Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Recruitment – Railway Recruitment Boards 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 11,127
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹19,900 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI/Apprenticeship in specified trades OR Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Automobile Engineering.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior work experience is required as long as the candidate meets the technical educational qualifications.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
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The Ministry of Railways, through the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), has launched a massive recruitment drive under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 01/2026 for the position of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). This nationwide recruitment offers 11,127 vacancies across various Zonal Railways, seeking candidates with technical qualifications such as ITI, Diploma, or Degree in Engineering disciplines. This is a prestigious opportunity for technically skilled individuals to join the Indian Railways in a permanent role with a starting basic pay of ₹19,900 plus applicable allowances. Eligible candidates must undergo a multi-stage selection process including two stages of Computer Based Tests and an Aptitude Test to secure their place in one of the world's largest rail networks.
- Application Start Date: 15 May 2026 via the official RRB recruitment portal.
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
- Selection Process: Includes CBT-1, CBT-2, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), and Document Verification.
- Application Fee: ₹500 for general candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/Ex-SM/Female/Minorities/EBC (refundable upon appearing in CBT-1).
- Modification Window: Corrections in the application form are permitted from 17 June to 26 June 2026 on payment of a fee.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-2 in 7th CPC with an initial pay of 19900 plus allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
First Stage CBT (CBT-1): Screening test for shortlisting.
Second Stage CBT (CBT-2): Consists of Part-A (merit) and Part-B (qualifying trade test).
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Mandatory for ALP post, qualifying in nature.
Document Verification (DV): Verification of original credentials.
Medical Examination (ME): Strict A-1 medical standard including vision tests.
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refundable after CBT-1) SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: ₹250 (Full refund after CBT-1)
Reservation
Vertical Reservation for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and EWS categories as per Government norms.
Horizontal Reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ExSM).
Age relaxation for reserved categories: SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), Ex-SM (up to 8 years based on service).
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB apply website at www.rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click on 'Create an Account' and fill in details like Name, Father's Name, DOB, and contact info.
- Verify your mobile number and email ID using OTP.
- Log in using your credentials and select the RRB you wish to apply for.
- Fill in the educational details and upload a live photograph and scanned signature.
- Upload SC/ST certificate if applying for free travel pass.
- Pay the application fee through online modes (Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI).
- Submit the application and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, candidates can apply to only one RRB and submit only one online application. Submitting multiple applications will lead to disqualification and debarment from future recruitment.
No, candidates must have already obtained the prescribed educational and technical qualifications as on the closing date of the application. Those awaiting final results are not eligible.
Yes, there is negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2. However, there is no negative marking in the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT).