Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB ALP Revised Application Status 2026 for candidates registered under CEN No. 01/2025. The recruitment drive seeks to fill 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot posts across participating railway zones, and applicants can now check whether their forms have been provisionally accepted, conditionally accepted or rejected.
Candidates should use the official RRB application portal and their registered login credentials to view the revised status. Acceptance of an application does not automatically confirm eligibility, which will be verified during the later stages of recruitment.
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 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | 12 April 2025 |
| Last Date | 19 May 2025 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
The examination schedule, city intimation slip and admit card dates will be announced separately. Candidates whose applications have been accepted should regularly monitor the official portal and their regional RRB website for updates.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants were required to meet one of the following qualification conditions prescribed for the ALP post:
- Class 10/Matriculation pass with ITI certification from an institution recognised by NCVT or SCVT in a notified trade.
- Class 10 pass with a completed Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in an eligible trade.
- Class 10 pass with a diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering, subject to the disciplines specified in the notification.
- A relevant engineering degree may also be accepted in place of the prescribed diploma, where permitted.
- Qualifications must have been obtained by the eligibility cut-off date mentioned in the detailed notification.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 30 years.
- Age is generally calculated as of 1 July 2025, subject to the detailed recruitment conditions.
- Upper-age relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under government rules.
- Candidates must produce valid supporting certificates when called for document verification.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ā¹500.
- SC, ST, PwBD, female, transgender, ex-servicemen, minority and Economically Backward Class candidates: ā¹250.
- Eligible candidates who appear in the first-stage CBT may receive the prescribed refund after deduction of applicable bank charges.
- Payment was accepted through the online options available on the application portal.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Tests: Eligible candidates must clear CBT 1 and CBT 2. CBT 1 serves as a screening examination, while CBT 2 assesses technical and relevant subject knowledge in greater detail.
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test: Candidates shortlisted for ALP posts after CBT 2 must appear for the aptitude test and satisfy the prescribed qualifying standards.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Shortlisted applicants must submit original certificates and pass the railway medical fitness examination, including the required vision standards, before appointment.
How to Apply
The application period has closed, but registered candidates can follow these steps to check the revised application status:
- Visit the official RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
- Open the login section and select the relevant Assistant Loco Pilot CEN No. 01/2025 recruitment link.
- Enter the registered mobile number or email address and password. Complete OTP verification if requested.
- Select the application status option from the candidate dashboard.
- Review whether the form is shown as provisionally accepted, accepted with conditions or rejected.
- If rejected, carefully read the reason displayed against the application. A rejected status may result from invalid photographs, signatures, duplicate forms, incomplete information or failure to meet prescribed conditions.
- Download or print the status page for future reference. Candidates should not rely only on email or SMS alerts and must verify the status directly through the portal.
Applicants with an accepted status should ensure that their name, date of birth, category, chosen RRB and qualification details match their certificates. Any discrepancy may affect candidature during document verification.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the RRB ALP revised application status 2026 available?
Yes. Registered candidates can log in to the official application portal to check whether their application has been accepted or rejected.
2. How many vacancies are covered under the RRB ALP recruitment?
The recruitment process covers 9,970 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies across different railway zones.
3. Does an accepted application status guarantee selection?
No. It only means that the application has been provisionally accepted for the recruitment process. Final eligibility depends on performance in the selection stages, verification of certificates and medical fitness.
