| 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 |
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 - 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.)
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