RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India has released an employment notification of Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) 01/2026 for the recruitment of 11127 Assistant Loco Pilot posts in various RRBs. The online application process for RRB ALP Vacancy 2026 starts from 15th May 2026 to 14th June 2026.
Interested and eligible candidates may read the advertisement and apply online here. Candidates can choose only one RRB and indicate their preference for Railway Zones notified under that chosen RRB only.
RRB ALP Recruitment Details
Name of post: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP)
No of posts: 11127 posts
No of posts under RRB Guwahati: 676 posts
Pay scale: Level 02 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix with initial pay of Rs 19900/- plus other allowances as admissible.
Eligibility Criteria of RRB ALP Recruitment
Age Limit: Candidates age must be between 18 to 30 years as on 1st July 2026 .
Age Relaxation: The relaxation of upper age limit for reserved categories are as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
A) Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trades of 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)
Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above
(OR)
B) Matriculation / SSLC plus three years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering (OR) combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI.
Note: Degree in the Engineering disciplines as above will also be acceptable in lieu of Diploma in Engineering.
(OR)
Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades mentioned above
(OR)
B) Matriculation / SSLC plus three years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering (OR) combination of various streams of these Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution in lieu of ITI.
Note: Degree in the Engineering disciplines as above will also be acceptable in lieu of Diploma in Engineering.
Candidates waiting for final results of prescribed educational /technical qualifications are not eligible to apply.
RRB ALP Physical and Medical Standard Requirement
Physical and Medical Standard of the candidates for RRB Assistant Loco Pilot posts must be as mentioned below.
| Category | Requirement |
| Medical Standard | A1 |
| Physical Standard | Physically Fit in All Standards |
| Vision Standard |
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Helpline of RRB ALP Recruitment
Following helplines are released for any queries related to technical issues.
| Phone | 0172-565-3333 and 9592001188 |
| rrb.help@csc.gov.in | |
| Time | 10 AM to 5 PM |
| Category | Fee |
| SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class. (The fee for these categories shall be refunded after deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in First Stage CBT.) | Rs. 250 |
Others | Rs. 500 |
How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these posts by visiting the official portal of RRB. They may follow below mentioned steps .
- Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
- Click on Online Application Form link .
- A new webpage will be opened .
- Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
- Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
- Pay the examination fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
- Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form.
Important Dates of RRB Recruitment 2026
- Starting date of submission of online application: 15th May 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 14th June 2026
Important Web-Links of RRB Vacancy
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Selection Process of RRB ALP Posts
The recruitment process shall comprise of the following stages:
(i) First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
(ii) Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
(iii) Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
(iv) Document Verification (DV) and
(v) Medical Examination (ME)
First Stage CBT (CBT-1)
CBT-1 will only be a screening exam for shortlisting eligible candidates for CBT-2 based on their normalized marks and merit. The marks of CBT-1 shall not be counted while preparing the final panel.
No of questions: 75 nos.
Type of questions: MCQ
Maximum marks: 75 (@1 mark per question)
Negative marking: @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer
Exam duration: 60 minutes
Minimum pass percentage for eligibility:
- UR & EWS: 40%
- OBC (NCL): 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 25%.
Syllabus of CBT-1
| Subject | Topics |
| Mathematics | Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc. |
| Mental Ability | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc. |
| General Science | The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level. |
Second Stage CBT (CBT-2)
Shortlisting of candidates for CBT-2 shall be done RRB-wise and community-wise as per their normalized marks and merit in CBT-1 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB only. Total number of candidates to be shortlisted for CBT-2 shall be limited to 15 (fifteen) times the number of vacancies notified against each RRB.
The final panels for ALP will be prepared only on the basis of marks and merit of candidates in CBT-2 & CBAT.
CBT-2 shall comprise of two parts viz., Part-A and Part-B.
Negative marking: There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
Qualifying marks: In Part -A, Minimum pass percentage for eligibility:
The final panels for ALP will be prepared only on the basis of marks and merit of candidates in CBT-2 & CBAT.
CBT-2 shall comprise of two parts viz., Part-A and Part-B.
- Part-A: 90 minutes & 100 questions
- Part-B: 60 minutes & 75 questions
Negative marking: There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
Qualifying marks: In Part -A, Minimum pass percentage for eligibility:
- UR & EWS: 40%
- OBC (NCL): 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
Part A Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
| Mathematics | Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc. |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc. |
| Basic Science and Engineering | The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc. |
Part B Syllabus
- Part-B is only a qualifying test in nature and shall have questions from the various trade syllabi as prescribed by Directorate General of Training (DGT).
- Qualifying Percentage - 35% for all candidates irrespective of category/community.
- Please check the website (https://dgt.gov.in) of Directorate General of Training (GOI) for syllabi of different technical trades.
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
No of shortlisted candidates: Candidates equal to 8 (eight) times the number of ALP vacancies for each notified community / category viz., UR(includes OBC-CL), OBC(NCL), SC, ST and EWS (including ExSM), shall be shortlisted for CBAT on the basis of their marks in Part-A of CBT-2 among the candidates who have chosen the same RRB only with the application of reservation rules, provided they qualify in Part-B of CBT-2.
Such shortlisted candidates should produce their Vision Certificate in the prescribed format.
It is mandatory to clear each test battery / section of CBAT separately, to qualify.
Negative Marking: The CBAT shall be only in English and Hindi and there shall be no negative marking.
Qualifying Marks: All candidates (irrespective of community) must secure a minimum T-score of 42 marks in each test battery separately to qualify in the CBAT.
Merit List: The merit list will be prepared only from amongst candidates qualifying in the CBAT. 70% weightage will be given for marks obtained in Part-A of CBT-2 and 30% weightage for score obtained in the CBAT.
Such shortlisted candidates should produce their Vision Certificate in the prescribed format.
It is mandatory to clear each test battery / section of CBAT separately, to qualify.
Negative Marking: The CBAT shall be only in English and Hindi and there shall be no negative marking.
Qualifying Marks: All candidates (irrespective of community) must secure a minimum T-score of 42 marks in each test battery separately to qualify in the CBAT.
Merit List: The merit list will be prepared only from amongst candidates qualifying in the CBAT. 70% weightage will be given for marks obtained in Part-A of CBT-2 and 30% weightage for score obtained in the CBAT.
Candidates may visit following two links for more details about CBAT.
