RRB ALP 2026 Notification Out – 11,127 Vacancies Released for Railway Assistant Loco Pilot

The Ministry of Railways, Government of India has approved 11,127 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) for the year 2026. This is a golden opportunity for ITI, Diploma, and Engineering candidates looking for a secure Central Government job in Indian Railways.

This article provides complete details including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, selection process, salary, important dates, and how to apply online for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026.

RRB ALP 2026 Notification Highlights

Particular	Details
Organization	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Ministry	Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Post Name	Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
CEN Number	CEN 01/2026
Qualifications	ITI/Diploma/Degree in Engineering
Pay Level	Level-2 (7th CPC)
Initial Pay	₹19,900/-
Medical Standard	A-1
Age Limit	18 to 30 years
Total Approved Vacancies 2026	11,127
Application Dates	15 May 2026 -14 June 2026
Mode of Application	Online Only
Selection Process	CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT, DV & Medical
Official Syllabus	Click Here
Official Website	rrbapply.gov.in

RRB ALP 2026 Vacancy Details (RRB-wise)

The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post across different railway zones. The total number of vacancies mentioned in the notification is 11,127 .

Zonal Railway	Vacancies
Central Railway	1400
East Central Railway	700
East Coast Railway	1625
Eastern Railway	608
North Central Railway	457
North Eastern Railway	105
Northeast Frontier Railway	1276
Northern Railway	740
North Western Railway	600
South Central Railway	674
South East Central Railway	200
South Eastern Railway	1531
Southern Railway	250
South Western Railway	200
West Central Railway	541
Western Railway	214
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW)	06
Total	11,127

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RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for Railway ALP Vacancy 2026 must satisfy the required eligibility conditions including educational qualification, age limit, and medical standards.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess prescribed Educational/Technical qualification as on the closing date of application.

Eligible qualifications include:

• ITI in relevant trade
• Course Completed Act Apprenticeship
• Diploma in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Automobile)
• Degree in Engineering (relevant streams)

Candidates awaiting results are NOT eligible.

Age Limit (As on 01 July 2025)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years

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Age Relaxation for RRB ALP 2026

Category / Community	Age Relaxation
SC / ST	5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 Years
Ex-Servicemen (UR/EWS)	3 Years (after deduction of service period)
Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL)	6 Years (after deduction of service period)
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)	8 Years (after deduction of service period)
Railway Group C & Erstwhile Group D Staff (Minimum 3 years service) – UR/EWS	Up to 40 Years
Railway Group C & Erstwhile Group D Staff – OBC (NCL)	Up to 43 Years
Railway Group C & Erstwhile Group D Staff – SC/ST	Up to 45 Years
Quasi-Administrative Railway Offices Staff	Length of service rendered OR 5 years (whichever is less)
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (Not Remarried) – UR/EWS	Up to 35 Years
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women – OBC (NCL)	Up to 38 Years
Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women – SC/ST	Up to 40 Years
Course Completed Act Apprentices	Relaxation equal to Apprentice Training period
Course Completed Act Apprentices (Before 25 years of age) – UR/EWS	Up to 35 Years
Course Completed Act Apprentices – OBC (NCL)	Up to 38 Years
Course Completed Act Apprentices – SC/ST	Up to 40 Years

RRB ALP Selection Process 2026

The selection process for RRB ALP 2026 consists of multiple stages. Candidates must qualify in each stage to proceed to the next stage.

1. First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
2. Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
3. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
4. Document Verification (DV)
5. Medical Examination

Final merit list will be prepared as:

• 70% weightage from CBT-2 Part-A
• 30% weightage from CBAT

RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern

RRB ALP CBT-1 is a screening test only. Marks obtained in CBT-1 will NOT be counted in the final merit list.

Particular	Details
Mode of Exam	Computer Based Test
Duration	60 Minutes
Total Questions	75
Total Marks	75
Type of Questions	Objective (MCQs)
Negative Marking	1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Normalization	Yes (if conducted in multiple shifts)

Subject-wise Distribution (CBT-1) – RRB ALP 2026 Recruitment

Subject	No. of Questions
Mathematics	20
Mental Ability (Reasoning)	25
General Science	20
General Awareness & Current Affairs	10
Total	75

Minimum Qualifying Marks for RRB ALP 2026 CBT -1

Category	Minimum Percentage
UR & EWS	40%
OBC (NCL)	30%
SC	30%
ST	25%

RRB ALP CBT-2 Exam Pattern

RRB ALP CBT-2 is the main examination and consists of two parts:

• Part-A (Merit Based)
• Part-B (Qualifying – Trade Based)

Final merit preparation is based on Part-A marks only, provided candidate qualifies Part-B.

RRB ALP CBT-2 Overall Pattern

Particular	Details
Mode	Computer Based Test
Total Duration	2 Hours 30 Minutes
Total Questions	175
Negative Marking	1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Normalization	Yes

RRB ALP CBT-2 Structure

Part	Questions	Duration	Nature
Part-A	100	90 Minutes	Merit Based
Part-B	75	60 Minutes	Qualifying Only
Total	175	150 Minutes	—

Minimum Qualifying Marks for RRB ALP CBT 2 (Part A)

Category	Minimum Percentage
UR & EWS	40%
OBC (NCL)	30%
SC	30%
ST	25%

RRB ALP CBT-2 Part-B (Trade Test)

• Questions based on relevant ITI/Trade syllabus
• Qualifying in nature
• Minimum 35% marks required (for all categories)
• Marks NOT counted in final merit

Trade selection is based on qualification:

Engineering Qualification	Trade Options
Electrical Engineering	Electrician, Wireman, Instrument Mechanic etc.
Electronics Engineering	Electronics Mechanic, Radio & TV Mechanic
Mechanical Engineering	Fitter, Diesel Mechanic, Turner, Machinist etc.
Automobile Engineering	Motor Vehicle Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic etc.

RRB ALP CBAT 2026

Candidates are shortlisted for the CBAT at the rate of 8 times the number of ALP vacancies for each community/category based on their performance in Part-A of CBT-2, provided they have qualified in Part-B of CBT-2.

Exam Name	Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Purpose	To assess psychological aptitude required for Assistant Loco Pilot duties
Mode of Exam	Computer Based Test
Language	English and Hindi only
Negative Marking	No negative marking
Qualifying Marks	Minimum T-score of 42 marks in each test battery

Important Points

Particular	Details
Negative Marking	No
Language	English & Hindi Only
Minimum T-Score	42 in each test battery
Mandatory	Yes
Vision Certificate Required	Yes (in prescribed format)

Document Verification (DV) – RRB ALP 2026

Candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called based on merit.

In case of tie:

• Older candidate will be given higher rank.

Medical Examination – RRB ALP 2026 Recruitment

Medical Standard Required: A-1

Important:

• 6/6 vision without glasses
• No LASIK surgery allowed
• Must pass color vision & night vision test

Failure in medical = No alternative post.

Important Dates

Events	Dates
Short Notification Release	21 March 2026
Online Application Start	15 May 2026
Closing Date	14 June 2026
RRB ALP CBT 1 Date	To be announced later

How to Apply for RRB ALP 2026 Recruitment

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official Railway Recruitment Board websites.

Steps to apply:

1. Visit the official RRB website.
2. Create an account using mobile number and email ID.
3. Fill the online application form carefully.
4. Upload required documents such as photograph and signature.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit the application form.
7. Download and print the application form for future reference.

The direct apply link is available in the Important Links section of this article.

Documents to be uploaded

Document	Format	File Size	Key Specifications
Recent Passport Size Photograph	JPG / JPEG	50 KB – 150 KB	Colour photo, white background, not older than 2 months
Photograph Resolution	—	—	Minimum 240 x 320 pixels, 150 DPI
Signature	JPG / JPEG	30 KB – 49 KB	Black ink on white paper, running handwriting (not capital letters)
Signature Resolution	—	—	Minimum 140 x 60 pixels, 100 DPI
SC/ST Certificate (for free travel pass only)	PDF	Below 400 KB	Must be valid & legible

Application Fee for RRB ALP 2026

Category	Fee
General/OBC/EWS	₹500 (₹400 refunded after CBT-1)
SC/ST/Female/ExSM/EBC/Minorities	₹250 (Fully refunded after CBT-1)

Pay fee online using Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI/Net Banking. Refund is applicable only if you appear in CBT-1.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates for the Assistant Loco Pilot post will receive salary according to the 7th Pay Commission.

Post	Pay Level	Initial Pay
Assistant Loco Pilot	Level-2	₹19,900

Additional allowances may include:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance
• Other Railway allowances

Selected candidates will also undergo training and receive stipend during training period.

FAQs – RRB ALP 2026 Notification