RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 - 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancies, Eligibility and Exam Pattern

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 - 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancies

The Railway Recruitment Boards released the detailed notification for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notice CEN 01/2026. This recruitment drive has announced 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies across different RRBs and railway zones.

Online applications were accepted from 15 May to 14 June 2026. The fee-payment deadline was 16 June, while the application modification window remained open from 17 to 26 June 2026. Both the application and correction windows are now closed. The dates for CBT-1 and other examination stages have not yet been announced in the official CEN 01/2026 notice.

Current status: Application and correction facilities are closed. Candidates should wait for the official RRB announcement regarding application status, CBT-1 exam date, city intimation slip and e-call letter.

Important correction: The official notification does not list PwBD candidates in the ₹250 fee category because the ALP post is marked not suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. Candidates must also satisfy the strict A-1 medical standard.

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RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

The vacancy table also includes 1,115 horizontal reservation vacancies for Ex-Servicemen. These are part of the total vacancies and should not be added separately.

RRB-Wise Total Vacancies

Applicants were allowed to choose only one RRB. The selected RRB could not be changed after submitting the application.

Educational Qualification

Candidates were required to possess the prescribed qualification on or before the application closing date. Candidates awaiting their final result were not eligible.

An applicant must have passed Matriculation or SSLC along with one of the following technical qualifications:

• ITI from an NCVT or SCVT recognised institution in an eligible trade; or

• Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in an eligible trade; or

• Three-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering, including recognised combinations of these streams; or

• Engineering Degree in the above disciplines in place of the diploma.

Eligible ITI and Apprenticeship Trades

Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright or Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic Radio and TV, Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature and Coil Winder, Mechanic Diesel, Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist and Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic.

Age Limit and Date of Birth

The age limit was calculated as on 1 July 2026.

Major Age Relaxations

• SC and ST candidates: 5 years

• OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates: 3 years

• Eligible Ex-Servicemen: relaxation after deduction of qualifying military service, as prescribed

• Serving eligible railway staff and substitutes: up to 40, 43 or 45 years depending on category

• Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women who have not remarried: up to 35, 38 or 40 years depending on category

• Eligible Course Completed Act Apprentices: relaxation as specified in the notification

Application Fee and Refund

Only candidates who actually appear in CBT-1 are eligible for the applicable fee refund. Payment was accepted online through internet banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.

A-1 Medical Standard

The Assistant Loco Pilot post carries a stringent A-1 medical standard. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed vision and physical fitness requirements. The notification clearly states that candidates found medically unsuitable will not receive an alternative appointment.

• PwBD candidates are not eligible because the post is marked not suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

• Candidates should carefully check the official vision and medical requirements before preparing for later stages.

• Final medical fitness is decided by the Railway Medical Authorities.

• Candidates may be required to submit prescribed self-screening medical declarations at the CBAT stage.

Selection Process

1. First Stage Computer-Based Test - CBT-1

2. Second Stage Computer-Based Test - CBT-2

3. Computer-Based Aptitude Test - CBAT

4. Document Verification

5. Medical Examination

CBT-1 is a screening examination. Its marks are not counted in the final panel. Final merit is prepared using 50% weightage from CBT-2 Part A and 50% weightage from CBAT, subject to qualification in all required stages.

RRB ALP CBT-1 Exam Pattern

Minimum qualifying percentage: UR and EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30% and ST 25%. Normalisation applies when the examination is held in multiple shifts.

RRB ALP CBT-2 Exam Pattern

Part A covers Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and Basic Science and Engineering. Part B contains questions from the candidate's selected trade and requires 35% marks for every category.

Computer-Based Aptitude Test

• Candidates up to eight times the vacancies may be shortlisted RRB-wise and category-wise.

• CBAT is conducted only in English and Hindi.

• There is no negative marking in CBAT.

• Candidates must obtain a minimum T-score of 42 in every test battery separately.

• Part A of CBT-2 and CBAT receive equal 50:50 weightage in final merit.

What Candidates Should Do Now

• Keep the registered mobile number and email address active.

• Check only official RRB websites for application-status and exam-date notices.

• Continue preparation according to the official CBT-1 and CBT-2 syllabus.

• Keep qualification, category, date-of-birth and identity documents ready.

• Do not trust agents or websites claiming guaranteed Railway selection.

• Download city intimation and e-call letter only from the official portal when released.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available in RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?

A total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies have been notified under CEN 01/2026.

Is the RRB ALP 2026 application form still open?

No. The application deadline was 14 June 2026 and the correction window closed on 26 June 2026.

Has the RRB ALP CBT-1 exam date been announced?

The detailed CEN 01/2026 notification does not provide a CBT-1 date. Candidates should wait for an official notice from the RRBs.

What is the age limit for RRB ALP 2026?

The general age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 1 July 2026. Applicable category-wise relaxation is provided under Railway rules.

Can a Class 10 pass candidate apply?

Class 10 alone is not sufficient. Candidates also need an eligible ITI, Course Completed Act Apprenticeship, three-year engineering diploma or an accepted engineering degree.

Are PwBD candidates eligible for the ALP post?

No. The official post-parameter table marks the Assistant Loco Pilot post as not suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

What is the initial salary of an Assistant Loco Pilot?

The initial basic pay is ₹19,900 at Level 2 of the 7th CPC, along with allowances applicable under Railway rules.

Is there negative marking?

Yes. One-third mark is deducted for each wrong answer in CBT-1 and CBT-2. CBAT has no negative marking.

Disclaimer

The information on NexRojgar is provided to help candidates understand RRB ALP Recruitment 2026. Recruitment dates, vacancies, examination schedules, eligibility conditions and instructions may be revised by the Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates must verify every detail from the official CEN 01/2026 notification and official RRB websites. NexRojgar is not associated with the Railway Recruitment Boards or the Ministry of Railways.