Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 (CEN 01/2026)

This notification announces the recruitment for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) under the Indian Railways.

Key Details:

• Recruitment Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
• Department: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
• Total Vacancies: 11,127 Posts
• Notification No.: CEN 01/2026

Important Dates:

• Official Notification Release Date: 13 May 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 15 May 2026
• Online Application Last Date: 14 June 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 June 2026
• Correction Date: 17 – 26 June 2026
• Exam Date: To be Notified Later
• Admit Card Release: 04 Days Before Exam
• Result Date: Will Be Updated Soon

Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026):

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per Railway regulations.

Application Fee:

• General/OBC Candidates: ₹ 500/-
• SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Serviceman Candidates: ₹ 250/-
• Fee Refund Policy (after appearing in Stage I Exam):
  • General/OBC: ₹ 400/- will be refunded.
  • Other Candidates: ₹ 250/- will be refunded.
• Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet).

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must have passed 10th grade along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade OR hold a Diploma/Degree in Engineering in the respective field.
• Candidates are advised to check the official notification for zone-wise eligibility details.

Vacancy Details (Category-wise):

• UR (Unreserved): 4860
• OBC (Other Backward Classes): 2598
• EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 1004
• SC (Scheduled Caste): 1746
• ST (Scheduled Tribe): 919

Selection Process:

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