The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released exam city details for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Computer Based Test 2 (CBT 2). Candidates can check their exam city and date to plan their travel. The admit cards for the RRB ALP CBT 2 exam will be available for download from April 28, 2025 . The exams will take place from May 2 to May 6, 2025 . This recruitment drive aims to fill 18,799 Assistant Loco Pilot posts across Indian Railways.
Candidates who successfully passed CBT 1 and applied for the ALP posts can download their CBT 2 exam city details and admit cards from the official RRB website, rrbapply.gov.in . You will need your Application Number and Date of Birth to log in.
Key Dates for RRB ALP Recruitment
Here are the important dates related to the RRB ALP recruitment:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | January 20, 2024 |
| Application Start Date | January 20, 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | February 19, 2024 |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | November 25-29, 2024 |
| CBT 1 Result Date | February 26, 2025 |
| CBT 2 Exam City Available | April 22, 2025 |
| CBT 2 Admit Card Release | April 28, 2025 |
| CBT 2 Exam Date | May 2-6, 2025 |
Application Fee Details
The application fees for the RRB ALP recruitment were as follows:
| Category | Application Fee | Refund Amount (on appearing for CBT 1) |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹500/- | ₹400/- |
| SC/ST/EBC/Female/Transgender | ₹250/- | ₹250/- |
Fees were paid through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.
Vacancy and Eligibility
Total Posts
There are a total of 18,799 posts for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP).
Age Limit
As of July 1, 2024 , candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age.
Eligibility for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Candidates needed one of the following qualifications:
- 10th pass (Matric) with ITI Certificate in a relevant trade.
- 10th pass with a Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering.
- BE/B.Tech Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering.
Category-wise Vacancy Details
The 18,799 posts are divided as follows:
| General (Gen) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8149 | 4538 | 1798 | 2735 | 1579 | 18799 |
RRB ALP Salary
Selected Assistant Loco Pilots receive an initial pay of ₹24,904 per month . This includes a basic salary plus allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Travel Allowance (TA).
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern
The CBT 2 exam has two papers:
| Paper | Subject Name | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paper 2 | Relevant Trade | 75 | 75 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 175 | 175 | 150 Minutes |
Marking Scheme: For every correct answer, 1 mark is given. For every wrong answer, 1/3 mark is deducted.
RRB ALP Selection Process
The selection for RRB ALP posts includes several stages:
- Computer Based Test 1 (CBT 1)
- Computer Based Test 2 (CBT 2)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
How to Download Your Admit Card
Follow these steps to download your RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card from April 28, 2025 :
- Go to the official RRB website: rrbapply.gov.in
- Look for the link to download the RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card or Hall Ticket 2025. Click on it.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) in the required fields.
- Click the ‘Submit’ or ‘Login’ button.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download and save the admit card. It is important to print a copy.
- Remember to carry this printed admit card and a valid photo ID to the examination hall.