RRB ALP Notification 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official full notification for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot. The notification has been released for the 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts under CEN no. 01/2026.
Zone-wise vacancies are given in the below sections. This is a golden opportunity for all the eligible aspirants who are preparing for ALP exam and waiting for this recruitment. Eligible candidates can apply online through official website (rrbapply.gov.in).
The indicative notification for various Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts under CEN No. 01/2026 was released on March 16, 2026. Now on May 14, 2026, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued the full detailed notification on the RRBs official websites. Interested candidates can fill the application form for various Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts from May 15, 2026, to June 14,2026.
RRB ALP Notification 2026 Highlights
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification No. | CEN No. 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot |
| Total Vacancies | 14,627 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Salary | Pay Level 2 |
| Official Websites | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB ALP Syllabus/Exam Pattern 2026
Eligibility Criteria for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
Age Limit for RRB ALP Posts under CEN 01/2026
- RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Age Limit: The age criteria for the candidates applying for the Assistant Loco pilot (ALP) posts are given below:
| Post Name | Age Limit (as on July 01, 2026) |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | The candidate should be between 18 and 30 Years |
Date of Birth Criteria
RRB ALP Date of Birth Criteria 2026: The date of birth criteria for Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment 2026 according to the RRB ALP Notification 2026 is given below:
Not Before
| Unreserved (includes OBC-Creamy Layer & EWS) | ST & SC | OBC (Non-creamy Layer) |
| July 02, 1996 | July 02, 1991 | July 02, 1993 |
Not After
| For All Candidates |
| July 01, 2008 |
RRB ALP Vacancy 2026
The number of vacancies released by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) for the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts under CEN 01/2026 is as follows:
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | 14,627 |
| Total | 14,627 |
Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | No of Posts |
|---|---|
| EWS | 1365 |
| OBC | 3662 |
| SC | 2309 |
| ST | 1259 |
| Unreserved | 6032 |
| Total | 14,627 |
Important Dates
Candidates, who are interested and want to fill the application form for the Assistant Loco Pilot posts under CEN 01/2026 can find the details about the important dates in the section given below:
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Date | March 16, 2026 |
| RRB ALP Notification 2026 Out | May 14, 2026 |
| Opening Date of Application Forms | May 15, 2026 |
| Last Date for applying Online | June 14, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee | June 16, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window Opens | June 17, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window Closes | June 26, 2026 |
| Application Status Out | August 25, 2026 |
| Revised Application Status Out | October 14, 2026 |
| RRB CEN 01/2026 City Intimation Slip Out | October 24, 2026 |
| RRB CEN 01/2026 Admit Card Out | October 30, 2026 |
| CBT-I Exam Date | November 03, 2026, to November 05, 2026 |
| RRB ALP E-Call Letter 2026 Out | October 30, 2026 |
| RRB ALP Vacancy Increase Notice Out | November 10, 2026 |
| RRB ALP CBT-I Answer Key Out | November 12, 2026 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Education Qualification
Candidates must confirm they fulfil all the qualifying criteria from the RRB ALP Notification 2026 before applying for this position. However, the authority has depicted the requirements for eligibility conditions as follows:
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | The Candidates must have passed 10th class / Matriculation examination and should also have done ITI in trades like Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Fitter / Tractor Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic / Wireman / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Heat Engine / Armature and Coil Winder / Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Turner / Machinist OR The candidate must have passed 10th examination and should have done diploma in Automobile / Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical Engineering or in the combination of the various streams OR Passed 10th class and completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades like Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Fitter / Tractor Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic / Wireman / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Heat Engine / Armature and Coil Winder / Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic / Turner / Machinist OR Candidates who have done degree in Automobile / Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical Engineering or in the combination of the various streams are also eligible to apply |
Note: As per RRB ALP Notification 2026, Candidates who have done engineering degree in the relevant discipline can also apply for the said posts.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process of the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 will determine the applicants for the CEN 01/2026 posts. As mentioned in the RRB ALP Notification 2026, candidates must be qualified at every level to be appointed to the posts. The process given below:
- Phase 1: 1st Stage Computer-based test (CBT 1)
- Phase 2: 2nd Stage Computer-based test (CBT 2)
- Phase 3: Computer-Based Aptitude Test
- Phase 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination
- Phase 5: Final Selection List
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 250/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
How to apply online for RRB ALP Posts under CEN 01/2026
Follow the steps given in the below section:
- First of all, Download the Official Notification of CEN 01/2026.
- Confirm your eligibility from the RRB ALP Notification 2026.
- Go to Official website (rrbapply.gov.in).
- If you are not a registered user, first of all make your account.
- After registration, login to your account using the login credentials.
- Select the CEN 01/2026 and fill the complete form.
- Upload the relevant documents.
- Before submitting, check all the details carefully and submit the form.
Important Links
| RRB ALP Vacancy Increase Notice | Corrigendum 1 |
| RRB ALP E-Call Letter 2026 | Download Admit Card |
| RRB ALP Mock Test 2026 | Click here for mock test |
| RRB ALP City Intimation Slip 2026 | Exam and City Details |
| RRB ALP Exam Date Notice for CEN 01/2026 | CBT I Exam Date |
| RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026 | Click here |
| Check RRB ALP Application Status 01/2026 | Check Application Status |
| RRB ALP Revised Application Status Notice | Revised Notice |
| RRB ALP Notification 2026 | Full Notification Details |
| RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| RRB Official Website | Click here |
| Check other updates | Click here |
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