RRB ALP 2026 Notification PDF | 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancy Apply Online
Railway Recruitment Boards has released RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Notification for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies. Check eligibility, age limit, qualification, salary, CBT exam pattern, medical standards, application dates, and apply online process.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
Introduction
The Railway Recruitment Boards under the Ministry of Railways has officially released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026 for recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts across various Railway Zones in India. A total of 11,127 vacancies have been announced for eligible ITI, Diploma, and Engineering candidates.
Quick Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
| Department | Ministry of Railways |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 Posts |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Pay Level | Level-2 |
| Initial Salary | ₹19,900 + Allowances |
| Medical Standard | A-1 |
| Official Website | RRB Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice Release | 21 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 June 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 17 June to 26 June 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 11,127 |
Salary Details
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-2 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹19,900 |
| Additional Benefits | DA, HRA, TA, Night Duty Allowance, Running Allowance |
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per rules |
| Railway Staff | Up to 40/43/45 Years |
| Widowed/Divorced Women | Up to 35/38/40 Years |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications from recognized institutions:
Eligible Qualifications
- ITI Certificate
- Diploma in Engineering
- Degree in Engineering
- Course Completed Act Apprenticeship
Engineering Streams
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen / EBC / Minorities | ₹250 |
Fee Refund
- ₹400 refund for General candidates after appearing in CBT-1.
- Full refundable amount (after bank charges deduction) for reserved categories after CBT-1 attendance.
Medical Standards
Medical Category: A-1
Candidates must fulfill strict medical fitness standards including:
- 6/6 distant vision without glasses
- No LASIK surgery allowed
- Color vision test
- Night vision test
- Binocular vision test
Selection Process
The RRB ALP 2026 Selection Process includes:
- CBT-1 Examination
- CBT-2 Examination
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT-1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Included |
| Mental Ability | Included |
| General Science | Included |
| Total Questions | 75 |
| Total Marks | 75 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
Negative Marking
- 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer.
CBT-2 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Part-B | 75 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 175 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
Part-A Subjects
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Basic Science & Engineering
Part-B
Trade-specific technical questions.
CBAT Details
Important Points
- No negative marking
- Minimum T-score: 42 marks in each test battery
- Available only in English & Hindi
Languages Available in Exam
CBT Exams will be available in:
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
- Gujarati
- Bengali
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Punjabi
- Urdu
- Assamese
- Konkani
- Manipuri
- Odia
How to Apply Online
- Visit official RRB website.
- Create candidate account.
- Verify Aadhaar/DigiLocker details.
- Fill online application form carefully.
- Capture live photo through webcam/mobile camera.
- Upload signature and required documents.
- Pay application fee online.
- Submit final application and take printout.
Important Links
Download Official Notification
Apply Online