RRB Announces Final Results for Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2025
Announcement of Final Results
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the final results for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment for 2025 on October 1, 2025. This recruitment drive commenced in November 2024 and included several examination phases leading to the final selection.
Next Steps for Selected Candidates
A total of 18,735 candidates have successfully passed the written exams. These individuals are now set to undergo document verification (DV) and medical examinations, which are crucial steps in the selection process. Following the completion of these stages, the final list of selected Assistant Loco Pilots will be published.
The ALP role is vital for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of trains within the Indian Railways network.
Timeline of the Recruitment Process
The recruitment process for ALP began last year, with the first Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) held from November 25 to 29, 2024. The second CBT (CBT-2) occurred on May 2 and 6, 2025, followed by the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) on July 15 and August 31, 2025.
Candidates who cleared all these stages—totaling 18,735—are now shortlisted for the next steps.
Applicant Statistics
This year, over 49 lakh candidates applied for the ALP recruitment, a significant increase compared to the 25 lakh applications received in 2018. Specifically, RRB Ranchi recorded 45,449 applications.
Training for Selected Candidates
Candidates who pass the document verification and medical tests will undergo a mandatory training program lasting 120 days. Only after this training will they officially be appointed as Assistant Loco Pilots.
How to Access Your Results
Candidates can check their RRB ALP 2025 results by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: rrbcdg.gov.in
- Click on the CEN 1/2025 – Assistant Loco Pilot link on the homepage.
- Open the document verification list link to find your roll number.
- To view your scorecard, click “Link to view scorecard”, enter the required details, and submit.
- Your scorecard will be displayed on the screen and can be downloaded for future reference.
Overview of Exam Participation
- CBT-1: Approximately 25–30 lakh candidates participated, with only 50–60% of applicants typically taking the exam.
- CBT-2: About 2–3 lakh candidates who passed CBT-1 took the second stage in May 2025.
- CBAT: Roughly 50,000–60,000 candidates who cleared CBT-2 participated in the aptitude test during July and August 2025.
- Final Stage: 18,735 candidates have been shortlisted for document verification and medical examination.
Conclusion
The RRB ALP 2025 recruitment represents one of the largest railway recruitment initiatives, emphasizing merit-based selection for this essential operational role. Candidates are encouraged to complete their document verification and medical tests promptly to secure their final appointment.