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RRB ALP Vacancy 2026-27 Announced, 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts Approved

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) notified the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancy 2026-27 on 19th February 2026, to be filled across 17 Railway Zones in 2026-27. As per the latest notice, a total of 11,127 vacancies for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) have been sanctioned for Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) 2026. The vacancies are for Level-2 posts under the 7th CPC pay matrix and will be filled through the RRBs across different zones.

RRB ALP Vacancy 2026-27 Announced

With 11,127 vacancies, this is one of the biggest railway recruitments announced for technical posts. Candidates are advised to start their preparation early and regularly check updates on the official RRB websites.

Particulars Details
Organization Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Post Name Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Vacancies 11,127
Pay Level Level-2 (7th CPC)
Notification Year 2026-27
Mode of Selection CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, Document Verification
Official Authority Railway Board

RRB ALP New Vacancy 2026-2027 Notice

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Zone-wise RRB ALP Vacancy 2026-27

The Railway Board has approved the following railway-wise break-up of ALP vacancies:

S. No. Zonal Railway
Vacancies Approved
1 Central Railway 1400
2 East Central Railway 700
3 East Coast Railway 1625
4 Eastern Railway 608
5 North Central Railway 457
6 North Eastern Railway 105
7 Northeast Frontier Railway 1276
8 Northern Railway 740
9 North Western Railway 600
10 South Central Railway 674
11 South East Central Railway 200
12 South Eastern Railway 1531
13 Southern Railway 250
14 South Western Railway 200
15 West Central Railway 541
16 Western Railway 214
17 Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) 6
Total 11,127

RRB ALP Selection Process 2026

The selection process for Assistant Loco Pilot includes:

  1. CBT 1 (Prelims Exam)
  2. CBT 2 (Main Exam)
  3. CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test)
  4. Document Verification
  5. Medical Examination

What to Expect After RRB ALP Vacancy 2026-27 Announcement?

After the approval of 11,127 ALP vacancies by the Railway Board, candidates can now expect the release of the detailed RRB ALP Notification 2026 soon by the Railway Recruitment Boards. The official notification will include:
Eligibility criteria, application dates, category-wise vacancy breakup, and Exam pattern & syllabus.

Once released, the online application process will begin, followed by CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT (Aptitude Test), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

Since ALP is a safety-category post, candidates must also meet strict medical standards (A-1 category). With a large number of vacancies, competition will be high, so aspirants are advised to start preparation early.

FAQs

How many vacancies have been announced under RRB ALP Vacancy 2026-27?

A total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies have been approved for the 2026 recruitment cycle by the Railway Board.

Is the RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 released zone-wise?

Yes, the 11,127 ALP vacancies have been distributed zone-wise across different railway zones, including Central Railway, Eastern Railway, Northern Railway, Southern Railway, and others.

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