Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: The Indian Railways has released an indicative notification for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026. This recruitment will be conducted through various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) across India. Candidates who want to build a career in Indian Railways can apply for this recruitment through online mode once the application window opens. The RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 Application Status has been released on 22 August 2026.
Railway RRB ALP Recruitment CEN 01/2026 online application process started on 15 May 2026, and the last date to apply was 14 June 2026. The recruitment is being conducted for 11127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts across different railway zones.
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 |
| Official Application Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
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) |
| Application Status Release Date | 22 August 2026 |
| Exam Date | Notify Later |
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 on 01 July 2026 (Use Age Calculator). 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 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post includes the following stages:
- CBT-1 (First Stage Computer Based Test)
- CBT-2 (Second Stage Computer Based Test)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT-1 is only a screening test, and its marks are not counted in the final merit list. Final selection is based on CBT-2 and CBAT performance.
CBT-1 Exam Pattern
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Questions | 75 |
| Marks | 75 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Subjects | Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark for each wrong answer |
Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS – 40%, OBC – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%.
CBT-2 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Part-B | 75 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 175 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
Part-A includes Maths, Reasoning, and Basic Science & Engineering.
Part-B includes trade-related technical questions and is qualifying with 35% minimum marks.
Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies.
Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Candidates shortlisted from CBT-2 appear for the Computer Based Aptitude Test. There is no negative marking, and candidates must score a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery. Final merit is prepared with 50% weightage of CBT-2 Part-A marks and 50% weightage of CBAT marks.
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