Railway Recruitment (ALP/Technician) 2025 Eligibility Criteria

    RRB ALP 2025 Eligibility Criteria

    Indian Railways has issued the RRB ALP exam 2025 notification through Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) announcing 9970 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilots positions. Those interested in applying for the RRB ALP Exam 2025 can submit their applications online through the official website. 

    The RRB ALP eligibility criteria is the first and most important thing every candidate must check before applying for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post in Indian Railways. It clearly defines the required age limit, educational qualifications, nationality, and medical fitness standards that applicants must meet. Fulfilling all the conditions of the RRB ALP eligibility criteria ensures that candidates can move forward in the selection process without any risk of disqualification later.

    RRB ALP Educational Criteria 2025

    The RRB ALP educational criteria is one of the key conditions that candidates must meet to be eligible for the Assistant Loco Pilot post in Indian Railways. As per the guidelines, candidates must have passed Matriculation or Class 10th from a recognised board. Along with this, they should possess a technical qualification such as an ITI certificate in a specific trade from NCVT or SCVT, or have completed an Apprenticeship in a relevant trade. Alternatively, candidates with a Diploma or Degree in Engineering disciplines like Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile are also considered eligible. Meeting the RRB ALP educational criteria ensures that candidates have the necessary technical skills and knowledge required for this highly responsible railway job.

    For complete details on RRB ALP 2025 educational criteria, candidates can refer to the following table.

    Name of the PostEducational Qualification
    Assistant Loco Pilot

    Matriculation / SSLC, ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Armature and Coil Winder / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Fitter / Heat Engine / Instrument Mechanic / Machinist / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV / Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic / Turner / Wireman

    OR 
    Matriculation / SSLC, Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above

    OR 
    3 years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering

    OR
    Combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI.

    Candidates with Degree in the Engineering disciplines mentioned above can also apply.

    RRB ALP Age Criteria 2025 (as on 01-07-2025)

    The most common thing which makes candidates worried about is whether they are eligible by age for the post or not. The Railway Recruitment Board is inviting applications from young candidates within the age group of a minimum age of 18 years and a maximum age of 30 years for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot. Details on the Railways recruitment ALP 2025 age criteria are given below:

    PostAge Criteria (as on 01-07-2025)
    Assistant Loco Pilot Minimum Age - 18 years / Maximum Age - 30 years

    RRB ALP Age relaxation 2025 

    There is an upper age relaxation provided by the government of India to certain communities like OBC (Non creamy Layer)/SC/ST/ or Female candidates, Widowed/Divorced or Group ‘C’, or ‘D’ railway staff, along with other candidates. Those candidates who fall under any of the following categories and are seeking age relaxation can take advantage of that. For a complete table on Railways recruitment ALP 2025 age relaxation, please refer below:

    Sr. NoCategoryAge Relaxation
    1. Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe candidates  5 years
    2. Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates 3 years 
    3. Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months service after attestation Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years
    4. All persons who have ordinarily been domiciled in the state of J & K during 01.01.1980 and 31.12.1989 5 years
    5. Persons affected by 1984 riots 5 years 
    6. Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
    • PWD(SC-ST)–15years
    • PWD(OBC)–13years
    • PWD (Gen) –10 years
    7. Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in  minimum of 3 years service (continuous or in broken spells)
    • SC-ST–45years of age
    • OBC–43years of age
    • Gen–40 years of age
    8. Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes Up to the length of service rendered (or) 5 Years, whichever is lower
    9. Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried
    • SC-ST–40 years of age
    • OBC–38 years of age
    • Gen–35 years of age
    10. Course Completed Act Apprentices applying for the  posts for which minimum qualification is ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship Shall be relaxed to the extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961
    11. Candidates who are Course Completed Act Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years
    • SC-ST–40 years of age
    • OBC–38 years of age
    • Gen–35 years of age

    RRB ALP Medical Standard Test 2025

    Before opting for the desired post, a candidate needs to ensure that he/she is eligible for the desired post. If by any chance the candidate fails in any of the standards, his/her candidature will be rejected, and no alternate appointment shall be given to him/her. Medical standard tests will be carried out with those candidates who qualify for the Railways recruitment ALP 2025 examination (First stage and Second Stage). A medical test will be conducted to check that the candidates are fit to carry out the duties needed for the opted post in the Railways Recruitment exam. Visual Acuity Standard is an essential medical fitness for railway service. For complete details on a medical standard for the RRB ALP 2025 exam, please refer to the table below:

    Sl. NoMedical StandardPhysical FitnessVisual Acuity
    1 A-1 Physically fit in all respects Distance Vision: 6/6, 6/6 without glasses with fogging test (must not accept +2D) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6,0.6 without glasses and Must pass tests for Color Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision etc.
    2 B-1 Physically fit in all respects 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to 2 B-1 exceed 4D) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision etc
    3 B-2 Physically fit in all respects 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass test for Binocular Vision etc.
    4 C-1 Physically fit in all respects Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required.

    RRB ALP 2025 Qualifying marks

    There will be a minimum qualifying mark requirement in the Railways recruitment ALP 2025 exam. There are generally three stages in the examination pattern. For each stage candidates have to acquire minimum qualifying marks. There is certain relaxation given to reserved candidates.

    • First Stage (CBT-1) Qualifying Marks

    It is a screening exam to select candidates for CBT-2. For stage one, an unreserved candidate has to secure at least 40% of the maximum marks as qualifying marks, reserved candidates on the other hand, have to get 30% of the maximum marks. To know more details about the qualifying marks please refer the table below:

    StageQualifying marks
    First Stage CBT (Common for ALP/Technician) UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%. These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PWD candidates in case of shortage of PWD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.

    • Second Stage (CBT-2) Qualifying Marks

    For the second stage exam there are two parts and in both of the exams, the qualifying marks are different. Below are the details.

    • Second Stage Qualifying Marks (Part A)

    For Part A exam, the qualifying marks for all the categories are different. An unreserved category candidates need 40% of the maximum marks whereas an OBC and SC candidates have to get 30% of the maximum marks. Other details are provided below in the table.

     

    StageQualifying marks
    Second Stage CBT (Part A) UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%. These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PWD candidates in case of shortage of PWD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.

    • Second Stage Qualifying Marks (Part B)

    It is a qualifying test in nature and for CBT-2 Part B exam there is no relaxation permissible to any reserved candidates. All candidates have to acquire at least 35% marks to qualify their Part B exam.

    StageQualifying marks
    Second Stage CBT (Part B) 35 % (This is applicable to all candidates and no relaxation is permissible)

    Railway Recruitment Exam Eligibility Criteria FAQs

    A vital eligibility criterion for candidates aspiring to apply for the RRB ALP exam is the age limit. As per the RRB ALP notification 2024 guidelines, as on 01.07.2024 aspiring candidates should not exceed 30 years of age. Ensuring compliance with this age requirement is essential for those seeking a career as Assistant Loco Pilot in Indian Railways.
    Yes. RRB extends relaxation to candidates of SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer) and some other categories, in age criteria. However, the duration of relaxation varies across categories. It is essential for candidates falling under these categories to refer to the RRB ALP notification guidelines to ascertain the specific age allowances.
    Yes, Ex-servicemen are eligible to apply for RRB ALP exam, with age relaxation of 3-8 years allowed under different categories. Potential applicants are recommended to go through the complete RRB ALP notification to ensure accurate understanding and adherence to the prescribed guidelines during the application process for RRB ALP exam.
    You are eligible to apply for RRB ALP exam only if your final result has been officially declared on or before the specified date mentioned in the RRB ALP notification. This criterion ensures that candidates possess the required qualifications at the time of application, substantiating the authenticity and completeness of their credentials during the application process.
    No, candidates categorized as OBC but classified under the Creamy Layer are ineligible for any form of relaxation, as per the stipulated guidelines. It is imperative for candidates falling within this criterion to adhere to the prescribed age limits and other eligibility criteria without the benefit of relaxation.

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