RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment 2026 short notice has been released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). According to the notice, the detailed notification for ALP posts will be published on 15 May 2026 on the official websites of different RRB regions. Candidates who are preparing for the exam will be able to fill out the RRB ALP Application Form 2026 till 14 June 2026.

RRB ALP Notification 2026 will be released to fill a total of 11,127 RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (Level 2) in various railway zones across India. Once the official notification is released, students will be able to check the eligibility criteria, application dates, selection stages, and vacancy details on the official Railway Recruitment Board website.

RRB ALP Notification 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards conduct the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment annually to recruit candidates for technical roles in Indian Railways. The position comes under Pay Level 2 with a starting pay of ₹19,900 and typically requires qualifications in trades such as Fitter, Electrician, or other related technical fields.

The official notification will include complete details such as eligibility criteria, application process, detailed exam pattern for CBT 1 and CBT 2, selection stages, and zone-wise vacancy distribution. Candidates planning to apply for the RRB ALP Exam 2026 should check the short notice given below to get brief information about the upcoming RRB ALP Vacancy 2026.

RRB ALP Short Notice 2026 PDF

RRB ALP Vacancy 2026: Overview

The Railway Recruitment Board will conduct this recruitment drive to fill Assistant Loco Pilot positions in different railway zones across the country. Important information related to the recruitment process is summarized below.

RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 Details
Recruiting Organization	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Exam Name	Assistant Loco Pilot Examination 2026
Post Name	Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
Notificatio Number	CEN 01/2026
RRB ALP Pay Level	Level 2
Notification Status	Short notice released on 16 March 2026
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Across India
Selection Process	CBT 1 → CBT 2 → CBAT → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination (ME)
Official Website	indianrailways.gov.in

RRB ALP Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Board in order to apply for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026.

RRB ALP Age Limit

To apply for the RRB ALP post, candidates’ age should be:

Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 30 years

Candidates belonging to reserved categories will get relaxation in upper age according to government rules.

RRB ALP Educational Qualification

To apply for the Assistant Loco Pilot post, candidates should fulfill any one of the following qualifications:

10th class pass with ITI certificate in relevant trade from a recognized institute, or
A diploma in Engineering in relevant disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering.

Candidates must check the official notification for the exact qualification requirements before applying.

RRB ALP Vacancy 2026

RRB ALP Vacancies 2026 in detail will be announced in the official release of the notification. According to the short notice, a total of 11,127 vacancies have been announced for the recruitment cycle of 2026-27

Candidates can check the approved vacancies by each railway zone in the table below:

RRB ALP 2026 Vacancy (Approved for each Zone)
Zonal Railways	Vacancies Approved
Central Railway	1400
East Central Railway	700
East Coast Railway	1625
Eastern Railway	808
North Central Railway	457
North Eastern Railway	105
Northeast Frontier Railway	1278
Northern Railway	740
North Western Railway	600
South Central Railway	674
South East Central Railway	200
South Eastern Railway	1531
Southern Railway	250
South Western Railway	200
West Central Railway	541
Western Railway	214
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works	08
Total Vacancies	11,127

RRB ALP Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 will consist of multiple stages that evaluate candidates' technical knowledge and aptitude. The selection stages for the ALP post include:

Computer-Based Test (CBT 1)
Computer-Based Test (CBT 2)
Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Candidates must qualify at each stage to get shortlisted for the next phase of the recruitment process. Candidates can check the RRB ALP Notification 2025 to check the complete selection process.

RRB ALP Application Process 2026

The application process for RRB ALP 2026 will be conducted through online mode only. After the RRB ALP Application Link 2026 is activated by the board, candidates can apply by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board website of your zone.

Step 2: Click on the recruitment section available on the homepage.

Step 3: Select the link for Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026 (CEN 01/2026).

Step 4: Complete the registration by entering the required details.

Step 5: Upload the necessary documents, such as photograph and signature.

Step 6: To complete the application, pay the application fee according to your category through online payment methods.

Step 7: Submit the RRB ALP Application Form and download a copy of the application form for future use.

To complete their application process, candidates have to pay the following RRB ALP Application Fees, according to their category:

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC	₹500
SC / ST / EWS/ Ex-Servicemen / Female candidates / Transgender	₹250

RRB ALP Apply Online Link 2026

The RRB ALP Application Link 2026 will be activated on 15 May, and candidates will be able to apply till 14 June 2026 (23:59). Candidates have to submit their application forms through the official Zonal RRB website from where they want to appear for the exam.

Applications submitted through any offline mode will not be accepted by the Railway Recruitment Board. The direct link to apply will be added here when it is available on the official website.

RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 - Apply Online Link (Available from 15 May 2026)

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2026 will help candidates understand the structure of the Computer-Based Test conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board. The examination will be conducted in multiple stages, including CBT 1, CBT 2, and the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). Each stage is designed to evaluate candidates’ technical knowledge, reasoning ability, and overall suitability for the Assistant Loco Pilot post.

In the first stage (CBT 1), candidates will be tested on subjects such as Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness. Those who qualify in CBT 1 will appear for CBT 2, which includes two parts and focuses more on technical subjects related to the candidate’s qualification.

Candidates who successfully clear CBT 2 will have to appear for the Computer-Based Aptitude Test, which is mandatory for the ALP post. To know the subject-wise marking scheme, section-wise weightage, and duration of each CBT, candidates can check the complete RRB ALP Syllabus & Exam Pattern blog.

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