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RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – 11127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
The Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) 01/2026 for the recruitment of 11127 Assistant Loco Pilot positions in various RRBs has been announced by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 online application period will run from May 15 to June 14, 2026.
Candidates who meet the requirements can read the advertisement and submit an online application here. Only one RRB may be selected by candidates, and they must specify which Railway Zones they would wish to be notified under.
Candidates who meet the requirements can read the advertisement and submit an online application here. Only one RRB may be selected by candidates, and they must specify which Railway Zones they would wish to be notified under.
Vacancy Details
RRB-wise vacancy details are 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
Recruitment Details
Name of post: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
No of posts: 11127 posts
No of posts under RRB Guwahati: 676 posts
Pay scale: Level 02 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix with initial pay of Rs 19900/- plus other allowances as admissible.
Eligibility Criteria of RRB ALP
- Age Requirement: As on July 1, 2026, candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 30.
- Age Relaxation: The following upper age limits for reserved categories have been relaxed:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
Qualifications for Education:
A) Matriculation, SSLC, and ITI in the trades of 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 from accredited NCVT/SCVT.
(OR) SSLC and Matriculation plus Course Completion Act Apprenticeship in the aforementioned trades
A) Matriculation, SSLC, and ITI in the trades of 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 from accredited NCVT/SCVT.
(OR) SSLC and Matriculation plus Course Completion Act Apprenticeship in the aforementioned trades
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B) In lieu of ITI, matriculation or SSLC plus a three-year diploma in mechanical, electrical, electronic, or automotive engineering (OR a mix of these engineering streams from an accredited institution).
Note: A degree in any of the aforementioned engineering areas may also be used in place of an engineering diploma.
Candidates are not eligible to apply if they are awaiting the final results of the required technical or educational requirements.
B) In lieu of ITI, matriculation or SSLC plus a three-year diploma in mechanical, electrical, electronic, or automotive engineering (OR a mix of these engineering streams from an accredited institution).
Note: A degree in any of the aforementioned engineering areas may also be used in place of an engineering diploma.
Candidates are not eligible to apply if they are awaiting the final results of the required technical or educational requirements.
Physical and Medical Standard Requirement
Candidates seeking RRB Assistant Loco Pilot positions must meet the following physical and medical requirements.
| Category | Requirement |
| Medical Standard | A1 |
| Physical Standard | Physically Fit in All Standards |
| Vision Standard |
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How to Apply for RRB ALP
- Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
- Click on Online Application Form link .
- A new webpage will be opened .
- Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
- Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
- Pay the examination fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
- Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form.
Application Fee: Candidates have to pay an application fee as mentioned below:
| Category | Fee |
| SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class. (The fee for these categories shall be refunded after deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in First Stage CBT.) | Rs. 250 |
Others | Rs. 500 |
Selection Process of RRB ALP
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 used as a screening test to select qualified applicants for CBT-2 based on their merit and normalized scores. When creating the final panel, the CBT-1 marks will not be taken into account.
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:
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)
Candidates will be shortlisted for CBT-2. RRB-wise and community-wise among the candidates who have selected the same RRB exclusively, based on their normalized marks and merit in CBT-1. A maximum of 15 (fifteen) times the number of open positions announced against each RRB may be shortlisted for CBT-2.
Only the candidates' scores and merit from CBT-2 and CBAT will be used to prepare the final panels for ALP.
Part-A and Part-B are the two sections that make up CBT-2.
Only the candidates' scores and merit from CBT-2 and CBAT will be used to prepare the final panels for ALP.
Part-A and Part-B are the two sections that make up CBT-2.
- Part-A: 90 minutes & 100 questions
- Part-B: 60 minutes & 75 questions
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
The Directorate General of Training (DGT) has prescribed questions from the various trade curricula for Part-B, which is only a qualifying exam.
35% is the qualifying percentage for all applicants, regardless of community or category.
Please visit the Directorate General of Training's (GOI) website at https://dgt.gov.in to view the curricula for various technical trades.
35% is the qualifying percentage for all applicants, regardless of community or category.
Please visit the Directorate General of Training's (GOI) website at https://dgt.gov.in to view the curricula for various technical trades.
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Number of shortlisted candidates: Based on their scores in Part-A of CBT-2 among the candidates who have selected the same RRB only with the application of reservation rules, candidates equal to eight times the number of ALP vacancies for each notified community or category, i.e., UR (including OBC-CL), OBC (NCL), SC, ST, and EWS (including ExSM), will be shortlisted for CBAT, provided they meet the requirements in Part-B of CBT-2.
These shortlisted applicants must present their Vision Certificate in the required format.
To be eligible, each test battery or CBAT segment must be cleared independently.
Negative Marking: There will be no negative marking and the CBAT will only be available in Hindi and English.
These shortlisted applicants must present their Vision Certificate in the required format.
To be eligible, each test battery or CBAT segment must be cleared independently.
Negative Marking: There will be no negative marking and the CBAT will only be available in Hindi and English.
Qualifying Scores: To be eligible for the CBAT, all applicants (regardless of community) must get a minimum T-score of 42 points in each test battery independently.
Merit List: Only candidates who passed the CBAT will be included in the merit list. Marks from Part-A of the CBT-2 will be worth 70%, while scores from the CBAT will be worth 30%.
For additional information about CBAT, candidates can click on the two websites below.
Merit List: Only candidates who passed the CBAT will be included in the merit list. Marks from Part-A of the CBT-2 will be worth 70%, while scores from the CBAT will be worth 30%.
For additional information about CBAT, candidates can click on the two websites below.
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Important Dates of RRB
- Starting date of submission of online application: 15th May 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 14th June 2026
Important Web-Links of RRB Vacancy
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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