Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board has increased the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Vacancy 2026 from 11,127 to 14,627 posts under Centralised Employment Notice CEN 01/2026. The revised recruitment plan adds 3,500 new ALP vacancies, expanding opportunities for candidates seeking technical jobs in Indian Railways.
Candidates should check the revised notification for the updated railway zone, category and reservation-wise vacancy distribution before submitting or updating their applications.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Indian Railways |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies | 14,627 posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
The detailed recruitment schedule, including the application correction window, fee-payment deadline and computer-based test dates, will be published through the official RRB portal. Applicants should rely only on notices issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the prescribed technical qualification by the eligibility cut-off date. The usual ALP qualification requirements include:
- Class 10/Matriculation pass or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board, along with an ITI certificate in a notified trade from an NCVT- or SCVT-recognised institution; or
- Class 10 pass with a completed Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in a relevant trade; or
- A three-year diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automobile Engineering from a recognised institution; or
- An engineering degree in a relevant discipline where accepted under the detailed notification.
- Candidates must ensure that their ITI trade or engineering discipline appears in the list approved for ALP recruitment under CEN 01/2026.
Age Limit
- The expected minimum age is 18 years.
- The expected upper age limit is 30 years, calculated on the cut-off date specified in the detailed notification.
- Upper-age relaxation is generally available to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under government rules.
- Applicants must satisfy the prescribed A-1 medical standard, including stringent eyesight and colour-vision requirements applicable to Assistant Loco Pilots.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ā¹500, subject to confirmation in the detailed notice.
- SC, ST, eligible female, transgender, minority and economically backward class candidates: ā¹250, subject to applicable rules.
- RRBs generally refund the prescribed portion of the examination fee after a candidate appears for the first-stage CBT, after deducting bank charges.
- Candidates should verify the final fee, refund conditions and available payment methods in CEN 01/2026.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Examinations: Candidates must first qualify CBT 1, followed by CBT 2. CBT 1 is generally used for screening, while CBT 2 assesses technical and trade-related knowledge in greater detail.
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test: Candidates shortlisted from CBT 2 must appear for the CBAT. This stage is mandatory for the ALP post, and candidates must meet the prescribed qualifying standard in each test battery.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Final shortlisting will be followed by verification of original certificates and an A-1 railway medical examination. Appointment is subject to eligibility, merit, vacancy availability and medical fitness.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB application portal and open the recruitment page for CEN 01/2026 ā Assistant Loco Pilot.
- Read the original and revised vacancy notices carefully, particularly the zone-wise distribution, eligibility conditions, medical standards and reservation rules.
- Create an account using an active mobile number and email address. Candidates who already have an RRB account should use their existing login credentials where instructed.
- Enter personal, educational and technical qualification details exactly as recorded in official certificates. Select the preferred RRB or railway zone carefully, as changes may not be allowed later.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature and required certificates in the specified format and file size.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment facility and review the form before final submission.
- Download the submitted application form and fee receipt. Retain the registration number and login details for admit card, exam-city slip and result updates.
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FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available in RRB ALP Recruitment 2026?
The revised vacancy total is 14,627 Assistant Loco Pilot posts, up from the earlier 11,127 vacancies.
2. How many new ALP vacancies have been added?
The Railway Board has added 3,500 new vacancies under CEN 01/2026.
3. Can a Class 10 pass candidate apply for RRB ALP?
Yes. A Class 10 pass candidate may apply if they also hold the prescribed ITI, apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification listed in the detailed notification.
