RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 PDF Out, Check 11127 New Vacancy (CEN 01/2026)

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. RRB has invited online applications from all interested candidates who wish to join Indian Railways as ALPs and are qualified to do so.

The online applications have started from 15th May 2026, and they will be active till 14th June 2026 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 Notification 2026 Out

RRB is conducting ALP recruitment under Centralised Employment Notice CEN 01/2026 across all 21 RRBs. The detailed notification was released on 14th May 2026 by RRB.

Candidates can 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

RRB ALP Exam – Summary

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

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.

Eligibility

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.

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

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

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

Medical Standards

The RRB ALP Medical Examination is conducted by the Railway Medical Administration. Candidates must adhere to the following standards:

Application Form

Candidates can apply from any RRB Zone as per their preference 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

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)

New Exam Pattern 2026

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 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.

Read More: RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026

Also Read: RRB ALP Syllabus 2026

Salary Structure

The basic salary of the Assistant Loco Pilot post is Rs. 19,900, and the monthly in-hand salary ranges between Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 35,000. Along with ALP Salary, employees get allowances such as DA and HRA.

Job Location

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

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