The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released the official Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts across various Railway Zones in India.
The online application process will commence on 15 May 2026 and continue until 14 June 2026. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can submit their applications through the official RRB portal. Applicants are allowed to select only one RRB and provide preferences for Railway Zones under that selected RRB.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 |
| Guwahati RRB Vacancies | 676 |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 01/2026 |
| Pay Level | Level-2 (7th CPC) |
| Initial Salary | ₹19,900/- per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
RRB-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The vacancies are distributed among different Railway Recruitment Boards as follows:
- Ahmedabad – 147
- Ajmer – 718
- Prayagraj – 610
- Bengaluru – 200
- Bhopal – 453
- Bhubaneswar – 801
- Bilaspur – 522
- Chandigarh – 187
- Chennai – 186
- Gorakhpur – 105
- Guwahati (NFR) – 676
- Jammu-Srinagar – 400
- Kolkata – 841
- Malda – 559
- Mumbai – 1,193
- Muzaffarpur – 42
- Patna – 103
- Ranchi – 1,300
- Secunderabad – 1,420
- Siliguri – 600
- Thiruvananthapuram – 64
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as on 1 July 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications:
Option 1
Matriculation/SSLC along with ITI certificate from NCVT/SCVT recognized institutions in relevant trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Wireman, Diesel Mechanic, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic, and other approved trades.
Option 2
Matriculation/SSLC with Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the prescribed trades.
Option 3
Matriculation/SSLC plus a three-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering from a recognized institution.
Option 4
A Degree in the above-mentioned engineering disciplines is also acceptable in place of a diploma.
Note: Candidates awaiting final examination results are not eligible to apply.
Medical and Physical Standards
Applicants selected for the Assistant Loco Pilot post must satisfy the following standards:
Medical Category
A-1 Medical Standard
Vision Requirements
- Distant Vision: 6/6 and 6/6 without glasses
- Near Vision: Sn 0.6 and 0.6 without glasses
- Must qualify tests related to:
- Color Vision
- Binocular Vision
- Field of Vision
- Night Vision
- Mesopic Vision
Candidates must also be physically fit as per Railway Recruitment Board norms.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC | ₹250 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹500 |
Fee Refund Policy
- Reserved category candidates will receive a refund of ₹250 after appearing in CBT-1, subject to bank charges.
- General category candidates will receive a refund of ₹400 after appearing in CBT-1, subject to applicable deductions.
RRB ALP Recruitment Helpline
Candidates facing technical issues during the application process may contact:
Phone: 0172-5653333 / 9592001188
Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in
Support Timing: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
How to Apply Online
Eligible candidates can complete their application by following these steps:
- Visit the official RRB recruitment portal.
- Open the ALP Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Register using the required details.
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication information.
- Upload passport-size photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Review all details carefully and submit the form.
- Download and print the application form for future reference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 June 2026 |
Candidates aspiring to build a career in Indian Railways should not miss this opportunity. With more than 11,000 vacancies available nationwide, RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 offers excellent job security, attractive salary, and long-term career growth.
Important Web-Links of RRB Vacancy
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Selection Process of RRB ALP Posts
The recruitment process shall comprise of the following stages:
(i) First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
(ii) Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
(iii) Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
(iv) Document Verification (DV) and
(v) Medical Examination (ME)
First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
CBT-1 will only be a screening exam for shortlisting eligible candidates for CBT-2 based on their normalized marks and merit. The marks of CBT-1 shall not be counted while preparing the final panel.
No of questions: 75 nos.
Type of questions: MCQ
Maximum marks: 75 (@1 mark per question)
Negative marking: @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer
Exam duration: 60 minutes
Minimum pass percentage for eligibility:
- UR & EWS: 40%
- OBC (NCL): 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 25%.
Syllabus of CBT-1
| Subject | Topics |
| Mathematics | Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc. |
| Mental Ability | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc. |
| General Science | The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level. |
Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
Shortlisting of candidates for CBT-2 shall be done RRB-wise and community-wise as per their normalized marks and merit in CBT-1 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB only. Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for CBT-2 shall be limited to 15 (fifteen) times the number of vacancies notified against each RRB.
The final panels for ALP will be prepared only on the basis of marks and merit of candidates in CBT-2 & CBAT.
CBT-2 shall comprise of two parts viz., Part-A and Part-B.
- Part-A: 90 minutes & 100 questions
- Part-B: 60 minutes & 75 questions
Only the marks scored in Part-A shall be counted for shortlisting of candidates for further stages of this recruitment process provided the candidate irrespective of community is able to secure qualifying marks (35%) in Part-B.
Negative marking: There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
Qualifying marks: In Part -A, Minimum pass percentage for eligibility:
- UR & EWS: 40%
- OBC (NCL): 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
Part A Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
| Mathematics | Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc. |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc. |
| Basic Science and Engineering | The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc. |
Part B Syllabus
- Part-B is only a qualifying test in nature and shall have questions from the various trade syllabi as prescribed by Directorate General of Training (DGT).
- Qualifying Percentage – 35% for all candidates irrespective of category/community.
- Please check the website (https://dgt.gov.in) of Directorate General of Training (GOI) for syllabi of different technical trades.
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
No of shortlisted candidates: Candidates equal to 8 (eight) times the number of ALP vacancies for each notified community / category viz., UR(includes OBC-CL), OBC(NCL), SC, ST and EWS (including ExSM), shall be shortlisted for CBAT on the basis of their marks in Part-A of CBT-2 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB only with the application of reservation rules, provided they qualify in Part-B of CBT-2.
Such shortlisted candidates should produce their Vision Certificate in the prescribed format.
It is mandatory to clear each test battery / section of CBAT separately, to qualify.
Negative Marking: The CBAT shall be only in English and Hindi and there shall be no negative marking.
Qualifying Marks: All candidates (irrespective of community) must secure a minimum T-score of 42 marks in each test battery separately to qualify in the CBAT.
Merit List: The merit list will be prepared only from amongst candidates qualifying in the CBAT. 70% weightage will be given for marks obtained in Part-A of CBT-2 and 30% weightage for score obtained in the CBAT.
Candidates may visit following two links for more details about CBAT.
