RRB ALP 11127 Posts Recruitment 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 notification under CEN No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts across various Railway Zones in India. Eligible candidates possessing ITI, Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA), Diploma, or Engineering Degree qualifications can apply online through the official RRB portal. The online application process will commence on 15 May 2026 and continue until 14 June 2026. Interested candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria, vacancy details, selection process, salary, age limit, and other important information before submitting their applications.

📊 Post Overview

Organization	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Notification No.	CEN No. 01/2026
Post Name	Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Posts	11,127
Pay Level	Level-2 (7th CPC)
Initial Salary	₹19,900/- per month
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	All India
Medical Standard	A-1
Age Limit	18 to 30 Years
Official Website	www.rrbapply.gov.in

💡অসমীয়াত সহজকৈ বুজক 👇

• ভাৰতীয় ৰেলৱেৰ Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) পদত ১১,১২৭টা খালী পদৰ বাবে আবেদন আহ্বান কৰা হৈছে।
• অনলাইন আবেদন ১৫ মে' ২০২৬ তাৰিখৰ পৰা আৰম্ভ হ'ব।
• আবেদনৰ অন্তিম তাৰিখ ১৪ জুন ২০২৬।
• বয়স ১৮ বছৰৰ পৰা ৩০ বছৰৰ ভিতৰত হ'ব লাগিব।
• প্ৰাৰম্ভিক বেতন ₹১৯,৯০০/- মাহিলি।
• ITI, Course Completed Apprenticeship, Diploma বা Engineering Degree থকা প্ৰাৰ্থী আবেদন কৰিব পাৰিব।
• নিয়োগ প্ৰক্ৰিয়াত CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT, Document Verification আৰু Medical Examination থাকিব।
• PwBD প্ৰাৰ্থীসকল এই পদৰ বাবে যোগ্য নহয়।
• LASIK Surgery কৰা প্ৰাৰ্থী আবেদন কৰিব নোৱাৰে।
• কেৱল অনলাইন মাধ্যমৰ জৰিয়তে আবেদন গ্ৰহণ কৰা হ'ব।

📅 Important Dates

Indicative Notice Date	21 March 2026
Online Application Start Date	15 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	14 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	16 June 2026
Application Correction Window	17 June 2026 to 26 June 2026
CBT Exam Date	To be notified

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🎓 Eligibility

Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification, medical fitness and other eligibility conditions prescribed by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026.

Educational Qualification

• Matriculation / SSLC along with ITI from NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade.
• OR Matriculation / SSLC along with Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade.
• OR 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• OR 3-Year Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• OR 3-Year Diploma in Electronics Engineering.
• OR 3-Year Diploma in Automobile Engineering.
• Combination of various engineering streams instead of individual disciplines will also be accepted wherever permitted by RRB.
• Degree in Engineering in the above-mentioned disciplines is also eligible.
• Candidates possessing higher qualifications may also apply provided they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria.
• Candidates awaiting final results of the prescribed qualification are NOT eligible to apply.
• The prescribed educational qualification must be possessed on or before the closing date of application submission.

Medical Eligibility

• Candidates must fulfill A-1 Medical Standard prescribed for Assistant Loco Pilot.
• Candidates should possess the required visual acuity and color vision standards.
• Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not eligible.
• Candidates must be physically and mentally fit for duties associated with train operations.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates are not eligible for ALP posts.
• Candidates must possess a valid mobile number and email ID.
• Candidates must have Aadhaar details for identity verification.
• Only one application is permitted for one candidate.
• Candidates serving in Government Departments/PSUs must produce NOC during Document Verification, if applicable.
• All certificates and supporting documents must be valid on the closing date of application.

📋 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Level
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)	11,127	Level-2

🎯 Reservation Benefits

• Reservation is available for SC candidates.
• Reservation is available for ST candidates.
• Reservation is available for OBC-NCL candidates.
• Reservation is available for EWS candidates.
• Age relaxation is available for Ex-Servicemen.
• Candidates must possess valid certificates as per Railway rules.

📋 Vacancy Details

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced a total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies under CEN No. 01/2026 across various Railway Zones in India.

RRB	Total Vacancies
Ahmedabad	497
Ajmer	679
Bengaluru	576
Bhopal	466
Bhubaneswar	801
Bilaspur	568
Chandigarh	433
Chennai	362
Gorakhpur	100
Guwahati	676
Jammu-Srinagar	52
Kolkata	725
Malda	410
Mumbai	1078
Muzaffarpur	89
Patna	38
Prayagraj	508
Ranchi	745
Secunderabad	989
Siliguri	95
Thiruvananthapuram	148
Total	11,127

The above vacancies are distributed among various reservation categories such as UR, SC, ST, OBC-NCL and EWS as per Government of India rules. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for detailed category-wise and railway-wise vacancy distribution.

🎂 Age Limit

Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years
Age Calculation Date	01 July 2026

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC (NCL)	3 Years
Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS)	3 Years after deduction of service
Ex-Servicemen (OBC)	6 Years after deduction of service
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)	8 Years after deduction of service
Railway Staff (UR/EWS)	Up to 40 Years
Railway Staff (OBC)	Up to 43 Years
Railway Staff (SC/ST)	Up to 45 Years
Widowed/Divorced Women (UR/EWS)	35 Years
Widowed/Divorced Women (OBC)	38 Years
Widowed/Divorced Women (SC/ST)	40 Years

💰 Salary

Post	Pay Level	Initial Pay
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)	Level-2 (7th CPC)	₹19,900/-

Apart from basic pay, selected candidates will be eligible for DA, HRA, TA and other Railway allowances as per Government of India rules.

💵 Application Fee

Category	Fee
UR / OBC / EWS	₹500/-
SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender / Minority / EBC	₹250/-

Candidates appearing in CBT-1 will receive fee refund as per RRB rules after deduction of applicable bank charges.

🧪 Selection Process

The selection process for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 consists of multiple stages. Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed to the next stage of recruitment.

• Stage 1: First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
• Stage 2: Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
• Stage 3: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
• Stage 4: Document Verification (DV)
• Stage 5: Medical Examination (ME)

Stage 1: CBT-1

• Screening examination for shortlisting candidates.
• Total Questions: 75
• Duration: 60 Minutes
• Subjects: Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science and General Awareness.
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for every wrong answer.

Stage 2: CBT-2

• Conducted for candidates shortlisted from CBT-1.
• Consists of Part-A and Part-B.
• Part-A: 100 Questions (90 Minutes)
• Part-B: 75 Questions (60 Minutes)
• Part-B is qualifying in nature and based on relevant trade.
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for every wrong answer.

Stage 3: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

• Only candidates shortlisted from CBT-2 will be called for CBAT.
• No negative marking in CBAT.
• Candidates must secure a minimum T-score of 42 marks in each aptitude test battery.
• Marks obtained in CBAT will be considered for final merit preparation.

Stage 4: Document Verification (DV)

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original documents.
• Educational certificates, caste certificates and other supporting documents will be verified.
• Failure to produce valid documents may lead to cancellation of candidature.

Stage 5: Medical Examination

• Candidates must pass the prescribed A-1 Medical Standard.
• Medical fitness will be assessed by Railway Medical Authorities.
• Candidates who fail the medical examination will not be considered for appointment.

For ALP posts, candidates shortlisted in CBAT will be empanelled based on 70% weightage of CBT-2 Part-A marks and 30% weightage of CBAT marks, subject to qualifying Document Verification and Medical Examination.

🏥 Medical Standards

• Medical Standard for ALP is A-1.
• Candidates must possess prescribed visual acuity.
• Color vision should be normal.
• Night vision must be satisfactory.
• Binocular vision should be normal.
• Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not eligible.
• Medical fitness will be verified during Railway Medical Examination.
• No alternative appointment will be offered if found medically unfit.

📝 CBT-1 Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions
Mathematics	20
Mental Ability	25
General Science	20
General Awareness	10
Total	75

• Duration: 60 Minutes
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer.
• Normalization of marks will be applicable.

📚 CBT-2 Exam Pattern

Part	Questions	Duration
Part-A	100	90 Minutes
Part-B	75	60 Minutes

• Part-A includes Mathematics, General Intelligence, Basic Science and Engineering.
• Part-B is trade specific.
• Part-B is qualifying in nature.
• Minimum qualifying marks are mandatory.
• Negative marking of 1/3 mark is applicable.

🚂 Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

• Only candidates shortlisted from CBT-2 will appear in CBAT.
• There is no negative marking in CBAT.
• Candidates must secure minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery.
• Final merit will be prepared based on 70% CBT-2 Part-A and 30% CBAT score.
• CBAT is qualifying as per Railway Recruitment Board rules.

🌐 Examination Languages

The Computer Based Tests (CBTs) will be available in the following languages:

• English
• Hindi
• Assamese
• Bengali
• Gujarati
• Kannada
• Konkani
• Malayalam
• Manipuri
• Marathi
• Odia
• Punjabi
• Tamil
• Telugu
• Urdu

📚 CBT Syllabus

• Mathematics
• General Intelligence & Reasoning
• General Science
• Current Affairs
• Basic Science & Engineering
• Relevant Trade Subjects

📝 How to Apply

• Visit the official RRB application portal.
• Create an account using mobile number and email ID.
• Login using registered credentials.
• Fill personal, educational and category details carefully.
• Upload required documents and signature.
• Select preferred RRB and Railway Zone.
• Pay the application fee online.
• Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

💳 Fee Refund Rules

• UR/OBC/EWS candidates will receive refund of examination fee after appearing in CBT-1, after deducting bank charges.
• SC/ST/Female/Minority/EBC/Ex-Servicemen candidates will receive refund after appearing in CBT-1.
• No refund will be provided for rejected applications.
• Modification fee of ₹250 is non-refundable.

📑 Required Documents

• Matriculation / SSLC Certificate
• ITI / Diploma / Degree Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• EBC Certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
• Scanned Signature
• Valid Photo ID Proof
• NOC (for Government Employees, if applicable)
• SC/ST Certificate for Free Travel Pass (if applicable)

📸 Photograph Guidelines

• Live photograph capture is mandatory during application.
• Ensure proper lighting and clear visibility of face.
• Avoid caps, sunglasses and face coverings.
• Candidates should face the camera directly.
• Blurry or unclear photographs may result in rejection of application.

📢 Important Instructions

• Only one application is allowed for one candidate.
• Multiple applications will lead to rejection.
• PwBD candidates are not eligible for ALP posts.
• Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not eligible.
• Aadhaar verification is recommended for smooth recruitment processing.
• Modification fee of ₹250 will be charged during correction window.
• Chosen RRB cannot be changed after application submission.
• Candidates must preserve their Registration Number till completion of recruitment.
• Use only active mobile number and email ID during registration.
• Beware of touts and unauthorized recruitment agencies.

🔗 Important Links

Apply Online	Apply Online
Official Notification	Advertisement PDF
Indicative Notice	Indicative Notice
Official Website	Official Website

☎️ Helpdesk & Contact Details

Email	rrb.help@csc.gov.in
Helpline Number	9592-001-188
Alternate Helpline	0172-565-3333
Working Hours	10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Working Days)

❓ FAQ

Are PwBD candidates eligible for ALP Recruitment?

No. PwBD candidates are not eligible for Assistant Loco Pilot posts.

Can candidates with LASIK surgery apply?

No. Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not eligible for ALP posts.

Will examination fee be refunded?

Yes. Candidates appearing in CBT-1 will receive fee refund as per RRB rules after deduction of applicable charges.

What is the total number of vacancies in RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?

A total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies have been announced.

What is the last date to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 14 June 2026.

What is the age limit for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as on 01 July 2026.

What is the salary of an Assistant Loco Pilot?

Selected candidates will receive an initial basic pay of ₹19,900 under Level-2 of the 7th CPC.

What is the educational qualification required?

Candidates must possess Matriculation along with ITI, Course Completed Apprenticeship, Diploma, or Degree in the prescribed engineering disciplines.

What are the stages of selection?

Selection will be based on CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Candidates must verify details from the official notification before applying.