RRB ALP 2026 — Railway Recruitment Boards have released notification CEN 01/2026 for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts across Indian Railways. This is the biggest Railway recruitment of 2026. Applications are open from 15 May 2026 and the last date is 14 June 2026. Apply at rrbapply.gov.in. Last updated: 16.05.2026.
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RRB ALP 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 15.05.2026 |
| Application Start | 15.05.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14.06.2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 16.06.2026 |
| Correction Window | 17.06.2026 – 26.06.2026 |
| Admit Card | To be announced |
| Exam Date (CBT-1) | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
RRB ALP 2026 – Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Download Syllabus PDF | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
RRB ALP 2026 — Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notification | CEN 01/2026 |
| Post name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total vacancies | 11,127 posts |
| Recruiting body | Railway Recruitment Boards (34 RRBs) |
| Application start | 15 May 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 14 June 2026 |
| Fee payment deadline | 16 June 2026 |
| Correction window | 17 – 26 June 2026 |
| Exam date | To be announced |
| Official website | rrbapply.gov.in |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 4,860 |
| OBC (NCL) | 2,598 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1,746 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 919 |
| EWS | 1,004 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 1,115 |
| Total | 11,127 |
Top vacancy zones: Mumbai/CR (1,078 posts), Secunderabad/ECoR (824), Bhubaneswar/ECoR (801). Vacancies are distributed across 34 RRBs in 21 railway zones.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification: Candidates must have passed Matriculation/SSLC AND hold an ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in any of these trades — Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic Diesel, Electronic Mechanic, Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature and Coil Winder, Machinist, Refrigeration and AC Mechanic, Heat Engine, Millwright Maintenance Mechanic. Alternatively, a Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile) is also accepted.
Age limit (as on 01 July 2026): Minimum 18 years, Maximum 30 years.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years (up to 33 years) |
| SC / ST | 5 years (up to 35 years) |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government norms |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Rs. 500 |
The Rs. 500 fee is refunded (minus bank charges) to candidates who actually appear in CBT-1, regardless of result.
Selection Process
- CBT-1 — Computer Based Test (screening stage; marks not counted in final merit)
- CBT-2 — Computer Based Test with Part A (merit) and Part B (qualifying trade test)
- CBAT — Computer Based Aptitude Test (qualifying; minimum 42 out of 60 required)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Final merit is prepared on 50% weightage of CBT-2 Part A marks and 50% of CBAT marks.
Pay and Salary
ALP posts carry Pay Level-2 under the 7th Pay Commission. Basic pay is Rs. 19,900/month. Gross in-hand salary (including HRA and allowances at urban posting): approximately Rs. 26,000 – 27,000 per month.
How to Apply for RRB ALP 2026
- Visit rrbapply.gov.in
- Click on New Registration and register with your mobile number and email
- Fill the application form — personal details, educational details, ITI trade or Diploma branch, and preferred RRB zone
- Upload scanned photo and signature as per size specifications
- Pay Rs. 500 fee through net banking, UPI, debit/credit card
- Submit and download the confirmation page — keep it safe
For complete preparation: RRB ALP 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern | RRB ALP Admit Card 2026 | RRB ALP Result 2026 | RRB ALP Cut Off 2026
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