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Railway Recruitment Board RRB has released the Assistant Loco Pilot ALP Recruitment Notification on 11 April 2025, aimed to fill 9970 posts. The application started from 12 April 2025, the last date for online application was 19 May 2025. After the completion of the application process, Now RRB will conduct CBT- 1 on 13th, 16th, 17th and 18th February 2026. Exam city will be released on 5 February 2026 of CBT- I and candidates can download the Admit Card 1 week before CBT- I.

IMPORTANT DATES

The Railway Recruitment Board has released the official notification for RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 (CEN No. 1/2025), announcing 9,970 vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot on its official website. Candidates must ensure they meet all the required educational and technical qualifications by the closing date of the application. Those awaiting final results of the required qualifications are not eligible to apply. The online application process began on 12th April 2025 and closed on 19th May 2025. With the application process now complete, the RRB is scheduled to conduct the CBT-I exam on 13th, 16th, 17th and 18th February 2026.

Events	Dates
Official Notification Release Date	11th April 2025
Start of Railway ALP Online Application	12th April 2025
Last Date To Apply Online and application fee submission	19th May 2025 (11:59 pm)
Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee	22nd to 31st May 2025
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT – I)	13th, 16th, 17th and 18th February 2026
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT- I) Exam city	5th February 2026
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT- I) Admit card	Will be released 1 week before exam

VACANCY DETAILS

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced 9,970 vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) position as part of the RRB ALP Recruitment 2025. These vacancies are available across all 21 RRBs. The detailed region-wise and category-wise breakdown of the RRB ALP 2025 vacancies has been provided with the release of the official notification.

RRB	ZONE	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	TOTAL	Ex-SM
AHMEDABAD	WR	223	74	37	130	33	497	50
AJMER	NWR	162	62	73	133	49	679	69
AJMER	WCR	109	4	0	14	14	141	14
ALLAHABAD	NR	33	12	6	21	8	80	8
ALLAHABAD	NCR	218	72	50	110	58	508	51
BHOPAL	WR	23	12	0	11	0	46	5
BHOPAL	WCR	221	103	53	130	111	618	62
BHUBANESWAR	ECR	454	205	119	121	29	928	93
BILASPUR	SECR	228	86	43	155	56	568	57
CHANDIGARH	NR	188	56	28	117	44	433	44
CHENNAI	SR	155	56	37	73	41	362	37
GORAKHPUR	NER	32	12	28	21	7	100	10
GUWAHATI	NFR	13	4	2	8	3	30	3
JAMMU-SRINAGAR	NR	4	3	1	0	0	8	1
KOLKATA	SER	95	39	19	61	48	262	27
KOLKATA	ER	194	71	39	153	1	458	46
MALDA	ER	171	66	37	103	33	410	42
	SER	10	4	2	8	0	24	2
	SCR	9	3	2	6	2	22	2
MUMBAI	CR	152	56	28	102	38	376	38
MUMBAI	WR	138	51	26	93	34	342	34
MUZAFFARPUR	ECR	36	13	7	24	9	89	9
PATNA	ECR	14	5	2	9	3	33	3
RANCHI	ECR	234	87	43	156	58	578	58
RANCHI	SER	255	105	45	164	66	635	63
SECUNDERABAD	SCR	435	136	70	110	216	967	98
SECUNDERABAD	ECoR	216	80	40	144	53	533	53
SILIGURI	NFR	39	14	6	26	10	95	10
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM	SR	55	25	15	32	21	148	15
TOTAL		4116	1716	858	2289	991	9970	1004

SALARY STRUCTURE

The initial RRB ALP Salary pay scale of RRB Assistant Loco Pilot is 19,900 which falls under Level 02 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The gross salary will be increased by adding job allowances. Various perks & allowances given by Railways to Assistant Loco Pilot are:

House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Dearness Allowance (DA)
Running Allowance (Based on the kms travelled)
Transport Allowance
New Pension Scheme (10% Deduction) etc.

HOW TO APPLY

The application process is online. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form. The application process involves several steps, such as registering, completing the application form, uploading the required documents, paying the fee, and final submission. Candidates only need to fill out the application form with correct details; otherwise, you are responsible for rejection.

Documents Required

Details of Aadhar Card
Valid mobile number and email ID
Scanned images of Photograph and signature
Scanned copy of caste certificate
Details of the online payment

Application Process

Registration: Candidate follow the below – mentioned steps to complete registration process for RAILWAY ALP:

STEP 1- Open your regional website of RRB and select the post for which you are going to apply.

STEP 2- At the website, click on the notification of the RRB ALP.

STEP 3- Register yourself for the exam at RRB’s regional website.

STEP 4- For registration, open the page and fill in your basic details, for example, your name, your parent’s name, contact information, mail-id etc.

STEP 5- After the OTP is validated, process the generated mail for login credentials.

Upload Photograph, Signature & Certificates

In the next step, candidates are required to upload the scanned images of photograph, signature, Provisional certificate and Category certificate. The specifications for uploading are given below:

Parameters	Size	File Format
Photograph	15KB to 40 KB.	Only JPEG image format with file extension.jpg will be accepted.
Signature	15KB to 40 KB.	Only JPEG image format with file extension.jpg will be accepted.
Caste Certificate ( SC, ST, PwD)	50KB to 100 KB.	Only PDF format with file extension.pdf will be accepted.

Filling up the RAILWAY ALP application form

In this part, candidates are required to enter their educational qualifications, RAILWAY ALP exam centres, choices of participating banks, languages, etc.

Step 1. Candidates must log in using their registered mobile number, email ID, and password to begin filling out the application form.

Step 2.They should then select the RRB they wish to apply for, along with the preferred posts and zones under that RRB.

Step 3.Next, candidates need to enter personal details and provide information about their educational qualifications.

Step 4.They must upload scanned copies of their photograph, signature, and SC/ST certificate (if applicable), ensuring they meet the specified format and size requirements.

Step 5.Candidates are also required to select their trade for Part B of CBT-2, set their post preferences, and complete the declaration.

Step 6.Once all fields are filled accurately, applicants can preview their application form, review the entered information, and then proceed to click on ‘Final Submission’.

Fee payment

The payment can be done by using debit cards / credit cards, internet banking, IMPS, cash cards / mobile wallets. The fee structure is given below:

Categories / Communities of Candidates

Fee

For candidates who belong to SC, ST, Ex- Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC).

(This fee of Rs 250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.)

Rs. 250/-

For all candidates

(Out of this fee of Rs 500/-, an amount of Rs 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.)

Rs. 500/-

Print the Confirmation page

On successful completion of the transaction, an e-receipt is generated. Candidates can take a printout of the e- receipt and online RAILWAY ALP application form.

EXAM CENTERS

Railway ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) exam centers are spread across various cities in India, and candidates are allotted specific centers based on the region they apply to, with the exact center details released on the city intimation slip about 10 days before the exam and the full address on the admit card 4 days prior. So candidates should check the official Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) website for their specific region’s allotted center.

State/ Union Territories	Exam Centre
Andaman and Nicobar	Port Blair
Andhra Pradesh	Amalapuram, Anantapur, Bhimavaram, Challapalli, Chirala, Chittoot, Eluru, Gooty, Gudivada, Gudur, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kanchikachera, Kavali, Kurnool, Nandyal, Narasapuram, Narasaraopet, Nellore, Ongole, Proddatur, Puttur, Rajahmundry, Rajam, Rajampet, Srikakulam, Surampalem, Tadepalligudem, Tekkali, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vuzu Bagran
Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar, Naharlagun
Assam	Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Johrat, Kokrajhar, Silchar, Tezpur
Bihar	Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Bihar Sharif, Darbhanga, Gaya, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur, Siwan
Chandigarh	Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh	Bilaspur, Durg, Bhilai, Nagpur, Raipur
Delhi/NCR	Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, New Delhi, Noida
Goa	Verma
Gujarat	Ahmedabad, Anand, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Dadra, Gandhinagar, Godhra, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Mehsana, Nadiad, Navsarim, Rajkot, Silvassa,Surat, Surendranagar, Vadodara, Valsad, Vapi
Haryana	Ambala, Bahadurgarh, Gurgaon, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Mohindergarh, Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat, Yamuna Nagar
Himachal Pradesh	Baddi, Bilaspur, Dharamsala, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Palampur, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Sunder Nagarm Una
Jammu and Kashmir	Anantag, Awantipora, Baramulla, Jammu, Kathau, Pulwama, Samba, Srinagar, Udhampur
Jharkhand	Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
Karnataka	Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bellary, Bijapur, Chikballapur, Chikmagalpur, Davanagre, Dharwad, Gadag, Gulbarg, Hassan, Hubli, Kolar, Mangalore, Mysore, Puttur, Shimoga, Surathkal, Tumkur, Udupi, Uttara, Kannada
Kerala	Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Thrissur, Trivandrum
Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain
Maharashtra	Ahmednagar, Akola, Amaravati, Aurangabad, Beed, Bhandara, Bhula Dena, Chandrapur, Dhule, Ghadchiroli, Gondia, Jalgaon, Latur, Madgaon, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nandurbar, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pandharpur, Parbhani, Pimpri, Chinchwad, Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangamner, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Sindhudurg, Thane, Wardha, Washim, Yavatma
Manipur	Imphal
Meghalaya	Shillong, Ri- Bhoi
Mizoram	Aizawl
Nagaland	Dimapur, Kohima
Odisha	Angul, Balasore, Bargarh, Bhubaneswar, Baripada, Berhampur- Ganjam, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jeypore, Jharsuguda, Khurda, Rayagada, Rourkela, Sambalpur
Pondicherry	Pondicherry
Punjab	Abohar, Amritsar, Banur, Barnala, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh, Sahib,Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Khanna, Ludhiana, Malout, Moga, Mohali, Muktasar, Nawanshahr, Pathankot, Patiala,Phagwara, Ropar, Sangrur
Rajasthan	Abu Road, Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Chittogarh, Dungarpur, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Kota, Pali Marwar, Sikar, Sriganagnagar, Tonk, Udaipur
Sikkim	Bardang, Gangtok
Tamil Nadu	Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Kanyakumari, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Villupuram, Virudhunagar
Telangana	Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Kodad, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, Nizamabad, Ranga, Reddy, Secunderabad, Siddipet, Warangal
Tripura	Agartala, Bisramganj, Khowai, Teliamura, Udaipur
Uttar Pradesh	Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Amroha, Banda, Barabanki, Bareilly, Bijnor, Bulandshahr, Faizabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Kaushambi, Lucknow, Mathura, Sitapur, Sultanpur, Varanasi
Uttarakhand	Dehradun, Haldwani, Nainital, Roorkee, Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar
West Bengal	Asansol, Bankura, Berhampore, Bishnupur, Burdwan, Durgapur, Haldia, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Greater Kolkata, Krishnagar, Siliguri

List of RRB website

Here is a list of official websites for various Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) in India:

Regions	Official Websites
Ahmedabad	https://rrbahmedabad.gov.in/
Chennai	https://www.rrbchennai.gov.in/
Muzaffarpur	https://www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in/
Ajmer	https://www.rrbajmer.gov.in/
Gorakhpur	https://www.rrbgkp.gov.in/
Patna	https://www.rrbpatna.gov.in/
Bengaluru	https://www.rrbbnc.gov.in/
Guwahati	https://www.rrbguwahati.gov.in/
Prayagraj	https://rrbald.gov.in/
Bhopal	https://rrbbhopal.gov.in/
Jammu – Srinagar	https://www.rrbjammu.nic.in/
Ranchi	https://www.rrbranchi.gov.in/
Bhubaneswar	https://www.rrbbbs.gov.in/
Kolkata	https://www.rrbkolkata.gov.in/
Secunderabad	https://rrbsecunderabad.gov.in/
Bilaspur	https://rrbbilaspur.gov.in/
Malda	https://www.rrbmalda.gov.in/
Siliguri	https://www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in/
Chandigarh	https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/
Mumbai	https://www.rrbmumbai.gov.in/
Thiruvananthapuram	https://www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in/

ADMIT CARD

Candidates who successfully submit their applications will receive the RRB ALP Admit Card approximately 4 days before the exam. Additionally, city intimation details will be made available around 10 days prior to the exam date. This information will also be communicated via the candidates’ registered email ID and mobile number through SMS.

Step 1- Visit the official website.

Step 2- On the home page, you will find the admit card download link.

Step 3 – Enter user ID and password.

Step 4 – RRB ALP admit card appears on the screen.

Step 5- Download the admit card and take its printout.

RESULT

The result will be declared after the successful completion of all stages of the selection process—CBT I, CBT II, and CBAT. It will be available on the official websites of the respective RRB zones. Candidates can view their RRB ALP result by logging in with their registration or roll number and date of birth. The final result is based on the combined performance in CBT 2 and CBAT and includes the list of selected candidates along with their scores and ranks. Those who qualify will be eligible for appointment as Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) in Indian Railways.

Step 1- Visit the official website.

Step 2- On the home page, you will find the result link.

Step 3- A pdf will be flashed on your screen where you can see the candidates who are qualified.

Step 4 – Search for your name using CTRL+F, If your name is in the pdf, you are qualified in the examination.

Step 5- Download the result as displayed on the screen.

Step 6- Take a printout of it and keep it safely for further use.

OVERVIEW

Railway recruitment board (RRB) conducts RRB ALP exam to recruit Assistant Loco Pilot for different railway zones across the country. Railway Recruitment Control Board is a government organisation in India. It was set up in 1998 in the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), New Delhi. Railway Recruitment Boards are organisations under the Government of India that manage the appointment of new employees to work in Indian railways.

Particulars	Details
Exam Full Name	Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Conducting Authority	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Admission Purpose	To select candidates for Assistant Loco Pilot in various railway zones
Exam Level	National
Exam Date	13th, 16th, 17th and 18th February 2026
Official Website	https://indianrailways.gov.in/

SELECTION PROCESS

The RRB ALP Selection Process is extensive and involves four main stages, beginning with two online exams: CBT I and CBT II. Candidates who clear both will proceed to the CBAT. Below is a detailed overview of each stage:

First Stage – CBT I

CBT I is a screening test designed to shortlist candidates for the next round. It consists of 75 multiple-choice questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence, General Science, and General Awareness, with a total duration of 60 minutes. A negative marking of 1/3rd is applied for every incorrect answer.

Scores from CBT I are not counted in the final merit list. Shortlisting is done RRB-wise and community-wise based on normalized scores.

Second Stage – CBT II

CBT II is divided into two parts:

Part A: Contains 100 questions to be attempted in 90 minutes. It covers Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and Basic Science & Engineering. Marks from Part A are considered in the final merit calculation.

Part B: Has 75 questions to be completed in 60 minutes. It is qualifying in nature and focuses on trade-specific knowledge. Candidates must pass Part B and secure the minimum cut-off in Part A to advance.

Approximately 15 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted from CBT II. Negative marking is applicable, and normalization is used for multi-shift exams.

Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

CBAT is conducted for candidates who qualify in CBT II Part A, typically 8 times the number of available vacancies. This test assesses the aptitude required for Assistant Loco Pilot roles and consists of multiple sections. There is no negative marking, but candidates must qualify in each section separately.

The test is available only in English and Hindi, and a vision certificate is required to appear for this stage. The final merit list is prepared using a 70:30 weightage for CBT II Part A and CBAT scores, respectively.

Document Verification

Candidates who pass the CBAT are called for Document Verification based on merit. They must present original documents for verification of age, educational qualifications, caste/category, reservation claims, etc. Copies of these documents also need to be submitted. All documents must be valid and consistent with the details provided in the application. Any discrepancies or invalid documents may result in disqualification.

Medical Examination

After DV, candidates must undergo a medical fitness test as per Railway standards. This includes checks for vision, physical health, and other medical requirements based on the ALP role. Only candidates who meet the prescribed medical criteria are considered fit for appointment. The final decision on fitness rests with the Railway Administration.

EXAM SYLLABUS

The RRB ALP exam includes five stages. It provides detailed information about each phase of the examination process.

1. First Stage CBT (CBT-I)

2. Second Stage CBT (CBT-II)

3. Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

4. Document Verification (DV) and

5. Medical Examination (ME)

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the detailed syllabus for the initial stages of the ALP selection process, which includes CBT I, CBT II, and CBAT.

The syllabus is structured across multiple stages. CBT I covers four key areas:

Section	Topic
Mathematics	Including topics such as number systems, percentages, profit and loss, and time and work
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Which includes analogies, coding-decoding, series, and syllogism
General Science	covering Physics, Chemistry, and Life Science at the 10th-grade level
General Awareness & Current Affairs	Focusing on current affairs, polity, and history.

Detailed Syllabus First Stage CBT (CBT-I)

Mathematics

Given below is the detailed syllabus of Mathematics with example and difficulty level of the questions asked in RAILWAY ALP Examination:

Topics	Topics Description	Topic Example	Topic Difficulty Level
Number System	Comprises question from BODMAS, Square roots, Cube roots, etc	106 x 106 + 94 x 94 = ?	10th Level
Decimal	Questions related to operations on decimals	3 x 0.3 x 0.03 x 0.003 x 30 = ?	10th Level
Fractions	Questions related to operations on Fractions	(4/13) + (22/7) – (94/12)= ?	10th Level
LCM & HCF	Questions related to operations Least Common multiple and Highest Common Factor	Find the LCM of 24, 36 & 40	10th Level
Ratio and Proportions,	Questions related to finding ratio or proportion among the numbers & operations based on it	0.6 of a number is equal to 0.08 of another number. The ratio of the numbers will be	10th Level
Percentage	Calculating percentage and performing operation based on it	11% of 121 + 14% of 900 =?	10th Level
Mensuration	Finding area, volume, perimeter surface area etc	The area of a circle is 38.5 sq. cm. Its circumference (in cm) is	10th Level
Time and Work	Questions related to work done by persons and time taken by them	If 6 men and 8 boys can do a piece of work in 10 days and 266 men and 48 boys can do the same in 2 days, the time taken by 15 men and 20 boys to do the same type of work will be	10th Level
Time and Distance	Calculation time, speed or distance covered by a moving object	A bus is running at a speed of 100 kmph. What distance will it cover in 60 seconds?	10th Level
Simple and Compound Interest	Calculating Simple & Compound Interest on a given amount for a specific time at given rate	If a sum of money at simple interest doubles in 12 years, the rate of interest per annum is	10th Level
Profit and Loss	Calculating Profit or Loss by selling or purchasing articles at a given amount	A trader marked the price of his commodity to include a profit of 22%. He allowed a discount of 12% on the marked price. What was his actual profit?	10th Level
Elementary Algebra	Questions based on general Algebraic concepts	If 4x – y = 6 and x = 6, then find the value of y	10th Level
Geometry and Trigonometry	Mathematical operation based on Trigonometrical theorems & Geometrical concepts	It is known that 0 < x < 0 and it is also given that sin x = 4/9. Find the value of tan (x/4)	10th Level
Elementary Statistics	Questions based on Mean, Median, Mode, Pie Chart, Graph etc	Find the mode if mean and median are 4 & 5 respectively ?	10+2 Level

General Intelligence & Reasoning Detailed Syllabus

Given below is the detailed syllabus of General Intelligence & Reasoning with examples and difficulty level of the questions asked in RAILWAY ALP Examination:

Topics	Topics Description	Topic Example	Topic Difficulty Level
Analogies	Identifying the relationship between the given words to complete the sequence	Mother : Child: : Cloud : ?	Easy & Less time Consuming
Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series	Completing the given data set based on numerical or alphabetical data	Find the next term in the following series D, C, J, G, V	Easy & Less time Consuming
Coding and Decoding	Identifying the pattern used for coding of a given data set and using the same for performing specific operation	If PALE is coded as 2134, EARTH is coded as 41590, how is PEARL coded in that code?	Easy & Less Time Consuming
Mathematical Operations	Performing Mathematical operation based on Addition, Subtraction, multiplication, division etc	If × means –, + means ÷, – means × and ÷ means +, then 12 – 5 ÷ 700 + 20 × 100 = ?	Easy & Less Time Consuming
Similarities and Differences	Finding the odd one out of the given words	Find the odd man out from the options. a) Swimming b) Sailing c) Diving d) Driving	Easy & Less Time Consuming
Blood Relations	Questions based on Blood Relations and Family	Rajiv is the brother of Atul. Sonia is the sister of Sunil. Atul is the son of Sonia. How is Rajiv related to Sonia ?	Easy & Less Time Consuming
Syllogism	Questions require thinking for arriving at a specific conclusion by examining other premises or ideas	Statement- Imprisonment for 27 years made Nelson Mandela The President. Assumptions- I. One who will be imprisoned for 27 years will become The President II. To become The President imprisonment is a qualification	Complex & Time Consuming
Data Sufficiency	Questions are based on whether the information given in statements is sufficient to calculate the answer or not	Questions- In which year was Rahul born ? Statements- I. Rahul at present is 25 years younger to his mother. II. Rahul’s brother, who was born in 1964, is 35 years younger to his mother	Complex & Time Consuming
Seating Arrangement	Questions based on finding the correct order of people sitting	A, P, R, X, S, and Z are sitting in a row. S and Z are in the centre. A and P are at the ends. R is sitting to the left of A. Who is to the right of P ?	Complex & Little Time Consuming
Venn Diagrams, Puzzle	Questions from Puzzles are raw information given for a sequence or an order of things which need to be arranged systematically, so that the sequence or order of things can be correctly depicted	A,B,C,D and E are living in a building of 5 floors numbered 1-5 not necessarily in the same order. D lives immediately above E. C lives immediately below B. E and C live on even numbered floors. A doesn’t live immediately below E	Complex & Time Consuming
Statement – Conclusion	Questions are based on determining which of a final outcome is derived by evaluating and analysing the given information	Statement- The old order changed yielding place to new. Conclusions- I. Change is the law of nature II. Discard old ideas because they are old	Complex & Time Consuming
Statement – Courses of Action	Finding out the actual procedure to deal with the situation given in the questions	Statement- The inmates of Jail X are very dangerous people. Courses of action- i) More security personnel should be deployed to guard the Jail. ii) Some inmates should be shifted to a different jail	Complex & Time Consuming
Decision Making	Analysing the given information to find out the correct decision to be taken	Ram was born on 6th November 1997. He has been working for the past four years as Assistant Finance Manager in an organization. He has secured 60% marks in B.Sc and 80% marks in his post-graduation in Management with specialization in Finance. Which of the following will be a course of action if Bhuvan applies? (a) He will be selected. (b) He will be offered as GM post. (c) He will not be selected. (d) He will be offered as DGM post	Complex & Time Consuming
Maps, Interpretation of Graphs Etc.	Answer the given question using the information given in the form of graph, tables, maps etc	In a library, there are 8 different sections and the librarian categorises the book over 30 days. Which section has the least number of books?	Complex & Time Consuming

General Awareness & Current Affairs Detailed Syllabus

Given below is the detailed syllabus of General Awareness with example and difficulty level of the questions asked in RAILWAY ALP Examination:

Topics	Topics Description	Topic Example	Topic Difficulty Level
Indian History / Geography/ Culture	Questions Based on Indian History / Geography & Culture and World	The Vijayanagara king who employed skilled archers of the Turkish clan and raised the fighting capacity of his bowmen was	Class 10th level
Basics of Computers and Computer Applications	Questions based on Basic and General Computer Fundamentals	If a computer has more than one processor then it is known as ?	Based on General Knowledge & Common Computer Concepts
Indian Politics & Elections	Questions based on indian politics and elections	Who can be the Chair person of National Human Rights Commission?	Class 10th level
Current Events of National and International Importance	Questions on National and International Events being held	Who is the chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PMEAC) as of february 2018? (Asked in RRB ALP 2018)	Based on General Knowledge & Past 3 – 4 Months Current Affairs
Games & Sports	Questions on Games and sports field being held	The famous C.K. Naidu Trophy is associated with which sport?
Achievements & Awards	Questions on Arawds won by Persions and Achievments	In which field Shri Karimul Hak given Padam Shri 2017 award?
Indian Economy / Banking / Finance	Questions on Indian Economy and Banking Sector and Financial Model	What are NEFT and RTGS used for?
Environment	Questions on steps taken for Environmental Protection & Conservation	The presence of _________ in a water body is an indicator of water pollution.
Famous Personalities	Questions on Famous Personalities of the world	Who was known as Iron man of India?
Books & Author	Questions on Various books and writers	Who is the author of the book ‘Forbidden Verses’?
Common Abbreviations	Questions on Fill forms of various government schemes and enterprises	What is the full form of “CDMA”?
Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc	Questions on Government & public sector enterprises	Antrix Corporation is the commercial arm of ISRO situated in which city?

General Science Detailed Syllabus

Given below is the detailed syllabus of General Science with example and difficulty level of the questions asked in RAILWAY ALP Examination:

Subjects	Topics	Topic Example	Topic Difficulty Level
Physics	Important inventions and their inventors	Who invented the Wireless telegraphy, radio and wireless massage?	Class 10th level
	Unit Measurement	Electron volt is a unit of	Class 10th level
	Motion	When did Newton describe the First Law of Motion?	Class 10th level
	Sound	What type of waves are Sound Waves?	Class 10th level
	Light	In optics an object which has higher refractive index is called	Class 10th level
	Wave	Which of the following has the most effect on the speed of sound in air?	Class 10th level
	Energy	The energy possessed by an oscillating pendulum of a clock is	Class 10th level
	Electricity	What is the rate of flow of electric charges called?	Class 10th level
Chemistry	Chemical Properties of Substance and their uses	For dryness why crystallisation is a better technique than evaporation?	Class 10th level
	Chemical Name of Important substances like Plaster of Paris, etc	Which of the following is an alkaline earth metal?	Class 10th level
	Chemical Change and Physical Change	Burning of paper is which type of reaction?	Class 10th level
	Properties of Gases	The sum of partial volumes of all gases in a mixture is equal to	Class 10th level
	Surface Chemistry	Which shape selective catalyst is used to convert alcohol to gasoline?	Class 10th level
Biology	Important Inventions and their inventors	Who is the founder of oceanography?	Class 10th level
	Important and Interesting facts about human body parts	What percentage of the human body is water?	Class 10th level
	Nutrition in Animals and Plants	Plants obtain their nutrition from soil and make sugar for themselves. Which part of plants receives carbon dioxide from atmosphere?	Class 10th level
	Diseases and their causes like Bacteria	Malaria is caused due to	Class 10th level
	Viruses and Protozoa	The non – living characteristic of viruses is	Class 10th level

Exam Pattern

The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) selection process consists of five stages. These stages ensure that candidates are evaluated on technical knowledge, aptitude, and physical fitness required for the job.

First Stage CBT (CBT-I)
Second Stage CBT (CBT-II)
Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination (ME)

Candidates must qualify in each stage to proceed to the next phase of the selection process.

First Stage CBT (CBT-I)

The RRB ALP Stage-I examination is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and is common for all notified posts. The exam consists of 75 questions carrying 75 marks, with 1 mark for each question. The total duration of the exam is 60 minutes, while PwBD candidates using a scribe receive 80 minutes.

The section-wise distribution of questions and marks is provided below:

Test Mode	Name of Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration	Duration (PwBD Candidates)
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test	Mathematics	20	20 Marks	60 Minutes	80 Minutes
	General Intelligence & Logical Reasoning	25	25 Marks
	General Awareness & Current Affairs	10	10 Marks
	General Science	20	20 Marks
Total		75 Questions	75 Marks

Mode of Examination

The Stage-I RRB ALP examination is conducted in online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions.

Medium of Examination

The question paper will be available in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati languages.

Marking Scheme

Each question carries 1 mark.
1 mark is awarded for every correct answer.
There is negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.
No marks are deducted for unanswered questions.

Calculation of Normalised Marks for Multi-Sessional Papers

The RRB ALP Stage-I CBT may be conducted in multiple sessions depending on the number of candidates. To ensure fairness, the Railway Recruitment Board applies a normalisation process to account for variations in difficulty levels across different sessions.

The normalisation formula is used to calculate the final score of candidates appearing in different shifts so that performance is evaluated on a common scale. The normalized marks are then considered for preparing the merit list for the next stage of the recruitment process.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates willing to apply for RAILWAY ALP exam are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for the RAILWAY ALP exam. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification, Nationality, etc., shall be rejected by the authorities. The candidate’s eligibility for RAILWAY ALP exam is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:

1. Nationality.

2. Age Limit & Relaxations.

3. Educational Qualification.

4. Medical Standards.

5. Minimum Percentage of Marks.

Nationality

1. A candidate must be either:

(i) a citizen of India, or

(ii) a citizen of Nepal, or

(iii) a subject of Bhutan, or

(iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before 01.01.1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or

(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

(vi) Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above, shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

2. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, may be admitted to the examination provisionally. However, the Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India has to be submitted during Document Verification failing which his/her candidature shall be rejected.

Age Limit (as on 01-07-2025)

The age limit of the candidates applying for RAILWAY ALP must be between 18 – 30 years of age.

Date of birth of candidates should be between the dates given below: (Both dates inclusive)

Age Group (in years)	Upper limit of Date of Birth (Not before)			Lower limit of Date of Birth (Not after)
	UR (includes OBC-CL) & EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC & ST	All candidates
18 – 30	02.07.1995	02.07.1992	02.07.1990	01.07.2007
1. If a candidate is eligible for age relaxation on more than one ground, he/she will get the maximum amongst the relaxations for which he/she is eligible (not cumulative). 2. SC, ST & OBC (NCL) candidates applying against UR vacancies will not get any age relaxation. 3. Age relaxation to Ex SM candidates will be as given in para 5.1 above.

Age Relaxations

Certain age relaxation is provided by the Railway Recruitment Board to the reserved category candidates for the RAILWAY ALP examination. The age relaxation for candidates belonging to different categories is given below:

S. NO.	COMMUNITY / CATEGORIE		RELAXATION IN UPPER AGE LIMIT (OR) MAXIMUM UPPER AGE
1	SC / ST candidates.		5 Years
2	OBC – Non Creamy Layer candidates.		3 Years
3	Ex- Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months of service after attestation.		Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years
4	Persons With Disabilities (PWD) UR.		10 Years
	PWD OBC – Non Creamy Layer.		13 Years
	PWD SC / ST.		15 Years
5	Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989.		5 Years
6	Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in minimum of 3 years service (continuous or in broken spells).	UR	40 Years of age
		OBC – Non Creamy Layer	43 Years of age
		SC / ST	45 Years of age
7	Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes.		Up to the length of service rendered (or) 5 Years, whichever is lower
8	Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried.	UR	35 Years of age
		OBC – NCL (Non Creamy Layer)	38 Years of age
		SC / ST	40 Years of age
9	Course Completed Act Apprentices applying for the posts for which minimum qualification is ITI / Course Completed Act Apprenticeship.		Shall be relaxed to the extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961.
10	Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years.	UR	35 Years of age
		OBC – NCL (Non Creamy Layer)	38 Years of age
		SC / ST	40 Years of age

Note-

1. If a candidate is eligible for relaxation of age on more than one ground, he/she would be accorded the highest of the age relaxations (not cumulative) for which he/she is eligible.

2. No age relaxation is allowed to SC / ST / OBC – NCL (Non Creamy Layer) candidates applying against unreserved vacancies.

3. PWD candidates applying against UR vacancies will be allowed age relaxation applicable for UR PWD only.

4. Candidates should note that the date of birth filled in this application should be the same as recorded in the Matriculation / SSLC or an equivalent certificate. No subsequent request for its change will be considered.

Educational Qualification

Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of 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)

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

(OR)

Matriculation / SSLC plus three years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering

(OR)

Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI.

Note: The Educational/Technical Qualification certificates viz. Provisional or Regular Certificates should contain the date of issue. In case, date of issue of these certificates is after the closing date of the notification, then the consolidated marks sheet with date of declaration of the final qualifying exam or individual mark sheets of all the semesters/years with date of declaration of each semester /year result should be submitted. In case of nonavailability of date in any of these certificates, then a certificate indicating date of declaration of result from the Board/University to this effect should be produced at the time of DV.

Medical Standerd

Candidates called for DV will have to pass a requisite medical fitness test(s) conducted by the Railway Administration to ensure that the candidates are medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the post(s) opted by them. Visual Acuity Standard is one of the important criteria of medical fitness of railway staff.

S.No.	MEDICAL STANDARD	GENERAL FITNESS	VISUAL ACUITY
1	A- 1	Physically fit in all respects	Distance Vision: 6/6, 6/6 without glasses with fogging test (must not accept +2D) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6,0.6 without glasses and Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc
2	A- 2	Physically fit in all respects	Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc
3	A- 3	Physically fit in all respects	Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass test for Binocular Vision, etc
4	A- 4	Physically fit in all respects	Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required

Note

1. The above medical standards are only indicative and not exhaustive and apply to candidates in general.

2. Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgical procedure to correct refractory error are not eligible for the post having Medical Standards A1, B1, and B2.

3. Those who are opting for ALP Post may note that the post has stringent medical standards and hence they are specifically advised to ensure that their fitness both in terms of vision as well as physical standards is as per the details of the prescribed requirements.

Minimum Percentage of marks

Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories :

UR- 40%,

OBC- 30%,

SC- 30%,

ST- 25%.

These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PWD candidates in case of shortage of PWD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.

IMPORTANT DATES

The Railway Recruitment Board has released the official notification for RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 (CEN No. 1/2025), announcing 9,970 vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot on its official website. Candidates must ensure they meet all the required educational and technical qualifications by the closing date of the application. Those awaiting final results of the required qualifications are not eligible to apply. The online application process began on 12th April 2025 and closed on 19th May 2025. With the application process now complete, the RRB is scheduled to conduct the CBT-I exam on 13th, 16th, 17th and 18th February 2026.

Events	Dates
Official Notification Release Date	11th April 2025
Start of Railway ALP Online Application	12th April 2025
Last Date To Apply Online and application fee submission	19th May 2025 (11:59 pm)
Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee	22nd to 31st May 2025
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT – I)	13th, 16th, 17th and 18th February 2026
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT- I) Exam city	5th February 2026
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT- I) Admit card	Will be released 1 week before exam

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