Recruitment Board
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Post Name
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Vacancies
11,127
Start Date
15 May 2026
Last Date To Apply
16 Jun 2026
Qualification
Matric/SSLC plus ITI | Diploma in Engg
Age Limit
18 - 30 Years
Application Fee
GEN/OBC/EWS: ₹500 | SC/ST/Female/PwBD/Ex- Servicemen: ₹250
Salary (e.g. 25000-40000)
₹35,000 – ₹38,000 Approx.
Job Street Address
Railway Recruitment Board, Opp. GCS Hospital
Job Locality (City)
Near DRM Office, Adjacent to Ratilal Chali No. 2
Job Region (State)
Amdupura, Ahmedabad
Job Postal Code
382345
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the short notification for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts under Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026. This recruitment drive offers a massive 11,127 vacancies across various Railway Zones in India. Candidates possessing ITI, Diploma, or Engineering qualifications can apply online through the official RRB portal.
RRB ALP 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 Job Category Central Government Job Application Mode Online Job Location Across India Official Website RRB Official Website
Important Dates
Event Date Short Notification Release May 2026 Online Application Start Date 15 May 2026 Last Date to Apply To Be Announced Fee Payment Last Date To Be Announced CBT 1 Exam Date Expected in August 2026
Vacancy Details Zone Wise
The vacancies are distributed across multiple railway zones.
Railway Zone Vacancies Northern Railway 1,521 South Central Railway 1,346 Western Railway 1,125 Eastern Railway 978 South Eastern Railway 921 Central Railway 876 Other Zones Remaining Posts Total 11,127
Educational Qualification
Candidates must fulfill any one of the following qualifications:
Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute
Diploma in Engineering in relevant trade
Degree in Engineering
Relevant ITI Trades
Electrician
Fitter
Mechanic Diesel
Electronics Mechanic
Wireman
Turner
Machinist
Refrigeration & AC Mechanic
Age Limit
Minimum Age Maximum Age 18 Years 30 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.
Category Relaxation OBC 3 Years SC/ST 5 Years PwBD 10 Years
Application Fee
Category Fee General / OBC / EWS ₹500 SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen ₹250
A partial refund of examination fee will be provided after appearing in CBT Stage-I.
Selection Process
The selection process for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 includes:
First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern
Subject Questions Marks Mathematics 20 20 General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 25 General Science 20 20 General Awareness & Current Affairs 10 10 Total 75 75
Duration: 60 Minutes
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for every wrong answer
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern
Part A
Subject Questions Mathematics 25 Reasoning 25 Basic Science & Engineering 40 Current Affairs 10 Total 100
Part B
Relevant Trade Questions
Qualifying in Nature
75 Questions
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive salary under Level-2 of 7th CPC.
Pay Scale Salary Basic Pay ₹19,900 In-Hand Salary ₹35,000 – ₹38,000 Approx.
Additional allowances include:
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance
Running Allowance
Medical Standard
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical standards:
A-1 Medical Category
Good Vision and Physical Fitness mandatory
How to Apply Online
Visit the official RRB regional website
Click on ALP Recruitment 2026 link
Register using mobile number and email ID
Fill the online application form
Upload photograph and signature
Pay application fee
Submit the form and print the confirmation page
Documents Required
Passport Size Photograph
Signature
10th Certificate
ITI/Diploma/Degree Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
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