RRB ALP 2025 Notification: 9970 Vacancies, Apply Date Extended

RRB ALP 2025 notification has announced an extension for the application deadline, now pushed to 19th May 2025, giving candidates more time to complete the registration process. Initially, the application process started on 10th April 2025. The Railway Recruitment Board aims to recruit candidates for 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies. To know more about eligibility, important dates, and application steps, continue reading the article.

RRB ALP 2025 Application Date Extension

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have extended the application deadline for RRB ALP 2025 to 19th May 2025 (11:59 PM). Initially, the application process started on 12th April 2025, with the previous last date set as 10th May 2025. This extension offers candidates more time to complete their registration.

RRB ALP Notification 2025

RRB ALP 2025 notification has announced 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies through CEN No. 01/2025. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released the official notification on 11th April 2025. The online application process, which started on 12th April 2025, will remain open until 19th May 2025 (11:59 PM). Visit rrbapply.gov.in to check the full notification and apply.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Highlights

Here’s an overview of the Railway assistant loco pilot notification:

RRB ALP Notification- Important Dates

At times, RRB ALP candidates miss out on the important events and related actions. So keeping a tab on the event date is recommended. Here are the important dates for aspiring railway loco pilots:

How to Apply for RRB Recruitment ALP 2025?

Applications which are not submitted properly may get rejected, hence we are providing the steps for the RRB ALP application process here:

• Visit the official website of RRB (or regional site).
• Then register on the portal using your mobile number and valid email id.
• Now fill out the application form.
• Make sure the details entered are correct as per your documents.
• Pay the fee and finally submit the application.

RRB ALP 2025 Application Fee

Candidates applying for RRB ALP 2025 must pay the application fee as specified in the official notification. The fee structure varies based on the candidate’s category, with concessions available for reserved categories. To avoid any issues, applicants should carefully review the payment guidelines. Moreover refer to the table below for the fee amount for different category:

RRB ALP Eligibility 2025

There are three eligibility conditions majorly for RRB ALP selection : Education, Age, and Medical criteria. Let’s dive into the details of the minimum criteria set by the Railway officials.

Education Criteria

• Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Armature and Coil Winder / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Fitter / Heat Engine / Instrument Mechanic / Machinist / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV / Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic / Turner / Wireman
• OR 

Matriculation / SSLC, Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above

• OR 

3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering

• OR

A combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognized Institution in lieu of ITI.

• Candidates with a Degree in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above can also apply.

Age Criteria

It is essential to check the age criteria to ensure eligibility before applying. Meeting the age requirements is crucial to avoid disqualification during the recruitment process. Below pointers mention the age requirement for various categories:

• General: 18 -30 years
• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (NCL): 3 years
• Ex-servicemen: Years of service rendered plus 3 years
• PWD: 10 years +
• Kashmiri migrants: 5 Years
• Railway Staff: 40(UR), 43(OBC NCL) 45(ST/SC)
• Women(widowed or divorced): 35 (UR), 38 (OBC – NCL), 40(SC/ST)
• Course completed Act Apprentice: 35(UR), 38 (OBC-NCL), 40 (SC/ST)

RRB ALP Medical Criteria

Medical Criteria include specific health standards to ensure candidates are physically fit for the role. These standards include visual acuity requirements and other medical parameters to maintain safety and efficiency in operations

• Medical Standard: A1
• Physical Standard: Physically Fit in all Standards
• Vision – Distant- 6/6, 6/6 
• Near vision: Sn: 0.6 0.6 without glasses

Railway ALP 2025 Syllabus

The syllabus is simple and contains the following subjects, which can be prepared using the NCERT books and additionally a competitive exam practice book can be used to evaluate the preparation:

• Mathematics
• Reasoning Ability
• General Science
• General Awareness

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Salary

The salary for Railway ALP ranges from 19900 – 35000 per month. It involves the following allowances other than basic pay:

• House Rent Allowance
• Dearness Allowances
• Running Allowance
• Transport Allowance
• New Pension Scheme(10% Deduction) etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques 1: What is RRB ALP exam?

Ans 1: RRB ALP exam is conducted to recruit loco pilots for Indian railways who will be posted across country.

Ques 2: Is there age relaxation in the RRB ALP recruitment 2025?

Ans 2: Yes, age relaxation is given to reserved category candidates.

Ques 3: What is the last date of RRB 2025 ALP ?

Ans 3: RRB Assistant loco pilot last date for filling out the application form is 19 May 2025. 

Ques 4: What is the age limit for the loco pilot in RRB?

Ans 4: Candidates between 18 – 30 can apply for the loco pilot post in railways.

Ques 5: What is the RRB ALP salary?

Ans 5: The basic pay ranges between 19-35 K.

Archna Tiwari

Archna is a University of Delhi graduate. She has 2 years of experience as a Content Writer in education, finance, and tech writing.  She aims to create informative, clear, and concise user-friendly content. For the SD campus, she writes for: Teaching exams, Government Jobs, and School Entrance exams.