RRB ALP Notification 2026: Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Selection Process

Railway | 14 May 2026

RRB ALP Notification 2026: Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Selection Process

The Indian Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the notification for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment under CEN 01/2026. Interested candidates can apply online from 15th May 2026 to 14th June 2026. Before applying, candidates should carefully read the official notification to understand all the details related to eligibility, post information, age limit, pay scale, selection procedure, and other important guidelines.

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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

Application Fee

Candidates must pay the application fee online while submitting the form. The fee details are as follows:

Category	Application Fee	Fee After CBT 1 Refund
General/OBC (NCL)	Rs. 500	Rs. 400 refunded after appearing in CBT 1
SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen	Rs. 250	Rs. 250 refunded after appearing in CBT 1
Women (All Categories)	Rs. 250	Rs. 250 refunded after appearing in CBT 1

Note: The fee is partially or fully refunded after a candidate appears in CBT 1, as per RRB policy. Payment can be made via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. Always verify the exact fee on the official notification PDF before paying.

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 of 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

Category-Wise RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancy 2026 Details

RRB	Zone	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total	ExSM
Ahmedabad	WR	62	22	11	38	14	147	15
Ajmer	NWR	262	97	59	142	40	600	60
Ajmer	WCR	56	18	0	32	12	118	12
Prayagraj	NCR	284	37	27	65	44	457	46
Prayagraj	NR	62	23	11	42	15	153	15
Bengaluru	SWR	80	31	15	54	20	200	20
Bhopal	WCR	194	74	23	117	15	423	42
Bhopal	WR	15	8	0	6	1	30	3
Bhubaneshwar	ECoR	548	70	36	48	99	801	80
Bilaspur	CR	187	77	52	0	6	322	32
Bilaspur	SECR	84	29	14	53	20	200	20
Chandigarh	NR	56	39	23	49	20	187	19
Chennai	SR	93	24	14	41	14	186	19
Gorakhpur	NER	28	11	37	17	12	105	10
Guwahati	NFR	272	109	63	164	68	676	68
Jammu	NR	158	58	30	110	44	400	40
Kolkata	ER	135	53	35	89	32	344	34
Kolkata	SER	280	101	52	40	24	497	50
Malda	ER	109	41	20	73	27	270	27
Malda	SER	117	43	22	78	29	289	29
Mumbai	CR	290	207	99	344	138	1078	108
Mumbai	SCR	32	7	4	26	9	78	8
Mumbai	WR	14	5	3	10	5	37	4
Muzaffarpur	ECR	18	6	3	11	4	42	4
Patna	ECR	41	16	8	28	10	103	10
Ranchi	ECR	224	83	42	150	56	555	56
Ranchi	SER	248	150	63	213	71	745	74
Secunderabad	ECoR	387	119	57	228	33	824	82
Secunderabad	SCR	238	90	45	162	61	596	61
Siliguri	NFR	243	90	46	161	60	600	60
Trivandrum	SR	43	8	5	7	1	64	7
Total	-	4860	1746	919	2598	1004	11127	1115

RRB ALP Selection Process

Getting selected as an ALP involves five stages. You must clear each one to proceed to the next:

Stage 1: CBT 1 (Computer-Based Test) – Qualifying

Stage 2: CBT 2 (Computer-Based Test) – Merit-determining stage

Stage 3: CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test)

Stage 4: Document Verification

Stage 5: Medical Examination (Conducted by Railway Medical Administration)

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026 (Revised)

ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern
Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Mathematics	75	75	60 Minutes
Mental Ability
General Science
Total	75	75

ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Part	Sections	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
A	Mathematics	100	100	90 minutes
	General Intelligence & Reasoning
	General Science
B	Relevant Trade	75	75	60 minutes
Total	-	175	175	2 hours 30 minutes

Is there a negative marking in the RRB ALP Exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd or 0.33 mark in both CBT 1 and CBT 2 of the RRB ALP Examination.

RRB ALP Salary Structure

Component	Amount
Basic Pay	Rs. 19,900/month
Dearness Allowance (DA)	As per government rates
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	Based on the posting city
Transport Allowance	Applicable
Gross In-Hand Salary	Rs. 26,000 – Rs. 27,000/month

RRB ALP Job Location – Posting & Transfer Rules

As per the official rules, once appointed, an Assistant Loco Pilot is usually posted within the same Zonal Railway or Production Unit where they are first assigned. Your first posting will be in the Railway Zone or Unit under the RRB you selected.

Transfers to other Railways or departments can only happen if required by the Railway Administration (service exigencies). They cannot be claimed as a matter of right.

Also, transfer requests are usually considered only after completing 5 to 10 years of service. This means transfers are very restricted in the early years, so candidates should choose their RRB carefully, keeping in mind the Railway Zones it covers and the likely job locations.

How to Apply for RRB ALP 2026

All applications must be submitted online only through the official centralised portal. Offline or postal applications won't be accepted.

Follow these simple steps to apply:

Visit the official portal: www.rrbapply.gov.in
Register using your basic details to generate a Login ID and Password.
Fill in the online application form with your correct personal, educational, and contact details.
Verify your Aadhaar details – Make sure your name and date of birth exactly match your Class 10 certificate. Also, ensure your photo and biometrics (fingerprint & iris) are updated.
Upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online.
Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Final Tip for Candidates

Before submitting your application, carefully double-check every detail to avoid any mistakes. Once the form is submitted, keep a copy of the confirmation page safe. Also, keep checking the official RRB website for updates on the exam date, admit card, and other important notifications.

Best of luck to all RRB ALP 2026 aspirants!

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