The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has taken a crucial step forward in its massive 2025 recruitment drive for Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP). The board has officially published the application status for all candidates who submitted their forms for the coveted positions. This update serves as the first major checkpoint in the selection process for nearly ten thousand jobs.
Key Details and How to Check Your RRB ALP Status
This status update, which went live on 5 December 2025, is specifically for applicants who registered online between 12 April and 19 May 2025. To access their status, candidates must visit the official portal, rrbapply.gov.in, and log in using their unique Registration Number and Date of Birth. The RRB has also proactively sent notifications via SMS and registered email addresses to inform candidates.
The process to check is straightforward:
- Go to the official website: rrbapply.gov.in.
- Find and click on the dedicated “ALP Application Status 2025” link.
- Enter your login credentials (Registration Number and Date of Birth).
- Your application status will be displayed on the screen.
Candidates will see one of three statuses: Accepted, Provisionally/Conditionally Accepted, or Rejected. Those whose forms are rejected will be provided with the reasons. It is highly advisable to download or take a screenshot of the status page for all future reference and correspondence.
What Your Application Status Means for the Recruitment Process
This status check is more than just a formality; it determines eligibility for the next stage. Candidates with an Accepted status are clear to appear for the first-stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1). Those marked as Provisionally Accepted are also eligible for CBT-1 but may need to submit clarifications or additional documents at a later stage for final confirmation. Their admission to further stages is conditional upon fulfilling these requirements.
However, applications that are Rejected will not be considered further in this recruitment cycle. The RRB's notification for this recruitment, numbered CEN 01/2025, aims to fill a total of 9,970 ALP vacancies across various railway zones in India, which explains the enormous number of applicants.
Recruitment Timeline and Next Steps
The application window for RRB ALP 2025 saw significant interest. It opened on 12 April 2025 and was originally set to close on 11 May. Due to the overwhelming response, the deadline was extended to 19 May 2025. A correction window for certain candidates remained operational until 31 May 2025.
With the application status now known, the recruitment machinery will move to the next phases. The immediate next step for successful candidates is the CBT-1 examination. Those who qualify will then face CBT-2. Depending on the post, shortlisted candidates may also have to take a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). The final stages will involve thorough document verification and a mandatory medical examination.
Aspiring candidates must regularly check the official RRB portals for crucial updates, including the intimation of exam cities, the release of admit cards, and the announcement of exact exam dates. Staying informed through official channels is key to navigating this competitive process successfully.
