The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the recruitment of 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Assistant Loco Pilots (RRB) โ 9,970 vacancies
Application Start Date: April 12, 2025
Application End Date: May 11, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment: May 13, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Application Correction Window: May 14 to May 23, 2025
๐งพ Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: 18 to 30 years as of July 1, 2025
Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
Educational Qualification:
Matriculation (10th Pass) plus ITI in relevant trades
OR 10th Pass plus (NCVT/SCVT approved) Act Apprenticeship
OR Diploma/Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile)
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๐ Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: โน500
โน400 refundable upon appearing in CBT-1.
SC/ST/ExSM/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: โน250
Fully refundable upon appearing in CBT-1.
๐งช Selection Process
Computer-Based Test (CBT) 1
Computer-Based Test (CBT) 2
Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
๐ผ Salary & Benefits
Initial Pay: โน19,900 per month (Level-2 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other allowances as per railway norms.
๐ Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The 9,970 vacancies are distributed across various RRB zones. For instance:
Ahmedabad (WR): 497 vacancies
Ajmer (NWR): 679 vacancies
Bhopal (WCR): 618 vacancies
Bhubaneswar (ECoR): 928 vacancies
Secunderabad (SCR): 967 vacancies
Ranchi (SER): 635 vacancies
Chennai (SR): 362 vacancies
Mumbai (CR): 376 vacancies
Kolkata (ER): 458 vacancies
Patna (ECR): 33 vacancies
Guwahati (NFR): 30 vacancies
Siliguri (NFR): 95 vacancies
Others: Refer to the official notification for complete details.
๐ How to Apply
Visit the Official Website: rrbapply.gov.in
Select Your RRB Zone: Choose the RRB zone you wish to apply for.
Register: Provide your basic details to register.
Fill Application Form: Enter your personal, educational, and other required details.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents.
Pay Application Fee: Make the payment through the available online modes.
Submit Application: Review and submit your application.
Print Application: Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.