ALP Recruitment-2025: Selection Process of 90,000 Candidates Delayed Again, Re-Exam for Those Affected in 30 October CBAT on 12 November
Another exam date has been added for about 90,000 candidates waiting in the selection process of the railways' Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment-2025. Under recruitment for 10,970 posts, a re-exam on 12 November will be held for candidates affected in the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) held on 30 October.
As per the report, this may affect the timetable of the next stages. The railways had earlier indicated document verification (DV) in November and final panel from December 2026. RRB has given a re-exam chance to candidates in two categories.
ALP Recruitment-2025: Key Details
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | Railway ALP, CEN 01/2025 |
| Total posts | 10,970 |
| CBT-1 / CBT-2 | CBT-1 February 2026, CBT-2 28 July 2026 |
| Qualified for CBT-2 | About 1,58,705 candidates (after CBT-1) |
| CBAT | 30 October 2026 |
| Re-exam | 12 November 2026 |
| Next | Document verification and medical, then final panel |
Why a Re-Exam
To give another chance to candidates affected in the 30 October CBAT, RRB has fixed 12 November. As per the report, candidates in two categories have been given this opportunity. See RRB's notice for the full reasons and categories.
Impact on the Selection Process
- Dates of the next stages, document verification and medical, may slip.
- The railways' earlier tentative plan: DV in November and final panel from December 2026.
- Final ALP selection will be on merit built from CBT-2 and CBAT.
What Candidates Should Do
- Check your regional RRB website for the re-exam notice, city and admit card.
- Follow Aadhaar and identity instructions for the 12 November exam.
- Trust only official notices for later dates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is the ALP re-exam?
12 November 2026.
How many posts are in this recruitment?
10,970 under CEN 01/2025.
Who gets the re-exam?
Candidates in two categories affected in the 30 October CBAT.
What is the next stage?
Document verification and medical, then final panel; the timetable may be affected.
Note: This story has been written in our own words by the Emitrawala.com team, based on newspaper reports and public information. Figures and dates are as per the reports; please confirm with the official order or notice. See RRB's notice for the full details of re-exam categories. Source: Patrika (Bikaner).
