| Important Dates | Overview |
| • Short Notice Date: 16 March 2026 • Application Start Date: 15 May 2026 • Last Date to Apply: 14 June 2026 (11:59 PM) • Application Status Release Date: 22 August 2026 • Exam Date: 3-5 November 2026 | • Recruitment Board: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) • Notification No.: CEN 01/2026 • Post Name: Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) • Total Vacancies: 11127 • Pay Level: Level-2 • Initial Salary: ₹19,900 • Official Application Website: rrbapply.gov.in |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: 18-30 Years • Note : The Age will be calculated as on 01 July 2026 Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules once the detailed notification is released. • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: 11127 | ||
| Post Name | Total Posts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 11127 | ITI/ Engg. Diploma in Related Field |
| RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Selection Process |
| The selection process for the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) post includes the following stages: • CBT-1 (First Stage Computer Based Test) • CBT-2 (Second Stage Computer Based Test) • Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) • Document Verification • Medical Examination CBT-1 is only a screening test, and its marks are not counted in the final merit list. Final selection is based on CBT-2 and CBAT performance. |
| CBT-1 Exam Pattern |
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Questions | 75 |
| Marks | 75 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Subjects | Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark for each wrong answer |
| Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS – 40%, OBC – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%. |
| CBT-2 Exam Pattern |
| Section | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Part-B | 75 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 175 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Part-A includes Maths, Reasoning, and Basic Science & Engineering. Part-B includes trade-related technical questions and is qualifying with 35% minimum marks. Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies. |
| Aptitude Test (CBAT) |
| Candidates shortlisted from CBT-2 appear for the Computer Based Aptitude Test. There is no negative marking, and candidates must score a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery. Final merit is prepared with 50% weightage of CBT-2 Part-A marks and 50% weightage of CBAT marks. |
| Some Useful Important Links | |
| Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Application Status | Click Here |
| Official RRB Websites | Click Here |