RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India has released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026 for recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts. A total of 11127 vacancies have been announced across various Railway Zones and Production Units in India. Eligible candidates can apply online from 15 May 2026 to 14 June 2026 through the official RRB websites.
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Advertisement Number | CEN No. 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancy | 11127 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Opening Date of Application | 15 May 2026 |
| Closing Date of Application | 14 June 2026 |
| Pay Level | Level-2 |
| Initial Pay | ₹19,900 |
| Age Limit | 18 – 30 Years |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must possess Matriculation/SSLC along with ITI from recognized institutions in relevant trades OR Diploma/Degree in Engineering in relevant streams as prescribed in Annexure-A. |
| Technical Qualification | Required technical qualification must be completed on or before the closing date of application. |
| Medical Standard | Candidates must fulfill A-1 medical standard prescribed by Indian Railways. |
| Nationality | Candidate must be citizen of India or fulfill nationality conditions mentioned in the notification. |
| Age Limit | Candidates should be between 18 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026. |
| First Stage CBT (CBT-1) | 75 Questions | 60 Minutes |
| Subjects in CBT-1 | Mathematics, Mental Ability, General Science, General Awareness & Current Affairs |
| Second Stage CBT (CBT-2 Part A) | 100 Questions | 90 Minutes |
| Subjects in CBT-2 Part A | Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, Current Affairs |
| CBT-2 Part B | 75 Questions | 60 Minutes (Relevant Trade Questions) |
| Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) | Qualifying in nature with minimum 42 marks in each test battery |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer in CBT-1 and CBT-2 |
| Document Verification | Candidates shortlisted based on merit and CBAT performance will be called for DV & Medical Examination |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 11127 |
| Total | 11127 |
| CBT-1 | First Stage Computer Based Test for screening candidates. |
| CBT-2 | Second Stage Computer Based Test consisting of Part-A and Part-B. |
| CBAT | Computer Based Aptitude Test for candidates shortlisted from CBT-2. |
| Document Verification | Verification of original educational, identity and reservation documents. |
| Medical Examination | Candidates must qualify A-1 medical standard examination. |
| Final Merit | Final merit based on CBT-2 Part A and CBAT performance. |
| Pay Level | Salary |
| Level-2 | ₹19,900 Initial Basic Pay |
| Complete Salary Breakdown | Check RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026 Salary 2026 |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen / EBC / Minority / Transgender | ₹250 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Step 1 | Visit the official RRB application portal https://www.rrbapply.gov.in. |
| Step 2 | Create an account using mobile number and email ID if not already registered. |
| Step 3 | Login using registration credentials and select CEN No. 01/2026. |
| Step 4 | Choose only one RRB and fill personal, educational and reservation details carefully. |
| Step 5 | Upload live photograph, scanned signature and required documents in prescribed format. |
| Step 6 | Pay application fee through online payment mode. |
| Step 7 | Preview the application form before final submission. |
| Step 8 | Submit the form and download/print final application for future reference. |
| What is the last date to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026? | The last date to apply online is 14 June 2026. |
| How many vacancies are available in RRB ALP Recruitment 2026? | A total of 11127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies have been announced. |
| What is the salary of Assistant Loco Pilot? | Selected candidates will receive initial basic pay of ₹19,900 under Level-2 along with allowances. |
| What is the age limit for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026? | Candidates should be between 18 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026. |
| Is there negative marking in RRB ALP exam? | Yes, 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer in CBT-1 and CBT-2. |
