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
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:
- CBT 1 (Prelims Exam)
- CBT 2 (Main Exam)
- CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test)
- Document Verification
- 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.
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