RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts

 

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially announced the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 with 11,127 openings. The detailed notification was published on 14 May 2026. Candidates who meet the age criteria of 18 to 30 years and hold Matriculation + ITI or Diploma/Degree in Engineering can now submit their online applications from 15 May 2026 to 14 June 2026. Direct links to download the notification and apply online are shared below.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization Name	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Advertisement No.	CEN No. 01/2026
Post Name	Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Department	Ministry of Railways, Government of India (Various Zonal Railways)
Total Vacancies	11127 (All RRBs combined)
Pay Scale	Level-2 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix; Initial Pay Rs. 19,900/-
Medical Standard	A-1 (Stringent vision and physical fitness standards; Lasik surgery candidates NOT eligible)
Application Mode	Online only (via official RRB websites)
Selection Mode	CBT-1 (75 marks) + CBT-2 (Part A: 100 marks + Part B: 75 marks qualifying) + CBAT + Document Verification + Medical Examination
Suitability for PwBD	Not Suitable
Official Website	Refer RRB-wise websites listed below (e.g., www.rrbald.gov.in, www.rrbmumbai.gov.in, etc.)

 

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News	21/03/2026
Opening of Online Application Portal	15-05-2026 (00:00 Hrs.)
Last Date for Online Application Submission	14-06-2026 (upto 23:59 Hrs.)
Last Date for Application Fee Payment	16-06-2026 (upto 23:59 Hrs.)
Modification Window for Application Corrections	17-06-2026 to 26-06-2026 (upto 23:59 Hrs.)
Age Calculated As On	01-07-2026
CBT-1 / CBT-2 / CBAT Date	To be notified on official RRB websites

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details

A total of 11127 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot across all Railway Recruitment Boards and Zonal Railways. These are distributed across UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories. Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) vacancies are included within the total vacancy count and are not separately additional. The post is not suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

Category	No. of Posts
UR (Unreserved)	4860
SC (Scheduled Caste)	1746
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	919
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	2598
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)	1004
Total	11127
Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) - included in above total	1115

RRB & Zone-wise Vacancy Details (Selected RRBs)

RRB	Zone	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total	ExSM
Ahmedabad	WR	62	22	11	38	14	147	15
Ajmer	NWR + WCR	318	115	59	174	52	718	72
Mumbai	CR + SCR + WR	336	219	106	380	152	1193	120
Bhubaneswar	ECoR	548	70	36	48	99	801	80
Guwahati	NFR	272	109	63	164	68	676	68
Secunderabad	ECoR + SCR	625	209	102	390	94	1420	143
Ranchi	ECR + SER	472	233	105	363	127	1300	130
All RRBs Total		4860	1746	919	2598	1004	11127	1115

Note: Complete RRB & Zone-wise vacancy details are available in Annexure B of the official notification.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (14-06-2026). Educational/Technical qualification certificates must be from a recognized Board/University/Institute. Candidates awaiting results of their final examination for the prescribed qualification are NOT eligible to apply. The post of ALP is not suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD). Candidates who have undergone Lasik Surgery or any other corrective eye surgery are not eligible for this post.

Educational Qualification

Option	Details
Option A - Matriculation + ITI	Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic. OR Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the above trades.
Option B - Matriculation + Diploma/Degree in Engineering	Matriculation / SSLC plus 3-year Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering (or combination of these streams) from a recognised institution in lieu of ITI. Note: Degree in the above Engineering disciplines will also be acceptable in lieu of Diploma.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as on 01-07-2026. Age relaxation is available for various categories as detailed below. If a candidate is eligible for relaxation on more than one ground, only the maximum relaxation will be granted (not cumulative). SC, ST, and OBC (NCL) candidates applying against UR vacancies will not get any age relaxation. There is no fixed limit on the number of attempts - candidates can appear as long as they are within the prescribed upper age limit.

Category	Age Limit / Relaxation
General (UR) & EWS	18 to 30 years (as on 01-07-2026)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years relaxation (max 33 years)
SC & ST	5 years relaxation (max 35 years)
Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS)	3 years after deduction of length of service from age
Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL)	6 years after deduction of length of service from age
Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST)	8 years after deduction of length of service from age
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) - UR & EWS	Maximum 40 years of age
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) - OBC (NCL)	Maximum 43 years of age
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) - SC & ST	Maximum 45 years of age
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (UR & EWS)	Maximum 35 years of age
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (OBC-NCL)	Maximum 38 years of age
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (SC & ST)	Maximum 40 years of age

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the non-refundable recruitment fee online. Fee can be paid only through online mode - internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI. Applications received without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected. Candidates who appear in CBT-1 will receive a refund of their examination fee (after deducting applicable bank charges) credited to their Aadhaar-seeded bank account. Candidates whose applications are rejected, or who do not appear in CBT-1, will not receive any refund.

Category	Examination Fee	Refund on Appearing in CBT-1
All Candidates (except categories below)	Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only)	Rs. 400/- refunded (deducting bank charges)
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Class (EBC)	Rs. 250/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only)	Rs. 250/- fully refunded (deducting bank charges)

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

The selection process for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 consists of five successive stages - First Stage CBT (CBT-1), Second Stage CBT (CBT-2), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination (ME). CBT-1 is a screening exam only and its marks are not counted in the final panel. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of combined marks from Part-A of CBT-2 (50% weightage) and CBAT scores (50% weightage). Negative marking of 1/3rd mark per wrong answer applies in both CBT-1 and CBT-2. There is no negative marking in CBAT.

Stage 1 - First Stage CBT (CBT-1) - Screening Only

Details	Particulars
Duration	60 Minutes
Total Questions / Marks	75 Questions / 75 Marks (1 mark per question)
Type	Objective MCQ - Computer Based Test
Negative Marking	1/3rd mark deducted per wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks	UR & EWS: 40% | OBC (NCL): 30% | SC: 30% | ST: 25%
Shortlisting for CBT-2	15 times the vacancies notified per RRB (based on CBT-1 merit, RRB-wise)
Syllabus	Mathematics, Mental Ability (Reasoning), General Science (10th standard level)

Stage 2 - Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)

Part	Duration	Questions	Nature	Minimum Qualifying Marks
Part-A	90 Minutes	100 Questions / 100 Marks	Competitive - marks counted for merit	UR & EWS: 40% | OBC (NCL): 30% | SC: 30% | ST: 25%
Part-B	60 Minutes	75 Questions / 75 Marks	Qualifying only - trade-specific	35% for all candidates irrespective of category
Total Duration		175 Questions / 2.5 Hours

Part-A Syllabus (CBT-2): Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering (Engineering Drawing, Units, Measurements, Basic Electricity, Levers, IT Literacy, etc.)

Part-B Syllabus (CBT-2) - Trade-wise Qualifying Test:

Sl. No.	Qualification of Candidate	Trade / Subject of Choice for Part-B
1	Electrical Engineering (and combinations)	Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Wireman, Armature & Coil Winder, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic
2	Electronics Engineering (and combinations)	Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV)
3	Mechanical Engineering (and combinations)	Fitter, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic, Heat Engine, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic
4	Automobile Engineering (and combinations)	Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic

Stage 3 - Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

Shortlisting for CBAT	8 times the ALP vacancies per community/category per RRB (based on Part-A marks of CBT-2)
Qualifying Marks	Minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery separately (all candidates irrespective of category)
Language	English and Hindi only
Negative Marking	No negative marking

Stage 4 & 5 - Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (ME)

Final merit list is prepared RRB-wise from candidates qualifying in CBAT, with 50% weightage to Part-A of CBT-2 marks and 50% weightage to CBAT scores. Candidates equal to the number of vacancies are shortlisted for DV and Medical Examination. In case of a tie, the older candidate is preferred; if age is also equal, alphabetical order of given name (A to Z) is applied.

Tie-Breaking Rules

1st Tie-Break	Seniority of age (older candidate preferred)
2nd Tie-Break	Alphabetical order (A to Z) of given name (not surname)

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 - Medical Standards

The post of ALP carries Medical Standard A-1. Candidates must be physically fit in all respects with stringent vision requirements. Candidates who have undergone Lasik Surgery or any other corrective eye surgery are not eligible. A Self Screening Medical Declaration Report (Part-A signed by General Physician and Part-B signed by Eye Specialist, both from a Central/State Government Hospital or Medical College) must be submitted on the CBAT exam day.

Medical Standard	General Fitness	Vision Standards
A-1	Physically fit in all respects	(i) Distant Vision: 6/6, 6/6 without glasses with fogging test (must not accept +2D); (ii) Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses; (iii) Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc.

How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online official website.

Applications must be submitted online only through the official websites of participating RRBs (listed at Para 13.7 of the CEN). Hard copy / offline applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. The online portal is active from 15-05-2026 to 14-06-2026 (23:59 Hrs.). Candidates must first create an account on the RRB portal. Those who created an account for CENs notified in 2024/2025 should use the same credentials. Details filled in the "Create an Account" form (including mobile number, email ID) and the chosen RRB cannot be modified at any stage after account creation. Candidates can apply to only one RRB and submit only one application - multiple applications to the same or different RRBs will result in rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC exams. Aadhaar or DigiLocker authentication is strongly advised during account creation for a smoother recruitment process. A live photograph is captured during the online application; pre-existing photographs are not accepted. No documents need to be uploaded at application stage (except signature and SC/ST certificate for free travel pass, if applicable).

Apply Online at: Visit the official website of your chosen RRB (see list below)

RRB-wise Official Websites for CEN 01/2026

RRB	Official Website
Ahmedabad	www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
Ajmer	www.rrbajmer.gov.in
Bhopal	www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
Bhubaneswar	www.rrbbbs.gov.in
Bilaspur	www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in
Chandigarh	www.rrbcdg.gov.in
Chennai	www.rrbchennai.gov.in
Gorakhpur	www.rrbgkp.gov.in
Guwahati	www.rrbguwahati.gov.in
Jammu-Srinagar	www.rrbjammu.nic.in
Kolkata	www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
Malda	www.rrbmalda.gov.in
Mumbai	www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
Muzaffarpur	www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
Patna	www.rrbpatna.gov.in
Prayagraj	www.rrbald.gov.in
Ranchi	www.rrbranchi.gov.in
Secunderabad	www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in
Siliguri	www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in
Thiruvananthapuram	www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in

 

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