Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB ALP CBT 2 Cut Off 2026 for Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment under CEN 01/2025. Candidates can check the zone-wise and category-wise cut-off marks through their respective regional RRB websites for the recruitment of 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot posts.
The cut-off determines eligibility for the next stage of the selection process. Marks may vary across railway zones and categories depending on vacancies, candidate performance, reservation rules and the difficulty level of the examination.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies | 9,970 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in and regional RRB portals |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | April 12, 2025 |
| Last Date | May 19, 2025 (extended) |
| Exam Date | 2026, as per the zone-wise CBT 2 schedule |
| Result Date | 2026; released zone-wise, with exact dates varying by RRB |
Candidates should refer to the result notice issued by the RRB through which they submitted their application. The notice generally includes roll numbers or registration numbers of shortlisted candidates along with category-wise cut-off details.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants were required to possess one of the following qualifications from a recognised institution:
- Class 10/Matriculation pass along with an ITI certificate in a prescribed trade from an institution recognised by NCVT or SCVT.
- Class 10 with completed Act Apprenticeship in a relevant trade.
- Three-year diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering, as applicable under the detailed notification.
- Engineering degree in an eligible discipline may also be accepted in place of the relevant diploma, subject to notification conditions.
- Candidates must produce original qualification certificates during document verification.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 30 years, calculated with reference to the cut-off date specified in CEN 01/2025.
- Upper-age relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, ex-servicemen, persons with eligible railway service and other notified categories under government rules.
- The date of birth entered in the application must match the candidate’s matriculation certificate.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: Rs 500.
- SC, ST, ex-servicemen, women, transgender, minority and economically backward class candidates: Rs 250.
- Eligible fee refunds are processed after participation in the first-stage CBT, subject to deduction of applicable bank charges and fulfilment of RRB conditions.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Tests: Candidates must qualify CBT 1 and CBT 2. CBT 2 includes Part A and the trade-based Part B, with separate qualifying requirements where applicable.
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test: Candidates shortlisted from CBT 2 are called for the CBAT. There is no negative marking in CBAT, and candidates must qualify each prescribed test battery.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Final-stage candidates must present original certificates and meet the stringent A-1 medical standard, including the prescribed vision requirements for ALP duties.
For CBT 2, the notified minimum qualifying percentages for Part A are generally 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL, 30% for SC and 25% for ST candidates. Part B is qualifying in nature, and candidates are normally required to obtain at least 35%, irrespective of category. These are minimum qualifying standards and should not be confused with the zone-wise merit cut-off, which may be higher.
How to Apply
The application window for CEN 01/2025 has closed. The online application process followed these steps:
- Visit the central RRB application portal or the official website of the relevant regional Railway Recruitment Board.
- Open the CEN 01/2025 Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment link and complete account registration using an active mobile number and email address.
- Enter personal, educational, category and communication details exactly as recorded in official certificates.
- Select the preferred RRB and railway zone carefully, as changes are restricted after final submission.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online and download the submitted application form for reference.
- To check the CBT 2 cut-off, open the regional RRB result section, select the CEN 01/2025 notice and download the category-wise cut-off PDF.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the RRB ALP CBT 2 Cut Off 2026 released separately for each zone?
Yes. Each regional RRB publishes its own cut-off and shortlist based on category, vacancies and candidate performance in that zone.
2. Are minimum qualifying marks and cut-off marks the same?
No. Minimum qualifying marks are fixed eligibility benchmarks, while the actual cut-off is determined by competition, available vacancies, category and normalised scores.
3. What happens after qualifying the RRB ALP CBT 2 cut-off?
Shortlisted candidates are called for the Computer-Based Aptitude Test, followed by document verification and the prescribed railway medical examination.
