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RRB Announces Re-Exam for Assistant Loco Pilot Positions

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a re-examination for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) positions due to technical issues during the previous exam. Candidates can download their admit cards starting August 27, 2025, with the re-exam scheduled for August 31, 2025. This article provides essential details about the exam pattern, important dates, and steps to download the admit card, ensuring candidates are well-prepared for the upcoming test.
By Ambika Singh Aug 24, 2025, 21:15 IST

Re-Exam Announcement for Assistant Loco Pilot


The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has declared a re-examination for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) roles. This re-exam is specifically for candidates who encountered technical issues during the exam conducted on July 15, 2025. The City Intimation Slip for this re-exam has been issued, and candidates can begin downloading their Admit Card from August 27, 2025. The re-exam is scheduled for August 31, 2025.


Essential Information

Key Details:

  • Position: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
  • Total Vacancies: 18,799
  • Re-exam Date: August 31, 2025
  • Admit Card Download Start Date: August 27, 2025
  • City Intimation Slip: Available on the official website

This re-exam is intended for candidates who faced technical difficulties during the July 15, 2025 exam. Only those who successfully passed CBT-2 will be eligible for this re-exam.


Important Guidelines

Important Information:

  • Admit Card will be accessible online, and candidates must download it from the official website rrbapply.gov.in.
  • The Admit Card will not be sent via post, and previously issued admit cards will not be accepted. Candidates must utilize the newly downloaded admit card.
  • The Admit Card will be available 4 days prior to the exam, starting from August 27, 2025.


Exam Pattern for RRB ALP

RRB ALP Exam Structure:

The selection process comprises three stages:

  1. CBT-1: A one-hour exam featuring 75 objective-type questions, with a negative marking of 1/3 mark.
  2. CBT-2: Candidates will answer 175 questions within 2.5 hours, also with a negative marking of 1/3 mark.
  3. CBAT: A Computer-based Aptitude Test (no negative marking).

Those who pass CBT-2 will be invited to take the CBAT. The final stages include Document Verification and a Medical Test.


Steps to Download the Admit Card

How to Obtain Your Admit Card:

  1. Visit the official website: rrbapply.gov.in
  2. Log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
  3. If you have forgotten your password, utilize the 'Forget Password' option to reset it.
  4. Download the Admit Card and print it out.

For any inquiries, the RRB has established a Helpdesk available from Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM.

Ensure you download your admit card starting August 27 and prepare for the upcoming exam!