The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced 9,970 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) across all zones. This opportunity is for candidates who missed the previous recruitment or did not qualify for the CBT 1 Exam. The Indian Railways has approved these vacancies, and the detailed notification will be released soon. RRB ALP New Vacancy 2025-26 Updates A recent update on social media has revealed exciting news for job seekers! The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is set to release 9,970 ALP vacancies for the 2025-26 recruitment cycle. This decision was made after assessments conducted by various zonal railways. If you were unable to participate in the last ALP recruitment process, this is a valuable opportunity, as Railway job notifications are not frequent. Stay tuned for the official notification, which will provide comprehensive details. RRB ALP New Vacancy 2025-26 Notification Although the official notification has not yet been uploaded on the RRB website, the latest information confirms that the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment notification is expected to be released in 2025. Among the railway zones, East Coast Railway has the highest number of openings with 1,461 vacancies, whereas North Eastern Railway has the lowest, with 100 vacancies. Candidates should refer to the official notice for a detailed breakdown of vacancies across different railway zones. Railway-Wise RRB ALP Vacancy Distribution The Railway Board has conducted a comprehensive assessment of vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP) across different zonal railways using the Online Indenting and Recruitment Management System (OIRMS). The finalized vacancy distribution will be included in the official notification. Zonal RailwayVacanciesCentral Railway376East Central Railway700East Coast Railway1,461Eastern Railway868 (768+100*)North Central Railway508North Eastern Railway100Northeast Frontier Railway125Northern Railway521North Western Railway679South Central Railway989South East Central Railway568South Eastern Railway921 (796+125*)Southern Railway510West Central Railway759Western Railway885Metro Railway Kolkata225Total9,970 Note: 100 vacancies of Metro Railway Kolkata are included under Eastern Railway (ER), and 125 vacancies are included under South Eastern Railway (SER). Important Instructions for Zonal Railways Finalization of Indent: Zonal Railways must finalize the revised indent using the Online Indenting and Recruitment Management System (OIRMS) within one week from the notification date (March 19, 2025). Reservation Compliance: All placements must adhere to SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservation norms, ensuring backlog vacancies are also considered. Inter-Railway Transfers Considered: The distribution of vacancies includes pending and approved inter-railway transfer requests. Stay updated with the official RRB notification for further details and application procedures!