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RRB ALP
RRB ALP
Introduction
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025:
Exam Dates, Exam Pattern, Cut-offs, Salary etc.
RRB ALP is a national-level recruitment exam conducted for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) & Technicians in Indian Railways. This recruitment exam is generally organized and managed by any one of the Regional Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) for all the 21 regions.
The official RRB ALP notification 2025 is released on 19th January 2024 by the Railway Recruitment Board
RRB ALP 2025 Exam: Overview
Details | Information |
|---|---|
Exam Conducting Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
Official Website | |
Examination Name | RRB ALP |
Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilots and Technicians |
RRB ALP Notification Release Date | 11th April 2025 |
RRB ALP Exam Date 2025 | To be notified |
Exam Pattern
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025
RRB ALP Exam will be conducted in 3 stages for ‘Assistant Loco Pilot’ posts followed by document verification process.
• Stage I CBT
• Stage II CBT (Part A, Part B)
• Computer Based Aptitude Test
Stage I CBT
As per the last notification, the test will be of qualifying in nature & will be of 60 minutes duration having 75 questions asked from subjects viz., Mathematics, General Science, General Intelligence & Reasoning, & General awareness.
| Sr. No. | Topics / Subject | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics | 20 | |
| 2 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | |
| 3 | General Science | 20 | |
| 4 | General Awareness on Current Affairs | 10 | |
| Total | 75 | 60 Minutes |
Note: For every incorrect answer marked, there will be a negative marking of the 1/3 marks of the total mark allocated for that question.
Stage II CBT
Candidates qualifying the Stage I CBT will be allowed to appear in Stage II CBT which will be conducted in two parts- Part A & Part B as tabulated below:
| Part | Topic / Subject | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Mathematics | ||
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | |||
| Basic Science & Engineering | |||
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | 100 (combined) | 90 Minutes | |
| Part B | Questions from Relevant Trade (as per DGET) | 75 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 175 | 150 Minutes |
Note: For every incorrect answer marked, there will be a negative marking of the 1/3 marks of the total mark allocated for that question.
Stage III Aptitude Test
This Aptitude test will be an online test (Computer Based) which will be qualifying in nature. Candidates need to score a certain cut off marks as decided by the board in each of the tests to qualify it.
Note: There will be no Negative Marking in the Aptitude Test of Stage III
RRB ALP Exam Date 2025
The official RRB ALP 2025 Notification has not been released yet. The dates shall be updated once the same is updated by the RRB Board
| Event Name | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| RRB ALP Notification Release Date | 11th April 2025 |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 12th April 2025 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 11th May 2025 |
| Last Date of Payment of Fees | 13th May 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| Admit Card Download Date | To be notified |
| Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form with with payment Modification fee | 14th May 2025 to 23rd May 2025 |
| RRB ALP Application Form Modification | To be notified |
| RRB ALP City Intimation Slip 2025 | To be notified |
| RRB ALP Exam Date 2025 [CBT 1] | To be notified |
| RRB ALP Answer Key 2025 | To be notified |
| Result Date | To be notified |
How To Apply
RRB ALP Apply Online 2025
Once the notification is released, follow the below mentioned steps in order to Apply Online for RRB ALP 2025.
Step 1: Click on the link mentioned in the official notification once it is released to apply online.
Step 2: Provide your basic details like Candidates Name, Category, date of birth, Phone number, email id etc.
Step 3: Then upload your recent passport size photograph and along with signature & after verifying the information click on submit to save the
basic details.
Step 4: After that, select your respective language and zone as per convenience.
Step 5: Finally, make the online payment of the Application fee using either Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking or through Payment Gateway.
Step 6: Candidates are advised to download/Print a few copies of completely filled application form along with some photographs.
RRB ALP Application Fees
| Category Name | Fees |
|---|---|
| General / OBC Candidates | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / Ex-servicemen / Female Candidates | Rs. 250/- |
Note: The Transaction charges of bank (application Fees/intimation charges), will be borne by the applicants.
Syllabus
RRB ALP Syllabus 2025
The syllabus for Stage I CBT and Stage II CBT are mentioned below. Please do not consider these topics as the only source of information for this Exam as these are indicative not exhaustive in nature.
| Exam Sections | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | BODMAS, LCM, HCF, Calendar & Clock, Decimals, Number System, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Fractions, Time & Distance, Algebra, Mensuration, Simple & Compound Interest, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Pipes & Cistern, Geometry, Trigonometry etc. |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Syllogism, Analogies, Para Jumbling, Relationships, Alphabetical & Number Series, Venn Diagram, Conclusions & Decision Making, Jumbling, Analytical Reasoning, Similarities & Differences, Classification, Coding & Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Arguments and Assumptions, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency etc. |
| General Science | Life Sciences, Chemistry and Physics of matric level, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Astronomy & Space Technology, Computer & Mobile Technology, Inventions & Discoveries, Nutrition, Military Technology, Diseases etc. |
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | History, Sports, Culture, Science & Technology, Important Personalities, Politics, Geography, Economics etc. |
Cut Off
RRB ALP Previous Year Cut offs
The RRB ALP exam shall be conducted in 4 stages having 2 CBT (Computer Based Test). For every CBT candidate needs to secure a minimum Cut Off marks and minimum qualifying marks respectively.
How to Check RRB ALP cut off 2025?
Step 1: Once the results are declared, click on the link provided on the official RRB website for checking Cut off marks.
Step 2: Now enter your Roll Number /or Registration Number along with Password/DOB.
Step 3: Finally click on the ‘Download’ button which you will see on the next screen and check the RRB ALP 2025 Cut Off marks.
As per the last year’s notification, there is a minimum qualifying mark for every CBT of RRB ALP Recruitment process as tabulated below categorically:
RRB ALP CBT Cut off Percentage:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 40% |
| OBC | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
RRB ALP Cut Off 2018
| RRB Zone Name | SC | UR | ST | OBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB ALP Jammu | 30.40 | 45.89 | 25.59 | 36.01 |
| RRB ALP Mumbai | 42.23 | 57.91 | 25.85 | 50.94 |
| RRB ALP Gorakhpur | 30.05 | 48.01 | 25.004 | 30.02 |
| RRB ALP Secunderabad | 40.85 | 61.26 | 33.25 | 53.33 |
| RRB ALP Guwahati | 30.19 | 47.05 | 25.004 | 35.09 |
| RRB ALP Bhubaneswar | 30.02 | 40.03 | 25.21 | 30.02 |
| RRB ALP Ahmedabad | 31.13 | 53.26 | 25.22 | 41.21 |
| RRB ALP Chandigarh | 42.57 | 60.67 | 25.004 | 47.01 |
| RRB ALP Malda | 30.04 | 51.80 | 25.004 | 32.20 |
| RRB ALP Bangalore | 30.02 | 57.52 | 25.004 | 48.57 |
| RRB ALP Siliguri | 30.39 | 40.09 | 25.14 | 30.02 |
| RRB ALP Chennai | 46.24 | 60.26 | 31.84 | 55.32 |
| RRB ALP Thiruvananthapuram | 37.58 | 69.39 | 26.70 | 61.57 |
| RRB ALP Kolkata | 31.97 | 58.20 | 25.06 | 38.36 |
| RRB ALP Bilaspur | 30.04 | 58.21 | 25.04 | 50.03 |
| RRB ALP Bhopal | 49.35 | 66.57 | 40.85 | 58.77 |
| RRB ALP Patna | 30.04 | 40.03 | 26.08 | 30.02 |
| RRB ALP Muzaffarpur | 32.49 | 40.18 | 25.48 | 30.02 |
| RRB ALP Allahabad | 33.29 | 59.59 | 25.04 | 44.81 |
| RRB ALP Ranchi | 30.03 | 60.92 | 31.12 | 48.52 |
| RRB ALP Ajmer | 48.59 | 68.05 | 31.26 | 58.43 |
Vacancies
RRB ALP Vacancy 2025
The Official notification for RRB ALP 2025 is not yet announced.
The vacancy details shall be updated once the same is released by the RRB board.
Let's have a look at the region wise vacancy details for the year 2018 to have an approx. idea about the vacancies which we can expect for railway loco pilot 2025
| RRB Zone | Total Vacancies | RRB Zone | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHMEDABAD | 497 | JAMMU SRINAGAR | 8 |
| AJMER (NWR + WCR) | 679 + 141 = 820 | KOLKATA (SER + ER) | 262 + 458 = 720 |
| ALLAHABAD (NR + NCR) | 80 + 508 = 588 | MALDA (ER + SER + SCR) | 410 + 24 + 22 = 456 |
| BENGALURU | — | MUMBAI (CR + WR) | 376 + 342 = 718 |
| BHOPAL (WR + WCR) | 46 + 618 = 664 | MUZAFFARPUR | 89 |
| BHUBANESWAR | 928 | PATNA | 33 |
| BILASPUR | 568 | RANCHI (ECR + SER) | 578 + 635 = 1,213 |
| CHANDIGARH | 433 | SECUNDERABAD (SCR + ECoR) | 967 + 533 = 1,500 |
| CHENNAI | 362 | SILIGURI | 95 |
| GORAKHPUR | 100 | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | 148 |
| GUWAHATI | 30 | ||
| Total Vacancies | 9970 |
Note: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has declared that RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 will be used to fill the 9970 Assistant Loco Pilot positions. All 21 RRBs have received notice of the RRB ALP vacancy.
Salary
RRB ALP Salary Structure 2025
The RRB ALP has a basic pay scale of Rs. 19,900/- as per the second level of 7th pay commission.
- Pay Scale: ₹19,900 - ₹63,200 (Level-2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix)
| Salary Components | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay Scale | ₹19,900/- |
| Assistant Loco Pilot Total Monthly Salary | ₹35,000/- (approx.) |
RRB ALP Job Profile 2025
The candidates selected for the post of RRB ALP 2025 will be required to carry out certain responsibilities as per the instructions of higher authorities such as:
Attending minor repairs of the locomotive, Fine tuning of the locomotive, calling out signal once sighted, checking the efficiency of locomotive on regular basis & so on.
Eligibility Criteria
RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2025
RRB ALP Age Limit 2025:
The applicants must lie under the below age limit in order to apply for the post of RRB ALP 2025
o Min Age: 18 years
o Max Age: 33 years
RRB ALP Age Relaxation 2025:
| Category Name | Maximum Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwD | 10 years |
RRB ALP Education Qualification 2025:
| Designation | RRB ALP Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot | Matriculation / Degree in Engineering/ SSLCPlus ITI/ Course Completed Act Apprentices or Diploma. |
| Technicians | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI / Course Completed Act Apprentices OR 10 + 2 with Physics & Maths OR Diploma in Engineering (as applicable) |