RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
Apply Online for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot Posts
🇮🇳 All India Zones
📄 CEN No. 01/2026
Eligible and interested candidates must submit their applications exclusively through the online mode using the official RRB application portal rrbapply.gov.in. The online registration window is scheduled to officially open on 15th May 2026 and will close on 14th June 2026 at 23:59 hours.
⚠️ The Railway Board has strongly advised applicants to verify their primary details using their Aadhaar card during the online application process to avoid inconveniences and delays in subsequent recruitment stages.
💡 Key Highlights
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Job Location | Across India (All Railway Zones) |
🎓 Vacancy & Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Total Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) | 11,127 | 10th Standard (Matriculation) + ITI certificate OR Diploma in relevant engineering trade from recognized institution. |
⏳ Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)
Minimum: 18 Years
Maximum: 30 Years
Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
💰 Pay Scale
Level – 2 (7th CPC)
Basic Pay: ₹19,900/- per month
+ DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, etc.
💳 Application Fee
- General / OBC Candidates: ₹ 500/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: ₹ 250/-
- Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI)
📝 Selection Process
- Written Examination (CBT) – Computer Based Test (Technical + Aptitude)
- Document Verification (DV) – Educational, Age, Caste certificates
- Medical Examination – A-1 medical standard for ALP
📅 Important Dates
| Indicative Notification Release | March 2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 15 May 2026 |
| Closing Date for Submission | 14 June 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 14 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
🚀 How to Apply for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
- Visit official RRB portal: rrbapply.gov.in or respective regional RRB website.
- Click on “Apply Online” link for CEN No. 01/2026 (Assistant Loco Pilot).
- Complete initial registration (Aadhaar verification highly recommended).
- Fill personal, educational, and communication details carefully.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature in prescribed format.
- Pay application fee via online gateway.
- Review all details and submit before 14 June 2026.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.
🔗 Important Links [MUST]
| 📄 Download RRB ALP Indicative Notice PDF | Click Here |
| 🔗 Apply Online (RRB Portal) | Link Active on 15/05/2026 |
| 🌐 RRB Official Website | Click Here |
| 📱 Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
✅ Ans. 15 May 2026.
✅ Ans. 11,127 posts.
✅ Ans. 10th pass + ITI OR Diploma in relevant engineering trade.
✅ Ans. Highly recommended to avoid delays, though not strictly mandatory as per latest notice.
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