RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Out for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot, Check Full Details

The RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026 is open to all candidates aged 18 to 30 years old who are 10th pass with an ITI certificate or hold a 3-year diploma in the engineering field. The recruitment drive is to be conducted under CEN No. 01/2026 across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards, which work under the Ministry of Railways.

The online registrations for RRB ALP recruitment have started from today, 15th May 2026, onwards at www.rrbapply.gov.in for all Zones. If you have been waiting for your chance to join Indian Railways as an ALP, this is the biggest opportunity.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Out

The ALP official Notification PDF has been uploaded on all 21 RRB official websites in the latest announcement section. Candidates can now download this notification and read the complete details regarding the age limit, latest salary, complete exam schedule, zone-wise vacancy, and everything important.

Click Here to Download RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 Notification PDF

Railway Assistant Loco Pilot Notification 2026 – Summary

RRB ALP Exam Important Dates

• Detailed Notification – 14th May 2026
• Application Starts – 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 (11:59 PM)
• City Intimation & Admit Card – TBA
• CBT 1 Exam Date – TBA
• CBT 2 Exam Date – TBA

Railway Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancy Details

The 11127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies are to be filled in 17 Railway Zones across all RRBs. The vacancy has been divided both category-wise and RRB-wise. You must know that this year, the ALP vacancy is higher than last year. Last year, it was around 9900. You can check the vacancy distribution details below.

Zone and Category-wise Vacancy

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Take a glance at the graphic representation of RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancy 2026:

Now, let’s move to the RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria, Selection Process, and Salary details.

Railway Train Driver Eligibility (योग्यता)

Candidates who fulfil the following eligibility conditions can apply for RRB ALP 2026:

Age Limit (As of 1/7/2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years

The category-wise age limit range is mentioned in the snippet here:

Age Limit Relaxation

Note: Candidates must enter their date of birth exactly as it appears on their 10th class (Matric/SSLC) certificate. No request to change the date of birth later will be accepted. If there is any mismatch, the candidate will be disqualified.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold any one of the following:

• 10th pass + ITI certificate in a relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognised institution
• 10th pass+ Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in a relevant trade
• 3-year Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution
• Degree in Engineering in a relevant discipline

It means that only candidates with technical or trade-specific qualifications can apply.

Can candidates without ITI apply for RRB ALP 2026?

Yes, if a candidate possesses a 3-year engineering diploma or B.E./B. A tech degree can be applied for if they don’t have an ITI certificate.

Note: Candidates who are awaiting the final results of their required educational or technical qualifications are not eligible to submit an application.

Nationality

Candidates must be:

• A citizen of India
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962
• A person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries and permanently settled in India

Railway ALP Medical Standards

The medical examination stage is conducted after Document Verification, and during this, the physical and mental fitness of candidates is evaluated by the Railway Medical Administration. Candidates must adhere to the following standards:

RRB ALP Application Form 2026

The online application process has commenced across all states and UTs of India. Candidates can apply from any RRB Zone as per their preference from today onwards at www.rrbapply.gov.in.

A candidate can apply to only one RRB and submit only one application for this post. If anyone submits more than one application, they will be disqualified and may also be barred from future RRB and RRC exams.

Click Here to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026

Application Fee

• General/OBC (NCL): Rs. 500
• SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women (All Categories): Rs. 500

RRB ALP Selection Process

Getting selected as an ALP involves five stages. You must clear each one to proceed to the next:

Stage 1: CBT 1 (Computer-Based Test) – Qualifying

Stage 2: CBT 2 (Computer-Based Test) – Merit-determining stage

Stage 3: CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test)

Stage 4: Document Verification

Stage 5: Medical Examination (Conducted by Railway Medical Administration)

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026 (Revised)

Is there a negative marking in the RRB ALP Exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd or 0.33 mark in both CBT 1 and CBT 2 of the RRB ALP Examination.

What is RRB ALP CBAT?

CBAT stands for Computer-Based Aptitude Test. It is the third stage in the RRB ALP selection process. It is conducted to assess psychomotor skills, quick reflexes, spatial judgment, and the ability to process visual signals rapidly, which is important for the ALP role.

CBAT is qualifying in nature; candidates must score a minimum of 42 marks out of 60 to pass (no relaxation for any category). But as per the revised rules, CBAT hold 50% weightage in the final merit list preparation.

RRB ALP Salary Structure

RRB ALP Job Location (Posting & Transfer Rules)

As per the official rules, once appointed, an ALP is generally posted within the same Zonal Railway or Production Unit where they are first assigned. Your first posting will be in the Railway Zone/Unit under the RRB you selected.

Transfers to other Railways or departments can happen only if required by the Railway Administration (service exigencies), and it cannot be claimed as a matter of right.

Transfer requests can only be entertained (if any) after completing at least 5 to 10 years of service.

So, it means that transfers are very restricted in the early years; candidates should choose their RRB carefully, keeping in mind the Railway Zones that fall under it and the likely job locations there.

Participating RRBs For ALP Vacancy

Candidates can apply for ALP from the Railway Zone of their choice from the following