RRB ALP Recruitment 2025-26 Announced: 9970 Vacancies Approved, Tentative Dates Released
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a major recruitment drive for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 2025-26, with 9970 vacancies approved across all regions. This is great news for candidates who either missed the previous ALP recruitment or were unable to clear the RRB ALP CBT 1 exam last year.
A press release circulating on social media confirms the tentative RRB ALP 2025-26 vacancies, with the official notification expected soon. The Indian Railways has given the final approval for these vacancies, ensuring a massive recruitment opportunity.
Since RRB ALP recruitment is not announced frequently, this is a golden opportunity for aspiring candidates. Stay updated for the official notification, which will include details on eligibility, exam pattern, important dates, and the application process.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025-26: Notice, Vacancies, Eligibility & Selection Process
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025-26 Official Notice
Although the official notification has not yet been uploaded on the RRB website, a vacancy indent notice confirms that the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment is expected in 2025. The highest number of vacancies is 1,461 for East Coast Railway, while the lowest is 100 for North Eastern Railway. Check the detailed vacancy distribution below.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | March 2025 |
| Online Registration Start | 10 April 2025 (Tentative) |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 May 2025 |
RRB ALP 2025-26 New Vacancy Details
The Indian Railways has approved 9,970 vacancies across all zones. A detailed notification with complete eligibility criteria and the application process will soon be available at indianrailways.gov.in.
Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Zonal Railway | Vacancies Approved |
|---|---|
| Central Railway | 376 |
| East Central Railway | 700 |
| East Coast Railway | 1,461 |
| Eastern Railway | 768 |
| 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 | 796 |
| Southern Railway | 510 |
| West Central Railway | 759 |
| Western Railway | 885 |
| Metro Railway Kolkata | 225 |
| Total Vacancies | 9,970 |
RRB ALP 2025-26 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
✔ Matriculation/SSLC along with an ITI certificate in a relevant trade OR
✔ A Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering from a recognized institution.
✔ Matriculation/SSLC along with an ITI certificate in a relevant trade OR
✔ A Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering from a recognized institution.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen as per government rules.
RRB ALP 2025-26 Selection Process
The selection process consists of multiple stages, including:
1️⃣ CBT Stage 1: Get RRB ALP Previous Year Paper
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Science
- General Awareness
2️⃣ CBT Stage 2 (Two Parts):
- Part A: Mathematics, Basic Science & Engineering, General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Part B: Trade-specific questions based on ITI/Diploma syllabus
3️⃣ Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT):
- Only applicable for ALP posts
4️⃣ Document Verification & Medical Examination
- Candidates clearing all CBTs & CBAT (if applicable) will be called for document verification and a medical fitness test.