Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is ready to issue a centralized employment notification (CEN) for the recruitment of 9970 assistant loco pilots (ALP) in various zonal railway. The competent authority has approved vacancies for the year 2025, paving the way for a large -scale recruitment drive. This announcement has created enthusiasm among the candidates seeking stable and prestigious job opportunities in Indian Railways.
9970 RRB ALP vacancies announced for 2025-26
RRB ALP recruitment 2025-26 is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in Indian Railways. With the announcement of 9970 vacancies in various fields, the competition is expected to be high. Candidates should start preparing early by focusing on courses, previous year papers and mock tests. Candidates interested in applying for RRB ALP 2025-26 should be monitored for notification release, which will provide details on eligibility, application dates and selection process.
RRB ALP vacancies Indent for 2025-26
RRB ALP 2025-26 Vacancy Distribution
9970 vacancies of Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP) are distributed in various zonal railways in India. A total of 9970 ALP vacancies have been approved for the notification, and the official advertisement is expected to be released soon. Below is the breakdown of approved vacancies:
| RRB ALP 2025-26 Vacancy Distribution | |
| Division | Approved vacancies |
| Central railway | 376 |
| East Central Railway | 700 |
| East Coast Railway | 1461 |
| East 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 | 9970 |
RRB ALP 2025-26 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for RRB ALP recruitment 2025-26, candidates have to fulfill the following criteria:
Educational qualification:
Candidates will have to complete the ITI certificate in a relevant business or a diploma in mechanical / electrical / electronics / automobile engineering from a recognized institute -Matriculation / SSLC.
Age limit:
The minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years. According to government rules, age discount will apply for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-Servicemen.
RRB ALP 2025-26 Selection Process
The selection process for RRB ALP recruitment 2025-26 includes the following stages:
Computer-based test (CBT) Step 1: It is a screening test covering mathematics, general intelligence and logic, general science and general awareness.
Computer-based test (CBT) Step 2: This stage consists of two parts:
- Part A: Included Mathematics, Basic Science and Engineering, General Intelligence and Logic.
- Part B: Business-specific questions based on ITI or Diploma course.
Computer-based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Only ALP is applied to posts.
Document verification and medical examination: Candidates cleaning all CBT and CBAT (if applied) will be called for document verification and medical fitness testing.
