The RRB ALP Vacancy 2025 has been released by the official sources. In 2025, the board will recruit candidates for 9,970 vacant positions in the assistant loco pilot post. The number of vacancies has reduced as compared to the previous year. This article will provide you with a good understanding of the RRB ALP Zone Wise Vacancy details, vacancy trends, registration process, and more.
RRB ALP Vacancy 2025
Candidates will be able to apply for the vacancies from 12th April, 2025. The last date for registration is 11th May, 2025. To be recruited as an assistant loco pilot, candidates will have to qualify through various selection stages. The major selection stages include:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT 1)
- Computer-Based Test (CBT 2)
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB ALP Vacancy Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the ALP examination to recruit candidates for assistant loco pilot positions. The table below shows the RRB ALP Vacancy overview details for candidates:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Posts Name | Assistant Loco Pilots |
| Category | Railways |
| RRB ALP Notification | Released |
| RRB ALP Vacancy 2025 | 9,970 |
| RRB ALP Apply Online Date | 12th April - 11th May |
| Official Website | RRB |
RRB ALP Zone Wise Vacancy 2025
The loco pilot vacancies in 2025 will vary according to the RRB zone and the category of a candidate. The RRB ALP Zone Wise Vacancy details are tabulated below for candidates:
| RRB | Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Ex-SM | Total |
|---|
| AHMEDABAD | WR | 223 | 74 | 37 | 130 | 33 | 50 | 497 |
| AJMER | NWR | 162 | 62 | 73 | 133 | 49 | 69 | 679 |
| WCR | WCR | 109 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 141 |
| ALLAHABAD | NR | 33 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 80 |
| NCR | NCR | 218 | 72 | 50 | 110 | 58 | 51 | 508 |
| BHOPAL | WR | 23 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 46 |
| WCR | WCR | 221 | 103 | 53 | 130 | 111 | 62 | 618 |
| BHUBANESWAR | ECR | 454 | 205 | 119 | 121 | 29 | 93 | 928 |
| BILASPUR | SECR | 228 | 86 | 43 | 155 | 56 | 57 | 568 |
| CHANDIGARH | NR | 188 | 56 | 28 | 117 | 44 | 44 | 433 |
| CHENNAI | SR | 155 | 56 | 37 | 73 | 41 | 37 | 362 |
| GORAKHPUR | NER | 32 | 12 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 100 |
| GUWAHATI | NFR | 13 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| JAMMU-SRINAGAR | NR | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| KOLKATA | SER | 95 | 39 | 19 | 61 | 48 | 27 | 262 |
| ER | ER | 194 | 71 | 39 | 153 | 1 | 46 | 458 |
| MALDA | ER | 171 | 66 | 37 | 103 | 33 | 42 | 410 |
| SER | SER | 10 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 24 |
| SCR | SCR | 9 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| MUMBAI | CR | 152 | 56 | 28 | 102 | 38 | 38 | 376 |
| WR | WR | 138 | 51 | 26 | 93 | 34 | 34 | 342 |
| MUZAFFARPUR | ECR | 36 | 13 | 7 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 89 |
| PATNA | ECR | 14 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33 |
| RANCHI | ECR | 234 | 87 | 43 | 156 | 58 | 58 | 578 |
| SER | SER | 255 | 105 | 45 | 164 | 66 | 63 | 635 |
| SECUNDERABAD | SCR | 435 | 136 | 70 | 110 | 216 | 98 | 967 |
| ECoR | ECoR | 216 | 80 | 40 | 144 | 53 | 53 | 533 |
| SILIGURI | NFR | 39 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 95 |
| THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | SR | 55 | 25 | 15 | 32 | 21 | 15 | 148 |
| TOTAL | | 4116 | 1716 | 858 | 2289 | 991 | 1004 | 9970 |
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RRB ALP Vacancy Trends
The vacancies for assistant loco pilots have reduced as compared to the previous year. Given below are the details for the RRB ALP Vacancy over the last few years:
| Year | RRB ALP Vacancy |
|---|
| 2014 | 26,000 |
| 2018 | 27,795 |
| 2024 | 18,799 |
| 2025 | 9,970 |
RRB ALP Application Process 2025
It is very important to know the correct steps for applying to the RRB ALP examination. The details of the RRB ALP Apply Online process are given below for candidates:
- Visit the official RRB website of your region
- Search and click on the option "Apply Now"
- Provide the basic details such as name, date of birth, guardian's details, as required
- Mention your valid mobile number and email ID for verification
- After verification, you will receive a unique registration ID
- Log in using the registration ID and password
- Complete the RRB ALP Application Form
- Upload the required documents and scanned images of the photograph and signature as per the required dimensions
- Pay the application fee through debit or credit cards, UPI, or net banking
- Proofread all the documents before submitting
- After checking, submit the application
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RRB ALP Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay an application fee for registration. The application fee will vary as per the category of the applicant. However, the board also issues refunds to the candidates after deducting certain bank charges. Given below are the RRB ALP Application Fee details:
| Category | Fees | Refund |
|---|
| General/OBC | Rs.500/- | Rs.400/- |
| SC/ST/Female Candidates/Ex-servicemen/EBC | Rs.250/- | Rs.250/- |
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