Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the notification for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026. A total of 11,127 vacancies have been approved across various zonal railways. The detailed notification will be published on May 14, 2026 and online applications will be accepted from May 15 to June 14, 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in. Read the full notification for eligibility, age limit, exam pattern, syllabus, and zone-wise vacancy details before applying.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – CEN 01/2026 | 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Vacancies
CEN No. 01/2026 | Short Details of Notification
Important Dates
- Short Notification Published: 16/03/2026
- Detailed Notification (CEN 01/2026): 14/05/2026
- Application Begin: 15/05/2026
- Last Date to Apply: 14/06/2026 (11:59 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 14/06/2026
- Application Modification Window: To Be Announced
- CBT 1 Exam Date: To Be Announced
Application Fee
- General / OBC: ₹ 500/-
- SC / ST: ₹ 250/-
- Ex-Servicemen / PwD: ₹ 250/-
- Female (All Categories): ₹ 250/-
- Transgender / Minorities / EBC: ₹ 250/-
RRB ALP 2026 Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
Category-Wise Age Relaxation – RRB ALP 2026
| Category | Relaxation | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) & EWS | No Relaxation | 30 Years |
| OBC – Non-Creamy Layer | 3 Years | 33 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years | 35 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | Service Period + 3 Years | Variable |
| Widowed / Divorced Women (UR) | — | 35 Years |
| Widowed / Divorced Women (OBC) | — | 38 Years |
| Widowed / Divorced Women (SC/ST) | — | 40 Years |
| Act Apprentices (UR) | — | 35 Years |
| Serving Railway Staff – UR (Min. 3 Years Service) | — | 40 Years |
| Serving Railway Staff – OBC (Min. 3 Years Service) | — | 43 Years |
| Serving Railway Staff – SC/ST (Min. 3 Years Service) | — | 45 Years |
Zone-Wise Vacancy Details: Total 11,127 Posts
| S. No. | Zonal Railway / Production Unit | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Railway (CR) | 1,400 |
| 2 | East Central Railway (ECR) | 700 |
| 3 | East Coast Railway (ECoR) | 1,625 |
| 4 | Eastern Railway (ER) | 608 |
| 5 | North Central Railway (NCR) | 457 |
| 6 | North Eastern Railway (NER) | 105 |
| 7 | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) | 1,276 |
| 8 | Northern Railway (NR) | 740 |
| 9 | North Western Railway (NWR) | 600 |
| 10 | South Central Railway (SCR) | 674 |
| 11 | South East Central Railway (SECR) | 200 |
| 12 | South Eastern Railway (SER) | 1,531 |
| 13 | Southern Railway (SR) | 250 |
| 14 | South Western Railway (SWR) | 200 |
| 15 | West Central Railway (WCR) | 541 |
| 16 | Western Railway (WR) | 214 |
| 17 | Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | 6 |
| Total | 11,127 | |
RRB ALP 2026 – Eligibility & Pay Scale
| Post | Educational Qualification | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
|
₹ 19,900/-
(Pay Level 2, 7th CPC) Gross In-Hand: ₹26,000–₹27,000 approx. (incl. allowances & Running Allowance) |
RRB ALP 2026 – Selection Process (5 Stages)
| Stage | Stage Name | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CBT 1 (Screening) |
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| 2 | CBT 2 (Merit Stage) |
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| 3 | CBAT (Psycho Test) |
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| 4 | Document Verification (DV) |
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| 5 | Medical Examination (DME) |
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CBT 1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science (10th Level) | 20 | 20 | |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 75 | 75 | 60 Min |
CBT 2 Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject / Coverage | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Part A
Merit (70%) |
Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
|
Part B
Qualifying (35%) |
Relevant ITI / Diploma Trade (candidate-specific) | 75 | 75 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 175 | 175 | 150 Minutes | |
How to Apply Online for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 (CEN 01/2026)
Step 1: RRB will release the detailed CEN 01/2026 notification on May 14, 2026 . The online application portal at rrbapply.gov.in will be active from May 15, 2026 to June 14, 2026 (11:59 PM) .
Step 2: Read the detailed notification carefully before filling the application. Kindly check your eligibility, educational qualification, and age as on July 1, 2026 before proceeding.
Step 3: Visit rrbapply.gov.in and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering your basic details, email ID, and mobile number. Use the generated credentials to log in.
Step 4: Select your preferred RRB zone carefully. Inter-zonal transfers after submission are not permitted under any circumstances.
Step 5: Fill in the CEN 01/2026 application form with your personal, academic, ITI/Diploma trade, and demographic category details. Upload scanned copies of passport-size photograph and signature as per the prescribed pixel/resolution specifications.
Step 6: Pay the applicable examination fee online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Fee payment must be completed before June 14, 2026 .
Step 7: Submit the application form and download the confirmation PDF. Take a printout and keep it safely for Document Verification and future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online (CEN 01/2026) | Click Here (Active: 15/05/2026 to 14/06/2026) |
| Download Short Notification | Click Here |
| Download Detailed Notification (CEN 01/2026) | Click Here |
| Join Our WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp |
| Join Our Telegram Channel | Join Telegram |
| Official RRB Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
FAQ’s – Frequently Asked Questions
What is RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
It is a recruitment process by Railway Recruitment Board for Assistant Loco Pilot posts.
How many vacancies are in RRB ALP 2026?
Around 11,127 vacancies are expected.
What is the qualification for ALP?
10th pass + ITI or Diploma.
When will ALP Online Form 2026 start?
Expected from 15 May 2026.
