Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: The Indian Railways has released an indicative notification for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026. This recruitment will be conducted through various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) across India. Candidates who want to build a career in Indian Railways can apply for this recruitment through online mode once the application window opens.
As per the notice, the online application process will start from 15 May 2026 and the last date to apply is 14 June 2026. The recruitment is being conducted for 11127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts across different railway zones. Interested candidates should ensure that they meet the eligibility conditions and keep their documents ready before submitting the application form.
Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Indian Railways |
| Recruitment Board | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification No. | CEN 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies | 11127 |
| Pay Level | Level-2 |
| Initial Salary | ₹19,900 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Application Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
The recruitment will be conducted by multiple RRBs, including Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, Prayagraj, Ranchi, Secunderabad, and others.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Date | 16 March 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | Notify Later |
Vacancy Details, Age Limit, and Qualification
Note: The Age Limit for the Railway RRB ALP Recruitment CEN 01/2026 is 18-30 Years. The Age will be calculated as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules once the detailed notification is released.
| Post Name | Total Posts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 11127 | ITI/ Engg. Diploma in Related Field |
These vacancies are distributed across different railway zones and RRBs in India. The complete zone-wise distribution will be available in the detailed notification (CEN 01/2026).
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post includes the following stages:
- CBT-1 (First Stage Computer Based Test)
- CBT-2 (Second Stage Computer Based Test)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT-1 is only a screening test and its marks are not counted in the final merit list. Final selection is based on CBT-2 and CBAT performance.
CBT-1 Exam Pattern
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Questions | 75 |
| Marks | 75 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Subjects | Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark for each wrong answer |
Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS – 40%, OBC – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%.
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 includes Maths, Reasoning, and Basic Science & Engineering.
Part-B includes trade-related technical questions and is qualifying with 35% minimum marks.
Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies.
Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Candidates shortlisted from CBT-2 appear for the Computer Based Aptitude Test. There is no negative marking, and candidates must score a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery. Final merit is prepared with 70% weightage of CBT-2 Part-A marks and 30% weightage of CBAT marks.
Important Links
| RRB ALP 2026 Official Short Notice PDF | Short Notice |
| RRB ALP 2026 Official Notification PDF (Soon) | Notification |
| RRB ALP 2026 Apply Online (From 15.05.2026) | RRB Apply |
| Official RRB Websites | RRBs |
