RRB Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India has released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts. The online application process will begin on 15 May 2026 and the last date to submit the application form is 14 June 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRB websites.
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancy | 11127 |
| Starting Date of Application | 15 May 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 14 June 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–30 Years |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must possess Matriculation/SSLC along with ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in relevant trades OR Diploma in Engineering in relevant discipline as specified in the detailed notification. |
| Medical Standard | Candidates must meet the medical fitness standards prescribed for Assistant Loco Pilot posts as per Railway rules. |
| Stage 1 - CBT 1 | Computer Based Test with objective type questions. |
| Subjects | Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness & Current Affairs |
| Total Questions | 75 Questions |
| Total Marks | 75 Marks |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer |
| Stage 2 - CBT 2 (Part A) | Computer Based Test for shortlisted candidates from CBT 1 |
| Subjects | Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, General Awareness |
| Questions & Marks | 100 Questions for 100 Marks |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer |
| Stage 2 - CBT 2 (Part B) | Trade related technical questions |
| Questions | 75 Questions |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Qualifying Marks | Minimum 35% marks required (qualifying in nature) |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 11127 |
| Stage 1 | Computer Based Test (CBT-1) |
| Stage 2 | Computer Based Test (CBT-2 Part A and Part B) |
| Stage 3 | Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for ALP |
| Stage 4 | Document Verification |
| Final Stage | Medical Examination |
| Pay Matrix Level | Initial Pay |
| Level 2 | ₹19,900 per month |
| General / OBC / EWS | To be notified in detailed notification |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female | To be notified in detailed notification |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026? | The application process starts on 15 May 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date to submit the online application is 14 June 2026. |
| What is the age limit for RRB ALP 2026? | Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age. |
| How many vacancies are announced? | A total of 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies are announced. |
| What is the starting salary for Assistant Loco Pilot? | The initial pay is ₹19,900 under Level-2 of the 7th CPC. |
