RRB ALP (CEN 01/2026) Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially announced the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 with 11,127 openings. The detailed notification was published on 14 May 2026. Candidates who meet the age criteria of 18 to 30 years and hold Matriculation + ITI or Diploma/Degree in Engineering can now submit their online applications from 15 May 2026 to 14 June 2026. Direct links to download the notification and apply online are shared below. The Railway Recruitment Boards have officially released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026 for recruitment to 11127 posts of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under various Railway Zones, Government of India. The notification includes complete details on vacancies, eligibility, selection process, examination syllabus, medical standards, fee, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the full notification and its annexures before applying online. The notification PDF is available on all official RRB websites
Download RRB ALP Recruitment Notification Pdf
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | CEN No. 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Department | Ministry of Railways, Government of India (Various Zonal Railways) |
| Total Vacancies | 11127 (All RRBs combined) |
| Pay Scale | Level-2 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix; Initial Pay Rs. 19,900/- |
| Medical Standard | A-1 (Stringent vision and physical fitness standards; Lasik surgery candidates NOT eligible) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via official RRB websites) |
| Selection Mode | CBT-1 (75 marks) + CBT-2 (Part A: 100 marks + Part B: 75 marks qualifying) + CBAT + Document Verification + Medical Examination |
| Suitability for PwBD | Not Suitable |
| Official Website | Refer RRB-wise websites listed below (e.g., www.rrbald.gov.in, www.rrbmumbai.gov.in, etc.) |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News | 21/03/2026 |
| Opening of Online Application Portal | 15-05-2026 (00:00 Hrs.) |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 14-06-2026 (upto 23:59 Hrs.) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 16-06-2026 (upto 23:59 Hrs.) |
| Modification Window for Application Corrections | 17-06-2026 to 26-06-2026 (upto 23:59 Hrs.) |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-07-2026 |
| CBT-1 / CBT-2 / CBAT Date | To be notified on official RRB websites |
A total of 11127 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot across all Railway Recruitment Boards and Zonal Railways. These are distributed across UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories. Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) vacancies are included within the total vacancy count and are not separately additional. The post is not suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 4860 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 1746 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 919 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 2598 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 1004 |
| Total | 11127 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) – included in above total | 1115 |
RRB & Zone-wise Vacancy Details (Selected RRBs)
| RRB | Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | ExSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | WR | 62 | 22 | 11 | 38 | 14 | 147 | 15 |
| Ajmer | NWR + WCR | 318 | 115 | 59 | 174 | 52 | 718 | 72 |
| Mumbai | CR + SCR + WR | 336 | 219 | 106 | 380 | 152 | 1193 | 120 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECoR | 548 | 70 | 36 | 48 | 99 | 801 | 80 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 272 | 109 | 63 | 164 | 68 | 676 | 68 |
| Secunderabad | ECoR + SCR | 625 | 209 | 102 | 390 | 94 | 1420 | 143 |
| Ranchi | ECR + SER | 472 | 233 | 105 | 363 | 127 | 1300 | 130 |
| All RRBs Total | 4860 | 1746 | 919 | 2598 | 1004 | 11127 | 1115 | |
Note: Complete RRB & Zone-wise vacancy details are available in Annexure B of the official notification.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (14-06-2026). Educational/Technical qualification certificates must be from a recognized Board/University/Institute. Candidates awaiting results of their final examination for the prescribed qualification are NOT eligible to apply. The post of ALP is not suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD). Candidates who have undergone Lasik Surgery or any other corrective eye surgery are not eligible for this post.
Educational Qualification
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Option A – Matriculation + ITI | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanic (Radio & TV), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Tractor Mechanic, Armature & Coil Winder, Mechanic (Diesel), Heat Engine, Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic. OR Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the above trades. |
| Option B – Matriculation + Diploma/Degree in Engineering | Matriculation / SSLC plus 3-year Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering (or combination of these streams) from a recognised institution in lieu of ITI. Note: Degree in the above Engineering disciplines will also be acceptable in lieu of Diploma. |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as on 01-07-2026. Age relaxation is available for various categories as detailed below. If a candidate is eligible for relaxation on more than one ground, only the maximum relaxation will be granted (not cumulative). SC, ST, and OBC (NCL) candidates applying against UR vacancies will not get any age relaxation. There is no fixed limit on the number of attempts – candidates can appear as long as they are within the prescribed upper age limit.
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (UR) & EWS | 18 to 30 years (as on 01-07-2026) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years relaxation (max 33 years) |
| SC & ST | 5 years relaxation (max 35 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS) | 3 years after deduction of length of service from age |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 years after deduction of length of service from age |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST) | 8 years after deduction of length of service from age |
| Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) – UR & EWS | Maximum 40 years of age |
| Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) – OBC (NCL) | Maximum 43 years of age |
| Serving Railway Staff (Group C/D) – SC & ST | Maximum 45 years of age |
| Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (UR & EWS) | Maximum 35 years of age |
| Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (OBC-NCL) | Maximum 38 years of age |
| Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (SC & ST) | Maximum 40 years of age |
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT-1 |
|---|---|---|
| All Candidates (except categories below) | Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) | Rs. 400/- refunded (deducting bank charges) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Class (EBC) | Rs. 250/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only) | Rs. 250/- fully refunded (deducting bank charges) |
