Railway ALP Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board has announced for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot in various railway zones across India with 11127 vacancies this is one of the biggest ALP recruitments.

Railway ALP Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Board	Railway Recruitment Board
Post Name	Assistant Loco Pilot
Total Posts	11127 Vacancy
Qualification	10th Passed
Salary	Rs. 63,200/- Per Month
Application Date	15th May – 14th June 2026

Railway ALP Recruitment

The RRB ALP CEN 01/2026 is a nation-level recruitment exam for selecting eligible candidates for the position of Assistant Loco Pilot. It is one of the most sought-after jobs in the technical sector of Indian Railways. Aspirants can check the important dates and key highlights from the table below. Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the RRB ALP CEN 01/2026.

Educational Qualification:

• Must possess a Matriculation / SSLC pass certificate.
• Must have ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in trades like Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic Diesel, etc., OR a Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile) from a recognized board or institute.
• Specific trade-wise qualification will be detailed in the full notification.

Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026):

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years

Age relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) will be applicable as per Indian Railways rules.

Railway ALP Recruitment Vacancy

A total of 11,127 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under CEN 01/2026. These vacancies are distributed across different railway zones and production units. The complete zone-wise and community-wise vacancy break-up will be provided in the detailed notification.

A total of 11,127 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot. The RRB-wise and Zone-wise vacancy distribution is given below (Provisional vacancies):

RRB	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
Ahmedabad	62	22	11	38	14	147
Ajmer	262	97	59	142	40	600
Prayagraj	284	37	27	65	44	457
Bengaluru	80	31	15	54	20	200
Bhopal	194	74	23	117	15	423
Bhubaneshwar	54	8	70	36	48	180
Bilaspur	187	77	75	64	53	520
Chandigarh	56	39	23	49	20	187
Chennai	93	24	14	41	18	190
Gorakhpur	28	11	37	17	12	105
Guwahati	272	109	63	164	68	676
Jammu	15	8	5	8	3	40
Kolkata	135	53	35	89	32	344
Malda	109	41	20	73	27	270
Mumbai	290	207	99	344	138	1078
Muzaffarpur	18	6	3	11	4	42
Patna	41	16	8	28	10	103
Ranchi	248	150	63	213	71	745
Secunderabad	387	119	57	228	83	874
Siliguri	24	3	9	16	8	60
Trivandrum	4	3	8	5	7	27
Total	4860	1746	919	2598	1004	1112

Railway ALP Recruitment Salary

Selected candidates for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot will receive a handsome salary.

• Pay Level: Level-2 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
• Initial Pay: Approximately ₹19,900 (Basic Pay)
• Along with the basic pay, candidates will also be eligible for various allowances like DA, HRA, TA, and other perks as per Indian Railways rules.

Railway ALP Recruitment Selection

The selection process for RRB ALP recruitment is thorough and designed to evaluate a candidate’s technical knowledge, aptitude, and fitness for the role. Candidates must successfully clear each stage to move forward in the recruitment cycle. The process includes the following steps:

1. CBT-1 (First Stage Computer Based Test): This is a screening test. Marks from CBT-1 are not counted in the final merit list.
2. CBT-2 (Second Stage Computer Based Test): Candidates who qualify in CBT-1 appear for CBT-2. It consists of Part A (General subjects) and Part B (Trade-related).
3. CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test): Candidates shortlisted from CBT-2 will have to appear for the aptitude test.
4. Document Verification (DV): Candidates who clear CBAT are called for document verification.
5. Medical Examination: A final medical fitness test is conducted as per the standards required for Loco Pilots.

Railway ALP Recruitment Application Fee

Candidates have to pay the application fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.

Category	Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS	Rs.500/-
SC/ST/Female	Rs.250/-

Payment Method: Candidates can pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment: debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.

• NOTE: Only the candidates appearing for CBT-1 will get refund of their examination fee. Like Gen/OBC/EWS Candidates Rs. 400/ and SC/ST/ Female/ESM Candidates: Rs. 250/-

Railway ALP Recruitment Application Dates

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for Railway Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment 2026 from 15th May 2026 onwards. Candidates must complete their application before the last date to avoid last-minute technical glitches.

Short Notification	16th March 2026
Notification Release	14th May 2026
Application Start Date	15th May 2026
Application End Date	14th June 2026
Modification Window	17th – 26th June 2026
Exam Date	Update Soon

Candidates should keep checking the official websites of RRBs for updates. The process will be fully online.

How To Apply Railway ALP Recruitment

Candidates who are eligible and interested will be able to apply online once the notification is officially released.

1. Visit the official website at rrbcdg.gov.in
2. Find and click on the link “CEN 01/2026 – Assistant Loco Pilot Recruitment.”
3. Register yourself using a valid mobile number and email ID.
4. Fill in the required personal and educational details in the form.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and documents.
6. Pay the application fee through online modes.
7. Double-check all the details and apply.
8. Take a printout of the confirmation page.

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