Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Government of India, through Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026, have announced a new employment notification for the recruitment of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts. Candidates can check the complete details of RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 below.
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RRB ALP Recruitment Details
Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
No. of posts: 11127
Qualification:
- 10th (Matric/SSLC) + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trades OR
- 10th + Apprenticeship in relevant trades OR
- 10th + Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering.
Age Limit: 18 to 30 years (as on 01-07-2026).
Salary: 7th CPC (Initial Pay Rs.19900).
Application Fee
- ₹500 (General/Others) – ₹400 refundable after CBT-1.
- ₹250 (SC/ST/Ex-SM/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC) refundable after CBT-1.
Selection Process for RRB ALP
Stage 1: CBT-1 (First Stage Computer Based Test)
- Purpose: Screening test for shortlisting to CBT-2
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Questions: 75 (1 mark each)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
Subjects:
- Mathematics
- Mental Ability
- General Science (10th level)
- General Awareness
Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS: 40%
- OBC: 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
Note: Marks not counted in final merit
Stage 2: CBT-2 (Second Stage Computer Based Test)
- Total Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Questions: 175
Part A
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Questions: 100
- Subjects: Maths, Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark
Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS: 40%
- OBC: 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
Part B
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Questions: 75
- Type: Trade-related (ITI/Diploma level)
- Qualifying Marks: 35% (for all candidates)
- Note: Only qualifying, not counted in merit
Stage 3: CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test)
- Applicable for ALP posts only
- No negative marking
- Must score minimum T-score of 42 in each test
- Conducted in English & Hindi only
- Candidates must submit Vision Certificate
Stage 4: Document Verification (DV)
- Candidates shortlisted based on merit
- Must produce original documents
Stage 5: Medical Examination (ME)
- Candidates must meet Railway medical standards
Final Merit
Based on:
- CBT-2 (Part A): 70% weightage
- CBAT: 30% weightage
Important Points
- Apply to only one RRB
- No change of exam centre/date allowed
Shortlisting:
- CBT-2: 15× vacancies
- CBAT: 8× vacancies
Important Dates of RRB ALP Recruitment
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Date of Notification |
17.03.2026 |
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Start Date to Apply |
15.05.2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
14.06.2026 |
How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment?
- Visit the official RRB website and open the ALP application link.
- Create an account using mobile number & email ID (or login with existing account).
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Choose only one RRB and submit only one application.
- Upload required documents: photo, signature, certificates.
- Verify all details before final submission.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future use.
Important Points
- No offline application accepted.
- Keep email & mobile active for updates.
- Details entered during account creation cannot be changed.
- Modification allowed with ₹250 fee (within correction period only).
- Apply before last date to avoid issues.
Official Links of RRB ALP Recruitment
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Official Website |
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RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
What is the start date to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
The online application start date is 15 May 2026.
What is the last date to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 14 April 2026.
How many vacancies are available in RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
There are 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts.
What is the full form of RRB ALP?
RRB ALP stands for Assistant Loco Pilot.
How to prepare for RRB ALP 2026?
Understand syllabus, follow a study plan, practice previous papers, take mock tests, focus on basics, and revise regularly.
