Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB ALP Application Status 2026 for candidates registered under CEN 01/2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot posts, and applicants can now log in at rrbapply.gov.in to check whether their forms have been provisionally accepted, conditionally accepted or rejected.
Candidates whose applications have been rejected should carefully review the reason displayed on the portal. An accepted status permits participation in the recruitment process but does not constitute final confirmation of eligibility.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot — ALP |
| Total Vacancies | 9,970 posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA in the detailed schedule |
| Last Date | TBA in the detailed schedule |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should monitor their registered email address, mobile number and the official RRB portals for examination dates, city intimation details and admit card updates. Separate notices may be issued by the respective regional boards.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants must satisfy one of the prescribed technical qualification combinations for the Assistant Loco Pilot post:
- Matriculation or SSLC with ITI from an institution recognised by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training in a relevant trade.
- Matriculation or SSLC with a Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in a notified trade.
- A three-year diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering, or an approved combination of these engineering streams, from a recognised institution.
- A relevant engineering degree may be accepted in place of the three-year diploma, subject to the conditions specified in the detailed notification.
- Candidates must possess the required qualification by the eligibility cut-off date. Those awaiting final results are generally not eligible unless specifically permitted.
Age Limit
- The standard age limit for ALP recruitment is 18 to 30 years.
- OBC-NCL candidates: Three years of upper-age relaxation.
- SC and ST candidates: Five years of upper-age relaxation.
- Additional relaxation is available to PwBD candidates, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under applicable railway recruitment rules.
- The exact age-calculation date must be checked in CEN 01/2026.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ₹500.
- SC, ST, PwBD, female, transgender, ex-servicemen, minority and eligible economically backward-class candidates: ₹250.
- Eligible candidates may receive a refund of the prescribed portion of the fee after appearing in the first-stage computer-based test, subject to deduction of bank charges and verification of payment details.
Selection Process
- First-Stage Computer-Based Test — CBT 1: A screening examination covering mathematics, mental ability, general science and general awareness.
- Second-Stage CBT and Computer-Based Aptitude Test: Shortlisted candidates appear for CBT 2. Those clearing the applicable stages must also qualify in the CBAT, where prescribed for ALP.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Candidates shortlisted on merit must present original documents and meet the stringent railway medical and vision standards applicable to Assistant Loco Pilots.
How to Apply
As the application-status facility is now active, registered candidates should follow these steps to verify their forms:
- Visit the official recruitment portal at rrbapply.gov.in using a secure browser.
- Open the login or existing-account section and select the relevant CEN 01/2026 Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment link.
- Enter the registered mobile number or email address and password. Complete the OTP or security verification if requested.
- Open the application dashboard and click on the Application Status option.
- Check whether the form is shown as provisionally accepted, accepted with conditions or rejected. Rejected applicants should note the exact reason displayed.
- Download or capture a copy of the status page for future reference. Candidates should not share passwords, OTPs or registration credentials with others.
- If the portal provides a grievance or clarification window, submit supporting documents within the specified period. Fresh applications cannot normally be filed through the status-check window.
Important Links
FAQs
1. How can I check the RRB ALP application status for CEN 01/2026?
Log in at rrbapply.gov.in with your registered credentials and open the application-status section for CEN 01/2026.
2. What does provisionally accepted mean?
It means the application has cleared preliminary scrutiny. Final eligibility will still be verified during later recruitment stages and document verification.
3. Can a rejected RRB ALP application be corrected now?
Correction is possible only if the RRB opens a specific grievance or rectification facility. Candidates should read the rejection reason and follow the instructions shown on the portal.
