correct Response: +1
- Wrong Response: – 1/3rd marks
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks
- Exam Duration 150 Minutes
RRB ALP CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test)
Applicants who pass both the phases CBT I and CBT II get the chance to participate in CBAT. In Computer-Based Aptitude Test candidates are asked questions related to Memory Test, Direction Test, Depth Perception, Speed test, etc.
Selection Process
To get selection for the post of RRB ALP candidates need to pass various phases which are explained one by on in this post below:-
- Phase I: in the first phase candidates need qualify the written examination (CBT I) conducted by the RRB.
- Phase II: Applicants who pass the written examination are called for mains exam (CBT II).
- Phase III: Candidates who qualify CBT II are shortlisted for Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT).
- Phase IV: Applicants who pass the Computer test need to appear for the Document Verification (DV).
- Phase V: Selected candidates are called for Medical Examination (ME).
- Phase VI: Finally, candidates are selected through merit list for the final selection.
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