RAILWAY RECRUITMENT BOARD (RRB) 

Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CEN 01/2025 Admit Card

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RRB Sarkari Job 

Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 12/04/2025
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 19/05/2025 upto 11:59 PM
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 21/05/2025
  • Correction Date : 22-31/05/2025
  • Exam City Intimation Slip : 04/02/2026
  • CBT Exam Date : 13 to 18 February 2026
  • Admit Card Available : 09/02/2026 (4 Days Before Exam)
  • Answer Key : 20-26 March 2026 
  • Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

  • General / OBC : ₹500/-
  • EWS : ₹500/-
  • SC / ST : ₹250/-
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 30 years (as on 01/07/2025)
  • Selection Process: CBT Stage I >> CBT Stage II (Part A Qualifying & Part B) >> Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) >> Document Verification & Medical Examination

Vacancy Details - Total 9970

Post NameTotalEligibility/DetailsTrades
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 9970
  • Matriculation / SSLC + ITI / Course Completed Act Apprenticeship from NCVT/SCVT
  • Medical Standard: A-1
Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic OR Diploma (3 Yrs) OR Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP): Level 2 - ₹19,900 - ₹63,200/- (7th Pay Commission)
  • Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Running Allowance (KMA), Transport Allowance (TA), Night Duty Allowance (NDA), and Holiday Working Allowance.
  • Social Security: Medical facilities for self and family, Railway Passes (Free/Concessional travel), and NPS (Pension).
  • Job Security: Indian Railways Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities
  • Career Growth: Promotions in the running cadre are relatively steady and depend on a clean safety record and clearing internal departmental exams (LDCE/GDCE.
    • Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) (Entry)
    • Senior ALP (Typically after 2–3 years)
    • Loco Pilot (Shunting)
    • Loco Pilot (Goods)
    • Loco Pilot (Passenger)
    • Loco Pilot (Mail/Express)
    • Loco Inspector / Chief Loco Inspector (Supervisory/Administrative)

Exam Pattern

  • CBT-1 (Screening): 75 questions in 60 minutes.
    • Subjects: Maths (20), Reasoning (25), Science (20), GK (10).
    • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark.
  • CBT-2 (Merit): 175 questions in 2.5 hours.
    • Part A (100 Qs): Maths, Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering. (Determines Merit).
    • Part B (75 Qs): Trade-related (ITI/Diploma subject). (Qualifying only—35% needed).
  • CBAT (Psycho Test): Only for those who clear CBT-2. No negative marking. You must score a minimum "T-score" of 42 in every test battery.

Exam City Details

  • Pan India: Major cities in all states including Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad), Tamil Nadu (Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai), Karnataka (Bengaluru, Hubballi, Mangaluru), Uttar Pradesh (Prayagraj, Lucknow, Kanpur), Delhi/NCR, Andhra Pradesh (Vijayawada), Telangana (Hyderabad), Bihar (Patna), West Bengal (Kolkata), etc.
  • Center Allocation: Allocated based on candidate's city preference during application and availability via City Intimation Slip
  • Download City Slip from regional RRB website or rrb.digialm.com using Registration No. & DOB. Admit Card later with exact venue.

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