RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released a notification for the recruitment of various Assistant Loco Pilot posts under the Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through official website (rrbapply.gov.in).
Through this recruitment, aspirants can apply for jobs in the Indian Railways. This is a great opportunity for Candidates who have passes matriculation and have qualification like ITI, diploma in engineering, bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology, etc.
The indicative or short notification for Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026 was released on March 16, 2026. Interested candidates can fill the application form for various Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts from May 15, 2026, to June 14,2026.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification No. | CEN No. 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot |
| Total Vacancies | 11127 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Salary | Pay Level 2 |
| Official Websites | rrbapply.gov.in |
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 |
| Full Notification Date | Available Soon |
| Opening Date of Application Forms | May 15, 2026 |
| Last Date for applying Online | June 14, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee | Available Soon |
| Application Correction Window Opens | Available Soon |
| Application Correction Window Closes | Available Soon |
| Application Status Out | Available Soon |
| RRB CEN 01/2026 City Intimation Slip Out | Available Soon |
| RRB CEN 01/2026 Admit Card Out | Available Soon |
| CBT-I Exam Date | Available Soon |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Posts: The age limit criteria for the candidates are given below:
| Post Name | Age Limit (as on July 01, 2026) |
| Assistant Loco Pilot | The candidate should be between 18 and 30 Years |
Vacancy
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 | 11127 |
| Total | 11127 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 (Zone-Wise Vacancies)
| Zones | Vacancies |
| RRB AHMEDABAD | – |
| RRB AJMER | – |
| RRB BANGALORE | – |
| RRB BHOPAL | – |
| RRB BHUBANESWAR | – |
| RRB BILASPUR | – |
| RRB CHANDIGARH | – |
| RRB CHENNAI | – |
| RRB GORAKHPUR | – |
| RRB GUWAHATI | – |
| RRB JAMMU-SRINAGAR | – |
| RRB KOLKATA | – |
| RRB MALDA | – |
| RRB MUMBAI | – |
| RRB MUZAFFARPUR | – |
| RRB PATNA | – |
| RRB PRAYAGRAJ | – |
| RRB RANCHI | – |
| RRB SECUNDERABAD | – |
| RRB SILIGURI | – |
| RRB THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | – |
| Total | 11127 |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Education Qualification
Candidates must confirm they fulfil all the qualifying criteria 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 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 250/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Selection Procedure
The selection process of the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 will determine the applicants for the CEN 01/2026 posts. As mentioned earlier, 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
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How to apply for RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 Online Form
Follow the steps given in the below section:
- First of all, Download the Official Notification of CEN 01/2026.
- Confirm your eligibility from the official notification of RRB ALP Recruitment 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 Recruitment 2026 Notification | Official Notification |
| RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| RRB Official Website | Click here |
| Check other updates | Click here |