RRB ALP Vacancy 2026: If you have an ITI certificate or an Engineering Diploma and dream of driving the iconic trains of Indian Railways, your wait is over! The Indian Railways has released an indicative notification (CEN No. 01/2026) for the recruitment of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP). This massive recruitment drive will be conducted across various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) throughout India. The online application process will officially commence on 15 May 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official RRB online portal until the deadline on 14 June 2026 (11:59 PM). Below, we have organized all the essential details including the multi-stage selection process, exam patterns, age limits, Fee, exam date, admit card, answer key, and exam result below.
Overview of RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
| Details | Information |
| Organization | Indian Railways |
| Recruitment Board | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Notification No. | CEN 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 Posts |
| Pay Level | Level-2 (Initial Salary ₹19,900/-) |
| Application Mode | Online Form |
Important Dates
| Event | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Date | 16 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 June 2026 (Upto 11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified Later |
Age Limit Details
| Criteria | Age Limit Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 Years |
| Crucial Date | Age will be calculated as on 01 July 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government Rules (After Detailed Notification Release) |
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Qualification and Vacancies
| Post Name | Total Posts | Qualification Required |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 11,127 | • Matriculation (10th) + ITI in relevant trades. OR • Engineering Diploma / Degree in a related field (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile). |
Selection Process
- CBT-1 (First Stage Computer Based Test) – Screening Test
- CBT-2 (Second Stage Computer Based Test)
- CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (Requires strict A-1 medical fitness)
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.
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Negative Marking: There is no negative marking in this stage.
- Requirement: Candidates must score a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery to qualify.
- Final Merit List: Prepared with 70% weightage of CBT-2 (Part-A) marks and 30% weightage of CBAT marks.
Important Links
| Content | Dates | Link |
| Fill Online Form | 15/05/2026 | Apply Now |
| Full Notification PDF | 14/05/2026 | Download Full Notice |
| Short Notification PDF | 16/03/2026 | Download Short Notice |
| Official Website | 16/03/2026 | Visit RRB Apply Portal |
FAQs – RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
The age limit is 18 to 30 years. The crucial date for calculating this age limit is 01 July 2026.
No, just passing 10th or 12th is not sufficient. Candidates must have an ITI Certificate, an Engineering Diploma, or an Engineering Degree in the relevant fields to apply.
Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2. However, there is no negative marking in the CBAT (Aptitude Test).
The online application window will open on 15 May 2026 and will close on 14 June 2026.
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