Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Recruitment Board: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Advertisement No.: CEN 01/2025
Total Vacancies: 9970
Apply Online: 12 April 2025 to 19 May 2025
Category: Latest Railway Govt Jobs 2025
📝 Overview
Indian Railways has released the official notification CEN 01/2025 for the recruitment of 9970 Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP) across various zones. Eligible candidates can apply online from 12 April 2025 to 19 May 2025. This is a national-level opportunity for ITI, Diploma, and B.Tech holders looking to join one of the largest government sectors in India.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 12 April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 May 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 May 2025 |
| Correction Window | 22 – 31 May 2025 |
| Exam Date | As per schedule |
| Admit Card Release | Before exam |
💵 Application Fee & Refund Details
| Category | Fee | Refund After Stage I |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- | ₹400/- |
| SC / ST / PH / Female | ₹250/- | ₹250/- |
Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking only.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (any one):
- 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT
- OR 10th + Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile
- OR BE/B.Tech in the above disciplines
👉 For detailed trade-wise eligibility, refer to the official notification.
🔞 Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per RRB norms
🗂 Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| RRB Zone | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad WR | 223 | 33 | 130 | 74 | 37 | 497 |
| Ajmer NWR | 162 | 49 | 133 | 262 | 73 | 679 |
| Ajmer WCR | 109 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 141 |
| Bhopal WCR | 23 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 46 |
| Bhopal WR | 221 | 111 | 130 | 103 | 53 | 618 |
| Bhubaneswar ECOR | 454 | 29 | 121 | 205 | 119 | 928 |
| Bilaspur CR | 228 | 56 | 155 | 86 | 43 | 568 |
| Chandigarh NR | 188 | 44 | 117 | 56 | 28 | 433 |
| Chennai SR | 155 | 41 | 73 | 56 | 37 | 362 |
| Gorakhpur NER | 32 | 7 | 21 | 12 | 28 | 100 |
| Guwahati NFR | 13 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 30 |
| Jammu & Srinagar NR | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Kolkata ER | 194 | 51 | 103 | 71 | 39 | 458 |
| Kolkata SER | 95 | 48 | 61 | 39 | 19 | 262 |
| Malda ER | 171 | 33 | 103 | 66 | 37 | 410 |
| Malda SER | 10 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 24 |
| Mumbai CR | 152 | 38 | 102 | 56 | 28 | 376 |
| Mumbai WR | 138 | 34 | 93 | 51 | 26 | 342 |
| Mumbai SCR | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22 |
| Muzaffarpur ECR | 36 | 9 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 89 |
| Patna ECR | 14 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 33 |
| Prayagraj NR | 33 | 8 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 80 |
| Prayagraj NCR | 218 | 58 | 110 | 72 | 50 | 508 |
| Ranchi ECR | 234 | 58 | 156 | 87 | 43 | 578 |
| Ranchi SER | 255 | 66 | 164 | 105 | 45 | 635 |
| Secunderabad SCR | 435 | 110 | 216 | 136 | 70 | 967 |
| Secunderabad ECOR | 216 | 53 | 144 | 80 | 40 | 533 |
| Siliguri NFR | 39 | 10 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 95 |
| Thiruvananthapuram SR | 55 | 21 | 32 | 25 | 15 | 148 |
📝 How to Apply for RRB ALP Online Form 2025
- Visit the official RRB website of your zone
- Click on the Apply Online link for CEN 01/2025
- Register with your basic details and generate login credentials
- Fill in the application form and upload required documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and take a printout for reference
📥 Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| 🔗 Apply Online | Click Here |
| 🔗 Extended Notification | Click Here |
| 🔗 Downlaod Full Notification | English | Hindi |
| 🌐 Official Website | Indian Railways |
