RRB ALP Notification 2026: Recruitment, Vacancy, Dates, Fee and How to Apply

Applications closed on 14 June 2026.

Source: CEN No. 01/2026 – Recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) (published 21 March 2026 (indicative notice in Employment News)). Confirm in the official notice before applying.

Vacancies: 11,127 (all RRBs), including 1,115 for Ex-Servicemen

• Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Level-2 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix, initial pay ₹19,900
• Medical standard A-1; not suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disability

Source: CEN No. 01/2026 – Recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) (published 21 March 2026 (indicative notice in Employment News)). Confirm in the official notice before applying.

Age limit: 18–30 years (as on 1 July 2026).

• Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in a listed trade, or plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in those trades
• Or Matriculation / SSLC plus 3-year diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering (or a combination of these); a degree in these branches is accepted in lieu of the diploma
• Must be held by the closing date, 14 June 2026; candidates awaiting results are not eligible

₹500 (General); ₹250 (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC)

No category is exempt; ₹400 of the ₹500 fee and the full ₹250 fee are refunded, less bank charges, only to candidates who appear in CBT-1, into the Aadhaar-seeded bank account.

Source: CEN No. 01/2026 – Recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) (published 21 March 2026 (indicative notice in Employment News)). Confirm in the official notice before applying.

1. CBT-1: screening test (marks not counted in the final panel)
2. CBT-2: Part-A (counted for merit) and Part-B trade test (qualifying); 15 times RRB-wise vacancies shortlisted from CBT-1
3. CBAT: computer-based aptitude test; 8 times community-wise vacancies shortlisted from CBT-2 Part-A
4. Document verification and medical examination (A-1 standard)

1. 1

   Create an account for this CEN

   Apply only through the link on the official RRB websites listed in the notice. A valid personal mobile number and active email ID are mandatory for OTPs. RRB strongly advises authenticating your identity with DigiLocker or Aadhaar; you can also use the 'Verify Aadhaar' option while filling the form.

2. 2

   Choose one RRB

   You can apply to only one RRB, and only one application per candidate is accepted.

3. 3

   Capture your photo live

   The application module captures a live photograph; do not upload an existing photo or photograph a printed or on-screen picture. Glasses are not allowed in the photo.

4. 4

   Upload your signature

   Sign in running hand (not block or capital letters) with black ink on white paper. JPG/JPEG, 30–49 KB, at least 140 × 60 pixels. SC/ST candidates claiming free travel upload their certificate as a PDF under 400 KB.

5. 5

   Pay the fee

   ₹500 for general candidates and ₹250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, female, transgender, minority and EBC candidates, by 16 June 2026 (23:59). Only candidates who appear in CBT-1 get a refund: ₹400 of the ₹500 fee, or the full ₹250, less bank charges, credited only to the bank account seeded with your Aadhaar.

6. 6

   Use the modification window if needed

   Corrections were allowed from 17 to 26 June 2026 (23:59) on payment of ₹250 per occasion, which is not refundable.

7. 7

   Watch for exam dates

   CBT-1, CBT-2, CBAT and DV dates are published on the RRB websites; Niyookti lists new official notices on this page as they appear.

• Official notice (PDF): CEN No. 01/2026 – Recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) (published 21 March 2026 (indicative notice in Employment News))
• Official website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in (the only place to apply)

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