Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 11127 Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancies
Indian Railways has released the official short notification for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced a total of 11,127 vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot posts across different railway zones in India.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 15 May 2026 through the common application portal. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria, important dates, selection process, exam pattern and other details before submitting the online application form.
Overview of Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
Organisation
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Notification Number
CEN 01/2026
Post Name
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Vacancies
11,127
Application Mode
Online
Application Start Date
15 May 2026
Last Date to Apply
14 June 2026
Qualification
ITI / Engineering Diploma in Relevant Trade
Selection Process
CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT, Document Verification, Medical Examination
Pay Scale
Level-2 (Approx. ₹19,900 Initial Pay)
Official Website
rrbapply.gov.in
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, application fee, exam pattern, salary and selection process.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates.
Short Notice Release Date
16 March 2026
Online Application Start Date
15 May 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
14 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment
16 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
Application Modification Window
17 June to 26 June 2026
CBT-1 Exam Date
To be notified later
CBT-2 Exam Date
To be notified later
Vacancy Details of Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
Post Name
Total Vacancies
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
11,127
Eligibility Criteria of Railway RRB ALP Vacancies
Criteria
Details
Educational Qualification
Matriculation / SSLC pass with ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade or Diploma in Engineering from a recognized institute
Relevant Trades
Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic Diesel and other related trades
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
30 Years
Age Relaxation
Applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per rules
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹500
SC / ST / PwBD / Women
₹250
Railway RRB ALP Selection Process 2026
CBT-1 (First Stage Computer Based Test)
CBT-2 (Second Stage Computer Based Test)
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026
CBT-1 Exam Pattern
Details
Information
Total Questions
75
Total Marks
75
Duration
60 Minutes
Subjects
Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness
Negative Marking
1/3 mark for each wrong answer
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 Mathematics, Reasoning, and Basic Science & Engineering
Part-B includes trade-related technical questions
Minimum qualifying marks in Part-B is 35%
Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies
Salary Details
Pay Level: Level-2 under 7th CPC Pay Matrix
Initial Basic Pay: Approximately ₹19,900
Candidates will also receive DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Railway rules
How to Apply for Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
Visit the common application portal rrbapply.gov.in
Click on the Apply Online link for CEN 01/2026
Complete registration using basic details
Fill the online application form carefully
Upload photograph, signature and required documents
Pay the application fee online
Submit the application form and keep a copy for future use
