Railway Assistant Loco Pilot Jobs 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board is hiring 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilots across India, with online applications open from April 12 to May 11, 2025. Only 30 positions are available in the Guwahati region.
Job Details
- Position: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Starting salary: ₹19,900 per month plus allowances
- Total vacancies: 9,970 positions nationwide
Eligibility
- Age: 18-30 years (as of July 1, 2025)
- Age relaxation:
- OBC-NCL: 3 extra years (up to 33)
- SC/ST: 5 extra years (up to 35)
Education Required
You need ONE of these qualifications:
- 10th pass + ITI certificate in relevant trades (Fitter, Electrician, etc.)
- 10th pass + apprenticeship in similar trades
- 3-year diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering
- Engineering degree in these subjects
Medical & Physical Standards
- Medical standard: A1 category
- Vision: Perfect eyesight (6/6) without glasses
- Must pass tests for color vision and other eye functions
Application Fee
| Categories | Fees |
| General category: | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PWDs/Women/Transgender/Minorities/Economically backward: | ₹250 (refundable after first exam) |
How to Apply
- Visit the RRB official website
- Click on the application link
- Fill in your personal and educational details
- Upload your photo and signature
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and print your completed form
Important Dates
| Application starts: | April 12, 2025 |
| Application ends: | May 11, 2025 |
Help & Support
- Phone: 0172-565-3333 or 9592001188
- Email: rrbhelp@csc.gov.in
- Support hours: 10 AM to 5 PM
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FAQs for RRB ALP Recruitment 2025
Q. What qualifications do I need to apply for the Assistant Loco Pilot position?
Ans: You need either 10th pass plus ITI in relevant trades (like Fitter, Electrician), OR 10th pass with apprenticeship in these trades, OR a 3-year diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering, OR an engineering degree in these fields.
Q. What is the age limit for RRB ALP 2025 recruitment?
Ans: The age limit is 18-30 years as of July 1, 2025. Age relaxation is available: 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
Q. How much is the application fee and is it refundable?
Ans: General category candidates must pay ₹500. SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PWDs, Women, Transgender, Minorities, and Economically backward class candidates pay ₹250, which is refundable after appearing in the first exam.
Q. What are the medical standards required for Assistant Loco Pilot?
Ans: You need A1 medical standard with perfect eyesight (6/6 vision without glasses) and must pass tests for color vision, binocular vision, field of vision, and night vision.
Q. How many posts are available and what is the starting salary?
Ans: There are 9,970 posts available across India (with 30 posts in Guwahati region). The starting salary is ₹19,900 per month plus additional allowances.