🚂 Railway — Assistant Loco Pilot
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 — 11127 Posts, Apply Online From 15 May 2026 | CEN 01/2026
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) ne Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) 2026 ke liye short notice release kar diya hai. Total 11,127 vacancies available hain. Online application 15 May 2026 se shuru hogi aur last date 14 June 2026 hai. Yeh Railway ka sabse bada recruitment 2026 mein! (CEN 01/2026)
🚂 RRB ALP 2026 — Sabse Zaroori Jankari Ek Nazar Mein
📋 Total Vacancy
11,127 Posts
Railway Biggest 2026
📅 Apply Start Date
15 May 2026
Coming Soon
⏰ Last Date to Apply
14 June 2026
Tentative
💳 Application Fee
₹ 500/-
General / OBC
🎂 Age Limit
18 – 30 Years
As on 01 July 2026
📚 Education Required
10th Pass + ITI
Or Diploma/Degree
Short Notice Out — Full Notification Jald Aayega!
RRB ALP 2026 ka short notice 16 March 2026 ko release hua hai. Online application 15 May 2026 se shuru hogi. Abhi se apni ITI certificate, 10th marksheet aur documents taiyar kar lo. Notification aate hi turant apply karo — seats limited hain!
📋 RRB ALP 2026 — Complete Overview
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 Posts (Tentative) |
| Short Notice Date | 16 March 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 15 May 2026 (Tentative) |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) — Online |
| Job Location | All India — Zone Wise Posting |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
⚠️ Important: All dates mentioned above are Tentative — based on previous year pattern and short notice. Official full notification will be released soon. Confirm all dates from official RRB website before applying.
📅 RRB ALP 2026 — Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Short Notice Released | 16 March 2026 | ✅ Out |
| Full Official Notification | Coming Soon | ⏳ Awaited |
| Online Apply Start Date | 15 May 2026 | 📅 Tentative |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 June 2026 | 📅 Tentative |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 14 June 2026 | 📅 Tentative |
| Admit Card | 4 Days Before Exam | ⏳ Later |
| CBT 1 Exam Date | Will Be Notified | ⏳ Later |
| Result Date | Will Be Updated | ⏳ After Exam |
💳 RRB ALP 2026 — Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Refund After CBT 1 |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 400/- Refund |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Serviceman | ₹ 250/- | ₹ 250/- Refund |
| All Category Female Candidates | ₹ 250/- | ₹ 250/- Refund |
💡 Fee Refund: General/OBC candidates ko ₹400 aur baaki candidates ko ₹250 CBT 1 mein appear karne ke baad bank account mein refund hoga. Fee payment online mode se hogi — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet.
🎂 RRB ALP 2026 — Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18 Years | 30 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 Years | 33 Years (+3 years relaxation) |
| SC / ST | 18 Years | 35 Years (+5 years relaxation) |
| PwBD (General) | 18 Years | 40 Years (+10 years relaxation) |
| PwBD (OBC) | 18 Years | 43 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 18 Years | 45 Years |
| Ex-Serviceman | 18 Years | As per Railway Rules |
📚 RRB ALP 2026 — Education Qualification
🚂 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) — 11,127 Posts
Option 1 (Most Common): Matriculation / Class 10th Pass from a recognized board + ITI Certificate in relevant trade from a recognized institution (NCVT/SCVT)
Option 2: Matriculation / Class 10th Pass + Act Apprenticeship in relevant trade (as notified by Railway)
Option 3: 3-year Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile / Computer Science) from a recognized polytechnic/institution
Option 4: B.Sc. / B.Tech / B.E. Degree in Engineering in relevant disciplines from a recognized university or institution
⚠️ Trade Relevance: ITI trade must be relevant to the post. Common accepted trades include — Electrician, Fitter, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Wireman, Mechanic (Diesel), Turner, Machinist, Refrigeration & AC Mechanic etc. Check official notification for complete list of eligible trades.
🏆 RRB ALP 2026 — Selection Process (4 Stages)
1
📝 CBT 1 — Computer Based Test (Stage 1)
75 Questions | 60 Minutes | 75 Marks
Subjects: Mathematics (20), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25), General Science (20), General Awareness on Current Affairs (10)
Negative Marking: 1/3rd for wrong answer
CBT 1 sirf qualifying nature ka hai — merit CBT 2 mein banta hai.
Qualifying Stage — All must clearSubjects: Mathematics (20), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25), General Science (20), General Awareness on Current Affairs (10)
Negative Marking: 1/3rd for wrong answer
CBT 1 sirf qualifying nature ka hai — merit CBT 2 mein banta hai.
2
📖 CBT 2 — Computer Based Test (Stage 2)
Part A: 100 Questions | 90 Minutes — Mathematics, Basic Science & Engineering, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness
Part B: 75 Questions | 60 Minutes — Trade Specific / Relevant Engineering Subjects
Negative Marking: 1/3rd | Part B is only qualifying (minimum 35% needed)
Merit Making Stage — Most Important!Part B: 75 Questions | 60 Minutes — Trade Specific / Relevant Engineering Subjects
Negative Marking: 1/3rd | Part B is only qualifying (minimum 35% needed)
3
🧠 CBAT — Computer Based Aptitude Test
Only for ALP shortlisted candidates after CBT 2. Tests psychomotor abilities and aptitude required for train driving. Minimum T Score of 42 required in each test battery. No negative marking in CBAT.
ALP Specific — Mandatory to Clear4
📋 Document Verification + Medical Examination
Original documents verification — 10th certificate, ITI/Diploma, caste certificate etc. Medical examination for vision, hearing and physical fitness as per Railway Medical Standards (A2 / B1 category).
Final Stage📝 RRB ALP 2026 — CBT 1 & CBT 2 Exam Pattern
CBT 1 — Stage 1 Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 75 | 75 |
CBT 2 — Stage 2 Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Mathematics + Basic Science & Engineering + Reasoning + Current Affairs | 100 | 90 Min |
| Part B | Relevant Trade / Engineering Subjects (Qualifying — min 35%) | 75 | 60 Min |
💡 Negative Marking: Both CBT 1 and CBT 2 have 1/3rd negative marking for wrong answers. Attempt only those questions where you are confident. CBT 2 Part A marks will be used for merit list preparation.
📱 RRB ALP 2026 — How to Apply Online? (From 15 May 2026)
1
Official RRB website rrbapply.gov.in par jaayein (link 15 May 2026 se active hoga)
2
“New Registration” karein — Name, DOB, Mobile Number aur Email ID enter karein — OTP verify karein
3
Apna RRB Zone select karein jahan aap apply karna chahte hain — zone wise vacancies alag alag hain
4
Personal details, educational qualification, ITI trade aur baaki details carefully fill karein
5
Passport size photo aur Signature upload karein as per specified size and format
6
Application fee ₹500 (General/OBC) ya ₹250 (SC/ST/Female) online pay karein
7
Form carefully review karein → Final Submit → Application Number note down karein → Printout lein
⚠️ Abhi Kya Karein: Application 15 May 2026 se shuru hogi. Abhi se ITI Certificate, 10th Marksheet, Caste Certificate, Photo, Signature taiyar rakhein. Official notification aate hi padhein aur turant apply karein!
🔗 RRB ALP 2026 — All Important Direct Links
| 📝 Apply Online (Active from 15 May 2026) | Apply Now |
| 📄 Download Short Notice PDF | Click Here |
| 📄 Official Full Notification (Coming Soon) | Coming Soon |
| 🎫 Admit Card Download (When Available) | Coming Soon |
| 🌐 Indian Railways Official Website | Visit Now |
| 🌐 RRB Apply Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
❓ RRB ALP 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. RRB ALP 2026 mein total kitni vacancies hain?
RRB ALP 2026 mein total 11,127 vacancies hain (tentative). Yeh Railway ka sabse bada recruitment 2026 mein hai. Zone wise vacancy distribution official notification mein diya jayega.
Q2. RRB ALP 2026 apply karne ki last date kya hai?
RRB ALP 2026 online application 15 May 2026 se shuru hogi aur last date 14 June 2026 hai (tentative). Yeh dates official notification aane ke baad confirm hongi.
Q3. RRB ALP ke liye kya qualification chahiye?
Candidates ke paas 10th pass + ITI certificate (relevant trade) hona chahiye. ITI ki jagah 3-year Engineering Diploma ya B.Tech/B.E. Degree bhi accepted hai. ITI trade relevant honi chahiye — Electrician, Fitter, Mechanic etc.
Q4. RRB ALP ka selection process kya hai?
Selection 4 stages mein hota hai: CBT 1 (qualifying), CBT 2 (merit making), CBAT — Computer Based Aptitude Test (ALP ke liye), aur Document Verification + Medical Examination. Final merit CBT 2 Part A ke marks par based hoti hai.
Q5. ALP ki salary kitni hoti hai?
RRB ALP ka basic pay ₹19,900/- (Level 2) hota hai. DA, HRA, TA aur railway allowances milane ke baad in-hand salary approximately ₹28,000 – ₹35,000/- per month hoti hai. Plus free railway travel pass bhi milta hai!
Q6. Kya ITI ke baad seedha ALP ban sakte hain?
Haan! 10th pass + ITI karne ke baad aap directly RRB ALP ke liye eligible hain. ITI trade relevant honi chahiye. Agar age limit aur baki eligibility meet hoti hai toh aap apply kar sakte hain. Yeh un logo ke liye sabse achha opportunity hai jinhone ITI ki hai.
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