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.

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:

RRB ALP Notification 2026-27 Expected Release Date

Now that 11,127 ALP vacancies have been sanctioned, the detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN 2026) is expected to be released after the previous recruitment is over. Candidates should regularly check official RRB regional websites for Application dates and other updates.

RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026-27 must fulfil the basic eligibility criteria as mentioned here:

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th pass) + ITI from recognised institutions in relevant trades
OR Diploma/Degree in Engineering in relevant disciplines

Age Limit:

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years

(Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories as per Railway rules.)

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

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026

What 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.