Railway RRB ALP Recruitment 2026: 11,127 Vacancies Out
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the short notice (indicative notice) for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) under CEN 01/2026. This is a massive opportunity with over 11,000 vacancies approved across various railway zones in India.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Short Notice Date | 16 March 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Release | 14 May 2026 (Expected) |
| Online Application Starts | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 June 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Exam Date (CBT 1) | To b-e notified |
📊 Vacancy Details (11,127 Total)
| Zonal Railway | Approved Vacancies |
| South Eastern Railway | 1531 |
| Central Railway | 1400 |
| East Coast Railway | 1625 |
| Northern Railway | 740 |
| South Central Railway | 674 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 1278 |
| Other Zones (WR, ECR, etc.) | 3879 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
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Educational Qualification:
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10th Pass (Matriculation) + ITI in relevant trades (Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, etc.) from NCVT/SCVT.
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OR 10th Pass + Course Completed Act Apprenticeship.
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OR 3-year Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering.
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OR B.E./B.Tech Degree in the specified engineering disciplines.
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Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026):
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Minimum: 18 Years
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Maximum: 30 Years
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Relaxation: SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs).
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📝 Selection Process
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CBT-1 (Screening): 75 Questions, 60 Minutes.
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CBT-2 (Merit): Part A (GK/Reasoning/Math) & Part B (Trade Test).
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CBAT (Psycho Test): Mandatory for ALP. No negative marking in this stage.
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Medical Examination: Strict A-1 Medical Standard required (Distance Vision 6/6 without glasses).
💸 Application Fee
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General / OBC / EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refundable after appearing in CBT-1).
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SC / ST / Ex-SM / Female / PwBD: ₹250 (Full ₹250 refundable after appearing in CBT-1).
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Important Links
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More Info Link: Download Link
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