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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the recruitment of 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP) for the year 2025. Below is a comprehensive overview of the recruitment details, including location, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, salary, and application process, presented in a tabular format for clarity.
Recruitment Overview Aspect Details Organization Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Post Name Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Total Vacancies 9,970 Job Location Across various Zonal Railways in India Application Mode Online Official Website www.indianrailways.gov.in
Vacancy Distribution by Zone Zonal Railway Vacancies Central Railway 376 East Central Railway 700 East Coast Railway 1,461 Eastern Railway 768 North Central Railway 508 North Eastern Railway 100 Northeast Frontier Railway 125 Northern Railway 521 North Western Railway 679 South Central Railway 989 South East Central Railway 568 South Eastern Railway 796 Southern Railway 510 West Central Railway 759 Western Railway 885 Metro Railway Kolkata 225 Total 9,970
Eligibility Criteria Criteria Requirements Educational Qualification – Matriculation / SSLC + ITI from NCVT/SCVT in relevant trades – OR Diploma/Degree in Engineering Age Limit 18 to 28 years (Age relaxation as per government norms)
Selection Process Stage Description First Stage CBT Online test to screen candidates Second Stage CBT More in-depth subject-specific test Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) Only for shortlisted candidates Document Verification Verification of educational and personal details
Exam Pattern First Stage CBT Subjects No. of Questions Duration Mathematics 20 General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 General Science 20 General Awareness & Current Affairs 10 Total 75 60 minutes
Second Stage CBT Part A
Subjects No. of Questions Duration Mathematics 25 General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 Basic Science & Engineering 40 General Awareness & Current Affairs 10 Total 100 90 minutes
Part B
Subject No. of Questions Duration Relevant Trade 75 60 minutes
Note:
Negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each incorrect answer in both CBT 1 and CBT 2 .
CBAT is only for candidates applying for ALP .
Syllabus Overview First Stage CBT Subjects Topics Covered Mathematics Number Systems, LCM & HCF, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Time & Distance, Profit & Loss General Intelligence & Reasoning Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Number Series, Puzzle, Syllogism, Data Interpretation General Science Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences (Up to 10th standard) General Awareness & Current Affairs Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Politics, Economy
Second Stage CBT – Part A Subjects Topics Covered Mathematics Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry General Intelligence & Reasoning Higher-level reasoning and analytical topics Basic Science & Engineering Engineering Drawing, Measurements, Speed & Velocity, Electricity, Environmental Education General Awareness & Current Affairs In-depth current affairs and general knowledge
Second Stage CBT – Part B (Trade-Specific) Trade Topics Electrical Electrical Circuits, Transformer, Motors, Power Generation Mechanical Thermodynamics, Engines, Strength of Materials Civil Surveying, Building Materials, Construction Engineering
Salary Structure Component Details Basic Pay ₹19,900 (Level 2 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix) Dearness Allowance (DA) As per government norms House Rent Allowance (HRA) Varies by location Transport Allowance Provided Running Allowance Based on kilometers traveled Other Benefits Medical, Pension, Gratuity
Physical Standards (For CBAT) Criteria Requirement Vision 6/6, 6/9 without glasses Color Vision No Color Blindness Hearing Normal Hearing Capability
Application Process Step Description Step 1 Visit www.indianrailways.gov.in Step 2 Register with personal details and create login credentials Step 3 Fill out the application form with educational qualifications Step 4 Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates) Step 5 Pay the application fee online Step 6 Submit the application and download a copy for future reference
Application Fee Category Fee General/OBC ₹500 SC/ST/PWD/Female ₹250
Important Dates (Tentative) Event Date Notification Release Expected in 2025 Online Application Start To be announced Last Date to Apply To be announced CBT 1 Exam Date To be announced CBT 2 Exam Date To be announced
