Exciting opportunity for technical youth! The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released recruitment for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts under CEN 01/2025. Total vacancies: 9,970 across India.
This is a high-demand job in Indian Railways – drive locomotives, good salary, allowances, pension, free travel, and career growth to Loco Pilot.
Applications are closed (ended May 2025), but exam city details are out now, and CBT-1 exam is scheduled soon in February 2026. Prepare hard!
Key Highlights of RRB ALP CEN 01/2025
- Advertisement No.: CEN 01/2025
- Total Vacancies: 9,970
- Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Pay Scale (7th CPC): Level-2 – Starting basic pay ₹19,900 + DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, etc. In-hand salary approx. ₹30,000–₹45,000 initially (plus perks like medical, railway passes).
- Job Location: Various Railway Zones (e.g., Central, Northern, Southern, etc.) across India.
Important Dates Table (Latest as of February 2026)
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 11 April 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 12 April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 May 2025 (Extended) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 May 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 22 May – 31 May 2025 |
| Application Status Released | December 2025 |
| Exam City Intimation Released | February 2026 (Out Now!) |
| CBT-1 Exam Dates (Revised) | 13, 16, 17 & 18 February 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 4-10 days before your exam date |
| CBT-2 / Further Stages | To be announced after CBT-1 |
Note: Exam dates revised multiple times – now fixed for Feb 2026. Check your exam city and date immediately!
Eligibility Criteria – Simple Check
- Educational Qualification:
- Matric (10th) + ITI in relevant trade (from NCVT/SCVT), OR
- 3-year Diploma/Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile etc.) from recognized institution.
- Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 30-33 years (varies slightly; check notification for exact)
- Age Relaxation: OBC – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwD – 10 years (extra as per rules).
- Other: Medical fitness (A-1 standard), good eyesight, no color blindness.
Selection Process (Step-by-Step)
- CBT-1 (Screening exam – 75 marks, objective type: Maths, Reasoning, Science, GK)
- CBT-2 (Main exam – Part A & Part B, qualifying in Part B)
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (for shortlisted candidates)
- Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination
- Final merit list based on marks (normalized).
Application Fee (When Applied)
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT)
- SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen/PwD/Transgender: ₹250 (fully refunded after CBT)
- Payment: Online (Card/Net Banking) or E-Challan.
How to Check Exam City & Download Admit Card (When Released)
- Visit your regional RRB website (e.g., https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ for Chandigarh or others via rrbapply.gov.in).
- Click on “CEN 01/2025 (ALP)” section.
- Look for “Exam City Intimation” or “Admit Card”.
- Enter Registration Number + DOB.
- Download & print – carry to exam center.
Exam City Details are live now – check your zone-wise RRB site!
Zone-Wise Vacancy Snapshot (Approximate Examples from Notification)
| Railway Zone / RRB Example | Approximate Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad (SCR/ECoR) | ~1,500+ |
| Bhubaneswar (ECoR) | 928 |
| Ranchi (ECR/SER) | ~1,200+ |
| Ahmedabad / Mumbai | ~1,200+ |
| Others (Ajmer, Bhopal, etc.) | Varies |
| Total | 9,970 |
Full zone-wise & category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) details in official PDF.
Important Official Links (Bookmark These!)
- Official Application Portal (for status/admit card): https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
- RRB Chandigarh (Central Updates & CEN 01/2025): https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/
- Detailed Notification PDF (CEN 01/2025): Download from regional RRB sites (search “CEN 01/2025 ALP”)
- Indian Railways Official: https://indianrailways.gov.in/
- Exam City/Admit Card: Check your regional RRB website (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in, rrbbhopal.gov.in, etc.)
This is a dream job for many – stable, respected, and with great benefits. If you applied, download your exam city slip now and start revision (focus on technical subjects + GK)!
Questions about syllabus, mock tests, or zone details? Comment below. All the best for February exams!
