Indian Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 11,127 Vacancies
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the detailed notification for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under CEN 01/2026. This is a massive opportunity for technical graduates and ITI holders to join the Indian Railways.
Name of the Post: Assistant Loco Pilot
Total Vacancy: 11,127 Posts
Education Qualification:
- 10th Pass + ITI [Fitter/ Electrician/ Instrument Mechanic/ Millwright Maintenance Mechanic/ Mechanic (Radio & TV)/ Electronics Mechanic/ Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)/ Wireman/ Tractor Mechanic/ Armature & Coil Winder/ Mechanic (Diesel)/ Heat Engine/ Turner/ Machinist/ Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic] OR
- 10th Pass + Diploma/ Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile Engineering
Age Criteria: (as on 01/07/2026)
- Minimum Age : 18 Years.
- Maximum Age : 30 Years.
- Born Between 02.07.1996 to 01.07.2008
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ ST : 05 Years.
- Born Between 02.07.1991 to 01.07.2008
- OBC : 03 Years
- Born Between 02.07.1993 to 01.07.2008
- Ex-Servicemen : As per Service
Application Fee:
- For all Candidates : Rs. 500/-
- An amount of Rs 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT
- SC/ ST/ Female/ Ex-SM : Rs. 250/-
- This fee of Rs 250/- shall be refunded in due course duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in 1st Stage CBT.
- NOTE: Only candidates who attend CBT-1 will get a refund of their examination fee as mentioned above.
Selection Process:
The recruitment process consists of five distinct stages:
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First Stage CBT (CBT-1): Screening test.
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Second Stage CBT (CBT-2): Merit-based stage.
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Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Only for candidates who clear CBT-2.
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Document Verification (DV)
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Medical Examination (ME): Candidates must meet the A-1 Medical Standard.
Important Dates:
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Notification Release Date: May 14, 2026
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Online Application Start Date: May 15, 2026
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Last Date to Apply Online: June 14, 2026 (23:59 hrs)
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Last Date for Fee Payment: June 16, 2026
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Application Correction Window: June 17 – June 26, 2026
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CBT 1 Exam Date: To be notified soon
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