Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will release the RRB ALP City Intimation Slip 2026 for candidates registered under CEN No. 01/2025. The slip will provide the allotted examination city, exam date and shift-related information for the recruitment of 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilots (ALP) across Indian Railways.
The city intimation slip is not the admit card. Candidates will need to download their e-call letter separately when it is issued by the respective RRB, generally closer to the examination date.
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 websites |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | April 12, 2025 |
| Last Date | May 11, 2025 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
The exact city-slip release schedule has not yet been announced. It is normally made available before the admit card so that candidates can plan their travel. Applicants should rely only on their respective regional RRB websites for confirmed dates and login links.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates were required to possess one of the following qualifications from a recognised institution:
- Class 10/Matriculation pass along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an institution recognised by NCVT or SCVT.
- Class 10 pass with a completed Act Apprenticeship in an applicable trade.
- A three-year diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering, subject to the disciplines specified in the detailed notification.
- An engineering degree in an eligible discipline may also be accepted in place of the prescribed diploma, where permitted under the recruitment rules.
- Candidates must have held the required qualification by the eligibility cut-off date stated in the notification.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 30 years, calculated with reference to the cut-off date specified in CEN No. 01/2025.
- Upper-age relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under Railway Recruitment Board and Central Government rules.
- Candidates must produce valid category and age-relaxation documents during document verification.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ā¹500.
- SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen, female, transgender, minority and economically backward class candidates: ā¹250.
- The applicable portion of the examination fee is refundable after the candidate appears in the first-stage CBT, subject to bank charges and the conditions in the notification.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test 1: CBT 1 serves as the initial screening examination and tests Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science and General Awareness.
- Computer-Based Test 2: Shortlisted candidates appear for CBT 2, consisting of Part A and the qualifying Part B trade test. Part B is based on the candidate's eligible technical trade.
- CBAT, document verification and medical examination: Eligible candidates must clear the Computer-Based Aptitude Test, where applicable, followed by document verification and the prescribed railway medical fitness examination.
Candidates should note that ALP recruitment carries strict medical and vision standards. Meeting the academic criteria alone does not guarantee appointment.
How to Apply
- Visit the RRB application portal or the official website of the regional RRB selected during registration.
- Open the CEN 01/2025 Assistant Loco Pilot section. The application window is closed, so only previously registered candidates will be able to access candidate services.
- To download the city slip, click the Exam City Intimation Slip or similar login link after it becomes active.
- Enter the registration number and date of birth or password. Complete any captcha or identity-verification step displayed on the screen.
- Check the candidate's name, roll or registration number, examination date, allotted city, shift information and reporting instructions.
- Download the slip and retain a printed or digital copy for travel planning. The slip cannot be used for entry into the examination centre.
- Download the separate RRB ALP admit card/e-call letter when released and carry it with an original, valid photo identity document on the examination day.
- If any detail is incorrect or the login does not work, contact the help desk of the relevant regional RRB without waiting until the final day.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the RRB ALP City Intimation Slip 2026 be released?
The confirmed date is TBA. The slip is expected before the admit card and will be published on official regional RRB portals.
2. Is the city intimation slip the same as the RRB ALP admit card?
No. It only informs candidates about the examination city, date and related details. A separate e-call letter is required for entry to the exam centre.
3. What details are required to download the city slip?
Candidates will generally need their RRB ALP registration number and date of birth or password. They should use the credentials generated during the online application process.
