
At a Glance
- Total Vacancies
- 10,970 Posts
- Post Name
- Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
- Exam / Result Date
- 28 July 2026
- Application Last Date
- 19 May 2025
- Application Start Date
- 12 April 2025
- Conducting Body
- Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Eligibility
- 10th + ITI / Diploma / B.E / B.Tech
- Salary
- Level 2 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix
Quick Summary
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the CBT II Answer Key for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CEN 01/2025 on 05 August 2026. Download your response sheet and raise objections online.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) functions under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. It is primarily responsible for recruiting the working and supervisory staff (Group C) required for the smooth functioning of the Indian Railways across various zones.
RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 CBT II Answer Key – Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the Computer Based Test (CBT) II Answer Key for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment (Advt. No. CEN 01/2025) on 05 August 2026. Candidates who appeared for the CBT II examination on 28 July 2026 can now log in to the official portal to check their response sheets, calculate their tentative scores, and raise objections against any discrepancies.
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 01/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 10,970 Posts |
| CBT II Exam Date | 28 July 2026 |
| CBT II Answer Key Status | Released on 05 August 2026 |
Login with Registration Number and Date of Birth to view response sheet.
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 2025 – Important Dates
Below is the complete chronological timeline of the RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 recruitment cycle:
| Recruitment Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Started | 12 April 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 19 May 2025 |
| CBT I Exam Conducted | 13 to 18 February 2026 |
| CBT I Result Declared | 12 June 2026 |
| CBT II Exam Date | 28 July 2026 |
| CBT II Answer Key Released | 05 August 2026 |
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill a total of 10,970 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies across various RRB zones.
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 Years (As on 01/07/2025). Age relaxation is applicable as per RRB rules.
- Educational Qualification: Class 10th (Matriculation) with ITI from NCVT/SCVT in specified trades OR Class 10th with Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering OR B.E / B.Tech Degree in the respective disciplines.
RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 Zone-Wise Vacancy Details
The zone-wise and category-wise distribution of the 10,970 ALP vacancies is detailed below:
| RRB Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad WR | 223 | 33 | 130 | 74 | 37 | 497 |
| RRB Ajmer NWR | 162 | 49 | 133 | 262 | 73 | 679 |
| RRB Bhopal WCR | 221 | 111 | 130 | 103 | 53 | 618 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar ECOR | 646 | 92 | 193 | 270 | 154 | 1355 |
| RRB Bilaspur CR | 435 | 106 | 288 | 160 | 79 | 1068 |
| RRB Chandigarh NR | 188 | 44 | 117 | 56 | 28 | 433 |
| RRB Chennai SR | 155 | 41 | 73 | 56 | 37 | 362 |
| RRB Kolkata ER | 194 | 51 | 103 | 71 | 39 | 262 |
| RRB Kolkata SER | 95 | 48 | 61 | 39 | 19 | 458 |
| RRB Malda ER | 171 | 33 | 103 | 66 | 37 | 410 |
| RRB Mumbai CR | 152 | 38 | 102 | 56 | 28 | 376 |
| RRB Mumbai WR | 138 | 34 | 93 | 51 | 26 | 342 |
| RRB Prayagraj NCR | 218 | 58 | 110 | 72 | 50 | 508 |
| RRB Ranchi ECR | 234 | 58 | 156 | 87 | 43 | 578 |
| RRB Ranchi SER | 255 | 66 | 164 | 105 | 45 | 635 |
| RRB Secunderabad SCR | 435 | 110 | 216 | 136 | 70 | 967 |
| RRB Secunderabad ECOR | 246 | 60 | 164 | 91 | 45 | 606 |
Note: Only major zones with high vacancies are displayed above. For the complete list including zones like Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu & Srinagar, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Siliguri, and Thiruvananthapuram, refer to the official notification.
How to Download RRB ALP CBT II Answer Key 2026
Candidates can view their candidate response sheet and the official provisional answer key by following these steps:
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to the authorized RRB regional website or click on the direct digialm login link provided below.
- Login Credentials: Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth (as password) to access the candidate dashboard.
- Navigate to Candidate Response: Click on the "Candidate Response" tab to view the question paper, your marked answers, and the correct options declared by RRB.
- Evaluate Score: Calculate your probable score by awarding marks for correct answers and deducting marks for negative responses as per the RRB marking scheme.
- Raise Objections (if any): If you find any discrepancies, click on the "Objection Tracker" tab, select the question ID, state your reason, attach valid proof, and pay the requisite objection fee.
Railway RRB ALP CEN 01/2025 – Official Links
| Download CBT II Answer Key / Raise Objection | Click Here |
| Download CBT II Exam Notice | Notice PDF |
| Download Vacancy Increase Notice | Download PDF |
| Official Indian Railways Website | indianrailways.gov.in |






