RRB ALP Recruitment 2026-27 Notification

April 26, 2026 by Govt Exam Study Team

RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 – Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026 Indian Railways \| Railway Recruitment Board \| Total Vacancies: 11,127 Posts Railway Job Vacancy 2026 \| Railway Recruitment 2026 \| RRB ALP Upcoming Vacancy
RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 – Important Dates
Notification Date	21 March 2026
Railway Job Vacancy 2026 Apply Start Date	15 May 2026
Railway Recruitment 2026 Last Date to Apply	14 June 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment	14 June 2026
Application Correction Window	To be announced
RRB-wise & Railway Zone-wise ALP Vacancy Details (2026-27)
Central Railway	1400
East Central Railway	700
East Coast Railway	1625
Eastern Railway	608*
North Central Railway	457
North Eastern Railway	105
Northeast Frontier Railway	1276
Northern Railway	740
North Western Railway	600
South Central Railway	674
South East Central Railway	200
South Eastern Railway	1531
Southern Railway	250
South Western Railway	200
West Central Railway	541
Western Railway	214
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW)	06*
Total Railway Recruitment 2026 Vacancies	11,127
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) – Post Details
Pay Level (7th CPC)	Level-2
Initial Pay	₹19,900/-
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)	18–30 Years
Education Qualification	As per detailed CEN No. 01/2026
RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026 – Same as CEN 01/2025
✅ Stage 1: CBT-1 (Screening Test for RRB ALP) – 60 minutes, 75 questions, 75 marks – Subjects: Maths, Mental Ability, General Science, General Awareness – Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer – Passing: UR/EWS=40%, OBC/SC=30%, ST=25% – Only for shortlisting – marks not counted in final merit ✅ Stage 2: CBT-2 (Main Exam for ALP Job) – Part A: 90 minutes, 100 questions (Maths, Reasoning, Basic Engineering) – Part B: 60 minutes, 75 questions (Trade-specific – ITI/Diploma based) – Part B qualifying only (need 35%). Final merit = Part A marks. ✅ Stage 3: CBAT (Aptitude Test for Assistant Loco Pilot) – 8 times candidates called. No negative marking. – Must score minimum T-score 42 in each test. – Final merit = 70% (CBT-2 Part A) + 30% (CBAT) ✅ Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Exam
Aadhar Verification Advisory – Important
Candidates are advised to verify their primary details using Aadhar during application to avoid delays due to detailed scrutiny for Non-Aadhar verified applications. Name and Date of Birth in Aadhar must match 100% with Full Name and Date of Birth in 10th class pass certificate. Aadhar needs to be updated with latest photo and latest biometrics (Fingerprint & Iris) before filling online application.
RRB Websites Participating in CEN No. 01/2026
Ahmedabad: rrbahmedabad.gov.in Ajmer: rrbajmer.gov.in Bengaluru: www.rrbbnc.gov.in Bhopal: rrbbbhopal.gov.in Bhubaneswar: www.rrbbbs.gov.in Bilaspur: rrbbilaspur.gov.in Chandigarh: www.rrbcdg.gov.in Chennai: rrbchennai.gov.in Gorakhpur: www.rrbgkp.gov.in Guwahati: www.rrbguwahati.gov.in Jammu-Srinagar: www.rrbjammu.nic.in Kolkata: www.rrbkolkata.gov.in Malda: rrbmalda.gov.in Mumbai: www.rrbmumbai.gov.in Muzaffarpur: rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in Patna: www.rrbpatna.gov.in Prayagraj: rrbpryj.gov.in Ranchi: www.rrbranchi.gov.in Secunderabad: rrbsecunderabad.gov.in Siliguri: www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in Thiruvananthapuram: rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in
How to Apply for Railway Job Vacancy 2026 – Step by Step
Step 1	Visit the official portal: www.rrbapply.gov.in
Step 2	Click on "Create Account" and register with your basic details – Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, Date of Birth (as in 10th certificate), Mobile Number, Email ID.
Step 3	Login and choose only ONE RRB for your application. Fill the complete application form with personal, educational and trade details.
Step 4	Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specifications given in notification.
Step 5	Pay application fee online – Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
Step 6	Submit the form, download confirmation page and take a printout for future reference.
Step 7	If needed, modify details during correction window by paying ₹250 per change (if applicable).
⏰ Note: Applications complete in all respect must be submitted THROUGH ONLINE MODE ONLY before 14 June 2026. One candidate = one RRB = one application.
Important Instructions – Railway Recruitment 2026
This notification is purely Indicative in nature issued to keep candidates informed about the forthcoming CEN. All terms, conditions, eligibility criteria, procedures shall be strictly as per detailed CEN No.01/2026 published on official RRB websites. Candidates must be ready with necessary certificates and documents before applying. Use Aadhar for verification to avoid delays. BEWARE OF TOUTS, BROKERS AND JOB RACKETEERS.
Important Links – RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
Apply Online Portal (Active on 15 May 2026)	Click Here – Apply
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Download Short Notification	Click Here – Download
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No.: RRB/J-S/Advt./CEN-01/2026/01 \| Date: 21.03.2026 \| Chairpersons, Railway Recruitment Boards \| 768/2026
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Latest Railway Job Vacancy 2026 – RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
RRB has released the latest railway job vacancy 2026 for Assistant Loco Pilot posts. Candidates waiting for 2026 ki new vacancy or railway ki new vacancy 2026 can apply online through the RRB portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is <strong>RRB ALP Recruitment 2026</strong>?

<strong>RRB ALP Recruitment 2026</strong> is a major <strong>railway recruitment 2026</strong> notification released by the Railway Recruitment Board for <strong>Assistant Loco Pilot</strong> posts. Around <strong>11,127 vacancies</strong> are expected under this <strong>railway job vacancy 2026</strong> across various railway zones.

When will the <strong>railway job vacancy 2026</strong> application start?

The online application for <strong>RRB ALP railway job vacancy 2026</strong> is expected to start from <strong>15 May 2026</strong>. Candidates will be able to apply through the official Railway Recruitment Board portal.

What is the last date for <strong>railway recruitment 2026</strong> ALP posts?

The last date to submit the online application for <strong>railway recruitment 2026</strong> Assistant Loco Pilot posts is <strong>14 June 2026</strong>. Candidates should complete the form before the closing date.

How many vacancies are available in <strong>RRB ALP recruitment 2026</strong>?

A total of <strong>11,127 RRB ALP vacancies</strong> are expected in <strong>RRB recruitment 2026</strong>. These vacancies are distributed across several railway zones including Central Railway, Northern Railway and East Coast Railway.

What is the eligibility for <strong>railway jobs 2026</strong> Assistant Loco Pilot post?

To apply for <strong>railway jobs 2026</strong>, candidates must have passed <strong>10th with ITI</strong> or hold a <strong>Diploma/Degree in Engineering</strong> from a recognized institute.