Indian Railways Opens Recruitment for 9970 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts
The Indian Railways is back with a fantastic career opportunity for aspiring candidates with technical expertise. Under the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2025, the Ministry of Railways has announced 9970 vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). This recruitment drive is a golden chance to join one of the largest employers in the world.
Whether you’re fresh out of ITI or a diploma holder looking for a secure government job with growth opportunities, this is your cue!
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notification in Employment News | 29th March 2025 |
| Opening of Online Application | 12th April 2025 |
| Closing of Online Application | 11th May 2025 (till 23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 13th May 2025 (till 23:59 hrs) |
| Application Modification Window | 14th May to 23rd May 2025 |
📌 Post Details
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Age (as on 01-07-2025) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | Level-2 | ₹19,900 | A-1 | 18 – 30 years | 9970 |
💡 Detailed RRB-wise and Railway Zone-wise vacancies are available in Annexure B of the notification.
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✅ Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: As prescribed in Annexure A. Must possess qualification before the closing date.
Age Limit: 18 to 30 years as of 01.07.2025 (Relaxation applicable for reserved categories).
Medical Fitness: Must meet A-1 Medical Standard, including strict vision standards. Lasik/vision correction surgery not allowed.
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🧾 Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refundable Amount* |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹500 | ₹400 (after appearing in CBT-1) |
| SC/ST/ExSM/Female/Transgender/EBC/Minority | ₹250 | ₹250 (after appearing in CBT-1) |
*Refund subject to appearing in CBT-1 and deduction of bank charges.
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📚 Selection Process
CBT-1 (Screening)
75 Questions | 60 mins
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Subjects: Math, Mental Ability, General Science, General Awareness
Negative Marking: Yes (⅓ mark per wrong answer)
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CBT-2
Part A: 100 Questions (90 mins)
Part B: Trade Syllabus (75 Questions, 60 mins, qualifying only)
Negative Marking: Yes
CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test)
Only for ALP post
Must secure minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery
Document Verification & Medical Test
📝 How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only via the official RRB websites.
Choose one RRB only. Multiple applications will lead to disqualification.
Aadhaar-based eKYC authentication is encouraged.
Note: Once you create an account, key details like mobile, email, name, and DOB cannot be modified. Be careful while entering data!
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