RRB ALP Exam Dates 2025 have been officially announced by the Railway Recruitment Boards for the Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment under CEN 01/2025. The examination will be conducted to fill 9,970 vacancies across various railway zones. The recruitment process includes CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, and Document Verification stages.
As per the official update, the CBT 1 examination will be held from February 16 to February 18, 2025 at multiple exam centres across India. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the official schedule to avoid missing important deadlines.
RRB ALP City Intimation Slip and Admit Card Dates 2025
The Railway Recruitment Boards have also announced the release dates for the city intimation slip and admit card. These documents are essential for appearing in the examination and must be downloaded within the given timeline.
The RRB ALP city intimation slip 2025 will be released 10 days before the exam, that is by February 6, 2025. This slip will inform candidates about their allotted exam city in advance. The RRB ALP admit card 2025 will be made available four days before the exam, by February 12, 2025. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card to the examination centre.
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025 for CBT 1
The RRB ALP CBT 1 exam pattern 2025 consists of four sections. The test is objective in nature and assesses candidates on basic aptitude and awareness. The total number of questions is 75, carrying 75 marks, with a total duration of 60 minutes.
The detailed exam pattern for RRB ALP CBT 1 is provided below for candidate reference.
Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
General Science | 20 | 20 |
General Awareness and Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
Total | 75 | 75 |
Candidates must prepare each section carefully, as CBT 1 serves as the qualifying stage for further rounds.
RRB ALP Vacancy Details 2025 Zone-wise
The RRB ALP recruitment 2025 aims to fill 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies across different railway zones. The vacancies are distributed among various categories including UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Ex-Servicemen.
The zone-wise RRB ALP vacancy break-up is provided below for clarity.
RRB Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | Ex-SM |
Ahmedabad | 223 | 74 | 37 | 130 | 33 | 497 | 50 |
Ajmer | 271 | 66 | 73 | 147 | 63 | 820 | 83 |
Allahabad | 251 | 84 | 56 | 131 | 66 | 588 | 59 |
Bhopal | 244 | 115 | 53 | 141 | 111 | 664 | 67 |
Bhubaneswar | 454 | 205 | 119 | 121 | 29 | 928 | 93 |
Bilaspur | 228 | 86 | 43 | 155 | 56 | 568 | 57 |
Chandigarh | 188 | 56 | 28 | 117 | 44 | 433 | 44 |
Chennai | 155 | 56 | 37 | 73 | 41 | 362 | 37 |
Gorakhpur | 32 | 12 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 100 | 10 |
Guwahati | 13 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 30 | 3 |
Kolkata | 289 | 110 | 58 | 214 | 49 | 720 | 73 |
Malda | 181 | 70 | 39 | 111 | 33 | 434 | 44 |
Mumbai | 299 | 110 | 56 | 201 | 74 | 740 | 74 |
Muzaffarpur | 36 | 13 | 7 | 24 | 9 | 89 | 9 |
Patna | 14 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 33 | 3 |
Ranchi | 489 | 192 | 88 | 320 | 124 | 1213 | 121 |
Secunderabad | 651 | 216 | 110 | 254 | 269 | 1500 | 151 |
Siliguri | 39 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 95 | 10 |
Thiruvananthapuram | 55 | 25 | 15 | 32 | 21 | 148 | 15 |
Total | 4116 | 1716 | 858 | 2289 | 991 | 9970 | 1004 |
RRB ALP Selection Process 2025
The RRB ALP selection process includes multiple stages. Candidates who qualify CBT 1 will be shortlisted for CBT 2. Those clearing CBT 2 will appear for the Computer-Based Aptitude Test, followed by Document Verification. Candidates are advised to prepare systematically for each stage to improve their chances of final selection in the RRB ALP Recruitment 2025.
