---

Indian Railway Recruitment 2025: Notification for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 🚂

Indian Railway Recruitment 2025: The Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has published the advertisement for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) through the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) with the Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2025. This post covers the complete details of the process along with the eligibility criteria and important instructions which has been presented in table format for easy access by the applicants.

Recruitment Overview for Indian Railway Recruitment 2025 📋

For the position of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under advertisement CEN No. 01/2025, the RRB is inviting online applications from eligible candidates. The last date for submission of online applications is on May 11, 2025 (23:59 hrs). Important details are:

Particulars 📌	Details ℹ️
CEN No.	01/2025
Post	Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Employment News Notification Date	29th March 2025
Online Application Start Date	12th April 2025
Online Application Last Date	11th May 2025 (23:59 hrs)
Last Date for Application Fee Payment	16 May 2025 23:59
Application Modification Window	From 14 to 23 May 2025
Total Vacancies (All RRBs)	9,970

Vacancy Details for Indian Railway Recruitment 2025🚆

The recruitment is for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) with the following specifications:

Post 🚉	Category 🏷️	Pay Level (7th CPC) 💰	Initial Pay (₹) 💸	Medical Standard 🩺	Age (as on 01-07-2025) 🎂	Total Vacancies 📊
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)	General	Level-2	19,900	A-1	18–30 years	9,970

💳 Examination Fee Details — Indian Railway Recruitment 2025

Candidates are required to pay the examination fee according to their community/category as per the structure given below:

Fee Structure Table

S. No.	Candidate Categories/Communities	Fee	Refund Criteria
1	All candidates (excluding those mentioned under S. No. 2 below)	₹500	₹400 will be refunded (after deduction of bank charges) upon appearing in CBT-1.
2	SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Women, Transgender, Minorities, or Economically Backward Class (EBC)* candidates	₹250	Full ₹250 will be refunded (after deduction of applicable bank charges) upon appearing in CBT-1.

Note: Only candidates who appear in CBT-1 will be eligible for the refund as per the details mentioned above.
*Caution: EBC should not be confused with OBC or EWS.

---

💼 Mode of Fee Payment

Mode	Details
A	Payment must be made online only via Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI. All applicable service charges shall be borne by the candidate.
B	No other mode of payment will be accepted. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee or through any other mode will be rejected without consideration.
C	No representations or appeals will be entertained against such rejections due to improper fee payment.

Note: detailed RRB-wise and Railway Zone-wise vacancy distribution is provided in Annexure-B of the official notification

Application Process for Indian Railway Recruitment 2025📄

• Mode of Application: Applications must be submitted only online through the official RRB websites. 🌐
• Eligibility Verification: Candidates are responsible to ensure that they possess the required level of education and the relevant qualifications are met by the closing date of application (11 May 2025). ✅
• Single Application: Candidates may submit only one application for one RRB. Submission of multiple applications will result in cancellation of candidature. 🚫
• RRB Selection: Selection of RRB is restricted to one only and once submitted, it becomes permanent. No modification will be entertained later. 🔒
• Modification Fee: Following instructions given above, modifications apart from those specified (the “Create an account” form and selected RRB) may be made between 14th May to 23rd May 2025, for a non-refundable modification fee of ₹250 per instance. 💵

Eligibility Criteria for Indian Railway Recruitment 2025🎓

Criteria 📋	Minimum Requirement 🎯	Remarks 📝
Age Limit (as on 01-07-2025)	18 – 30 years	Details of Age relaxation provided in Para 5.1 of the notification
Medical Standard	A-1	Candidates are advised to be in good health as per the required standards for ALP
Educational/Technical Qualification	As per the notification	Refer to Annexure-A and Annexure-B

• Under no circumstances should awaiting results for the academic qualifications be accepted. 🚫
• Candidates will be required to submit original certificates in support of their educational qualifications, proof of age, proof of category and all other documents claimed during document verification stage. 📜

Important Instructions for Candidates ⚠️

Examination Process 📝

Stage 📅	Type of Assessment 🧪	Details ℹ️
CBT-1	Objective MCQ with Negative Marking	1/3 mark deduction per wrong answer
CBT-2	Objective MCQ with Negative Marking	1/3 mark deduction per wrong answer
CBAT	Computer Based Aptitude Test	No negative marking
Verification Document	Physical Verification	Check eligibility requirements, qualifications and certificates
Medical Examination	Physical Test	To check if the candidate fulfills A-1 medical fitness standard

• Examination Center Allocation: Technical and logistical considerations will determine allocation of centers. Changes to exam day, location, or time will not be accepted. 📍
• E-Call Letter: Candidates selected for CBT-2 will be alerted through message, mail, and RRB website and will be able to download the e-call letter. 📧

Important Dates To Note for Indian Railway Recruitment 2025🗓️

Events 📌	Opening Date 🟢	Closing Date 🔴	Remarks 📝
Submission of Online Application	12 April 2025	11 May 2025 (23:59 hrs)	Apply through RRB websites
Payment of Fees	12 April 2025	13 May 2025 (23:59 hrs)	Must be completed online
Application Modification Window	14 May 2025	23 May 2025	Only for certain fields

🔗 Some Useful Important Links

Description 📌	Link 🔗
Apply Online	Click Here
Download Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
Join Our Sarkari Result Page (Facebook)	Click Here

HOW TO APPLY for Indian Railway Recruitment 2025 (ALP)

Step	Details
1. Read Instructions befor filling form of Indian Railway Recruitment 2025	Carefully read all instructions before filling the online application to avoid mistakes.
2. Visit Official Link	Use the link provided on the official RRB website to access the CEN 01/2025 application.
3. RRB Selection	Choose only one RRB and apply for posts under that specific RRB. Multiple applications will be rejected.
4. Account Creation	If you have an account from any 2024 CEN, use the same credentials. Otherwise, create a new account with accurate details.
5. Contact Details	Provide a valid personal mobile number and email ID for OTP and further communication.
6. Aadhaar Verification	Aadhaar-based authentication is recommended for a smoother recruitment process.
7. Fixed Details	Account creation details like name, DOB, mobile number, etc., cannot be changed later.
8. Application Modification	After submission, only certain fields (not account details or selected RRB) can be modified with a fee of Rs. 250 from 14 to 23 May 2025.
9. Photograph	Must be a recent (within 2 months), color passport photo with plain white background in JPG/JPEG format (50-150 KB, 150 DPI).
10. Signature	Signature must be in running hand on white paper with black ink. Image should be JPG/JPEG (30-49 KB, 100 DPI).
11. SC/ST Certificate	For candidates requesting free travel pass, upload valid SC/ST certificate in PDF format (below 400 KB).
12. CSC Help	Candidates can apply through Common Service Centres under the Digital India initiative. Find your nearest CSC at findmycsc.nic.in.
13. RRB Websites	Stay updated by frequently visiting your selected RRB’s official website.

RRB Website Links for Applying Indian Railway Recruitment 2025:

• Ahmedabad: www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
• Ajmer: www.rrbajmer.gov.in
• Bhopal: www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
• Bhubaneswar: www.rrbbbs.gov.in
• Bilaspur: www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in
• Chandigarh: www.rrbcdg.gov.in
• Chennai: www.rrbchennai.gov.in
• Gorakhpur: www.rrbgkp.gov.in
• Guwahati: www.rrbguwahati.gov.in
• Jammu-Srinagar: www.rrbjammu.nic.in
• Kolkata: www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
• Malda: www.rrbmalda.gov.in
• Mumbai: www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
• Muzaffarpur: www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
• Patna: www.rrbpatna.gov.in
• Prayagraj: www.rrbald.gov.in
• Ranchi: www.rrbranchi.gov.in
• Secunderabad: www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in
• Siliguri: www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in
• Thiruvananthapuram: www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in

Important Notes:

• Keep your registered email and phone number active throughout the recruitment process.
• RRBs will not entertain requests for change in contact details or Registration Number.
• Remember your Registration Number for future correspondence.

Important Information for Indian Railway Recruitment 2025ℹ️

• If you want to get any benefits such as fee concession, reservation of seats or reduction of age under SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-servicemen categories in the case of an applicant are claimed must check eligibility before the deadline which is the date when applications are closed. ✅
• Provisional number of vacancies also, may go up or down based on this Railway administration’s needs. 📈📉
• To get all details, candidates should check the official CEN and look for Annexure-A which holds the eligibility criteria and Annexure-B which has vacancy details of the RRB and zones. 📜

---

For more information about all the latest government vacancies, on sarkariresult.buzz.