The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) posts. A total of 11,127 vacancies have been announced across various Railway Zones and RRBs. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online within the prescribed dates.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026
Table of Contents
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) |
| Total Vacancies | 11,127 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 June 2026 |
Assistant Loco Pilot Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
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)
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.
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
Minimum Age: 18 Years, Maximum Age: 30 Years. Age Relaxation for Reserved Category as per government rules.
Assistant Loco Pilot Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed in Level-2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
- Initial Pay: ₹19,900 per month
- Additional allowances and benefits will be admissible as per Railway rules.
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/Female/Transgender/Ex-Servicemen/Minority/EBC | ₹250 |
Only candidates who attend CBT-1 will get a refund of their examination fee as mentioned above.
RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:
- First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
- Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
There will be negative marking of 1/3 mark for every wrong answer in CBT-1 and CBT-2. No negative marking will be applicable in CBAT.
Apply Online RRB ALP Vacancy 2026
Candidates must apply online through the official RRB websites. Applicants are allowed to choose only one RRB and submit only one application for the notified post. Multiple applications will lead to disqualification from the recruitment process.
