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RRB ALP Salary 2025, Check Job Profile and Career Growth

Candidates must be looking for a stable and rewarding job in the Railways. For them, the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) role is a great choice. Starting with a basic pay of ₹19,900, the salary jumps to around ₹35,000–₹40,000 per month after training. It also includes attractive perks like HRA, DA, Night Duty Allowance, and more for aspirants. However, the total salary package can vary based on the specific post under the RRB ALP category. It’s a financially secure career with growth potential. Read and bookmark this article for complete details on the RRB ALP Salary 2025 and many more future announcements.

RRB ALP Salary 2025: Post-wise

The Assistant Loco Pilot’s initial pay is Rs. 19900 for Level 2 under the 7th Pay Commission. ALPs are posted as local pilots in different fields and receive different salaries. We have shared a detailed Post-wise RRB ALP Salary for RRB ALP, Loco Pilots, and Railway Technicians in the table below.

RRB ALP Salary 2025 (Post Wise)
Posts Salary
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000/-
Loco Pilot (Goods)
Rs 40,000 to Rs 56,000/-
Loco Pilot (Mail)
Rs 60,000 to Rs 78,000/-
Shunting Loco Pilot
Rs 28,000 to Rs 38,000/-
Loco Pilot Passenger (Passenger)
Rs 50,000 to Rs 66,000/-
Loco Pilot (High Speed)
Rs 77,000 to Rs 88,000/-
Technician Grade 1 Signal
Rs 46,000 to Rs 52,000/-
Technician Grade 3
Rs 32,000 to Rs. 36,000/-

RRB ALP Salary: In-Hand Salary After 7th Pay Commission

The Central Government has recently updated the Dearness Allowance to 50% and the House Rent Allowance to 30% for X-class cities, 20% for Y-class cities, and 10% for Z-class cities. The detailed salary structure for RRB Assistant Loco Pilots after the 7th Pay Commission is as follows:

RRB ALP Salary (In Hand)
Basic Pay
Rs. 21100
HRA (X city – 30%)
Rs. 6330
DA (50%)
Rs. 10550
TA + DA on TA
Rs. 2025
Kilometrage Allowance
Rs. 1128 (varies)
Cell Allowance
Rs. 120 (varies)
Leave Allowance (Running)
Rs. 408 (varies)
Night Duty Allowance
Rs. 1419  (varies)
National Holiday Allowance
Rs. 384
Railway Employees Insurance Scheme C
Rs. 30
New Pension Scheme Tier 1
Rs. 3676
Profession Tax
Rs. 200
Gross Pay
Rs. 43464
Total Deduction
Rs. 3906
RRB ALP In-Hand Salary
Rs. 39558

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RRB ALP Salary Slip

Candidates can take a look at the screenshot of the RRB ALP Salary 2025 slip. This will provide a clear view of the salary breakdown, including gross pay, deductions, and net pay, helping you understand how the salary is structured for candidates.

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RRB ALP Salary 2025 Allowances & Benefits

For the candidate’s convinience, the RRB ALP Allowances & Benefits are mentioned below:

  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  • Dearness Allowance (DA)
  • Transport Allowance (TA)
  • Home City and All India Travel Allowances
  • Running Allowance (according to kilometers traveled)
  • Free Medical Facilities at the Railway and Empanelled Hospitals for the Staff and their Dependents
  • Free Railway Tickets to Family Members on particular routes
  • Gratuity
  • 30 days earned leave
  • 12 days Casual Leave
  • 30 days of half-pay leave or medical leave
  • A 10% deduction is made from the salary according to the new pension scheme.

RRB ALP Job Profile

Along with the RRB ALP Salary 2025, candidates need to know what kind of work they are entitled to do after becoming Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP). The RRB ALP job profile includes the following responsibilities:

  • Working according to the directions given by the Loco Pilots
  • Assisting the Loco Driver should have fine-tuning the locomotives
  • Repairing minor parts of the locomotive
  • Referent assessment of the locomotive for checking its efficiency
  • Ability to find the defects in the tracks and report them
  • Caring about the maintenance, safety, security, and productivity of the locomotive.
  • Regular watching of railway signals.

RRB ALP Career Growth & Promotion

When applying for the RRB ALP 2025 Exam, many candidates wonder about growth and promotion opportunities. Promotions for RRB ALP are based on departmental exams conducted by the RRB. Below is a chart outlining the growth path for promotions of aspirants:

Senior Assistant Loco Pilot

Loco Pilots

Loco Foreman/Supervisor

Power Controller or Crew Controller, or Loco Foreman/Supervisor

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FAQs

Where can I check complete RRB ALP Salary 2025 Structure?

You can check the detailed RRB ALP Salary structure on the official website or from the official notification PDF of RRB.

Are there other allowances and benefits other than the RRB ALP Salary for candidates?

Yes, there are many allowances and benefits along with the RRB ALP Salary. These include HRA, DA, Night Duty, Travel Allowance, Insurance, etc. Please go through the article for a complete breakdown.

Is there any career growth in RRB ALP?

Promotions for RRB ALP are mostly based on departmental exams conducted by RRB. The above article explains career growth for candidates, do give it a read.

What is the salary of a loco pilot?

Candidates selected as Assistant Loco Pilots get a basic salary of Rs. 19,900. The in-hand salary can go up to Rs. 40,000.

Can you explain the Job profile of a ALP?

The Job profile of an ALP includes the following:
Working according to the directions given by the Loco Pilots
Assisting the Loco Driver should have fine-tuning the locomotives
Repairing minor parts of the locomotive
Referent assessment of the locomotive for checking its efficiency.
For more information, read the above article.