The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the latest notification for RRB ALP 2025 recruitment, opening up thousands of vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post across various railway zones in India.

This post offers a government job with great salary, job security, and promotion opportunities, especially for candidates with ITI, Diploma, or Engineering backgrounds.

In this guide, you’ll get:

✅ Latest Notification (
✅ Eligibility Criteria
✅ Age Limit & Qualifications
✅ Zone-wise Vacancy Details
✅ Apply Online Process
✅ Exam Pattern & Syllabus
✅ ALP Salary, Job Profile & Promotions
✅ Best Books for RRB ALP Preparation
✅ Preparation Strategy & FAQs

📢 RRB ALP 2025 Notification – Overview

📅 Important Dates (As per Latest Update – 06 July 2025)

📋 RRB ALP Vacancy 2025 – Zone-Wise

As per the latest revised vacancy list (dated 06 July 2025), RRB has announced a total of 18,799 vacancies. Here’s the breakdown:

Eligibility Criteria – RRB ALP 2025

📌 Nationality

• An Indian citizen
• Or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan
• Or a Tibetan refugee settled in India before 1962

📌 Educational Qualification (As on 01.07.2025)

You must have any one of the following:

• ITI from NCVT/SCVT in trades like Electrician, Fitter, Mechanic, etc. OR
• Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile) OR
• B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering fields

📌 Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years

Age Relaxation:

• OBC – 3 years
• SC/ST – 5 years
• PwD – 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen – as per norms

RRB ALP Salary 2025

Job Role – Assistant Loco Pilot

• Assist senior Loco Pilot in train operations
• Handle signals, tracks, and loco parts
• Monitor technical faults
• Ensure passenger and train safety

🚀 Promotion Path:

ALP → Sr. ALP → Loco Pilot → Sr. Loco Pilot → Loco Supervisor

🧾 RRB ALP Apply Online Process 2025

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. ✅ Visit: rrbcdg.gov.in or your zonal RRB site
2. 🔐 Register using name, email, and mobile number
3. 📝 Fill application form with personal, academic, and trade details
4. 📤 Upload photo & signature
5. 💳 Pay application fee
6. ✅ Submit and download confirmation page

💵 Application Fee:

• General/OBC – ₹500
• SC/ST/PwD/Female – ₹250 (refundable after CBT 1)

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025

The exam consists of four stages:

1. CBT Stage 1 (Screening)
2. CBT Stage 2 (Main Exam)
3. CBAT (Aptitude Test) – Only for Loco Pilot candidates
4. Document Verification & Medical Test

📍 CBT Stage 1 – Pattern

• Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer

📍 CBT Stage 2 – Pattern

Part A

Part B – Trade Test (Qualifying)

• Based on ITI/Diploma trade
• 75 Questions
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Qualifying: 35% marks required

📍 CBAT – Computer-Based Aptitude Test

• Only for ALP (not for Technician)
• No negative marking
• Minimum qualifying: 42 marks in each test battery

📘 RRB ALP Syllabus 2025 – Detailed

🔹 Mathematics

• Percentages, Ratio, Profit & Loss
• Time & Distance, SI & CI
• Algebra, Mensuration, Number System
• Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Coding-Decoding, Analogy
• Series, Puzzles, Venn Diagrams
• Direction, Blood Relation, Statement-Conclusion

General Science

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology (10th level)
• Electricity, Magnetism, Motion
• Heat, Force, Work, Energy
• General Awareness & Current Affairs
• Indian History, Polity, Geography
• Science & Technology
• Awards, Sports, Books
• Government Schemes

Basic Science & Engineering (CBT 2 Part A)

• Engineering Drawing
• Levers, Belts, Gears, Pulleys
• Workshop Tools
• Units & Measurements
• Electricity and Mechanics

📚 Best Books for RRB ALP 2025

Mathematics & Reasoning

• R.S. Aggarwal – Quantitative Aptitude
• Lucent Reasoning
• Kiran’s Previous Year Papers

Science

• Lucent’s General Science
• NCERT Science Class 8–10

Trade/Technical

• Arihant Trade-Specific Book
• RPH Trade Question Bank

General Awareness

• Lucent GK
• Notesifyy Current Affairs Monthly PDF

🎯 Preparation Tips for RRB ALP 2025

1. Make a Timetable: Divide syllabus week-wise
2. Study NCERT + Standard Books
3. Solve Previous Year Papers
4. Focus More on Technical Section
5. Take Mock Tests Regularly
6. Read Current Affairs Daily (Use Notesifyy PDFs)
7. Track Mistakes and Revise every weekend

📌 Summary – RRB ALP 2025 at a Glance

❓ FAQs – RRB ALP 2025

Q1. What is the last date to apply for RRB ALP 2025?
👉 19 July 2025 (as per latest update)

Q2. Can diploma holders apply for ALP?
✅ Yes, Diploma in Engineering is accepted.

Q3. What is the total RRB ALP vacancy in 2025?
👉 18,799 vacancies (as per 06 July 2025 update)

Q4. What is the salary of an Assistant Loco Pilot?
👉 ₹25,000 to ₹35,000/month (In-hand)

Q5. Is CBAT compulsory for all candidates?
👉 No, only for those applying for ALP (not Technician)

🏁 Final Words

The RRB ALP 2025 recruitment is a golden opportunity for students with ITI, Diploma, or B.Tech background to get a secure, respected job in Indian Railways. With over 18,000+ vacancies, smart preparation and the right guidance can take you straight to success.

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Start your journey towards Indian Railways today. Best of luck for RRB ALP 2025! 🚆🔥