RRB ALP CBAT city intimation slip (CEN No. 01/2024) released for retest. RRB ALP CBAT admit card for retest will be released soon. RRB ALP CBAT exam date 2025 CEN No. 01/2024, scheduled on July 15, was rescheduled. The RRB ALP 2025 exam date (CEN No. 01/2025) will be announced soon. Scroll down to read more details on RRB ALP 2025 exam.
RRB ALP 2025 exam
RRB ALP 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released the RRB ALP CBAT city intimation slip for retest. The admit card for the retest will be released soon. RRB ALP 2025 CBAT exam, scheduled to be conducted on July 15, was rescheduled due to a technical glitch. Candidates can check the status of their rescheduled exam by logging with the required credentials.
RRB ALP registration process last date for CEN 01/2025 was May 19, 2025. The last date to pay the application fee was May 21, 2025. RRB ALP exam schedule for this advertisement will be announced soon.
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
The qualifying marks of RRB ALP exam are the marks which candidates need to secure in order to qualify the exam. Besides, the cut off marks, candidates are also required to secure the cut off. The category-wise qualifying marks for RRB ALP exam are given below.
| Stages | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| First stage | UR-40 per cent OBC-30 per cent SC-30 per cent ST-25 per cent |
| Second stage | Part A UR-40 per cent OBC-30 per cent SC-30 per cent ST-25 per cent Part B-35 per cent |
| CBAT | 42 marks |
RRB ALP Official Notification CEN 01/2025 was released to fill up a total of 9970 vacancies. RRB ALP 2025 selection process comprises CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, DV, medical test, and empaneling of candidates. Read below for more details on Railway ALP 2025 exam.
- RRB ALP 2025 Notification
- RRB ALP 2025 Vacancy Details
- RRB ALP 2025 Eligibility
- RRB ALP 2025 Exam Pattern
- RRB ALP 2025 Syllabus
- RRB ALP Salary
- RRB ALP 2025 Admit Card
- RRB ALP 2025 Answer Key
- RRB ALP 2025 Result
- RRB ALP 2025 Cut off
RRB ALP 2025 Notification
The notification has been released to fill up a total of 9970 vacancies. RRB ALP Official Notification PDF comprises the important details related to the exam, such as exam dates, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, vacancies, etc. Candidates must go through the notification before applying for the exam.
Also Read: Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment
RRB ALP 2025 Registration Form
RRB ALP online form was made available from April 12, 2025. The last date to fill the application form was May 19, 2025. Only online applications are accepted for the exam. The application fees can be paid online, which is INR 250 for SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class. The application fees other than these categories are INR 500. The fee is refunded once candidates appear in CBT after deducting the bank charges.
RRB ALP 2025 Vacancy Details
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
30 Nov '25
13 Nov '25 - 6 Dec '25
17 Nov '25 - 31 Dec '25
The zone-wise RRB ALP vacancy break-up is given below.
| Zonal Railway | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Central Railway |
376 |
| East Central Railway |
700 |
| East Coast Railway |
1461 |
| Eastern Railway |
868 |
| North Central Railway |
508 |
| North Eastern Railway |
100 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway |
125 |
| Northern Railway |
521 |
| North Western Railway |
679 |
| South Central Railway |
989 |
| South East Central Railway |
568 |
| South Eastern Railway |
921 |
| Southern Railway |
510 |
| West Central Railway |
759 |
| Western Railway |
885 |
| Metro Railway Kolkata |
225 |
| Total |
9,970 |
RRB ALP 2025 Eligibility
RRB ALP 2025 eligibility in terms of educational qualification, age limit, medical standards is given below.
RRB ALP Educational Qualification
The educational qualification prescribed for RRB ALP exam is given below.
- 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.
RRB ALP Age Limit
The age of the applicants for the post of RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) must be within the age limit as specified between 18 to 30 years as on 01/07/2025. Candidates must be born between 02.07.1992 and 01.07.2007. Relaxation in the upper age limit given to reserved categories 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 organization 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) |
RRB ALP Medical Standards
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.
All the stages of RRB ALP exam are conducted online. The language of the question paper is in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Manipuri, Konkani.
The tips and tricks to prepare for RRB ALP exam are given below:
- Candidates need to prepare their own study schedule according to their daily routines
- It is important to learn time management to solve the questions quicky in time
- Make it a habit to read newspapers daily to stay updated with the current national and international events
- Make notes regarding all the important topics
- Revise the topics again and again
- Practice previous year's question papers and mock tests to boost confidence level
The medical standard prescribed for the Railway Assistant Loco Pilot exam is given below.
| Medical Standard | A1 |
|---|---|
| Physical Standard |
Physically Fit in All Standards |
| Vision Standard |
Distant Vision: 6/6, 6/6 Without glasses with fogging test (must not accept +2D) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6. 0.6 Without glasses Must Pass test for Color Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc. |
RRB ALP Selection Process
The post-wise selection process is given below.
- CBT I
- CBT II
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification and Medical Examination
RRB ALP 2025 Exam Pattern
RRB ALP CBT 1 exam pattern for different stages is given below.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern 2025
The CBT 1 exam of RRB ALP is conducted in online mode for 75 marks. There are a total of 75 questions in the exam. The duration of the test is 60 minutes.
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern 2025
The exam pattern is given below.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
|||
| Mathematics |
100 |
100 |
90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
|||
| General Science |
|||
| Part B |
|||
| Relevant Trade |
75 |
75 |
60 minutes |
| Total |
175 |
175 |
2 hours 30 minutes |
RRB ALP 2025 Exam Pattern for CBAT
Candidates who clear the CBT 1 and 2 exams are called for Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). After this the final selection list is prepared. There is no negative marking in the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) round.
RRB ALP 2025 Syllabus
RRB ALP syllabus for CBT is given below.
RRB ALP CBT 1 Syllabus
| Topics | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Maths |
Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc. |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc |
| General Science |
The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level |
| General Awareness |
Current Affairs, Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics, etc |
RRB ALP CBT 2 Syllabus
Part A
Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
Basic Science and Engineering: The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc.
General Awareness: Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.
Part B
The questions in this part are asked from the trade syllabus prescribed by Director General of Employment & Training (DGET). Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualification will be required to appear in the section having questions from the relevant trade. Candidates holding Degree, Diploma and HSC (10+2) having eligibility for the posts of ALP have to select relevant trade from the list of trades listed against their engineering discipline/HSC (10+2).
RRB ALP Salary
The starting RRB ALP salary ranges from INR 19,900 to 35,000 per month. This amount may vary depending on the place of posting and other allowances. The allowances offered to candidates are given below:
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Running Allowance (Based on the km travelled)
- Transport Allowance
- New Pension Scheme (10% Deduction) etc.
RRB ALP 2025 Admit Card
RRB ALP hall ticket is released four days before the exam as per different zones. The city intimation slip will be released 10 days before the exam. Candidates can download their RRB ALP call letters by logging with the required credentials.
RRB ALP 2025 Answer Key
RRB ALP 2025 answer key will be released four days after the exam is conducted. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. Candidates can raise objections against the RRB ALP answer key by paying INR 50.
RRB ALP 2025 Result
Railway Loco Pilot result will be announced online on the region-wise official websites. The result is made available in PDF form. RRB ALP result PDF comprises the roll number of candidates qualified for the next round of selection. Along with the result, the scorecard will also be released.
RRB ALP 2025 Cut off
Candidates can check below the previous years’ RRB ALP cut off.
| RRB ALP Cut Off 2024 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regions | Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Allahabad |
Open |
59.58762 |
48.81898 |
25.00000 |
54.51497 |
40.09009 |
| EXSM |
40.24212 |
31.07646 |
– |
31.05971 |
49.52699 |
|
| Ahmedabad |
Open |
54.54866 |
36.01016 |
28.67093 |
41.38486 |
40.01062 |
| EXSM |
42.67351 |
– |
32.76416 |
32.56930 |
– |
|
| Ajmer |
Open |
54.33399 |
36.19905 |
27.99568 |
39.27168 |
40.18571 |
| EXSM |
40.56236 |
55.46977 |
– |
31.53153 |
– |
|
| Bengaluru |
Open |
58.49707 |
42.11754 |
31.24673 |
47.16846 |
40.07659 |
| EXSM |
40.25254 |
45.24084 |
43.64442 |
31.96642 |
– |
|
| Bilaspur |
Open |
58.41585 |
40.68537 |
30.39749 |
46.14813 |
40.00072 |
| EXSM |
40.24405 |
31.37410 |
– |
30.08727 |
41.17353 |
|
| Bhubaneswar |
Open |
60.98846 |
42.46741 |
44.08712 |
50.83900 |
40.13079 |
| EXSM |
40.02044 |
34.24351 |
– |
31.46832 |
– |
|
| Chennai |
Open |
49.51638 |
34.42298 |
25.07678 |
39.35185 |
40.15900 |
| EXSM |
41.41865 |
31.47938 |
– |
30.06791 |
– |
|
| Jammu-Srinagar |
Open |
52.53989 |
35.49769 |
25.03159 |
38.15633 |
41.68780 |
| EXSM |
52.54723 |
51.37154 |
– |
– |
– |
|
| Patna |
Open |
67.59427 |
49.65962 |
25.23387 |
62.71106 |
55.43576 |
| EXSM |
45.88901 |
62.48349 |
– |
30.65770 |
41.28555 |
|
| Kolkata |
Open |
63.44130 |
45.72091 |
34.71880 |
46.82396 |
40.05217 |
| EXSM |
41.20219 |
34.70355 |
– |
31.09488 |
– |
|
| Gorakhpur |
Open |
63.90721 |
44.13580 |
25.24085 |
51.37573 |
40.09961 |
| EXSM |
49.03969 |
35.61531 |
– |
35.62397 |
– |
|
| Siliguri |
Open |
62.07384 |
44.20719 |
32.31988 |
55.41867 |
40.16589 |
| EXSM |
56.09925 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
| Ranchi |
Open |
61.61490 |
39.67185 |
31.05110 |
48.48820 |
40.44210 |
| EXSM |
41.03813 |
– |
46.23625 |
31.03022 |
– |
|
| Malda |
Open |
63.08442 |
41.57529 |
39.81481 |
55.98383 |
49.80281 |
| EXSM |
42.99572 |
37.46632 |
– |
32.85305 |
– |
|
| Mumbai |
Open |
57.17514 |
36.68775 |
30.48695 |
44.08769 |
40.17738 |
| EXSM |
40.21201 |
40.26785 |
– |
31.25524 |
– |
|
| Thiruvananthpuram |
Open |
48.93023 |
30.06046 |
31.49086 |
48.90687 |
40.09009 |
| EXSM |
41.36303 |
– |
– |
30.49377 |
– |
|
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RRB ALP 2025-26 application form was released on April 12, 2025. The last date to fill the application form was extended till May 19, 2025. The application form and fee can be submitted online only. The application fee for the exam is INR 250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC) categories. Candidates belonging to other categories are required to pay INR 500.