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RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Exam 2025 ( RRB ALP )

DeskCalelnderExam On - 15 Jul '25

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Jul 11, 2025 13:52 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB ALP exam dates 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released RRB Technician 2025 notification. The application form is available from June 28 to July 28, 2025. 

The window to make corrections in the RRB ALP application form (CEN No. 01/2025) was available until May 31, 2025. The RRB ALP application process closed on May 19, 2025. The application fee could be paid until May 21, 2025, after the application form closed

The RRB ALP exam dates 2025 provided on this page contain important events related to the exam, such as the release of the application form, issue of admit cards, declaration of result, etc. Candidates should keep visiting our website regularly for any updates on RRB ALP dates. The RRB ALP exam is conducted for recruitment to the post of Assistant Loco Pilot and TechnicianCandidates selected through the exam will receive a basic salary of INR 19,900.

RRB ALP CBAT 2024 Exam Date Announced

RRB ALP CBAT admit card 2025 is available now. The CBAT exam is scheduled to be conducted on July 15, 2025. Earlier, the city intimation slip was released. RRB ALP CBT 2 result 2025 for CEN No. 01/2024 was announced. The CBT 2 exam of RRB ALP was conducted on May 2 and 6, 2025. Along RRB ALP result 2025 CBT 2, the cut off was also released.

Q:   When was RRB ALP CBT 1 2025 conducted?
A: 

The RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam was conducted from November 25 to 29, 2024 for ALP posts. The exam for Technician posts was conducted from December 19 , 20, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29 and 30, 2024. The structure of the exam pattern is given below.

Subject

No. of questions 

Total marks and Duration

Mathematics

20

Total marks- 75

Duration-60 minutes

General Intelligence & Reasoning

25

General Science

20

General Awareness and Current Affairs

10

Q:   In how many shifts RRB ALP exam will be conducted?
A: 

RRB ALP shift timings 2025 for CBT 1 exam were released along with the city intimation slip. The exam timings are given below:

ShiftReporting TimeGate Closure TimeExam Start Time

1

7.30 AM

8.30 AM

9.00 AM

2

11.00 AM

12.00 PM

12.30 PM

3

3.00 PM

4.00 PM

4.30 PM

Q:   When RRB ALP notification 2025-26 was released?
A: 

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released notification for RRB ALP 2025-26 recruitment. A total of 9970 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment process. The exam is conducted for candidates in the age group of 18 to 30 years and who have completed Class 10/SSLC. The recruitment is done for the post of Assistant Loco Pilots and Technicians. This year, the age limit for ALP post has been revised. Earlier, the age limit for ALP was 18 to 28 years. The revised age limit is 18 to 30 years.

Q:   Why RRBs re-opened the application form for RRB ALP exam?
A: 

RRBs re-opened the window to fill RRB ALP application Form 2025 for Technician posts on October 2, 2024. The application form filling process re-opened since the Railway Boards have increased the number of vacancies and added new categories. The already registered candidates can change their option of RRB along with the preference for Zonal Railway(s)/PUs and for all applicable Technician Gr. III category posts. 

Q:   What is the RRB ALP application fees?
A: 

RRB ALP application fee is INR 500 for General and OBC categories while it is INR 250 for SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class. The application fee will be refunded to candidates after appearing in the first stage CBT. Candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories will get a partial refund of the application fee while SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/ Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class will get a full refund of the application form

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  • RRB ALP 2025 Exam Dates
  • RRB ALP Dates 2025
  • RRB ALP Exam Dates 2025 FAQs

RRB ALP 2025 Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RRB ALP 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
15 Jul ' 25

RRB ALP CBAT exam date (CEN No. 01/2024)

DatesPast Exam Dates
28 Jun ' 25

RRB Technician Application Form 2025

22 May ' 25 - 31 May ' 25

RRB ALP Application Form 2025 correction window

06 May ' 25

RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Date 2024

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RRB ALP Dates 2025

The important events related to RRB ALP exam are explained below:

Release of Notification: RRBs published RRB ALP and Technician notification on its official website in PDF form.  RRB ALP notification carried information related to the exam.

Application form: RRB invited online applications as per vacancy for its 21 zones. Candidates could fill RRB ALP Application Form online from their respective zones. 

RRB ALP exam: RRB ALP selection process comprises two stages (first stage CBT and second stage CBT) which is common for ALP and Technician. In addition, candidates who opt for ALP and qualify the CBT 2, are required to undergo Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). Based on the performance of candidates in Part A of the CBT 2  subject to their qualifying the Part B (For Technician posts), they are called for document verification. For ALP post, candidates are called for document verification based on Part A of CBT 2 and CBAT subject to qualifying Part B. 

RRB ALP Result:  The result is announced online separately for different stages of the recruitment process. The roll numbers of qualified candidates are made available in PDF format. Along with the RRB ALP Result the scorecard and cutoff marks are also released.

RRB ALP Shift Timings 2025

Check below RRB ALP shift timings 2025.

Shift Reporting Time Gate Closure Time Exam Start Time

1

7.30 AM

8.30 AM

9.00 AM

2

11.00 AM

12.00 PM

12.30 PM

3

3.00 PM

4.00 PM

4.30 PM

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is RRB ALP exam tough?
A: 

It is not tough to crack RRB ALP exam if you prepare well as per proper study routine. The tips and tricks to crack RRB ALP exam are given below:

  • Understand the exam pattern and syllabus
  • Clear the concept of the topics given in the RRB ALP syllabus
  • Practice previous years' question papers and mock tests
  • Focus on improving speed and accuracy
Q:   What is RRB ALP eligibility?
A: 

The eligibility criteria of RRB ALP is given below.

Educational Qualification

Post

Educational Qualification

RRB Assistant Loco Pilot

Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Armature and Coil Winder / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Fitter / Heat Engine / Instrument Mechanic / Machinist / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV / Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic / Turner / Wireman

OR 

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

OR 

3 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.

Candidates with Degree in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above can also apply.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit is 30 years and minimum age limit is 18 years. The relaxation in the upper age limit given to different categories of candidates is given below.

Category

Age Relaxation

SC/ST

5 years

OBC (NCL)

3 years

Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months of service after attestation)

Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years

PWD

10 years + relaxation for the respective category

Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989

5 years

Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells)

40 years of age (UR) 43 years of age (OBC-NCL) 45 years of age (SC/ST)

Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organisation such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes

Up to the length of service rendered (or) 5 Years, whichever is lower

Women candidates who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husbands but not remarried.

35 years of age (UR) 38 years of age (OBC-NCL) 40 years of age (SC/ST)

Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years

35 years of age (UR) 38 years of age (OBC-NCL) 40 years of age (SC/ST)

Q:   What are the medical standards prescribed for RRB ALP exam?
A: 

The medical standards prescribed for RRB ALP exam are given below:

Sl. no.Medical StandardGeneral FitnessVisual Acuity
1A-1Physically fit in all respectDistance 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.

2B-1Physically fit in all respectDistance 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 the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc.

3B-2Physically fit in all respectDistance 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 the test for Binocular Vision, etc.

4C-1Physically fit in all respectDistance 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.

Q:   What is RRB ALP marking scheme?
A: 

CBT 1 will have 75 questions for 75 marks and the duration granted to resolve the questions is 60 minutes. 1/3rd marks are deducted for each wrong answer in CBT 1. The CBT 2 will have two parts- Part A and B for 175 marks. 1/3rd marks are deducted for each wrong answer in CBT 2. The marks of candidates are calculated based on the correct and incorrect answers. Normalisation of marks is done to calculate the scores of candidates.

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RRB ALP Exam Dates 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below RRB ALP dates FAQs.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I become ALP in railway?
A: 

Candidates from all streams can become a loco pilot after completing Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT/Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the prescribed trades/3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical /Electronics / Automobile Engineering/Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of IT.

Q:   What is the process of RRB ALP application fee refund?
A: 

RRB ALP application fee is INR 500 for General and OBC categories while it is INR 250 for SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class. The application fee is refunded after candidates appear in the first stage of CBT. General and OBC candidates get partial refund of RRB ALP application fees while those belonging to SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/ Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class get full refund of application fees. 

 

 

Q:   Is CBAT mandatory for all posts in RRB ALP?
A: 

In RRB ALP & Technician exam, only those who have applied for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and cleared second stage of, need to appear for CBAT. CBAT is for the candidates who have applied for technician post only. Candidates equal to eight times the number of ALP vacancies are called for CBAT based on the performance in Part A of second stage CBT, subject to qualifying the Part B. Candidates are required to qualify in each of the test batteries of CBAT. The questions in CBAT are in English and Hindi only. There is no negative marking in CBAT. To draw the merit list of ALP,  70 per cent weightage is given to Part A of second stage CBT and 30 per cent in CBAT.

Q:   How can I fill RRB ALP application form?
A: 

RRB ALP application form is released online to fill up vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot. The application form comprises several steps which candidates need to complete successfully. Candidates are not required to sent the hard copy of the application form. The steps to fill RRB ALP application form are given below:

  • Visit the official website of RRBs
  • Click on the RRB ALP notification
  • Register yourself for the exam with the required personal details
  • Fill your basic details, for example, your name, your parent’s name, contact information, mail-id etc.
  • After clicking on the submit button, you will receive an OTP
  • After the OTP is validated, fill the detailed application for
  • Pay the required application fee
  • Save the copy of RRB ALP application form
Q:   Is the RRB ALP exam conducted every year?
A: 

RRB ALP Recruitment depends on the number of vacancies and requirements of the concerned departments. The notification was released after seven years. The exam was last conducted in 2018 wherein around 64,371 vacancies were filled to the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technician

Q:   What is the RRB ALP application fees?
A: 

RRB ALP application fee is INR 500 for General and OBC categories while it is INR 250 for SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class. The application fee will be refunded to candidates after appearing in the first stage CBT. Candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories will get a partial refund of the application fee while SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/ Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward class will get a full refund of the application form

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RRB ALP exam dates 2025 (CEN 02/2025) for CBT 1 will be announced soon. The CBT 1 exam of RRB ALP comprises a total of 75 objective-type multiple choice questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning, General Science and General awareness on current affairs. A total of 75 marks are

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RRB ALP CBAT admit card 2025 (CEN 01/2024) was released on July 11, 2025. Candidates appearing for the exam can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of their

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Candidates cannot edit the details after submission of RRB ALP application form. Candidates are advised to re-check the detailed filled by them in application preview at Preference and Preview & Submit page for correctness and further submit application if all the information is correct since no cha

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Candidates can reset the password using 'Change Password' option available on the upper right hand side of the application page. Candidates cannot change the chosen RRB after submission of application.

 

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Click on the 'Forgot Password' option at 'Sign into Your Account' of login page. Enter either Aadhaar number or registered email/mobile number and date of birth. The revised password will be sent to the candidate's registered email ID only. Candidates have to login with revised password sent on thei

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To login for RRB ALP exam, candidates need to go to the application link on the home page. Under the 'Apply' tab select 'Already have an account' from the dropdown menu. Sign in to your account by entering registered mobile number or email ID, followed by Password, Captcha and then login. 

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Aadhaar validation is required for smoother process at different stages of recruitment for the candidates themselves. Further, to ensure genuineness of candidature and to curb impersonation during exam. RRBs will not share Aadhaar details with any third party or use them for any purpose other than t

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Applicants must possess a Gazette Notification or any other legal document as applicable for name changes and should be submitted at the time of CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT & DV. Date of such change or application for change should be prior to the date of submission of online application. Applicants should a

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