Railway RRB ALP (CEN 01/2026) Recruitment 2026 : Eligibility, Dates & How to Apply

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced 11,127 vacancies for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post under CEN 01/2026

1. Overview - RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 (CEN No. 01/2026)

Organization NameRailway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Post NameAssistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Vacancies11,127 Posts
Initial Pay Scale
19,900 (Pay Level-2)
Selection Process
CBT-1 ➡CBT-2➡CBAT➡Document Verification➡Medical Exam
Application Mode
Online
Application Dates
15/05/2026 to 14/06/2026
Official Website
rrbapply.gov.in

2. Important Dates

Apply Start Date15/05/2026
Last Date to Apply14/06/2026
Last Date Fee Payment
16 June 2026
Correction Date
17 June to 26 June 2026
Exam DateNotify Soon

3. Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/-
  • SC / ST / Female / Ex-Serviceman / EBC : ₹250/-
  •  Fees Refund after Appearing in CBT-1 
  • General / OBC / EWS: ₹400/-
  • SC / ST / Female / Ex-Serviceman / EBC : ₹250/-
  • Payment Mode : Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking and UPI)

4. Eligibility & Age Limit

Age Limit (As of 01 July 2026) : 18 - 30 Years (Age relaxation as per rules).

Education: 10th pass + ITI (in relevant trade) / Diploma / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering.

5. Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Category Vacancies
General (UR)
4,860
OBC2,598
EWS
1,004
SC1,746
ST919
Total Posts
11,127

6. Selection Process

  • CBT-1 : Screening Test (75 Questions, 60 Minutes)
  • CBT-2 : Two Parts - Part A (General Awareness/Maths/Reasoning) & Part-B (Relevant Trade Test)
  • CBAT : Computer Based Aptitude (Psychological) Test
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

7. How to Apply - RRB ALP Recruitment 2026

  1. Visit the official Website : Go to rrbapply.gov.in
  2. Click "Apply" and select "Create an Account" and register using your mobile number and email.
  3. Login : Use your new credentials to access the "Candidate Login".
  4. Fill the Form : Enter your personal details and educational qualification.
  5. Upload Documents : Upload your passport size photo and signature and complete your Aadhaar verification. 
  6. Pay the Fees : Pay online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI (500/- for General/OBC, 250/- SC/ST/Female/Ex-SM).
  7. Submit : Review your details, submit the form, and print the confirmation page.

8. Important Links

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