RRB ALP Bharti 2025: Complete Guide to Become a Railway Loco Pilot

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) RRB ALP Bharti 2025 has announced 9,970 vacancies for RRB ALP Bharti 2025, and this is a golden opportunity for a government job. Railway Loco Pilot (Assistant Loco Pilot, or ALP) is a crucial job role of Indian Railways. You are the assistant to the train driver, who helps in running the train safely. This job is not only prestigious, but it also offers Level 2 salary (₹ 19,900 – ₹ 35,000) along with allowances, pension, and medical benefits. RRB has this time released recruitment for 9,970 ALP posts under Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2025, which will be filled in different railway zones of India.

Important Dates

It is important to know the important dates for timely preparation. Here is the official schedule: RRB ALP Bharti 2025

• Notification Release: March 21, 2025
• Online Application Start: April 12, 2025
• Last Date to Apply: May 11, 2025 (23:59 hours)
• Fee Payment Last Date: May 13, 2025
• Application Correction Window: May 14 – May 23, 2025
• Exam Dates (CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT): Will be announced later
• Admit Card: 4 days before the exam
• Exam City Intimation: 10 days before the exam

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Eligibility

Before applying for ALP, check whether you are eligible or not: RRB ALP Bharti 2025

1. Age Limit (as of July 1, 2025):

• Candidates between 18 to 30 years can apply.
• Age Relaxation:
  • OBC: 3 years extra
  • SC/ST: 5 years extra
  • PwD: 10 years extra (and more relaxation for reserved categories)

2. Education:

• Matriculation (10th pass) + ITI in trades like Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, etc., or
• 10th pass + Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering, or
• Engineering Degree in relevant fields.

3. Medical Standards:

• A-1 Medical Category: Perfect vision (6/6 without glasses), no color blindness, and being physically fit is a must.

4. Nationality:

• Indian citizen, or subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or people of Indian origin from specified countries who wish to settle permanently in India.

Selection Process

The selection process of ALP is a bit tough, but it is easy to crack if the preparation is right. Here is the step-by-step process: RRB ALP Bharti 2025

1. CBT-1 (First Stage Computer-Based Test):
   • 75 questions, 60 minutes
   • Subjects: Maths, Mental Ability, General Science, General Awareness
   • Negative marking: 1/3 marks for every wrong answer
   • This is qualifying round, its marks will not count in final merit.
2. CBT-2 (Second Stage Computer-Based Test):
   • Part A: 100 questions, 90 minutes (Maths, Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, General Awareness)
   • Part B: 75 questions, 60 minutes (Trade-specific, qualifying in nature)
   • Negative marking is in both the parts.
3. Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT):
   • Only for ALP candidates.
   • This test checks your psychomotor and cognitive skills (memory, attention, etc.).
   • Minimum 42 marks are required in each test battery.
4. Document Verification (DV):
   • After clearing CBT-2 and CBAT, documents will be checked.
5. Medical Examination:
   • Fitness will be checked as per A-1 medical standards.

Application Process

It is easy to apply for ALP, but it is important to do it carefully: RRB ALP Bharti 2025

1. Go to the official website rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Register and create a login ID.
3. Fill the application form – enter personal details, education, and zone preferences.
4. Upload documents – photo, signature, certificates.
5. Pay application fee:
   • General: ₹500 (₹400 refundable after CBT-1)
   • SC/ST/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: ₹250 (fully refundable)
6. Submit the form and keep a printout.

Salary and Benefits

In ALP job, salary is given as per Level 2 (7th CPC) – ₹19,900 to ₹35,000 per month, plus: RRB ALP Bharti 2025

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Medical facilities
• Pension and government benefits

This job gives both stability and respect!

Preparation Tips

ALP exam is tough, but with smart preparation you can top it. Here are some tips: RRB ALP Bharti 2025

1. Understand the syllabus:
   • CBT-1: Maths (LCM/HCF, Time & Work, Percentage), Reasoning (Coding-Decoding, Analogies), General Science (10th level Physics/Chemistry), Current Affairs.
   • CBT-2: Same as CBT-1, plus Basic Engineering and ITI trade knowledge.
2. Study Material:
   • NCERT books (Class 10 Science)
   • Lucent’s General Knowledge
   • Arihant/Disha’s RRB ALP books
3. Practice Mock Tests:
   • Join online test series and solve previous year papers.
4. Time Management:
   • Divide time for each section, and keep negative marking in mind.
5. CBAT Preparation:
   • Practice online for Psychometric tests – improve memory, concentration, and speed.
6. Stay Updated:
   • Read newspapers for current affairs (The Hindu, Indian Express).

Official Websites for RRB ALP Bharti 2025

Yeh raho official RRB websites, jahan se aap updates, notifications, aur application form access kar sakte hain: RRB ALP Bharti 2025

RRB Zone	Official Website
Main Application Portal	Click Here
RRB Ahmedabad	Click Here
RRB Ajmer	Click Here
RRB Allahabad	Click Here
RRB Bangalore	Click Here
RRB Bhopal	Click Here
RRB Bhubaneswar	Click Here
RRB Bilaspur	Click Here
RRB Chandigarh	Click Here
RRB Chennai	Click Here
RRB Gorakhpur	Click Here
RRB Guwahati	Click Here
RRB Jammu	Click Here
RRB Kolkata	Click Here
RRB Malda	Click Here
RRB Mumbai	Click Here
RRB Muzaffarpur	Click Here
RRB Patna	Click Here
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RRB Secunderabad	Click Here
RRB Siliguri	Click Here
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Conclusion

RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 is a great opportunity to turn your dreams into reality. Start preparing now, cover the syllabus, and keep an eye on the official websites. This job is waiting for your hard work and dedication. “If the dream is big, then you will have to work hard!”