RRB ALP (CEN 01/2026) Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts

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Excellent opportunity for railway job aspirants! The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts across various Zonal Railways.

Eligible candidates with Matriculation + ITI, Diploma, or B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines can apply online from 15th May 2026 to 14th June 2026 through the official RRB website: rrbapply.gov.in.

 

📋 RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – Overview (Master Table)

Key Parameter	Details
Organization	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Advertisement No.	CEN No. 01/2026
Post Name	Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Total Vacancies	11,127 (All RRBs combined)
Pay Scale	Level-2 (7th CPC); Initial Pay ₹19,900/-
Medical Standard	A-1 (Stringent vision standards – Lasik surgery candidates NOT eligible)
Application Mode	Online only
Selection Process	CBT-1 + CBT-2 + CBAT + Document Verification + Medical Exam
Application Start Date	15th May 2026 (00:00 Hrs)
Application Last Date	14th June 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Fee Payment Last Date	16th June 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Correction Window	17th June to 26th June 2026
Age Limit (as on 01-07-2026)	18 to 30 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
Application Fee	₹500 (Gen/OBC); ₹250 (SC/ST/Ex-SM/Female/Transgender/EBC) – Refundable on appearing in CBT-1
Suitability for PwBD	Not Suitable
Official Website	https://rrbapply.gov.in

 

📢 RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise Breakdown

A total of 11,127 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Loco Pilot:

Category	Total Vacancies
UR (Unreserved)	4,860
SC (Scheduled Caste)	1,746
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	919
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	2,598
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)	1,004
Total	11,127

Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) Vacancies: 1,115 (included within the total above)

📌 The post is NOT suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD).

 

RRB & Zone-Wise Vacancy Details (Selected RRBs)

RRB	Zone	Total Vacancies	ExSM
Ahmedabad	WR	147	15
Ajmer	NWR + WCR	718	72
Mumbai	CR + SCR + WR	1,193	120
Bhubaneswar	ECoR	801	80
Guwahati	NFR	676	68
Secunderabad	ECoR + SCR	1,420	143
Ranchi	ECR + SER	1,300	130
All RRBs Total		11,127	1,115

📌 Complete RRB & Zone-wise vacancy details are available in Annexure B of the official notification.

 

📅 Important Dates – Mark Your Calendar

Event	Date
Indicative Notice in Employment News	21st March 2026
Online Application Start Date	15th May 2026 (00:00 Hrs)
Online Application Last Date	14th June 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Fee Payment Last Date	16th June 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Modification Window for Corrections	17th June to 26th June 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Age Calculation Cut-off Date	1st July 2026
CBT-1 / CBT-2 / CBAT Dates	To be notified on official RRB websites

⚠️ Apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues. Only one application per candidate – applying to multiple RRBs leads to rejection and debarment.

 

✅ Eligibility Criteria – Check Before You Apply

Educational Qualification (as on 14-06-2026)

Candidates must fulfill ANY ONE of the following options:

Option	Qualification
Option A	Matriculation / SSLC + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trades: Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in above trades
Option B	Matriculation / SSLC + 3-year Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering (or combination of these streams) from a recognized institution. Degree in above disciplines also acceptable in lieu of Diploma.

⚠️ Candidates awaiting results of their final qualifying examination are NOT eligible to apply.

 

🎂 Age Limit (As on 01-07-2026)

Category	Age Limit
General (UR) & EWS	18 to 30 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	33 years (3 years relaxation)
SC / ST	35 years (5 years relaxation)
Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS)	3 years after deduction of service length
Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL)	6 years after deduction of service length
Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST)	8 years after deduction of service length
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) – UR & EWS	Maximum 40 years
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) – OBC-NCL	Maximum 43 years
Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) – SC & ST	Maximum 45 years
Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women – UR & EWS	Maximum 35 years
Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women – OBC-NCL	Maximum 38 years
Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women – SC & ST	Maximum 40 years

⚠️ SC, ST, and OBC candidates applying against UR vacancies will NOT get any age relaxation. No fixed limit on number of attempts.

 

💰 Application Fee (Non-Refundable – Refundable on Appearing in CBT-1)

Category	Examination Fee	Refund on Appearing in CBT-1
General / OBC / EWS / Others	₹500	₹400 refunded (after deducting bank charges)
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC	₹250	₹250 fully refunded (after deducting bank charges)

Payment Mode: Online only (Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI)

✅ *Refund will be credited only to Aadhaar-seeded bank account. Candidates who do not appear in CBT-1 or whose applications are rejected will NOT receive any refund.*

 

💵 Salary / Pay Scale (7th CPC)

Pay Level	Initial Pay	Pay Scale
Level-2	₹19,900/-	₹19,900 – ₹63,200

Plus allowances as per Railway rules (DA, HRA, TA, etc.)

 

🧾 Selection Process – 5 Stages

Stage 1: First Stage CBT (CBT-1) – Screening Only

Parameter	Details
Duration	60 Minutes
Total Questions / Marks	75 Questions / 75 Marks (1 mark per question)
Type	Objective MCQ – Computer Based Test
Negative Marking	1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks	UR/EWS: 40%	OBC: 30%	SC: 30%	ST: 25%
Shortlisting for CBT-2	15 times the vacancies per RRB (based on CBT-1 merit)
Syllabus	Mathematics, Mental Ability (Reasoning), General Science (10th standard level)

📌 *CBT-1 marks are NOT counted in the final merit list.*

 

Stage 2: Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)

Part	Duration	Questions	Nature	Qualifying Marks
Part-A	90 Minutes	100 Questions / 100 Marks	Competitive – counts for merit	UR/EWS: 40%, OBC: 30%, SC: 30%, ST: 25%
Part-B	60 Minutes	75 Questions / 75 Marks	Qualifying only – trade-specific	35% for all candidates
Total	2.5 Hours	175 Questions

Part-A Syllabus: Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Basic Science and Engineering (Engineering Drawing, Units, Measurements, Basic Electricity, Levers, IT Literacy, etc.)

Part-B Syllabus (Trade-wise Qualifying Test):

Candidate's Qualification	Trade / Subject for Part-B
Electrical Engineering (and combinations)	Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Wireman, Armature & Coil Winder, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic
Electronics Engineering (and combinations)	Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV)
Mechanical Engineering (and combinations)	Fitter, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration and AC Mechanic, Heat Engine, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic
Automobile Engineering (and combinations)	Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Tractor Mechanic, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic

 

Stage 3: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

Parameter	Details
Shortlisting for CBAT	8 times the ALP vacancies per category per RRB (based on Part-A marks of CBT-2)
Qualifying Marks	Minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery separately (all candidates)
Language	English and Hindi only
Negative Marking	No negative marking

Final Merit Calculation:

• 50% weightage – Part-A marks of CBT-2
• 50% weightage – CBAT scores

 

Stage 4 & 5: Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (ME)

Parameter	Details
Shortlisting for DV & ME	Equal to number of vacancies (based on final merit)
Medical Standard	A-1 (Stringent vision standards)

Tie-Breaking Rules:

1. Older candidate preferred (seniority of age)
2. Alphabetical order (A to Z) of given name

 

🏥 Medical Standard A-1 – Important Notice

Parameter	Requirement
General Fitness	Physically fit in all respects
Distant Vision	6/6, 6/6 without glasses with fogging test (must not accept +2D)
Near Vision	Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses
Additional Tests	Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic Vision
⚠️ Lasik Surgery	Candidates who have undergone Lasik or any other corrective eye surgery are NOT eligible

📌 A Self Screening Medical Declaration Report (Annexure VIII A & VIII B) signed by a General Physician and Eye Specialist from a Central/State Government Hospital or Medical College must be submitted on CBAT exam day.

 

📝 How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

• Go to https://rrbapply.gov.in (common application portal for all RRBs)

Step 2: Select Your Preferred RRB

• Choose one RRB from the list (e.g., Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Secunderabad, etc.)
• This choice is final and cannot be changed later

Step 3: Create an Account

• Click on "Create an Account"
• Fill in personal details (mobile number, email ID, etc.)
• Aadhaar or DigiLocker authentication is strongly advised

Step 4: Fill the Online Application Form

• Log in with your credentials
• Fill educational qualification, category, and other details carefully

Step 5: Live Photograph Capture

• Live photograph is captured during online application – pre-existing photographs are not accepted

Step 6: Upload Signature (and SC/ST certificate for free travel pass, if applicable)

• Upload signature in prescribed format

Step 7: Pay Application Fee

• Pay applicable fee online (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI)
• No documents need to be uploaded at application stage (except signature and SC/ST certificate for free travel pass)

Step 8: Submit and Print

• Review all details before final submission
• Download and print the confirmation page for future reference

⚠️ Only one application per candidate – applying to multiple RRBs or submitting multiple applications leads to rejection of all applications and permanent debarment from RRB/RRC exams.

 

📄 Documents Required (At Document Verification Stage)

Document Type	Mandatory?
Age Proof (Matriculation / SSLC / 10th Certificate)	✅ Yes
Educational Certificates & Mark Sheets (Matriculation onwards)	✅ Yes
ITI / Diploma / Degree Certificate in prescribed trade/discipline	✅ Yes
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL – prescribed format)	If applicable
EWS Certificate (prescribed format)	If applicable
Ex-Servicemen Certificate	If applicable
Self Screening Medical Declaration Report (Annexure VIII A & VIII B)	✅ Yes (on CBAT day)
NOC from present employer (for Government servants)	If applicable

 

🔗 RRB-Wise Official Websites for CEN 01/2026

RRB	Official Website
Ahmedabad	www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
Ajmer	www.rrbajmer.gov.in
Bhopal	www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
Bhubaneswar	www.rrbbbs.gov.in
Bilaspur	www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in
Chandigarh	www.rrbcdg.gov.in
Chennai	www.rrbchennai.gov.in
Gorakhpur	www.rrbgkp.gov.in
Guwahati	www.rrbguwahati.gov.in
Jammu-Srinagar	www.rrbjammu.nic.in
Kolkata	www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
Malda	www.rrbmalda.gov.in
Mumbai	www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
Muzaffarpur	www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
Patna	www.rrbpatna.gov.in
Prayagraj	www.rrbald.gov.in
Ranchi	www.rrbranchi.gov.in
Secunderabad	www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in
Siliguri	www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in
Thiruvananthapuram	www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in

 

🔗 Important Links – Direct Access

Description	Link
✅ Apply Online (Common Portal)	https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/landing
📄 Official Notification PDF (CEN 01/2026)	Click Here
📄 Short Notification PDF	Click Here

For Technical Queries:

• Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in
• Phone: 0172-565-3333 and 9592001188 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days)

 

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