Railway ALP Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 9970 Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancies
The Ministry of Railways has officially announced 9970 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts through a Centralized Employment Notification for the year 2025. This is a golden opportunity for candidates preparing for railway jobs to start a career as an ALP in Indian Railways.
Railway ALP Recruitment 2025 – Overview
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Organization: Indian Railways
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Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
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Total Vacancies: 9970
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Job Location: Across India (Zonal Allocation)
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Notification Date: 19 March 2025
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Application Mode: Online
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Official Website: Indian Railways Official Website
Zonal Railway-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Zonal Railway | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Central Railway | 376 |
| East Central Railway | 700 |
| East Coast Railway | 1461 |
| Eastern Railway | 868* |
| 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 | 921* |
| Southern Railway | 510 |
| West Central Railway | 759 |
| Western Railway | 885 |
| Metro Railway, Kolkata | 225 |
| Total | 9970 |
*Note: The Eastern Railway includes 100 Metro vacancies and South Eastern Railway includes 125 Metro vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria
The detailed eligibility requirements including age limit, educational qualifications, and medical standards will be mentioned in the official notification. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for updates.
Selection Process
The selection procedure will likely include the following stages:
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Computer Based Test (CBT) – Stage I
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CBT – Stage II
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Computer-Based Aptitude Test (for ALP only)
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Document Verification and Medical Examination
Final selection will be based on merit and medical fitness.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply online once the application link is activated. Here are the steps to follow:
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Visit the official Indian Railways Recruitment Portal.
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Navigate to the recruitment section and find the ALP 2025 notification.
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Register and fill in your personal, educational, and contact details.
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Upload the required documents including your photo and signature.
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Pay the application fee (if applicable).
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Submit and save your application for future reference.
Important Dates
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Notification Release Date: March 19, 2025
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Application Start Date: To be announced
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Application Last Date: To be announced
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Exam Date: To be announced
Important Links
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Official Notification: Click Here (Update this with actual PDF link)
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Apply Online: Click Here (Will be updated once applications open)
