Candidates aspiring for a career in the Central Government services, particularly in the Indian Railways, have an opportunity to consider. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued a notification announcing the commencement of its recruitment drive for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), with a total of 9,900 vacancies available across its zones.
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The official notification has been published on the RRB’s website — indianrailways.gov.in — inviting online applications from eligible candidates who meet the required criteria. The recruitment process is open to those who are keen to work in the railway sector and are committed to contributing to its operations through the role of ALP.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the official link, which has been activated for this purpose. Given the volume of applications expected, applicants are advised to complete the process well ahead of the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues or delays.
Important Dates
Online Application Commencement from: 12th April 2025
Last date to Submit Online Application: 11th May 2025
Job Details
Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment
Job Location: All Over India
Job Type: Central Govt
Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Vacancy: 9900
Vacancy Details
| Cat | RRB | ZONE | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | TOTAL | Ex-SM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHMEDABAD | WR | 223 | 74 | 37 | 130 | 33 | 497 | 50 | |
| AJMER | NWR | 162 | 262 | 73 | 133 | 49 | 679 | 69 | |
| PRAYAGRAJ | WCR | 109 | 46 | 17 | 41 | 14 | 227 | 25 | |
| NR | 33 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 62 | 8 | ||
| NCR | 218 | 72 | 50 | 110 | 58 | 508 | 51 | ||
| BHOPAL | WR | 23 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 50 | 5 | |
| WCR | 223 | 103 | 53 | 130 | 111 | 618 | 63 | ||
| BHUBANESWAR | ECoR | 454 | 205 | 119 | 121 | 29 | 928 | 93 | |
| BILASPUR | SECR | 228 | 86 | 43 | 115 | 56 | 568 | 57 | |
| CHANDIGARH | NR | 188 | 56 | 30 | 85 | 42 | 401 | 43 | |
| CHENNAI | SR | 155 | 56 | 27 | 71 | 41 | 362 | 37 | |
| GORAKHPUR | NER | 90 | 33 | 16 | 58 | 23 | 220 | 24 | |
| GUWAHATI | NFR | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 30 | 3 | |
| JAMMU-SRINAGAR | NR | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 2 | |
| KOLKATA | SER | 95 | 39 | 19 | 64 | 45 | 262 | 27 | |
| ER | 171 | 66 | 37 | 103 | 40 | 417 | 43 | ||
| MALDA | ER | 121 | 40 | 23 | 72 | 30 | 286 | 30 | |
| SER | 9 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 22 | 2 | ||
| MUMBAI | SCR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | |
| CR | 152 | 56 | 28 | 102 | 38 | 376 | 38 | ||
| WR | 138 | 55 | 27 | 96 | 34 | 350 | 35 | ||
| MUZAFFARPUR | ECR | 36 | 15 | 4 | 24 | 9 | 88 | 9 | |
| PATNA | ECR | 161 | 53 | 24 | 69 | 26 | 333 | 33 | |
| RANCHI | ECR | 234 | 87 | 43 | 156 | 58 | 578 | 56 | |
| SER | 255 | 105 | 43 | 146 | 54 | 603 | 63 | ||
| SECUNDERABAD | ECoR | 435 | 156 | 74 | 160 | 112 | 937 | 93 | |
| SILIGURI | NFR | 39 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 95 | 10 | |
| THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | SR | 55 | 21 | 5 | 42 | 25 | 148 | 15 | |
| TOTAL | 4116 | 1716 | 858 | 2289 | 991 | 9970 | 1004 |
Age Limit Details
Assistant Loco Pilot: 18 - 33 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
For SC/ ST Applicants: 5 years
For OBC Applicants: 3 years
For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Educational Qualification Details
The online application process for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment under the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) commenced on 12th April 2025. Eligible candidates may submit their applications via the official RRB portal — indianrailways.gov.in — until 11th May 2025.
Applicants are advised to complete the process well ahead of the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical or logistical constraints. The official notification, which outlines the eligibility criteria, application procedure, and other essential details, is available for reference on the RRB website.
Important Links
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