Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has published the Centralised Employment Notice CEN 01/2025 for the massive recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts across various railway zones throughout India. This recruitment drive offers 10,970 vacant posts in Indian Railways, providing an exceptional career path in technical operations and public rail transport.

Key Highlights & Job Profile

Selected candidates will be appointed to Pay Level-2 under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix with attractive starting basic pay plus applicable DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and Running Allowance. Duties include assisting the Loco Pilot in operating locomotives, monitoring signals, tracking safety parameters, and executing train operations safely and efficiently.

CategoryWise Allocation & Reservations

• Total Vacancies: 10,970 across major railway zones including Central, Western, Northern, Eastern, Southern, and North Eastern zones.
• Reservation Policy: Relaxations and quota reservations are strictly provided for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, and ExServicemen as per Government of India guidelines.
• Employment Location: Various railway divisions and operational headquarters across India.

Aspirants holding ITI, Diploma, or Engineering degrees in designated trades must review eligibility guidelines, physical standards, and vision criteria before completing their application.