The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the RRB ALP Exam Date 2026 for candidates who applied under CEN 01/2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies across various railway zones. The RRB ALP Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) 2026 is scheduled to be conducted from 3 to 5 November 2026. Candidates can check the complete exam schedule and other important details below.
RRB ALP Exam Date 2026 Out
Candidates who have completed the RRB ALP 2026 application process can now follow the preparation timeline based on the announced exam dates. The RRB ALP CBT 1 City Intimation Slip is expected 10 days before the exam, while the Admit Card will be available 4 days before the respective exam date. The Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) is scheduled for 3, 4, and 5 November 2026. Candidates can refer to the official notice below for details.
RRB ALP Notification 2026 Out
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), through its 21 regional boards under the Ministry of Railways, conducts the ALP recruitment process. Candidates should carefully go through the RRB ALP Notification 2026 PDF to get complete information about vacancies, eligibility requirements, selection stages, exam pattern, and the application procedure. The direct link to download the notification is given below.
Download RRB ALP Notification Official PDF
Railway ALP Exam: Summary
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Exam Name | RRB ALP 2026 |
| Advt No. | CEN 01/2026 |
| Exam Type | National level |
| Total Vacancy | 11127 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Date | 3 to 5 November 2026 |
| Notification Status | Released |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years |
| Qualification | Class 10th + ITI |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Salary | Rs. 19,900 – Pay Level 2 |
| Selection Process | CBT 1, CBT 2, CBAT, DV, and Medical Examination |
| Participating RRBS | 21 |
| Official website | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
| ALP Job Profile | Operating locomotives, monitoring signals, track conditions, ensuring passenger and freight train safety, and handling minor technical issues during operation. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14th May 2026 |
| Online Application Form Out | 15th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Form | 14th June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 16th June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Dates | 17th to 26th June 2026 |
| Admit Card | 4 days before the exam |
| City Intimation Slip | 10 days before the exam |
| ALP CBT 1 Exam Date | 3rd to 5th November 2026 |
RRB ALP Category-wise Vacancy 2026
RRB ALP 2026 offers a valuable opportunity for candidates seeking a career in the Indian Railways. A total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies have been announced, providing employment opportunities to a large number of aspirants.
Over the years, the Railway Recruitment Board has consistently conducted ALP recruitment drives, making this one of the most sought-after railway jobs among candidates.
Total vacancy is 11,127.
- UR: 4860
- SC: 1746
- ST: 919
- OBC: 2598
- EWS: 1004
Zone-wise ALP Vacancy Details
| RRB Names | Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | ExSM |
| RRB Ahmedabad | WR | 62 | 22 | 11 | 38 | 14 | 147 | 15 |
| RRB Ajmer | NWR | 262 | 97 | 59 | 142 | 40 | 600 | 60 |
| WCR | 56 | 18 | 0 | 32 | 12 | 118 | 12 | |
| RRB Prayagraj | NCR | 284 | 37 | 27 | 65 | 44 | 457 | 46 |
| NR | 62 | 23 | 11 | 42 | 15 | 153 | 15 | |
| RRB Bengaluru | SWR | 80 | 31 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 200 | 20 |
| RRB Bhopal | WCR | 194 | 74 | 23 | 117 | 15 | 423 | 42 |
| WR | 15 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 30 | 3 | |
| RRB Bhubaneshwar | ECoR | 548 | 70 | 36 | 48 | 99 | 801 | 80 |
| RRB Bilaspur | CR | 187 | 77 | 52 | 0 | 6 | 322 | 32 |
| SECR | 84 | 29 | 14 | 53 | 20 | 200 | 20 | |
| RRB Chandigarh | NR | 56 | 39 | 23 | 49 | 20 | 187 | 19 |
| RRB Chennai | SR | 93 | 24 | 14 | 41 | 14 | 186 | 19 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | NER | 28 | 11 | 37 | 17 | 12 | 105 | 10 |
| RRB Guwahati | NFR | 272 | 109 | 63 | 164 | 68 | 676 | 68 |
| RRB Jammu | NR | 158 | 58 | 30 | 110 | 44 | 400 | 40 |
| RRB Kolkata | ER | 135 | 53 | 35 | 89 | 32 | 344 | 34 |
| SER | 280 | 101 | 52 | 40 | 24 | 497 | 50 | |
| RRB Malda | ER | 109 | 41 | 20 | 73 | 27 | 270 | 27 |
| SER | 117 | 43 | 22 | 78 | 29 | 289 | 29 | |
| RRB Mumbai | CR | 290 | 207 | 99 | 344 | 138 | 1078 | 108 |
| SCR | 32 | 7 | 4 | 26 | 9 | 78 | 8 | |
| WR | 14 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 37 | 4 | |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | ECR | 18 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 42 | 4 |
| RRB Patna | ECR | 41 | 16 | 8 | 28 | 10 | 103 | 10 |
| RRB Ranchi | ECR | 224 | 83 | 42 | 150 | 56 | 555 | 56 |
| SER | 248 | 150 | 63 | 213 | 71 | 745 | 74 | |
| RRB Secunderabad | ECoR | 387 | 119 | 57 | 228 | 33 | 824 | 82 |
| SCR | 238 | 90 | 45 | 162 | 61 | 596 | 61 | |
| RRB Siliguri | NFR | 243 | 90 | 46 | 161 | 60 | 600 | 60 |
| RRB Trivandrum | SR | 43 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 64 | 7 |
| Total | 4860 | 1746 | 919 | 2598 | 1004 | 11127 | 1115 |
RRB ALP Eligibility
Candidates who fulfil the following eligibility conditions can register for RRB ALP 2026:
Railway ALP Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age is 30 years as on 1st July 2026. Age relaxation is provided as per government norms:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years
RRB ALP Qualification
Must have one of the following:
- 10th Pass from a recognised board with ITI certificate in a relevant trade (e.g., Electrician, Fitter, Mechanic, Welder, etc.)
- OR a 3-year Diploma/Degree in Engineering
RRB ALP Medical Standards (A 1)
| Medical Standard | General Fitness |
Vision Standards
|
| A-1 | Physically fit in all respects |
Distant Vision: 6/6, 6/6 without glasses (with fogging test; +2D not accepted)
Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses Other Tests: Must pass Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision, etc. |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
Refund After CBT 1 exam
|
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minority, and Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates | ₹250 | Full ₹250 refund |
| All Other Candidates | ₹500 | ₹400 refund |
Steps to Apply Online for RRB ALP 2026
After creating your RRB account, follow these simple steps to complete the application form:
- Visit the RRB Website: Open the official RRB website and click on the RRB ALP 2026 Apply Online link.
- Log In: Enter the registration credentials received during account creation.
- Fill in the Details: Provide your personal, educational, and other required information correctly as per your documents.
- Select Exam City: Choose your preferred exam city from the available options.
- Upload Documents: Upload your photograph, signature, and SC/ST certificate (if applicable) in the prescribed format and size.
Document Format File Size Photograph JPG/JPEG 50 KB – 150 KB Signature JPG/JPEG 30 KB – 49 KB SC/ST Certificate PDF Less than 400 KB - Pay Application Fee: Complete the fee payment through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Submit the Form: Review all details carefully, submit the application, and save or print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important: Ensure that all information entered in the application form matches your original documents to avoid rejection.
Selection Process Stages
There are 5 stages in the Assistant Loco Pilot Selection Process:
| Stage | Selection Process | Details |
| Stage 1 | CBT 1 |
Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for UR, 30% for OBC/SC, and 25% for ST candidates.
|
| Stage 2 | CBT 2 |
Tests trade-specific engineering subject knowledge and carries 50% weightage in the final merit list.
|
| Stage 3 | CBAT (Psycho Test) |
Includes 5 test batteries covering Memory, Direction Following, Depth Perception, Concentration, and Perceptual Speed. Minimum 42 marks required to qualify.
|
| Stage 4 | Document Verification |
Verification of original documents and certificates submitted by candidates.
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| Stage 5 | Medical Examination |
Candidates must meet strict A-1 medical standards, including 6/6 vision without glasses.
|
RRB ALP New Exam Pattern
RRB has revised the CBT 1 exam pattern by removing the General Awareness section. The examination will now consist of three subjects only: Mathematics, Mental Ability, and General Science. Despite this change, the total number of questions, maximum marks, and exam duration remain unchanged.
| ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern |
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| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 75 | 75 | 60 Minutes |
| Mental Ability | |||
| General Science | |||
| Total | 75 | 75 | |
| ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern |
||||
| Part | Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| A | Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | ||||
| General Science | ||||
| B | Relevant Trade | 75 | 75 | 60 minutes |
| Total | 175 | 175 | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
RRB ALP Exam Language
The Computer-Based Test 1 and 2 will be available in English, Hindi and 13 regional Indian languages.
- Assamese,
- Bengali,
- Gujarati,
- Kannada,
- Konkani,
- Malayalam,
- Manipuri,
- Marathi,
- Odia,
- Punjabi,
- Tamil,
- Telugu
- Urdu).
RRB ALP CBAT
CBAT is a psychological aptitude test designed to assess a candidate’s mental alertness, decision-making ability, concentration, and reaction time
- Conducted only in English and Hindi
- No negative marking
- Candidates must clear each test battery separately
- Must score a minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery
- Failing in even one battery leads to disqualification
Railway RRB ALP Salary & Pay Scale
Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs) are appointed under Pay Level 2 of the 7th CPC and receive a starting basic salary of Rs. 19,900 per month. Along with the basic pay, they are eligible for various allowances and perks, which can raise the monthly salary to around Rs. 25,000–35,000, depending on the posting location and deductions.
In addition, ALPs enjoy several benefits such as free or concessional railway travel passes, medical facilities, retirement benefits, and other allowances provided under Railway regulations.
RRB ALP Exam Centre List
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will conduct the ALP CBT examinations at various exam cities across the country. Candidates should carefully select their preferred exam city while filling out the application form. Before each stage of the examination, RRB will issue a City Intimation Slip informing candidates about their allotted exam city and exam centre details
| States/UTs | RRB ALP Exam Centres |
| Kerala |
Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Thrissur, Trivandrum.
|
| Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain.
|
| Maharashtra |
Ahmednagar, Akola, Amravati, Aurangabad, Beed, Bhandara, Buldana, Chandrapur, Dhule, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Madgaon, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nandurbar, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pandharpur, Parbhani, Pimpri, Chinchwad, Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangamner, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Sindhudurg, Thane, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal
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| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong, Ri-Bhoi |
| Mizoram | Aizwal |
| Nagaland | Dimapur, Kohima |
| Odisha |
Angul, Balasore, Bargarh, Baripada, Berhampur-Ganjam, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jeypore, Jharsuguda, Khurda, Rayagada, Rourkela, Sambalpur,
|
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab |
Abohar, Amritsar, Banur, Barnala, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh, Sahib, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Khanna, Ludhiana, Malout, Moga, Mohali, Muktsar, Nawanshahr, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara, Ropar, Sangrur,
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| Rajasthan |
Abu Road, Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Kota, Pali Marwar, Sikar, Sriganagnagar, Tonk, Udaipur
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| Sikkim | Bardang, Gangtok |
| Tamilnadu |
Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Kanyakumari, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupur, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Villupuram, Virudhunagar
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| Telangana |
Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Kodad, Mahabubangar, Nalgonda, Nizamabad, Ranga, Reddy, Secunderabad, Siddipet, Warangal.
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| Tripura | Agartala, Bisramganj, Khowai, Teliamura, Udaypur |
| Uttar Pradesh |
Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Amroha, Banda, Barabanki, Bareilly, Bijnor, Bulandshahr, Faizabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Kaushambi, Lucknow, Mathura, Sitapur, Sultanpur, Varanasi
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| Uttarakhand |
Dehradun, Haldwani, Nainital, Roorkee, Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar
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| West Bengal |
Asansol, Bankura, Berhampore, Bishnupur, Burdwan, Durgapur, Haldia, Hooghly, Howrah, Kalyani, Kolkata, Kolkata/Greater Kolkata, Krishnanagar, Siliguri
|
| Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh |
Amalapuram, Anantapur, Bhimavaram, Challapalli, Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Gooty, Gudivada, Gudur, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kanchikachera, Kavali, Kurnool, Nandyal, Narasapuram, Narasaraopet, Nellore, Ongole, Proddatur, Puttur, Rajahmundry, Rajam, Rajampet, Srikakulam, Surampalem, Tadepalligudem, Tekkali, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
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| Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar, Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, Silchar, Tezpur |
| Bihar |
Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Bihar Sharif, Darbhanga, Gaya, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur, Siwan,
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| Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| Chhattisgarh | Bilaspur, Durg, Bhilai Nagar, Raipur, |
| Delhi/NCR | Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, New Delhi, Noida |
| Goa | Verma |
| Gujarat |
Ahmedabad, Anand, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Dadra, Gandhinagar, Godhra, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Mehsana, Nadiad, Navsarim Rajkot, Silvassa, Surat, Surendranagar, Vadodara, Valsad, Vapi
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| Haryana |
Ambala, Bahadurgarh, Gurgaon, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Mohindergarh, Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat, Yamuna Nagar
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| Himachal Pradesh |
Baddi, Bilaspur, Dharamsala, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Palampur, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Sunder Nagarm, Una.
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| Jammu & Kashmir |
Anantnag, Awantipora, Baramulla, Jammu, Kathua, Pulwama, Samba, Srinagar, Udhampur.
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| Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka |
Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bellary, Bengaluru, Bidar, Bijapur, Chikballapur, Chikmagaluru, Davanagere, Dharwad, Gadag, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Kolar, Mangalore, Mysore, Puttur, Shimoga, Surathkal, Tumkur, Udupi, Uttara Kannada.
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