RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Notification – 9900 Vacancies

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 notification for the recruitment of 9900 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies. Interested candidates can apply online starting from 10th April 2025 to 9th May 2025.

Important Details for RRB ALP Recruitment 2025

• Organisation: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)

• Posts: Assistant Loco Pilots

• Total Vacancies: 9900

• Selection Process: CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test), Document Verification

• Salary: ₹19,900 (Initial Pay)

• Age Limit: 18 to 33 years

• Educational Qualification: Matriculation + ITI/Diploma

• Official Website: RRB Official Website

Key Dates for RRB ALP 2025

• Short Notification Release: 24th March 2025

• Online Application Start Date: 10th April 2025

• Last Date to Apply: 9th May 2025

• Fee Payment Deadline: 9th May 2025

Application Process

• How to Apply: Candidates can apply online through the RRB official website from 10th April 2025 to 9th May 2025.

• Application Fee:

  • SC/ST/PWD/Ex-Serviceman/Female/Minority/Economically Backward Class: ₹250

  • Others: ₹500

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:

  • Matriculation/SSLC + ITI/Diploma in related fields or a 3-year Engineering Diploma

• Age Limit:

  • 18 to 33 years (as of the last date of application)

  • Age relaxations for reserved categories are provided.

Selection Process

The selection process for the RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) Recruitment 2025 involves several stages to ensure that only qualified and eligible candidates are chosen for the position.

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) 1

• Objective: The first stage is a screening test to shortlist candidates for the second stage. It is a qualifying exam where candidates’ basic knowledge and skills are tested.

• Exam Pattern:

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Total Marks: 75

  • Number of Questions: 75

  • Subjects Covered:

    • Mathematics

    • General Intelligence and Reasoning

    • General Science

    • General Awareness and Current Affairs

  • Marking Scheme:

    • +1 mark for each correct answer.

    • -1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.

• Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates need to score a minimum percentage to move on to the next stage:

  • UR (Unreserved) and EWS candidates: 40%

  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: 30%

  • SC/ST candidates: 25%

• Important Notes: The CBT 1 exam is a screening test, and the marks obtained in this stage are not counted for the final merit list.

2. Computer-Based Test (CBT) 2

• Objective: The second stage evaluates candidates’ in-depth knowledge of the subjects. Only those candidates who pass CBT 1 are eligible for CBT 2.

• Exam Pattern:

  • Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

  • Total Marks: 175

  • Sections:

    • Part A: 100 questions on Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness.

    • Part B: 75 questions on Relevant Trades (specific to the trade chosen by the candidate).

  • Marking Scheme:

    • +1 mark for each correct answer.

    • -1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.

• Duration of Sections:

  • Part A: 90 minutes

  • Part B: 60 minutes

• Minimum Qualifying Marks:

  • UR (Unreserved) and EWS candidates: 40%

  • OBC (NCL) candidates: 30%

  • SC candidates: 30%

  • ST candidates: 25%

3. Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

• Objective: This test is designed to evaluate the candidates’ aptitude for the Assistant Loco Pilot role, such as their ability to handle trains and related operations.

• Who Needs to Appear: Only those candidates who qualify for the CBT 2 will be eligible to appear for the CBAT.

• Test Features:

  • No Negative Marking: There is no penalty for wrong answers in CBAT.

  • Tests Include:

    • Signal and Track Handling: Assessing the candidate’s ability to react to signals.

    • Train Handling: Measures how well candidates can handle trains in various operational scenarios.

    • Psychological Aptitude: Assesses mental alertness and decision-making ability.

• Important Notes: The CBAT marks are important for selection, and candidates who do not meet the necessary standard in CBAT may be disqualified, even if they cleared the previous stages.

4. Document Verification

• Objective: After successfully clearing the CBT 2 and CBAT stages, the candidates will undergo document verification to confirm their eligibility for the post.

• Documents to be Verified:

  • Age Proof (Birth certificate, school certificate, etc.)

  • Educational Qualification (Degree, ITI, etc.)

  • Community Certificate (if applicable)

  • Disability Certificate (if applicable)

  • Employment Exchange Registration (if applicable)

  • Other required documents as specified in the notification.

• Important Notes: Candidates should ensure that all documents are authentic and accurate as false documentation can lead to disqualification.

5. Medical Examination

• Objective: The final step in the selection process is the medical examination. This is crucial for ensuring that the selected candidates are physically fit for the demanding job of an Assistant Loco Pilot.

• Medical Standard: Candidates must meet the A-1 medical standard.

  • The medical examination tests candidates’ vision, physical fitness, and overall health.

  • Vision Standards:

    • Distant Vision: 6/6 in both eyes (without glasses).

    • Near Vision: 0.6 in both eyes (without glasses).

    • Color Vision: Candidates must pass a test for color vision, binocular vision, night vision, etc.

• Important Notes: Candidates who do not meet the required physical and medical standards will be disqualified.

Final Selection:

• After the document verification and medical examination, a final merit list is prepared. The merit list is based on the candidates’ performance in the CBT 2 and CBAT stages.

• The final selection is dependent on the medical fitness and meeting all eligibility criteria.

RRB ALP Salary Structure

• Initial Salary: ₹19,900 (Level-2)

• Additional Allowances: HRA, DA, Transport Allowance, and more.

Participating RRBs

The following RRBs are participating in the RRB ALP Recruitment 2025:

• Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Chennai, and more.

For the complete list, visit the official RRB website.

Admit Card and Result

• Admit Card: Issued 4 days before the exam date.

• Result: Available online after each stage of the exam.

For more detailed information and updates, visit the official RRB website.

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