How can I become ALP in railway?

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.

What is the process of RRB ALP application fee refund?

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.

Is CBAT mandatory for all posts in RRB ALP?

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.

How can I fill RRB ALP application form?

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

What is the RRB ALP application fees?

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

When RRB ALP notification 2025-26 was released?

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.

In how many shifts RRB ALP exam will be conducted?

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

Is RRB ALP exam tough?

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

Is the RRB ALP exam conducted every year?

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

RRB ALP Exam Dates 2025 (OUT): Check CBAT Exam Schedule Here

Updated on Oct 4, 2025 17:00 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB ALP exam dates 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will soon release RRB ALP exam dates 2025. The exam dates 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 the RRB ALP 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 Technician. Candidates selected through the exam will receive a basic salary of INR 19,900.

RRB ALP CBAT 2024 Exam Date Announced

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) announced the RRB ALP DV and medical exam dates. Both the tests will be conducted from October 13 to 21.

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
13 Oct ' 25 - 21 Oct ' 25	RRB ALP DV and medical exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
31 Aug ' 25	Revised RRB ALP CBAT Exam Date 2024-25
15 Jul ' 25	RRB ALP CBAT exam date (CEN No. 01/2024)
28 Jun ' 25 - 07 Aug ' 25	RRB Technician Application Form 2025
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