RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Notification

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 notification for 11,127 vacancies across various railway zones in India. This recruitment drive is being conducted through Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026 for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot under Indian Railways.

This is one of the biggest technical railway recruitments of 2026 and offers an excellent opportunity for candidates having ITI, Diploma, or Engineering qualifications.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Post Name	Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Advertisement Number	CEN No. 01/2026
Total Vacancies	11,127 Posts
Pay Level	Level-2 (7th CPC)
Initial Basic Salary	₹19,900
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	RRB Official Website

Important Dates

Event	Date
Detailed Notification Release	14 May 2026
Online Application Start Date	15 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	14 June 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	16 June 2026
Correction Window	17 June – 26 June 2026
CBT Exam Date	To Be Announced

Vacancy Details

A total of 11,127 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Loco Pilot posts in different railway zones.

The vacancies are distributed across:

• Central Railway
• South Central Railway
• East Coast Railway
• Western Railway
• Northern Railway
• Southern Railway
• Other railway zones

Zone-wise vacancy details are given in the table below.

RRB	Zone	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total	ExSM
Ahmedabad	WR	62	22	11	38	14	147	15
Ajmer	NWR	262	97	59	142	40	600	60
	WCR	56	18	0	32	12	118	12
Prayagraj	NCR	284	37	27	65	44	457	45
	NR	62	23	11	42	15	153	15
Bengaluru	SWR	80	31	15	54	20	200	20
Bhopal	WCR	194	74	23	117	15	423	42
	WR	15	8	0	6	1	30	3
Bhubaneshwar	ECoR	370	120	58	176	77	801	80
Bilaspur	CR	131	48	24	87	32	322	32
	SECR	84	29	14	53	20	200	20
Chandigarh	NR	56	39	23	49	20	187	19
Chennai	SR	93	24	14	41	14	186	19
Gorakhpur	NER	28	11	37	17	12	105	10
Guwahati	NFR	272	109	63	164	68	676	68
Jammu-Srinagar	NR	158	58	30	110	44	400	40
Kolkata	ER	135	53	35	89	32	344	34
	SER	280	101	52	40	24	497	50
Malda	ER	109	41	20	73	27	270	27
	SER	117	43	22	78	29	289	29
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
Muzaffarpur	ECR	18	6	3	11	4	42	4
Patna	ECR	41	16	8	28	10	103	10
Ranchi	ECR	224	83	42	150	56	555	56
	SER	248	150	63	213	71	745	74
Secunderabad*	ECoR	387	119	57	228	33	824	82
	SCR	238	90	45	162	61	596	61
Siliguri	NFR	243	90	46	161	60	600	60
Thiruvananthapuram	SR	28	8	5	22	1	64	7
Total		4611	1767	913	2828	1008	11127	1114

* Candidate under RRB Secunderabad may be posted in South Coast Railway as and when the Zone becomes operational.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications:

Option 1

• Matriculation / 10th Pass
• ITI certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute

Option 2

• 3-Year Diploma in Engineering in relevant stream

Option 3

• Engineering Degree in relevant discipline

Relevant trades include:

• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Electronics
• Automobile Engineering

Age Limit

Category	Age
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years

Age will be calculated as on 1 July 2026.

Age relaxation:

• OBC: 3 Years
• SC/ST: 5 Years
• PwBD: As per rules

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹500
SC / ST / Female / EBC	₹250

Fee refund facility is available after appearing in CBT examination as per RRB rules.

Selection Process

The selection process for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 consists of:

1. CBT Stage-I
2. CBT Stage-II
3. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026

CBT Stage-I

Subject	Questions
Mathematics	20
Mental Ability	25
General Science	20
General Awareness	10

• Total Questions: 75
• Duration: 60 Minutes
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deduction

CBT Stage-II

Part A

• Mathematics
• General Intelligence
• Basic Science & Engineering
• Current Affairs

Part B

• Relevant Trade Questions

Salary Structure

Selected candidates will receive:

• Basic Pay: ₹19,900
• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance
• Running Allowance
• Railway Medical Benefits

The approximate in-hand salary may range between ₹30,000 to ₹38,000 per month depending on posting and allowances.

Medical Standards

Candidates must satisfy the medical standard prescribed for ALP posts.

Required Medical Standard:

• A-1 Medical Category

This includes:

• Good eyesight
• No color blindness
• Physical fitness as per railway norms

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• 10th Marksheet
• ITI/Diploma/Degree Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate
• Passport Size Photograph
• Signature Scan
• Mobile Number & Email ID

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the advertisement number of RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
The advertisement number for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 is CEN No. 01/2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are announced in RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
A total of 11,127 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP).
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for RRB ALP 2026?
Candidates must have: 10th Pass with ITI, OR Diploma in Engineering, OR Engineering Degree in relevant discipline.
Q4. What is the age limit for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is: Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 30 Years Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Q5. What is the salary of RRB Assistant Loco Pilot?
Selected candidates will receive: Basic Pay: ₹19,900 Plus DA, HRA, TA and other railway allowances. The approximate in-hand salary ranges between ₹30,000 to ₹38,000 per month.
Q6. What is the last date to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form is 14 June 2026.
Q7. What is the application fee for RRB ALP 2026?
Application fee details: General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 SC/ST/Female/EBC: ₹250
Q8. What is the selection process for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes: CBT Stage-I CBT Stage-II CBAT (Aptitude Test) Document Verification Medical Examination
Q9. Is there negative marking in RRB ALP Exam 2026?
Yes, 1/3rd mark will be deducted for every wrong answer in CBT exams.
Q10. What is the official website of RRB?
The official website is: https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/