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Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CEN 01/2025 Recruitment Syllabus
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Important DatesApplication Fee
  • Notification Released : 09 January 2025
  • Online Application Start : 10 January 2025
  • Online Application Last Date : 09 February 2025
  • CBT 1 Exam Date : 25-29 November 2025
  • CBT 1 Result : 25 April 2026
  • CBT 2 Admit Card : To be announced
  • CBT 2 Exam Date : July-August 2026 (Tentative)
  • Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) : September 2026
  • General / OBC / EWS : Rs.500/-
  • SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minorities / PwD : Rs.250/-
  • Refund : Rs.400 to Gen/OBC and full Rs.250 to reserved categories
  • Payment Mode : Online (UPI, Card, Net Banking) or SBI Bank Challan
Age Limit
  • Minimum Age : 18 Years
  • Maximum Age : 33 Years (as on 01 July 2025)
  • Age Relaxation : OBC +3 Years, SC/ST +5 Years, PwD +10 Years
  • As per RRB CEN 01/2025 rules
Total PostEligibility
9970
  • 10th (Matriculation) Passed from a recognised board
  • ITI in relevant trade OR Diploma in Engineering
  • OR B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline
  • Indian citizen with valid photo identity proof
  • Should meet medical standards (A-1 category for ALP)
Selection Process
  • CBT 1 (Computer Based Test - Qualifying)
  • CBT 2 (Computer Based Test - Merit Deciding)
  • Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) - Qualifying
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination (A-1 category)
Exam Pattern / Other Details
  • CBT 1 : 75 Questions, 75 Marks, 60 Minutes
  • CBT 1 Sections : Maths, Reasoning, General Science, GK
  • CBT 2 Part A : 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 90 Minutes
  • CBT 2 Part B : 75 Questions, 75 Marks, 60 Minutes (Qualifying)
  • Marking : +1 for correct, -1/3 for wrong
  • CBAT : Qualifying test for ALP posts
  • Final Merit : Based on CBT 2 Part A + CBAT performance
Important Links
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RRB Official Website (Choose your RRB)Click Here
Download RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 NotificationClick Here
RRB ALP Recruitment PageClick Here
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RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026 Syllabus Released

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has officially published the detailed syllabus for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment Examination 2026 under CEN 01/2025 notification. Candidates who are preparing for the ALP examination can now check and download the official syllabus PDF along with the latest exam pattern, marking scheme, and subject-wise topics from the official RRB website at rrbcdg.gov.in. The syllabus is essential for candidates to plan their preparation strategy effectively.

The RRB ALP recruitment was notified on 09 January 2025 for a massive 9970 vacancies of Assistant Loco Pilot in Indian Railways across various zones. The application window was open from 10 January to 09 February 2025. The CBT-1 examination was conducted from 25 to 29 November 2025, and its result was declared on 25 April 2026. Candidates who qualified in CBT-1 are now eligible to appear in CBT-2, which is tentatively scheduled for July-August 2026. The Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) will be conducted in September 2026 for those who clear CBT-2.

The RRB ALP selection process includes four stages — CBT 1 (qualifying), CBT 2 (merit-deciding, with Part A and Part B), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT, qualifying), and Document Verification. The CBT-1 will have 75 questions of 75 marks in 60 minutes covering Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, and General Knowledge. CBT-2 Part A will have 100 questions of 100 marks in 90 minutes, while Part B (qualifying) will have 75 questions of 75 marks in 60 minutes on relevant trade subjects. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and each wrong answer carries a penalty of 1/3 mark (negative marking).

Sarkari Notice 247 advises all candidates to carefully review the official syllabus PDF and start their preparation accordingly. The Mathematics section covers topics like Number System, BODMAS, LCM/HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, and Speed/Distance. The Reasoning section covers Analogies, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, and Problem Solving. General Science covers Physics, Chemistry, and Biology up to 10th standard. The trade-specific Part B covers subjects based on the candidate's ITI trade or Engineering discipline. Candidates should also practice previous year question papers and mock tests to get familiar with the exam pattern. The salary for Assistant Loco Pilot starts at Rs.19900-63200 per month plus running allowance, which takes the gross emolument to approximately Rs.45000-55000 per month.

How to Download RRB ALP Syllabus 2026 PDF

  • Visit the official RRB website of your zone (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in)
  • Click on "Recruitment" or "Notifications" section
  • Look for "CEN 01/2025 ALP Syllabus" or "ALP Notification" link
  • Click on the link to download the syllabus PDF
  • Save the PDF on your device for offline reference
  • Read the syllabus carefully and plan your preparation
  • Focus on Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, and trade subjects

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. When was RRB ALP syllabus 2026 released?
RRB released the Assistant Loco Pilot syllabus along with the CEN 01/2025 notification on 09 January 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in RRB ALP recruitment?
A total of 9970 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies have been notified across various RRB zones in India.
Q3. What is the exam pattern for RRB ALP?
CBT 1: 75 Q, 75 Marks, 60 min. CBT 2 Part A: 100 Q, 100 Marks, 90 min. Part B: 75 Q, 75 Marks, 60 min (qualifying). CBAT: Qualifying.
Q4. Is there negative marking in RRB ALP exam?
Yes, there is negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer. Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
Q5. What is the eligibility for RRB ALP post?
10th passed + ITI in relevant trade OR Diploma in Engineering OR B.E./B.Tech. Age 18-33 years as on 01 July 2025.
Q6. What is the salary of RRB Assistant Loco Pilot?
Pay scale is Rs.19900-63200 per month plus running allowance. Gross emolument approx Rs.45000-55000 per month.