​The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the notification for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2025, announcing a total of 9,970 vacancies across various zones. ​

 ​The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the notification for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2025, announcing a total of 9,970 vacancies across various zones. ​

🗓️ Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: March 19, 2025

• Online Application Start Date: April 12, 2025

• Online Application End Date: May 11, 2025

• Last Date for Fee Payment: May 13, 2025

• Application Correction Window: May 14 to May 23, 2025

📌 Vacancy Details

The vacancies are distributed among various RRB zones as follows:

Zonal Railway	Vacancies
Central Railway	376
East Central Railway	700
East Coast Railway	1,461
Eastern Railway	768
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	796
Southern Railway	510
West Central Railway	759
Western Railway	885
Metro Railway Kolkata	225
Total	9,970

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:

  • Matriculation/SSLC with ITI from NCVT/SCVT-recognized institutions.

  • Matriculation/SSLC with a Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in relevant trades.

  • Three-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering.

  • Combination of various engineering streams from related disciplines.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering disciplines.

• Age Limit (as of July 1, 2025):

  • Minimum Age: 18 years

  • Maximum Age: 30 years

  • Age relaxation applies as per government norms.

💰 Application Fees

• General/OBC: ₹500

• SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PWD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EWS: ₹250​

📝 Selection Process

1. Computer-Based Test I (CBT 1)

2. Computer-Based Test II (CBT 2)

3. Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

4. Document Verification​ 

💼 Salary

• Initial Pay: ₹19,900 per month (Level 2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix)

• Additional Allowances: As per government norms​

🔗 How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: rrbapply.gov.in

2. Click on the ALP Recruitment 2025 link.

3. Register and fill out the application form.

4. Upload the required documents and pay the application fee.

5. Submit the application and download the confirmation receipt.​

For more detailed information, you can refer to the official notification 

If you need assistance with the application process or have any other queries, feel free to ask!