The Railway Recruitment Board has approved a large number of vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot for the 2026–27 recruitment cycle. A total of 11,127 posts have been sanctioned across multiple railway zones in India.
This approval confirms that a centralized employment notification will be issued in 2026. These vacancies are a major opportunity for candidates with 10th pass plus ITI or Diploma qualifications who are aiming for technical jobs in Indian Railways.
Overview of RRB ALP Recruitment 2026–27
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 |
| Recruitment Year | 2026–27 |
| Pay Level | Level 2 (7th CPC) |
| Recruiting Authority | RRBs under Ministry of Railways |
| Notification Type | Centralised Employment Notification |
All important details related to this vacancy approval are explained below. The detailed notification will be released separately.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates available from the approval letter.
| Date of Vacancy Approval | 19-02-2026 |
| Recruitment Cycle | 2026–27 |
| Detailed Notification | To be announced |
Vacancy Details of RRB ALP Recruitment 2026–27
| 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 | 06 |
| Total | 11,127 |
Selection Process for RRB ALP 2026
The selection process for Assistant Loco Pilot will consist of multiple stages.
CBT 1 will be a screening test.
CBT 2 will assess technical and domain knowledge.
CBAT will be conducted for aptitude assessment.
Document Verification will confirm eligibility and certificates.
Medical Examination will ensure fitness for the post.
Candidates must qualify each stage to be considered for final appointment.
What This Vacancy Approval Means
The approval confirms that a large-scale recruitment notification will be released in 2026. Candidates will be able to apply under one centralized notification while selecting their preferred railway zone. Detailed eligibility, age limit, syllabus, and application dates will be announced in the upcoming notification.
Official Reference
Vacancy approval has been issued by the Railway Board, New Delhi, vide letter number No.2026(E/MPP)/25/13/ALP dated 19.02.2026.
